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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1934
Page
4
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Classified rates are seven cents per word with a 25 cent minimum and memorials cost 1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks are 75 cents. Display ads with borders must arrive by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate is 42 cents per inch. National representatives include Divine Tenney Corp in multiple cities.
A biblical verse from John 11 25 presents Jesus declaring I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me though he dies will live and everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
A Roanoke case reveals gaps in state auditing for county officers beyond treasurers. The Richmond News Leader argues for mandatory separate official accounts for all public funds, with on hand coverage of the amount due to the state and auditability at any time, to curb fund mismanagement.
The earth’s net population increases by about 30 million each year. A Russian religious sect, driven from Russia, led many to emigrate to Cyprus and Canada.
A Cumberland Times column argues restless youths seek income or activity to avoid drift. It suggests part time work and athletic play as cures, noting money or structured leisure can keep young people from troubling paths and that restlessness can be tamed by purposeful engagement.
A nationwide drought covers three quarters of the country with severe conditions in the mid continent. Ground is unusually dry with millions of springs and wells dried up and rivers shrinking as Great Lakes levels fall four to six feet from five years prior. Soil erosion threatens fertile topsoil and officials push conservation measures and proposals for submerged dams at lake outlets to stabilize levels.
Present and past rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a m. July to date totals 2.38 inches and year to date 16.86 inches. The 21 year average monthly rainfall by Winchester Laboratory lists January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
Adelaide Delafield faces death in Baltimore as she contemplates love and legacy. She names Joan as heir to her wealth and house, while Farley schemes amid a tense prep for a funeral. Joan clings to Penelope for comfort as the vast estate and future loom.
One year ago Dr. Frederick H. Baetjer, Baltimore x ray pioneer and Winchester native, died in Catonsville Maryland. Wiley Post made a forced landing at Moscow during his solo round the world flight. Italo Balbo accepted Roosevelt invitation to visit. Three Harrisonburg youths died in a plane crash near Grottos. Two Lithuanians perished flying from New York to Germany.
Five years prior A G Jones and Max Krol faced embezzlement charges. In Richmond candidates for governor John G Pollard Rosewell Page and G Walter Mapp spoke together. A Winchester dollar day edition published. F H Abbot of New York killed by hitchhiker near Roanoke. Lieutenant Edward C Goss promoted to captain in the Reserve Corps.
Ten years ago President Coolidge is told the G O P will receive West Virginia's vote in the national election. William R. Kline, dean of fire men, dies in Martinsburg. H. F. Byrd, State chairman, calls on Virginia Democracy for a record breaking vote in the fall election. The prospects for a yield of fruit in England is reported disappointing and good American snaay are expected to be in demand.
Twenty five years ago the Baltimore and Ohio railroad announced plans to purchase equipment valued at $10,000,000. Wheat rose to $1.16 a bushel as six girls served as pallbearers at a child’s funeral in the Fawcett Gap area. Senator Flint and Senator Guggenheim visited Winchester traveling in Flint's car valued at over $16,000. Taft would miss the Fishers Hill reunion due to a date change.
Kay Francis leads in Dr Monica as Capitol Theatre ends its three day run. Jean Muir Warren William Varee Teasdale Hale Hamilton Virginis Pine appear in a strong ensemble with Billy Barnes at organ. The program also features Forgotten Men and Rainbow Over Broadway with an orchestra theme and song plugger in a lively musical romance program.
Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell star in Change of Heart at the Palace with James Dunn and Ginger Rogers. The Kathleen Norris tale Manhattan Love Song inspires the main feature, plus a Fox News Reel and Helen Morgan in The Doctor.
Virginia moves to finalize 175000 acres from Front Royal to Waynesboro in the Blue Ridge for a new eastern national park. Attorney General Staples approved the deed with Virginia Conservation Commission planning a July 27 meeting to authorize the transfer before Governor Peery signs. Federal review by Ickes and the National Park Service will determine boundary acceptance and final dedication timing.
Doctors promote the Feen a mint chewing gum with a laxative ingredient that distributes through the intestines for a thorough cleansing. It is described as safe for children and adults and encourages prompt use to stay on schedule.
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