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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1933
Page
4
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The notice lists various subscription prices including one year six months and three months options with in advance rates. It also notes carrier delivery costs and mentions national advertising representatives in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.
A proverb quoted emphasizes that when a person pleases the Lord, even adversaries can be brought to peace. The saying presents a moral lesson on pious conduct influencing harmony.
Article warns of a rising kidnap gang era using modern transport and communication. It cites Lindbergh case fallout, calls for harsher federal penalties, more detection, and police notification to deter kidnappers and protect families. It notes gun availability and organized crime plans across states.
Richmond Times Dispatch previews a New York Times magazine sketch on Secretary of the Navy Claude A. Swanson. The piece traces his career from the Virginia House to a Roosevelt era cabinet post, highlighting his leadership on naval affairs and public persona.
The aged Virginian Claude Swanson remains at the helm of the U S Navy. He plans a massive construction program to reach full strength under the treaty limits. Admirals welcome his steady push to secure the United States a powerful fleet for any time and place.
Roanoke Times reports Soviet authorities sent a tri motor twelve passenger plane to assist Jimmy Mattern, the American flyer stranded at Anadyr. The crew’s aim is to obtain his needs or escort him to American territory, reflecting a generous spirit. The article notes surprise at the Russians' humane conduct.
One year ago the city council rejected a petition opposing the Seventh Day Adventist church in the Parkway area. Mrs. Georgeanna Pulliam died in the same period. A fatal shooting occurred when Will Taylor killed Theodore Nelson in sight at Josephine City in Clarke County's colored settlement. Miss Courtney Byrd Jones of Millwood and French artist M. Pierre Taitoue were wed.
Seven condemned murderers, four white and three colored, are to be executed the same night in a Kentucky prison. The story notes the diverse races among the condemned and the count of performers for the state justice system.
Firpo knocks out Willard in the eighth round and calls out champion Dempsey for a title fight. Police close Main street from Piccadilly to Cork 7 to 9 for Moose parade and celebration. Vorous buys Engle farm near Berryville for 28000 dollars. Agnes and Mary Shop land Berryville sisters marry separately. Timberville shipment of 65 cartons peaches leaves town, bought by a New York firm.
Berryville Virginia plans its annual Fall Festival with queen voting in stores and ballot boxes. Prizes will be awarded in flower classes for dahlias chrysanthemums ferns and ornamental plants and in poultry classes for Rocks Reds Giants Brahmas Orpingtons Langshans and Cochins.
Precipitation data shows 24 hour end at 8 a m on July 1 total 3.41 inches year to date 23.46 inches. Winchester Research laboratory reports 20 year average rainfall 3463 inches. Monthly figures list January 313, February 770, March 311, May 373, June 38, July 345, August 345, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 225, December 2.37 inches.
At the Winchester Ministerial Association June meeting a union vesper service was proposed for Sunday July 30 at 6 30 p m in Handley High School Stadium. Rev R L Williamson will preside with ministers from area churches and Rev W M Brashears to preach. Music by the Music Lovers Club and congregational singing will enrich the event.
Washington dispatch notes Europe’s bluff was called at the London conference as President Roosevelt directed U S representatives to reject European terms. The piece contrasts White House resolve with long-standing Yankee diplomacy and warns of price-boosting prosecutions and bank fragility in Detroit Cleveland Akron regions.
London reports the Hindenburg dies of a heart attack amid a clash with the Kaiser. Judge Thomas W. Harrison runs unopposed in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat. Snapp Foundry suffers partial fire damage and losers include Jenkins Dunlap and M L Capper in an early morning blaze. German raids on Americans in Chateau Thierry sector fail. Frederick Clarke teachers may renew certificates by examinations per Leslie D. Kline.
An advertisement claims Calotabs purify the system to restore health by a seven week course taken weekly. It attributes purification to the liver kidneys stomach and bowels and offers 10 cent and 85 cent packages through all dealers.
The administrator of the late Luther Pannett will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash at 11 o’clock a.m. in front of the County Court House Winchester Virginia on Saturday July 15 1933 the property including one iron safe in good condition and 15 shares of common stock of the Winchester Woolen Company. Jas P Reardon Admr.
Classified advertisements list rental options at Peyton street Apartment 18 Q 17 tf with furnished or unfurnished units and Robinson Apts contact 562 10 28 tf. Also rentals on Stewart street offer attractive bedrooms with meals, soft water and lawn. Numerous sale notices include mahogany sideboard dining set and Hepplewhite chairs at 700 S Washington st dated 11 31 and a broad listing of electric motors machinery from Hagerstown Equipment Co Inc with contact 1303 11 61.
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