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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia outlines publication and AP news use rights. Advertising rates and carrier subscriptions are listed, with renewal options and prices for various terms.
A religious verse reflects on the permanence of divine counsel and the enduring wisdom of God's thoughts across generations, citing Psalm 33 11 as guiding assurance.
Roanoke World News notes federal income tax changes with lower exemptions for most filers. The unmarried face larger cuts, and the first four thousand dollars are taxed at four percent, tripling to fourfold bills for lower brackets. The piece argues broader returns may spur public scrutiny of Congress.
Sinclair Lewis plans a quiet return to the United States to avoid fanfare. He traveled anonymously on a ten day boat and confided his intention to a gossip writer, who exposed it, prompting media intrigue about his reception and public reaction.
The article contrasts past presidents with FDR, noting his unique ability to smile and maintain confidence. It highlights his humor as a stabilizing strength amid dark times and suggests this trait foreshadows better days ahead.
One year ago press conferences on the Lindbergh kidnapping were ordered discontinued as jail capacity issues prompted transporting prisoners to Clarke and Shenandoah county prisons. Local official J Henkel Henry preferred a municipal light plant to fund a new water supply.
Hogue Creek Va March 10 report lists Mr. and Mrs Ollie Clowser and children visiting near Winchester. Mrs Laura Crndditt called on Mr and Mrs William Clowser. A death notice for John Boxwell followed by funeral services attended by a large crowd. Families and neighbors share visits with the Orndorff and Larrick households and others in the area.
Grimes VA March 10 preaching at Galilee next Sunday March 12 morning and night. Edward D. Nash, formerly of Grimes now in Harrisburg PA, visited on business. Paul Shirkey and Mary P. Orndorff active locally. Samuel Dick to be mail carrier on Shockeysville route starting July. Henry E. Shirley to complete four years on route. White Hall Mite Society met at Mrs Johnson Brown. State road work praised. Woodbine Community League met with good attendance.
The text notes the earliest record of a president attending a theater, citing James Monroe and his family in 1819 at a Washington theatre. It presents a question and answer format about this event.
Sue Allard, a hotel telephone operator, helps a housekeeper report trouble to the manager in room 863 where a man is found unconscious. She later returns home to Brooklyn to a persistent suitor, Pinky Trevis, whose devotion contrasts with her weary, modest life as she contemplates the glamorous world she glimpses.
Ministers and Sunday School superintendents of Shawnee District met at Opequon Union Chapel to plan a leadership training class. J L Carpenter was named chairman and Rev G M Morrow dean. Classes begin April 21 and run Fridays and Sundays for three weeks, with St Pauls Lutheran Church likely hosting.
Weather summary shows 24 hour rainfall none ending 8 am. March to date 0.60 inches. Year to date 5.44 inches. Winchester Laboratory 20 year average 34.53 inches. Monthly averages listed: January 2.36, February 2.0, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
Flames and high wind destroyed a factory and two homes in Hancock Maryland with losses estimated at 15 000 to 18 000 including a Potomac Roller Mills plant and wheat flour. The Sagle and Jackson houses across the street were burned. In Boonsboro a general merchandise store on Main Street owned by M T Warrenfeltz was destroyed and several nearby buildings damaged as winds spread the blaze before local fire brigades stopped it with losses about 3 000 to 4
The earliest real musical instrument was a flute, and from it the musical scale emerged, laying the groundwork for all modern music. This discovery traces the roots of tonal systems to ancient flute traditions.
Pink flowering dogwoods and white flowering trees offered by Boxwood Gardens in Afton Virginia. Prices listed include 2 ft 98 cents posts, 2 for 185, per dozen 975, 3 ft blooming size 139 each, 2 for 265, per dozen 1535. White 2-3 ft trees three for 120, one dozen 398 postpaid, 100 for 23.50 shipping point 0.0. Our shipping point. 3-4 ft 30.00 per 100. Address Boxwood Gardens, Afton Virginia. 10-31.
March listings show Sherry Meade farm near Swimley Station with stock and implements under Eve DeHaven as administrator for Gilbert DeHaven. March 28 at 1 PM E F Wright near Crums Church on Kackley farm lists stock cattle hogs and chickens. March 29 Mrs Mary K Tilford and Frank V Tilford with stock Banes two miles south Berry e.
Dr Logan Clendening reviews the late William Engelbach of St Louis who left a three volume work on ductless glands. He lists eleven glands from pineal to gonads and notes postwar advances in extracts from several glands while others remain untapped.
Historical review notes the thyroid gland first used on a human in 1891 and its extract saving a patient for 28 years. It describes cretins born without a thyroid and myxedema in adults, detailing weight gain, coarse skin, cold sensitivity, and mood changes that improve with thyroid therapy.
The article notes red coral beads were hung on cradles and around infants to preserve and fasten their teeth and guard against illness. Beads were believed by soothsayers to shield against lightning, whirlwinds, shipwreck, and fire, and to protect children from fits sorcery charms and poison.
The text states congratulations should be directed to the groom-to-be rather than the engaged woman, except in all other life occasions. It emphasizes offering best wishes for enduring happiness to the future spouse.
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