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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
4
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A devotional note quotes 2 Chronicles 7 14 urging humility prayer and repentance as conditions for God to hear forgive and heal the land. The verse emphasizes turning from wicked ways and seeking God.
The Blue Book of 1934 notes a sustained economic rebound in the southern United States, with farm income doubling from 1932 to 1933, over 76 million dollars invested in new manufacturing, and a broad surge in trade and industry as 1934 begins. The region, housing 42 million people, supplied substantial shares of coal, petroleum, and natural gas, while agricultural output rose above two and a half billion dollars. The report credits the revival to a sound economic base and diversified industrial expansion, positioning the South for self-sufficient national growth.
A large city case unfolds with a spouse fleeing to the woods in late March. The narrative centers on domestic disruption and concealment as details emerge of a partner leaving behind urban life for seclusion.
A fragment titled School Days The Little Brown School House presents quiz style questions about earth age and geographic facts. It notes earth age as three billion years and asks where the Gibraltar of America is located naming Quebec, and compares areas of Australia and the United States without Alaska.
A college instructor and his newspaper wife retreat from city life to a Michigan woods shack after eight weeks they find peace in hard work and nature. They note daily routines like meals, marketing, movies, bridge, commuting, and news intake as oppressive and propose simplifying life or changing setting to escape the pressures of civilized society.
Precipitation in the 24 hours ending 8 a m was none. June to date .56 inch year to date 10.32 inches. Average annual rainfall over 21 years at Winchester Research Laboratory 34.71 inches. Monthly averages: 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.
One year ago Miss Catherine Carter wed Lorriane Bowley. Eugene Meyers takes control of the Washington Post. Henry A. Wise attacks Governor Pollard and Senator Byrd. The Virginia State Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles meets in Winchester. An agreement was reached on a 238 million naval building program.
Five years past, Frederick County officials debated creating a district almshouse as part of relief and public welfare plans. The discussions reflect mid-Depression era local governance and social support efforts.
Ten years ago Edouard Herriot accepts Doumergue’s invitation to form a ministry as the oil price drops 50 cents per barrel. President and Mrs. Coolidge depart Washington for a Potomac cruise. Stockholders inspect the George Washington Hotel while John W. Davis is touted as doomed for President.
Twenty five years ago farmers in Virginia planned a gathering in Charlottesville from August 10 to 12. Delegates from Shenandoah County showed a split in the Republican ranks as Newport News delegates were named. Also noted: Miss Gertrude M Campbell wed William V Thra ves. Mrs G C Pulliam of Woodstock fed feed to pigs to save cider from turning to vinegar, with pigs reportedly enjoying a spree. A Warren County cyclone destroyed a barn.
The questions identify Frederic Remington as the painter of western life, Ludwig van Beethoven as the German composer, and Augustus St Gaudens as an American sculptor born in Ireland. The piece also notes critique of absolute phrases and offers a horoscope remark about speakers born on the day.
Mt Pleasant notes summarize local visits and social events in Mount Pleasant Virginia. Residents like Mrs Atha Dyke Mrs E S Orndorff and families of Racey Milhon Perry Russell Perry Branson Myers Williams Hamilton Barr and Cochran are mentioned with weekend visits mem orial services and church social gatherings. The Ladies Aid Society met at John Perry home and plans next gathering at Asa Racey on July 14.
Reynolds Store Virginia June 16 notices of weekend travels and visitors. Names include Alton Omps O Nile and I D Shade with relatives in Washington Akron Martinsburg Gainesboro Hancock and Ebenezer plus many local households. Community social calls and Sunday visits mark the short item.
Mrs Orville Perry and two daughters attended memorial services at the cemetery Sunday. Mr and Mrs A J Johnson and son Elmo visited Sunay Tuesday on business. Oden Dickens Mrs J B Jennings and Cecil spent the weekend with B A Rowland family. Little Miss Mary Clevenger visits Delmo Price home this week. Edward Madigan spent.
Last Monday with his brother Charles, down on the river. Mrs. Jessie Perry spent Wednesday with Mrs. 8. W. Tobin. Miss Nellie and Mae Painter visited their brother, Mr. L. W. Painter on Sunday. Mr. B. A. Rowland spent last Monday in Winchester on business.
Joan Dudley vacationing with wealthy aunt Adelaide Delafield plans a trip to Granitehead with Drew Hallam and his sister Nancy. In a bookshop Giles Armiger and cobbler Stephen Scripps shape a budding romance as Joan buys a worn pair of silver slippers and shares a stormy, fateful meeting on rocks near Gloucester.
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