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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1934
Page
4
A list includes Divine Tenney Corp and others across New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta as national advertising representatives.
A quotation from First John emphasizes confidence in prayer if requests align with God’s will. The verse asserts that God hears such prayers and grants them as part of faithful living.
A Hess speech proposing peace between Germany and France is discussed as a potentially sincere move to ease the armament race and avert a new war. The piece notes the surprise of Germany's outreach, the trench memories cited, and the hope that a German French understanding could stabilize Europe and spare further horror.
The Manassas Journal offers brief reflections on the seventy third Congress as history closes. It notes the chamber quiets with few secs and pages remaining to document the final gas drawn fray. The piece promises concise comments rather than a full resume.
Livestock authorities state a dairy cow should receive yearly: two tons of hay two acres of pasture sixteen bushels of corn sixteen bushels of oats and 600 pounds of cottonseed meal. The instalment plan answers hire purchase in England. Robert Todd Lincoln is the eldest son of President Lincoln.
A Virginia piece defends Congressman and condemns Harry Byrd while warning of European socialism. It praises Byrd for leadership and sanctifies party unity, while condemning the Virginia machine and foreign technicians in government bureaus. The author declares support for Byrd and warns against shifting loyalties.
Representatives of 11 states met in Chicago to discuss cooperative parole policy. The chairman cited cross state crime reach and urged uniform standards and supervision while each state maintains its own system. The goal is sane criteria and common practice to improve parole outcomes.
Joan Dudley and Drew Hallam face engagement strain as Joan meets Giles Armiger and two adopted forest children, Cilla and John Briggs. Amid jealousy and a tense aunt’s letter, a moonlit dance with the children leads to a reconciliatory reunion with Drew, promising further drama.
The report lists precipitation figures: 24 hours to 8 am 0.63 inches, July to date 2.20 inches, year to date 14.48 inches. It compares with 21-year averages from Winchester Laboratory, noting monthly averages from January to December, with values ranging from 1.97 to 3.94 inches.
Jimmy Mattern reported safe at Anadyr on the Siberian peninsula. An award to the Miller heirs in Shenandoah National Park is ordered set aside by Judge Philip Williams. Berryville Horse Show slated for August 17 and 18. State Highway Department allocates $146,043 for Robert County roads next year.
Brisk submarine collision sinks swiftly taking down 43 crew members. Chicago Tribune pane reaches Port Surwell on Cape Chidey after fog delays. Gen A Garaner Waller leads Virginia National Guardsmen at Virginia Beach with Arthur M. Fueld and Mrs Field visiting.
Calvin Coolidge Jr. dies from blood poisoning after a blister on his foot from tennis practice. The infection, initially unnoticed, proves fatal following a night of quiet courage. John W. Davis secures the Democratic nomination on the third ballot at Madison Square Garden. Winchester merchants announce dollar day sale for July 16 17. Mrs Mary Copley Thaw arrives for a visit to her son Harry K. Shaw. Thomas H. Ince presents Anna Christie at Empire Theatre.
Twenty five years ago stockholders met in Winchester and the city. Miss Sylvia Grim was injured falling down stairs at the auditorium. Citizens planned to ask the council to keep the old fire hydrant at Main and Cork as a landmark. Scout cars for the New York Atlanta pathfinders visited Winchester after a 9 am start from Washington, arriving at 6 30 pm in drizzle. Bristol Tennessee Virginia polls focused on liquor as the issue.
David Livingstone, missionary of the Royal Geographical Society, went to Africa in 1841 at age 28 to seek the Nile source. He died May 1 1873 at Tshitambo. His body was sent to England and lies in Westminster Abbey.
Public sale conducted by Trustee Herbert S. Larrick on July 24 1934 at 11 am in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia. Property at 6 West Cork Street known as Rustic Tavern, with a brick and frame dwelling. Terms require one third cash and two equal annual installments with interest and security by deed of trust and insurance policy. Auctioneer Co I Brumback listed.
The North River District Grange N 845 met in a Moscow area high school with a large crowd as officers were installed by the Middletown Installation Team. E P Reeves spoke as 42 members joined the charter list. Visitors included Dr Meade Ferguson and Mrs Ferguson from the Virginia State Grange for the Pomona gathering in Hinton.
Frederick County Virginia court decree dated June 21 1934 refers to a master commissioner in chancery to settle the accounts of A Garland Williams administrator of Harrison R Deahl deceased. It states real and personal estate heirs and liens must be reported with notice by publication and a July 18 1934 hearing at Winchester office.
Grange Drill Team of 28 members will take charge of the drill work tonight at Hinton. Valley Airways promotes flight training with two transport pilots each over 1000 hours. Learn to fly with Admiral Byrd Airport contact 700-W.
Public sale notice for the Lewis W. Smith property conducted by Harry R. Kern as trustee. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall announce dates set for 6 18 25 and July 2 to 9 over four weeks.
By deed of trust dated December 31 1919 the Harry R Kern trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester County Court House at 12 o’clock on Wednesday July 18 1934 the 87 acre farm east of Stephens City on the Catlett Road with 4 6 room frame dwelling a large bank barn cisterns outbuildings and 16 stalls. Cash on day of sale with two deferred payments due in one and two years at 6 percent secured by deed of trust and insurance.
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