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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1934
Page
4
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A proverb from Proverbs 16 7 notes that pleasing the Lord makes even enemies be at peace with him. The passage emphasizes divine approval guiding interpersonal harmony.
Government report indicates fewer apples nationwide for the season, likely the smallest since 1921 with July forecast to refine the outlook. European crops are generally good, Nova Scotia may shrink, and codling moth control could lift quality, justifying extra sprays for high grade fruit.
Charlottesville Progress reports an interview with former German leader Wilhelm. He praises Hitler and hints his family would reclaim power, noting Germans would have to fetch him. He discusses Japan, claiming it cannot be stopped and that Japan aids China with peace and order, opposing Bolshevism.
Eye let on DAYS OWN SCHOOL HOUS E, What did Benjamin Franklin do to make June 15th a historic day. He demonstrated the identity of electricity and light ning by the use of a kite on June 15th, 1752. 2. Which side was the victor at the Battle of Bunker Hill? Answer: The British. 3. Who painted The Blue Boy and under what circumstances was it done? Answer: Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), to disprove a state ment made by Sir Joshua Rey nolds that blue should not be massed together in a picture. The picture now hangs in the private gallery of Henery E. Huntington, San Marino, Los Angeles, Cali fornia.
Observers report indications that Nazi Germany is courting Japanese pride which could lead to a rapprochement between Germany and Japan. The interview quotes portray this as practical, large scale politics, signaling we may hear more on this in the near future.
Petersburg Progress-Index reports a new monster sighting in the Battle River near Edmonton Canada. The 25 to 30 foot gray serpentine creature allegedly speeds through water at 10 to 15 miles per hour, but the narrator finds it unimpressive and suggests the monster fad may be ending.
The Baltimore Conference reappoints Rev. Wallace M. Brashears to Market Street M. E. Church. World economic conference opens in London. Kentucky man W W Stafford attempts liquor hijack from Deputy Sheriff W W Smallwood Jr in Clarkes county mistaking him for a moonshiner. Lola Beatrice Funkhouser of White Post wed to George W. Riddick of Front Royal. Roosevelt urges rapid national recovery via public works program.
William S. Taylor is badly injured in an auto accident. Frank M. Boucher resigns to take a city manager post with Warner Brothers. Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin is elected vice president of the Garden Club of Virginia. Dr. Henry Louis Smith of Washington and Lee University addresses Handley graduates.
Mrs. Algernon Sydney Sullivan and her son George Hamilton Sullivan of New York created a 40000 trust for the Handley Board. The article notes the gift and its philanthropic intent.
Twenty five years ago the Frederick County Democratic executive committee meets to plan the primary. The Winchester scene includes Mrs James Eastham aboard the Cunard liner Slavonia Island near the Azores. The Common Council approves funds for a building tied to George Washington in Winchester with a $2460 purchase. A Russian torpedo boat sinks in the Black Sea with twenty crew dead. H F Byrd sworn into Common Council.
In Portugal the work on house fronts proceeds with 40 permits required. Buildings show three walls with the roof missing and await official sanction before final front completion.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. was none. June to date 0.56 inches. Year to date 10.32 inches. The 21 year average per year is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
Fines and costs totalling 76 were collected from four persons in Police Court on disorderly house charges. Arbutus Combs paid 30.25 for maintaining the house on Indian Alley, while James Powell John North and Lucy Grim each paid 15.25 and costs for frequenting. Arrests were made Wednesday by Chief C. W. Hollis and Officers B. C. Cline and H. L. Bowers.
The Rev. C. E. Seastrunk leads Bethel Albin and St. John Mt Williams in Sunday School at 10 a.m. Divine service at 8 p.m. Sermon by the pastor. Vacation Bible School begins Monday at Bryarly School Fremont. Children’s Day at Hayfield 3 p.m. Special service 8:15 p.m. You are welcome.
E W Jordan manager of the Richmond regional office announces that the second veteran enrollment in the CCC opens July 1 and runs through the month Applications are processed in order of receipt and should be directed to the Richmond VA office Veterans approved will report to Winchester for examination Camps in Virginia include Natural Bridge Chancellor West Point Roxbury and Petersburg
The Methodist Sunday School at Rest will present a special program at 8 o clock Sunday evening June 17 in celebration of Children’s Day. Selections by the male quartette will be one of the special features. Everyone is invited.
Evidence suggests early recognition of Vitamin C’s special curative effects dating back nearly 200 years, indicating historical awareness of its health benefits.
Lionel Atwill stars in Beggars in Ermine at the Palace tonight as a beggar ruined after losing his fortune and legs. Betty Furness Jamieson Thomas James Bush H B Walthal and George Hayes co star. Also today and Saturday Johnny Mack Brown in Fighting with Kit Karson chapter three Mickey McGuire Mickeys Minstrels and Mickey Mouse premiere. Buck Jones stars in White Eagle Saturday with Barbara Weeks as his co star in a frontier tale of the early west with a dramatic hand to hand fight.
Fay Wray and Nils Asther star in Madame Spy while Buster Crabbe Jimmie Gleason Robert Armstrong Ida Lupino and Toby Wing appear in Search For Beauty Tomorrow the Capitol presents Southern Mountaineers five radio artists with old time tunes and novelties The feature film The Earth Turns is billed as the first thankless picture A Charley Chase comedy and Billy Barnes on the organ accompany.
Tim McCoy stars as a highway patrolman in Hell Bent For Love with Lilian Bond Bradley Page and Vincent Sherman. The film delivers highway chases gun battles and a motorcycle race as thrill packed action unfolds for McCoy fans. A weed note follows about five finger grass and crab grass, its European origin and American prevalence.
An old advertisement touts Feen a mint as a chewing gum laxative that distributes laxative ingredients through chewing. It claims quick, thorough cleansing of dry waste and avoidance of discomfort, urging readers to chew now and buy for 25 cents at druggists.
Valley Airways advertises increased flying activity at Winchester and invites new customers to call 700-W for information about service to all points.
Beer to take out priced at 2.25 to 3.00 per case from Keffers located at 236 East Piccadilly Street. phone number 484.
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