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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star lists postal entry in Winchester Virginia as a second class paper. Subscription options include Mall and Carrier rates with varying terms and prices. The piece mentions Devine Tenney Corporation with locations in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A religious notice promotes Christ for All and All for Christ events with a Isaiah 2 4 theme. The pamphlet invites readers to embrace peace and oppose war through faith.
The Navy faces costly remodelling of eight new 1 cruisers that roll violently and hinder gunfire. Investigators question weight placement and low center of gravity set for speed, amid cracked stern posts costing 18 000 each and a wasteful build rush.
The Baltimore Sun reports a Department of Commerce bulletin shows 686 auto fatalities in four weeks ending July 11 across eighty two cities, up from 661 last year. Massachusetts leads a new approach with detailed accident reporting and analysis to identify repeat offenders and build long term records for prevention.
A condensed note highlights encouraging insights from the tuberculosis exchange journal, presenting optimism about patient care, research progress, and public health strategies. The piece emphasizes shared knowledge and hopeful developments within medical communities.
In 20 years tuberculosis deaths in 59 American cities fell one third while city populations grew one third. The rate stands at 40 percent of its former level due to better living conditions, healthier habits, earlier diagnosis and proper treatment. Doctors and health workers are credited for curbing the disease and may tackle other middle-age illnesses with lay cooperation.
Ottawa announces two million bushels of wheat bought by the government for use in western growth areas. The wheat will become 450000 barrels of flour ground for municipalities and those needing assistance at low prices. The plan draws mixed verdicts on socialism versus social aid.
Dr Lewis M Allen city health officer and well known local physician spoke at Winchester Kiwanis Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. He praised strict milk sanitation certification and noted the local milk supply is among the purest in the state. Mifflin Clowe reported club attendance for the first half of 1931 at about 79 percent, higher than 1930. Park Loy of Hagerstown attended as a guest. Dr R M C Glass presided.
The Associated Press reports that relief demand in U S cities next winter may double. Allen T Burns of the National Association of Community Chests chairs a five week survey for the President's emergency committee for employment. Among 184 of 376 cities reporting, dependents have doubled, with private philanthropy unable to cover the shortfall.
The State Corporation Commission issued charters to Winchester Presbytery Inc a non stock group in Winchester Virginia with FP McFaden president to manage trust funds for the Presbytery of Winchester and to Hable Theatres Inc also in Winchester with Herman Hable president authorized to run theatrical moving picture and amusement ventures Helvin Flegenheimer listed as attorney in Richmond.
Berryville Va July 23 Outstanding breeders of heavy draft and hunter horses list entries for the Berryville Colt and Horse Show August 13 and 14. Langden Stables owners John Hay Whitney and wife may enter. other expected entrants include Leith Hitt Wins Chesterfield and Jacobs. J H Minnie Bell died last year reducing heavy draft entries. Pete Bell expected to enter. Noted exhibitors C E Norman Purcellville and Clifton Simpson of Loudoun also listed. The Berryville association notes laying starting stalls for races and contemplates adding a new set before 1931 show.
James W. Smith supervising officer of the rural section of the Virginia State Department of Health is here conferring with City Manager P. P. Pilcher on proposed plans to improve sanitation lines in Winchester and nearby areas. He brings wide state experience and will offer valuable suggestions. Conditions within the city will be considered jointly with Persell D. Plank, sanitary inspector.
The United States Civil Service Board of Examiners announces open competitive exams for multiple posts. Junior librarian roles pay 2000 dollars annually, including penal and correctional institutions under the Department of Justice. Associate engineer positions range from 3200 to 3800 dollars, with assistant engineer from 2600 to 3200 dollars. Full details available from J H Taylor, secretary, at the city post office.
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