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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the Sipchester post office as second class daily publication published by The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia with Sunday exemption.
The text shows subscription prices in advance for various terms with a separate carrier rate. It includes yearly six month and monthly options with amounts like 3.50 1.75 0.90 and a carrier rate of 4.50 2.25 1.20 0.40. A damaged line mentions National Advertising Representative Tenney.
The article states The Associated Press holds exclusive rights for re publication of credited news and local content. It notes consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A fragment cites Ephesians 4 31 32 urging kindness and forgiveness and asks Gracious God to keep presumptuous sins from dominion over the speaker. The text blends a living RiGn motto with a devotional prayer for guidance against temptation.
The Governor Max Gardner program proposes drastic reforms including consolidation of counties, a 1933 constitutional convention, an eight month school term, a 10 percent pay cut for public employees, and a six cent gasoline tax. North Carolina, with about 100 counties, faces debate on fewer counties and streamlined county government amid tax concerns.
The Cumberland Times weighs groundhog lore on February 2 observing human folly and nature. The piece humorously questions our certainty about winter while noting the groundhog’s elusive escapes and supposed role in forecasts. It hints at the local habit of awaiting the creature’s emergence as winter-wise sign.
The text urges looking below surface appearances to meet life’s challenges. It emphasizes that six weeks or more may pass before true conditions reveal themselves, warning against deception by breezes and urging deeper understanding.
The Manufacturers' Record notes the Atlanta Constitution quotes that the public interest lies not in cutthroat competition of many rail lines but in a more stable system through consolidations. The statement frames merger as beneficial to nationwide efficiency and service under public welfare.
A historical article argues railways remain essential despite rivals like motors and airplanes. It notes owners of rail securities are heavily invested in private rail power and public interest requires regulation to secure freight and passenger services.
A social statistician notes fewer young people marry than expected, prompting questions about future social patterns and whether another stag ny may emerge.
By order of the Corporation Court I will on Saturday February 7 1931 at 10 am sell for cash in front of Court House Winchester Va one Overland Whippet Roadster automobile SEE BARR Sergeant The limit of ten divorces fixed in parts of Russia is reasonable enough after that much cone one should know the futility of looking for perfection.
WADESVILLE Virginia January 24 Local residents share news of visitors including Best McAboy of Akron Cole visiting his mother Mrs. McAboy and Mrs. Morehead. Hugh McKay plans to move to the Slonaker farm. Madeline Welsh returns from Martinsburg after visiting relatives. Edgar Pugh remains ill. William Poets attended a church event. Waters, the contractor, hosts a local gathering at a noted old house. Herbert Russell plans housing changes for spring.
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