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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1934

Page

4

Psalm 40 Verse Reflections on Help and Deliverance

A brief devotional note reflects on Psalm 40 citing cries for help and trust in God as deliverer. Emphasizes reliance on the Lord in distress and seeks comfort through steadfast faith.

Senator Byrd Should Get Right with Roosevelt

The Bristol Herald-Courier editorial accuses Senator Harry F. Byrd of opposing Roosevelt policies while Virginia is rewarded with patronage and funding. The Lynchburg News rebuttal argues Byrd should stay true to his convictions, not bow to party pressure, to avoid harming Virginia voters.

Bristol Herald-Courier Byrd St. Lawrence Waterway Virginia Lynchburg Senator Byrd God Roosévelt Byrdnor Herald- Courier Harry F. Byrd Roosevelt Herald-Courier Democratic Party Herald-Courer the Herald the Herald-Courier Senate Union E Herald-Courier Jim Farley

Pneumonia and Measles Link and Colonial Purchase

The text notes that every measles sufferer has a mild lung inflammation called capillary bronchitis or mild pneumonia. It also mentions New York 2 being purchased from Indians in 1626 by Dutch colonists under Peter Minuit. A pot hole is described as a cylindrical hole in rock beneath a waterfall.

New York Peter Minuit

Stricter Regulation Proposed by Automobile Association Leader

Thomas P. Henry, president of the Automobile Association of America, urges a four point program to curb rising highway deaths and injuries. He stresses sound uniform motor legislation, a strong drivers license law, and a safety responsibility law to be submitted at the association's annual convention next month.

Fredericksburg Free Lance Star Thomas P. Henry Automobile Association of America Association

National highway safety seen as crucial issue

The speaker cites rising road use and aging cars, noting highways cannot handle high speed traffic. He lists faulty planning, undisciplined youth drivers, and a nationwide failure to organize adequate safety measures as the core causes. Despite laws and education, fatalities keep increasing.

Fa Sy Cos Dotee

Local case under NRA highlights charges against Darrow board

Staunton News Leader notes that the L. Grief & Bro. Inc. parent company of Staunton Manufacturing, operating two coat factories, faces charges similar to those alleged by the Darrow board, illustrating the case's reach in Staunton.

Staunton News-Leader Darrow Board NRA Staunton L. Grief & Bro., Inc Staunton Manufacturing Oo

Grief & Bro Faces Wage Code Rulings Hit Local Mills

The case centers on a clause in the men’s clothing code used to justify raising wages. Grief & Bro had signed November 27 and the NRA deputy administrator said minimum pay for unskilled female labor must rise to $20 weekly, retroactive to November 27. The ruling risks driving production to large centers and unionizing the mills.

Anereese Ite Pawl Grief & Bro NRA

Industry centers push for fair wages at Grief plant move

The text describes industrial centers paying skilled male labor and moving to escape radical unions. It notes sub-units in Staunton Fredericksburg and other cities and urges Staunton to ensure fair wages. Grief plants pay such wages and support hundreds of local workers and a substantial community payroll.

Staunton Fredericksburg

London Faces Severe Drought Restrictions

The 80 year drought prompts strict water use limits in London. Washing cars and watering gardens or grounds are punishable offenses across the metropolitan area including public parks. Parched lawns and brown parks contrast with visitors’ memories of British greenery. European regions also show drought threats to crops.

London England Europe

Dancing teacher Joan faces tangled loves in Granitehead

Joan Dudley, vacationing with her aunt Adelaide Delafield, hovers between Drew Hallam and Giles Armiger as a jealous triangle unfolds at Granitehead. Joan mentors a dance class while Penelope Sears supports her, and Evelyn Briggs helps chart a hopeful path for a Thanksgiving pageant.

Joan Dudley Adelaide Delafield Drew Hallam Granitehead Drew Nancy Giles Armiger Stephen Scripps Joan Giles Rose Carter Portsmouth Armiger Scripps Maine Woods Penelope Sears Europe Hallam Tory Penelope Adelaide Evelyn Briggs Evelyn Argonne John Leonhard Sents

Scientific control of global water shortages urged

Water supplies are hard to sustain in some regions while others see normal rainfall and flooding in others. The text argues for a scientific approach to manage water resources globally if humanity can apply it effectively.

John Briggs John Leonard Joan John

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Lab

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m none for July to date 2 20 inches year to date 14 48 inches. Average monthly rainfall from 21 year records lists January 2 41 February 1 97 March 2 82 April 3 21 May 3 94 June 3 65 July 3 41 August 3 29 September 2 34 October 3 00 November 2 33 December 2 34.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Warthen bond payout noted by Aetna a year ago

A year ago Aetna Casualty Company paid Warren County 36876 dollars and 37 cents on the Warthen bond. Italian Armada reaches Cartwright Labrador. Wheat rose to 102 cents on local markets. Mrs Katie M Kline 72 dies at Vaucluse home. John Fac tor pays kidnappers 50000 for release. Frederick County Democrats met last night to boost Peery gubernatorial bid.

Aetna Casualty Company Warren County Cartwright Labrador Katie M. Kline Vaucluse John Jake the Barber Frederick County Peery

Endurance Flyers Still Circulate 10 Percent of Days

Culver City notes endurance flyers in air for about ten percent of days. A fresh air drive is underway following a local child's death. Virginia oil forecasts show 2 683 000 barrels ahead. Guy D Bowman of this city marries Elizabeth Schroeder of Baltimore. Major S Porter House is selected to lead the Winchester Shrine Club.

Culver City Calif Virginia Guy D. Bowman Elizabeth Schroeder Baltimore Major S. Porter House Winchester Shrine Club

Resignations and Re-elections Highlight Local Notes

Ten years ago Rev. A A Kelly resigns as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church. Rev. Frank A Strother of Stephens City is reelected chaplain of Mosbys Command at the annual reunion in Reming a. George F Norton building on North Main Street is remodeled into an apartment house at a cost of 30000 dollars. Richard Evelyn Byrd praises beauties of Shenandoah Caverns. Scaramouche shows at Colonial Theatre for the Apple Blossom fund.

A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Frank A . Strother Stephens City Mosby Reminga George F. Norton North Main Street Richard Evelyn Byrd Shenandoah Caverns Scaramouche Colonial Theatre Apple Blossom Fund

Shenandoah County Republicans Field Factions at Ballot

Twenty five years ago the Shenandoah County Republican party splits with two factions placing candidates in the field. Charles Garrison, a colored porter, proclaims he only strikes as a last resort. Hagerstown stacks three straight wins over Winchester. Orville Wright dazzles at Fort Myer exhibition while Frank W. Goodale headlines Broadway.

Shenandoah

Branson 4 H Club Outing Planned at Opequon Creek

Branson 4 H Club hosts a picnic this evening at Cleven ger s bottoms on Opequon creek with members parents and friends expected to attend. Chaperones are Mrs George Pitzer and Mrs Henry Pitzer. Elizabeth Farrar county home demonstration agent attends. Howard Kenny chosen to represent Branson at the State Short Course in Blacksburg and to represent Frederick county in boys work this year.

Clevenger’s Opequon Creek Branson 4-H Club George Pitzer Henry Pitzer Elizabeth Farrar Howard Kenny Branson Club Branson Blacksburg Frederick County

Bible School To Be Held At Capon Bridge

Capon Bridge West Virginia hosts a Daily Vacation Bible School for boys and girls from July 16 to 27 with a 9 AM start and a two and a half hour daily schedule. Faculty includes Olivia Curlee, Elsie Harmon, Mrs Ray Wolford, Gertrude Ward, and other helpers conducting departmental activities across town churches.

Om Jaye Capon Bridge W. Va Olivia Curlee Assembly Richmond Elsie Harmon Keyser Ray Wolford Gertrude Ward

Public sale of E. L. Hook properties in Winchester Virginia

Special commissioners announce a public sale of three properties in Frederick County and Winchester. The sale, held with court approval, includes a Gore area lot with a two story dwelling and outbuildings, a 523 Fairmont Avenue parcel, and a northwest grade dwelling, all free of dower claims. Terms require one third cash, two equal annual installments, secured by a deed of trust and insurance.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Union Bank of Winchester Lelia M. Hook EB. L. Hook County Court House Winchester Frederick City Gore E. L. Hook C. R. Anderson Fairmont Avenue Cumberland Valley Railroad Davis Johnson Corporation Court City of L. Hook Hdear L. Good M. M. Lynch B. P. Harrison Herbert S. Larrick James P. Reardon T. Russell Cather Dunn & Duvall Jélia M. Hook

Capitol Theatres Dual Bill Showcases Classic Horror Pairings

Capitol Theatre presents a double feature including Strictly Dynamite with Jimmy Durante and Lupe Velez and Where Sinners Meet starring Diana Wynyard and Clive Brook. The Black Cat era horror features Karloff and Lugosi in their first on screen pairing, framed by Poe inspired suspense.

Capitol Eatre Jimmy Durante Lupe Valez Diana Wynyard Clive Brook Durante Chislers Capitol Kerloff Bela Lugosi Rloff Edgar Allen Poe Karloff

Mystery Liner At Palace Today With Noah Beery

Hable's Palace shows Edgar Wallace's Mystery Liner starring Noah Beery today and Saturday. The shipboard mystery blends uncanny events from the Holling story with a top feature. Also on the bill are Fighting With Kit Karson chapter seven, Mickey Mouse The Pet Store, Slow But Sure. Rex Bell’s Diamond Trail appears Saturday.

Edgar Wallace Palace Today al Rt Palace Theatre Palace Noah Beery John Holling Hollywood Kit Karson Mickey Mouse Rex Bell Clara Bow East

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