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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1933
Page
4
The notice lists newspaper branding and Associated Press rights, rates and advance payment options for subscriptions, including monthly and yearly terms and carrier delivery, with ad reps in major cities. It reflects late 19th or early 20th century pricing and distribution details for The Evening Star, The Morning Item, and The Weekly News.
A devotional text repeats prayers and Psalm verses about faith and trust. It invokes guidance toward the path of Christ and urges belief in divine provision and delight in the Lord. The lines blend archaic phrasing with a call to moral action and trust.
Roanoke World News discusses Baltimore proposed ordinance requiring a $2 permit from the Superintendent of City Charities for public fund appeals and a post‑raise report detailing expenses and allocations to ensure funds reach the intended charity and prevent wasteful costs.
The Reconstruction Finance Corp imposes officer pay reductions for railroads receiving loans, with Southern Pacific cited as a $23 million loan case. In 1932 the SP chairman earned $135,000, the vice chairman $76,500 and the president $90,000, all far above the President’s pay, prompting debate on executive compensation versus company earnings.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star reflects on the prosperity of York and contrasts modern abundance with the hardships of earlier times. The piece considers how perceptions of wealth shift when viewed through a historical lens.
The passage notes higher wages and prices fifty years ago with 1877 wheat at 165 dollars per bushel after harvest. A Fredericksburg firm offered for 100 000 bushels at top market price. Clothes cost 8 to 10 dollars, hotel meals 2 50 a day, private board 15 dollars a month, suggesting living was less costly than today.
One year ago Dr Luther A Chopaste of Grace Lutheran Church was to preach the baccalaureate sermon for Handley High School graduates. Congress was considering a revenue bill to cover all government expenditures. Winchester Civic League discussed jail conditions at its last meeting. Moth and scab were ready to attack local apple orchards per entomologists. Mr and Mrs Fred L Glaize of Winchester planned to sail from New York Tomorrow for Europe.
Br. Lewis M. Allen will serve as chief marshal of the parade on June 6. Also noted, William T. DuPont and Kenneth N. Gilpin bought multiple thoroughbred horses at Belmount Park for Clarke county farms and plans to have Virginia auto license plates produced at the Virginia State Penitentiary. Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden will address Shenandoah Valley Academy graduates at commencement exercises this week. Miss Pauline Shoop, a former New Mexico teacher, plans to return home here soon.
Ten years after the purchase of Monticello for a shrine appears nearly certain Atlantic City is touted as the World's Pleasure Ground. Shriners from across the nation gather in Washington for a national conclave. Robert J. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion opens its society circus at the Winchester Fair Grounds tomorrow. Winchester Masons set a June 30 cornerstone for Handley High School.
The New York Yankees signed Joh Buddy Hassett Manhattan College first baseman. He will report to a Yankee farm after graduation June 15. Hassett hit .380 in college. Johnny Bronca of Yale, who recently signed, reported and threw in batting practice and is expected to be farmed out soon.
Warner Bros cap Cap and Capitol Theatre present The Life of Jimmy Dolan featuring John Wayne in a non western role as a prizefighter alongside Doug Fairbanks Jr. They face Luis Primero the heavyweight fought by Arthur DeKuh as part of the film’s action packed lineup.
Tim Mc Coy's latest outdoor vehicle "Rusty Rides Alone" thundered into the Colonial today delivering thrills and excitement to patrons.
Ralph Bellamy stars in the Columbia undersea thriller Below the Sea at the Palace tonight with Fay Wray and a strong cast. The film features a diver’s battle with a giant octopus and is billed as a one picture spectacle. Tonight also includes 4ckey Mouse, Baby Burlesque, and additional features.
Virginia Oliphant faces romantic tension as Tony Bleecker and Michael McMillan woo her amid an antiques sale. Richard mingles with danger over a cash haul, while Anthony Bleecker helps with plans for New York and a river trip. Virginia weighs loyalties as letters from Michael arrive.
Report shows none precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. June to date none and year to date 18.81 inches. Twenty year averages list monthly totals with January 2.36 inches through June 3.81 and December 2.37 inches.
The article offers a practical weed control guide classifying weeds as perennial or annual. A list of principal regional weeds is provided with recommended eradication measures. Readers can obtain a copy by writing to The Winchester Evening Star Agricultural Editor at Van Gorder Service Washington, D. C.
The piece argues that weed control is essential to crop yields and soil moisture, detailing annual and perennial weed strategies, cutting before seed formation, use of smother crops, and community cooperation to prevent seed spread. It also discusses prohibition repeal and its economic impact, urging timely action and consistent enforcement.
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