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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star lists postal circulation options with prices for weekly and monthly rates. Subscription terms include one year in advance at 3.50, six months at 1.75, three months at .90, and a 7 or 4.50 annual option. additional rates for other periods are shown. The notice also identifies advertising representatives and Associated Press partnership.
A religious verse emphasizes living in Christ Jesus with rooted faith and gratitude as taught in Colossians Chapter 2 verses 6 and 7. The exhortation urges steadfast growth in faith and thanksgiving through a Christ centered walk.
The columnists of the era admit the mental strain of producing a daily 200 word article for a newspaper. Former President Coolidge reportedly weary of the contract as he anticipated the grind and difficulty in finding worthwhile topics each day. The piece notes the challenge of sustaining sincerity and the pressure to fill daily space.
Roanoke Times notes Judge James Hay died at his Madison home Friday night. He rose from the Virginia House of Delegates to the State Senate and served in Congress from the Seventh District before joining the United States Court of Claims bench named by President Wilson in 1917 and retiring in 1927. His death closes a career of faithful public service.
A commentator argues thicker ham slices would boost pork demand and aid livestock growers. He asserts thicker cuts improve flavor and juiciness, while thin slices are unpalatable and an abomination to epicures.
Newport News Daily Press argues that Germany's reparations could be reduced to avoid a crisis and that the United States should not bear the main burden. It notes the dollar has risen 20 percent since the Young Plan and suggests payments could be lowered without substantial hardship if the decrease is implemented.
The United States calls for an equal distribution of burdens among all of Germany, rejecting any plan that does not ensure this balance. The statement emphasizes that fairness in burden sharing is essential to U.S. support.
The Winchester Luther League spring convention met June 11 12 at St Pauls Lutheran Church Opequony. Theme worship the Lord with sessions on prayer music service and gifts led by pastors and league members from St James New Market Strasburg Mt Jackson and surrounding churches.
Graphic image from St Clairsville Ohio shows Stella Baubles age 18 being led away from the jail after she was gassed during a march of striking miners and their families to the jail where detainees were held amid the southeastern Ohio mine strike.
A Jasper man, convicted in court yesterday for annoying a white girl, was taken from the city jail early today by two unidentified white men who fled. Police fear a lynching. the jail door lock was broken and the man disappeared, though he had been fined 100 dollars for disturbing the girl. The incident follows prior similar accusations.
In the context of a world wheat surplus debate questions whether excess grain can be repurposed to support agriculture and peace. The remark suggests steering scarce resources toward farming and civilian use rather than military buildup.
A series of candidate announcements for the August 4 1931 Democratic primary in Frederick County Virginia. Names include T Russell Cather Jos J Denny Boyd R Richards Floyd M Brill B P Harrison Luther Pannet H E Shull Chas M Rosenberger William Erle Edwards Isaiah C Roe Seenn Whittacre and S M Chiles seeking various offices from sheriff commissioner of revenue and treasurer to Commonwealths Attorney and supervisor with pledges to serve the county and cut costs.
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