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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1934
Page
5
Barley harvest is in full swing as fields dry after rain. Farmers expect higher feed grain yields this year due to reduced wheat acreage. Wheat harvest begins in Shenandoah with early fields showing promise, and outlook remains profitable if markets hold.
In a New York divorce trial headlines claim wife grew fat and less attractive. The ad urges Kruschen Salts as a safe weight loss method, promising pounds shed in 30 days with a money back guarantee and listing Baker's Drug Store as a distributor.
The Farm Credit Administration of Baltimore outlines a simple cattle loan plan with 5 percent interest at the Strasburg Production Credit Association. Applicants must file 10 days before purchase, use a bill of sale and draft, and have the deed of trust recorded in their counties. Area contact includes Mr Everly and county agents, with office at Hotel Machir in Strasburg Virginia.
The Rev. Dr. H. M. Mickens thanks supporters of a church drive at St. Paul’s A M E Church. He notes the $500 goal was unmet with less than $100 received, vows continued effort to house all and pay debts, and promises another appeal in apple season.
The Virginia Conference of the United Brethren church opened its minister conference and Leadership Training School at Dayton. Dr. A. P. Havermale is general director and Dr. W. A. Wilt dean. Courses by Miller Ness Hostetter Miller. Delegates from Winchester Circuit include Lucille Smith Phyllis Fries Melvin Brown Lucy Randall Elvira Brown. Enrollment exceeds records with 66 ministers present and 187 enrolled in the training school.
Sergeant Harry T. Smith recruiting officer announces U S Army air service vacancies in Panama and limited posts in the Third Corps Area. Applicants must be high school graduates and bring birth certificates. Smith can be found at the Winchester post office building.
Dr. Charles R. Anderson mayor Winchester received a letter from H. G. Shirley highways commissioner via Senator Byrd. The State Highway Commission will finish Route 50 improvements begun by the CWA using federal funds for the road within Winchester city limits. An extra $500 per mile is allotted for the Berryville road to connect with the project and cover city expenditures.
Major Richard Messer of the State Board of Health inspected the prospective abbatoir site in Winchester as a building permit waits with the local and public improvement committee of the Common Council. The site near Pall Mall Street and the B&O railroad, close to Shawnee Spring, drew concern for proximity to a residential area and water supply. Messer met with committee chair John H. Rosenberger and will file a written report to the committee.
Beginning at 10 A M on Saturday June 23 1934 Elk Garden Stables Inc will sell its entire stock of horses at public auction. Location Elk Garden Russell County Virginia seven miles east of Lebanon. Included are three gaited saddle horses five years old including Lovely Lady and Frosty, three five gaited horses, twelve to eighteen saddle colts three years to one year old, ten brood mares and foals, two registered stud colts both by Wonderland Chief. For information address Harry C Stuart President Elk Garden Stables Inc Elk Garden Virginia.
Harrisburg Pa June 20 Samuel S Lewis state secretary of highways said the state will acquire the nine toll bridges after a survey determines prices. Tolls will continue until loans are retired and after that the bridges become free. Acquisition is under a constitutional amendment and $10 000 000 appropriation.
Friends of the Red Cross invite the public to a yard party on Mae Ginn’s lawn in Middletown Thursday evening June 21. Proceeds fund public health nursing in Frederick County and assist residents in need. funds stay in the county.
An ad lists beer takeout prices from 2.25 to 3.00 per case for Keffers at 236 E. Piccadilly St contact number 484. A Virginia belle falls from a horse near a lawn party and dies with riding boots on. Oyster bed formation noted from wrecks to ashes and shell remains dispersed by oyster men on the sea bottom.
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