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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1931
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for the Evening Star with options of one year three months and six months in advance and a weekly rate. It also references associated press rights and consolidation with other local papers.
A devotional line praises God as strength and defender. The speaker vows to sing of divine power and mercy, blessing God for protection and steadfast mercy in times of trouble.
An unsigned editorial argues North Carolina must protect the University at Chapel Hill from further state budget cuts, praising President Frank P. Graham as a capable leader. It condemns attacks by political forces and urges support for the university to preserve its national prestige and educational strength.
Cyril Clancy, a police court missionary in Liverpool, has aided about 20 000 estranged couples in four years. Daily queues form outside his office in the Court Mission, where his plain talks and practical advice calm marital rifts. He claims many couples reconciled after his sessions.
The piece extols calm understanding in domestic relations cases and laments frequent courtroom disputes. It credits Mr. Clancy for wisdom and calls for more peacemakers guided by timeless ideals from the Good Book.
A writer praises enduring through dark tribulations and maintaining cheer, hope, and consideration during distress. The piece notes business leaders improved by obstacles and suggests prosperity ahead will taste sweeter after the wilderness of low mood.
The Frederick County Clerk notes recent real estate transfers. William M Richards et al to C H Anderson et al north of the city, nominal value. Charles H Hall et ux to Henry Mears road land between Stephens City and Nineveh for 200 dollars. Elsie G Bursey et vir to Arthur Honesty adjacent land, price not stated. Garvin Bowles et ux to Elmer Laing Winchester Front Royal Pike for 500 dollars. M M Lynch trustee to Rose F Hawse twenty eight acres south of Stephens City for 1700 dollars. Peoples Bank Inc to Emma J Sillik dwelling and store in Stephens City for 4500 dollars. H D Puller et al to Raymond Snapp Heights area south of Winchester for 285 dollars.
Greenspring notes list several weekend visitors and hosts across Winchester Martinsburg Baltimore and Washington including Mr and Mrs John Kern and Mrs E P Nagley in Winchester and Baltimore, Miss Lucille Smith and Miss Phyllis Fries in Winchester, and many more guests seen at the homes of F L Barrett E H Strobridge and others over recent days. The report names numerous residents and extended family staying with or visiting relatives in Maryland Virginia and West Virginia cities.
Mrs Arthur Affleck and family from Winchester visited Grimes on Sunday with D L Affleck. A surprise party for Dorothy Strother hosted by Mrs William Crim near Woodbine. Families, including Tandall, Bowers, Feltner, and Randall, shared gatherings Sunday evening. Miss Mari Becks of Harrisburg vacationing at Popular Shade with the Bockeys hosted a party at their home.
Friday night in honor of their daughter and a friend of Pennsylvania included refreshments and music. Farmers here have been rented from thrashing and hay by rains almost every day, contrasting with last season's dryness. Early apple harvesting has begun with fair size fruit and price.
Milldale community notes list Katee spending a month abroad with her niece Mrs. Dewey C. Nearby visitors include Mrs. Grover Brown and daughter Phillis Ann plus three sons from Martinsburg W Va and others from Front Royal and Milldale area. Several families gathered for Sunday visits and a Friday call among local residents.
Christina ter spent a short time with Mrs Herbert Brown Thursday afternoon The Riverton baseball team seem Sunday and won the eee The score was 7 to
Rev Racey and Caen Barrett were guests of Mr and Mrs Clark Braithwaite on Sunday. Mrs Clement Kump from High View visited Mr and Mrs Scott White on Tuesday. Various locals including Miss Frances Larrick and Miss Nannie Orndorff are listed visiting neighbors and relatives around town.
A long list of Frederick County candidates announces intent to seek various offices in the August 4 1931 Democratic primary. Included are bids for State Senate House of Delegates sheriff Commonwealths Attorney and County Commissioner of Revenue among others with pledges to serve taxpayers and uphold duties.
Mrs Carter Hoover hosted guests on Friday. Mrs vid Goster visited Mrs S T Larrick on Tuesday. The week saw several heavy rains. Miss Frances Larrick spent a day with Miss Gladys Ramey.
Wardensville Faith Mission hosts camp meeting at the tabernacle on the old Camp Ground north of Wardensville West Virginia starting Friday August 7 Evangelist Margel M Knabenshue leads evangelistic services with Ina F Nesbitt from Baltimore Bible Institute as Bible teacher Rev John Gormer and others assist Unfurnished cabins may be used free board at camp at reasonable rates season of salvation blessing and help expected All are invited to attend night and day Edna Baughman is secretary of the organization.
Warner Brothers Pictures announces forthcoming productions with new bookings at the Capitol and Colonial Theatres. The article notes upcoming film projects and schedules for the venues.
Twin stars Richard Dix and Jackie Cooper headline the Capitol Theatre bill in Young Donovan’s Kid, Radio Pictures adaptation of Rex Beach's Big Brother. Cagney also headlines in Larceny Lane, playing a hotel bell boy as he studied hotel life in Los Angeles.
A clipped OCR fragment describes social stunts and a chief vision of higher bellboy age operations. It mentions bellboys on their feet most of the day and observers noting their heavy luggage and ginger ale. The readable text is vague and unspecific.
A columnist laments widespread lawlessness undermining governance noting that many officials evade rules while ordinary citizens face penalties. The piece argues for stronger accountability and enforcement to restore order and public trust.
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