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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1934
Page
4
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A historical price list shows subscription options by mail and by carrier. It lists rates for one year six months three months and one month in advance, with separate amounts for mail and carrier delivery and a weekly rate.
Classified ads priced at 2 cents per word with 25 cent minimum. Memorials cost 1.50 for four stanzas. Cards of Thanks 75 cents. Display ads with border due by 10 AM on publication day. Transient rates 42 cents per inch. National reps Divine Tenney Corp in several cities.
A devotional line reflects on guiding steps ordered by the Lord. It notes that a righteous man may fall but is upheld by God’s hand. The wording emphasizes divine guidance and perseverance.
George McKee recalls a hard life on a rural Texas setting born near a railroad and far from town. He describes a large family in three rooms, homemade toys and meals, limited luxuries, and basic needs shaping his view that today’s hard times feel milder.
July dispatches report Dr. Thomas C. Poulter noting meteor observations exceeded expectations at Byrd’s base. Byrd eyes a winter tractor trip to Advance Base to assist meteor work, with tentative approval and possible return to Little America. isolation tests his cheerfulness amid vigil.
Uncle Sam plans to build a Moscow embassy costing 1,165,000 dollars, already appropriated. Also notes on the Church of England's Thirty Nine Articles and identifies the tomato as native to South America.
Dispatches from July detail Admiral Byrd’s tractor mission planned for July 23 to 28 to move two observers to an advance meteorology base and return Byrd to Little America. The field party struggled 50 miles from base, radio failures persisted, and fears grew as no new contact emerged.
The analysis debunks Secretary Wallace's claim that AAA cuts improved farmers' lot by arguing the program reduced consumption and created a large corn surplus. It notes that despite slogans about saving 50 million bushels, the drought region benefits from extra supply, while the policy left a 1.06 billion bushel surplus and questioned its success.
President Wallace announced government relief cattle purchases in the drought area will total 4 to 7 million head and continue for six months. Officials said thousands on relief rolls will harvest hay to offset feed shortages while processing capacity may rise to meet demand.
A compact column by R. J. Scott surveys how ships float deeper in salt water, identifies cod buoy positions by channel side, and offers language notes and a brief horoscope. It answers several trivia prompts with quick conclusions and a touch of humor.
Giles confronts Amelie's breakdown and plans to tell Joan Dudley the truth. Dilly counsels him on love and pride, urging him to reveal his heart. He travels to Penelope's house to find Joan, only to learn she has departed for Spain with trunks and a new life.
Present and past rainfall data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. July to date 2.70 inches year to date 17.16 inches. Average monthly amounts computed from 21-year records list 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.
Mrs. Henry Baughman of Wardensville West Virginia announces the engagement of her daughter Edna to the Reverend Bernard E Bain of that place. London Economic conference adjourns after Roosevelt note. Co O Conor Godrick endorses Hon George Peery. A two year old child found abandoned on National avenue.
Five years ago the Shenandoah National Park Association released a history book detailing the park’s establishment. Aristide Briand, a long-serving French statesman, agrees to form a new cabinet following Raymond Poincaré’s resignation. The West Virginia Firemen’s Association plans a Romney meeting on July 31 and August 1. St. Louis Robin enters its third week on air.
Mrs. Algernon Sydney Sullivan of New York once Mary Mary Sullivan of Winchester, famed 1850s belle, does not oppose bobbed hair. Democratic leaders back John W. Davis to begin campaign in New England.
Town council in Clendennin West Virginia passes an ordinance prohibiting women from riding astride within the corporate limits. The measure prompts debate over local gender norms and legal enforcement.
George R. Shepherd, convicted of unlawfully obtaining money from a Winchester bank, was moved from the local jail to the Richmond penitentiary for a four year term. The case began when he fooled local business men into thinking he represented a manufacturing firm and could establish a factory. Detainers exist in several cities as his travels spanned the eastern United States.
W. E. Edwards is named special receiver of the unadministered assets of the late Robert L. Gray estate under a Corporation Court order. Edwards must post a bond of 1000 dollars, potentially enlarged. The estate value is 101135.81 with realty at 34242.69. realty proceeds have been distributed, but personal property accounting remains outstanding from administrator Richard H.
Troop 3, Boy Scouts finish a two week camping period at Camp White Rock near Capon Bridge West Virginia. Under Scoutmaster William Brown the campers enjoy canoeing sailing hiking and field events while earning Red Cross life saving and first aid badges.
The M E Church South Stephens City Charge lists Sunday schedule with Stephens City services at 9 45 am Sunday School 11 am preaching, 8 pm for the young people. Kernstown Refuge and Fairview Sunday Schools at 10 am and a laymen's meeting at 8 pm. All are invited.
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