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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star notes Winchester Virginia post office status and a local matter involving a second class designation related to a firm or entity in Winchester. The fragmentary item preserves the core reference to the Winchester post office and a local second class matter.
A religious verse from Ephesians 4 30 appears as a sealed inscription about the Holy Spirit and the day of redemption. The text emphasizes spiritual assurance and eternal salvation in Christian doctrine.
Ivan F. Vannoy of the local telephone company staff received a silver Vail medal for distinguished service during the Gate fire. The award honors self sacrifice and heroism in rescuing residents and protecting property as Winchester and Frederick county commend his public spirit. The Star congratulates Mr. Vanney, one of 3 honored among 442,000 company employees.
The piece argues successful advertisers blend enthusiasm and information without overdoing sales talk. It contrasts aggressive canvassing with the silent salesman, urging retailers to convey energy, knowledge, and a clear story to attract customers and convey value.
The report notes last year’s rainfall and its impact on quality and maturity of certain delicacies tied to the table. It mentions a comeback in Nature’s staging and general remarks on edible goods associated with meals.
Agricultural notes praise a stronger strawberry harvest this season as drought legacy and careful farming raise flavor and profits. Experts credit both human practices and natural forces for the compensating rise in fruit quality despite earlier losses.
A Winchester Virginia letter from June 10, 1931 asks readers to weigh their views on Sunday activities near churches and airports. The piece cites biblical commandment focus and conscience, urging parents to guide children wisely and end with a moral appeal about fearing God and keeping commandments. It references The New Yorker remark about fewer Catskills rackets during R van W. nap.
Fifteen year old First Class Scout Philips Payne Faucette of Memphis Tennessee rescued two year old George Brown Jr. from a blazing frame cottage. The boy entered smoke filled rooms, secured a railroad lantern and tied a wet handkerchief over his mouth and nose before returning with the child as the building collapsed. Troop notes follow with troop leaders, elections, and jamboree plans including Rock Creek Park Washington June 19 to 21.
Col and Mrs C A Lindbergh depart Bolling Field in a borrowed biplane for New York after postponing takeoff due to night flying limits. They discussed a long orient flight with government officials before leaving.
Local brief notes mood and routine reflection as readers seek the right cigar to settle in for the night. The Toledo Blade captures a subtle slice of daily life with light tonal commentary and regional flavor.
The American salvage vessel Pigeon wrapped a wire around the sunken British submarine Poseidon off Weihai to reach the wreck where 18 crew members are believed dead. One survivor was hospitalized after long immersion.
The state of Georgia carried out its final hanging as Arthur Meyers of Augusta was executed for the murder of R. E. The June 12 ceremony took place on the scaffold marking the end of the death by hanging in Georgia.
A Georgia railroad structure roof collapsed injuring several people though none seriously. Officers reported no serious injuries. Since Meyers was inducted, the state has substituted the electric chair for hanging.
A collection of candidate declarations for the August 4 1931 Democratic primary in Frederick County Virginia. Names include T Russell Cather Jos S Denny Boyd R Richards H E Shull I Brumback Jacob H Beaver Floyd M sant and others seeking state senate house of delegates sheriff commissioner of revenue treasurer and more with pledges to serve and seek voters support.
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