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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1934
Page
4
The page lists advertising rates and terms including classified pricing two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials and cards of thanks priced at 1.50 and 0.75 respectively, display ads due by 10 A M, transient 42 cents per inch, and national reps Divine Tenney Corp in major cities.
A short religious motto cites Psalm 37 5 urging readers to commit their way to the Lord and trust in Him for guidance and strength. The text reflects a devotional tone and emphasizes faith and reliance on divine support.
Staunton News Leader notes discontent as Rhodes scholarships mostly go to University of Virginia students. Critics question preliminaries if the award favors one university. The piece weighs potential policy and value to individuals and international relations, while warning against arrogance in some scholars.
Harold Cox, a former mathematics teacher in India, urges England to adopt a scientific alphabet to teach pronunciation to both English children and foreign students. He cites irregular rhymes as evidence that sound and letters do not align and notes varying pronunciation across the British Empire.
Britain weighs appointing women diplomats as the United States already has one woman ambassador, Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen in Den.
The Panama Canal is a little over 50 miles long. The Revolution, Mexican War, War of Secession, Spanish American War all began in the same month, with the World War entering in April.
A committee, including women, is evaluating opportunities for women in the British consular service. The public is invited to express opinions at meetings as officials consider policy. Past delays by a royal commission are cited, and a push grows for women to serve as ambassadors, ministers, or consular officials.
A lawyer urges citizens and parents to study the daily press to grasp a rapidly changing world. He advises reading at least one daily paper thoughtfully and more than one to gain better understanding, noting teachers failed to connect Montevideo and Dr Wynekoop in recent news.
One year ago a Northeaster hobbled streets with hazards though no accidents were reported. Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church records a $500 bequest from the late Frances O Woolfer. Miss Katherine Elizabeth Akin of Philadelphia and George Cobb of Cape May NJ wed. J P Arthur named Apple Blossom Festival director. Ten motorists fined $3 each in police court for overtime parking in limited zones.
Five years ago Captain John Paul is nominated for Federal Attorney for the Western District of Virginia. Winchester and Western Railway is bought by local interests for $200,000. Maytag washers are now in Antarctica with Byrd South Pole Expedition per a local agency ad. Increasing book costs limit Handley Library’s annual purchases from its endowment fund.
Miss Georgie Funkhouser dies in Front Royal at sister's home in an obituary note. Secretary Edwin Denby says he will remain in the cabinet. James F. Parker dies in Washington. Florida cities invest heavily to attract tourists per Andrew Bell of the local Chamber of Commerce. Kiwanians prepare to publish a Winchester history this spring.
A new ornamental column featuring Indian corn in the design motif was used in a Washington vestibule during the Capitol’s construction but received little favor from American architects and was rarely copied.
A vintage ad promises quick relief for high blood pressure with a paid $1 trial and no charge if not improved. It claims rapid symptom relief, improved sleep within days, and asserts safety with any diet, urging readers to send $1 to Dr. Hayes Assn in Kansas City Missouri.
El Brendel headlines a Fox comedy riot at Hable's Palace Theatre with El's Belles and music. Walter Catlett joins for added laughs in Olson's Big Moment. The program also features Andy Clyde in Frozen Asgots, Krazy Kat, and Paramount News Weekly. Palace charges 25 cents for adults and 10 cents for children.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Dinner at Eight opens at the Capitol Theatre today featuring Marie Dressler John Barrymore Wallace Beery Jean Harlow Lionel Barrymore Lee Tracy Edmund Lowe Billie Burke Madge Evans Jean Hersholt Karen Morley Phillips Holmes and others in a star packed film based on the Kaufman Ferber Broadway play.
A year long drama unfolds around a dramatic dinner gathering. The cast includes a retired musical star a shipbuilder facing bankruptcy a fading matinee idol a unscrupulous millionaire and his faithless wife a Broadway agent a philandering doctor a Park Avenue hostess and a toothache plagued cook. Each faces personal turmoil before a final explosive convergence.
Warner Bros. presents Gold Diggers of 1933 at the Colonial featuring Aline MacMahon Ruby Keeler Dick Powell Guy Kibbee Ned Sparks Ginger Rogers Clarence Nordstrom Robin Agnew Tammany Young Warren William and Joan Blondell in an ensemble cast.
Raoul reveals a theory that Elisabeth Horain hid her jewels inside an urn during her final singing at the ruins. He guides Jean d Erlemont and Antonine to the spot, where the marquis uncovers five jewel necklaces beneath mould and plants. The group contemplates the plan as the truth nears.
Present rainfall shows none for the past 24 hours ending 8 am and January to date 1.05 inches. Year to date rainfall is 1.05 inches. Average annual precipitation over 21 years at Winchester Laboratory is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages from 20 years of records: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 3.11, April 3.78, May 3.81, June 3.45, July 3.45, August 2.15, September 3.06, October 2.25, November 2.37, December.
South declares a six no trump after a sequence 1 clubs 1 spade 3NT 4NT and 6NT. West doubles, then miscards to force a discard squeeze. Declarer leverages spade finesse and diamond layout to seal eleven tricks and the small slam.
The State Highway Commission awarded the reconstruction of Valley Pike through Mt. Jackson to Echols Brothers of Staunton for $45,901.73. Route 5 in Highland County to the West Virginia line was awarded to R. B. Stoner of Fincastle for $17,424.10. Echols Brothers previously built the road through Stephens City in six weeks.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown argues that youth in responsibility must rely on ancestors for guidance and on their friends for ghost writing to influence actions.
An old advisory explains adding sugar to infant milk and details evaporated milk as a base, noting its digestibility. It compares sugar content in cow and human milk and provides a recipe: evaporated milk ten ounces sugar two ounces water twenty ounces. An editor’s note promotes Dr. Logan Clendening pamphlets on infant feeding and health topics.
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