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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1934
Page
4
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A devotional fragment cites Psalm 68 20 about God as a savior and defender. The text references escape from death and a proclamation of Jehovah as Lord of salvation in religious verse.
Staunton News Leader reports signs of improving business in 1934 with optimism from New York observers. Purchases rise, stock market solidifies, and currency stability is noted while debates on hours and foreign trade offer cautious hope for a broader upturn.
The text credits Chicago with reducing municipal debt by over 39 million dollars and notes total liabilities at 753 million. It highlights widespread salary delays for 14 000 teachers and thousands of other workers, while praising progress and urging continued efficiency to climb out of a low mood.
Insurance officials anticipate more industrial accidents this year while accidental deaths may keep current ratios as re employment grows. For every 10 000 re employed one to fifty may be killed yearly, a warning that safety devices and education must increase. A shorter working day could reduce fatigue and related accidents if employers and employees act.
The country has about 15 billion dollars invested in improved highways. Reynard refers to a fox Bruin to a bear Leo to a lion and Dobbin to a horse.
The text argues that targeted measures can lower the prior accident ratio. It suggests that with careful planning and implementation the rate of accidents could be meaningfully decreased.
One year ago Army officers inspected Company I. $2,400,000 set for road work. Howard R. Bayne 82, former local resident and attorney, dies in Staten Island. Miss Constance Gwaltney of Reidsville N C and Cadet Walter Abner Huntsberry of West Point and city announce engagement.
Miss Marstin Astardus sues Harry K Thaw for one hundred thousand dollars in damages. Apples command higher prices in British markets. Mrs Margaret Mason Gibson, 69, dies at her Charles Town West Virginia home. A red headed baby girl is deserted at a local rooming house. Jack Barrett of Baltimore is killed and Herbert Schutte is injured in a local airplane crash.
Lucy Robinson 40 and her invalid mother Nancy Robinson die in a Relief home fire. J William Lewis 65 and son-in-law William DeHaven 34 badly burn escaping a Gainesboro blaze. Archibald Robinson dies after an accident in Sager Virginia and is buried at Front Royal. Commercial and Savings Bank building nears completion in Carlisle.
Twenty five years ago John Armstrong Chaloner of Merry Mills near Charlottesville killed a man who beat his wife. Other notes mention Stephens City third grade teacher Miss Ida Guard observing patron day, L R Dettra named superintendent of Valley Turnpike Co., replacing C H Heltzel of Harrisonburg, Robert Gilliard starring in Strongheart at City Auditorium, and Rush Himelright dying suddenly at Capon Bridge West Virginia.
Walter J. Cummings, chairman of the Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Co. in Chicago, will direct the Democratic National Committee fundraising drive to cover its 524000 deficit. He succeeds Frank C. Walker, who resigned to join an Emergency council.
Staunton report from March 19 states 47 year old Augusta county farmer Austin Thompson was sentenced to 13 years in the state penitentiary for the murder of Richard Dull, a confessed friend, whom he stabbed on the night of December 17. The jury found second degree murder. the death penalty was avoided.
In a tense seaside scene Tiggie confronts Viola’s impending death and the enduring hold of a transformed love. He accepts a dangerous medical aid, steadies himself with quiet resolve, and pledges to stay near as the doctors work.
The report shows 24 hour precipitation ending 8 am as none. March to date 1.28 inches. Year to date 3.64 inches. Average annual rainfall over 21 years is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages list January 2.36, February 2.70, 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.
In Harrisonburg the Har risonburg State Teachers College will begin a modern three story dormitory after PWA loan approval. John Senter of Roanoke won the $130000 contract with work starting soon. The fire proof building will house 58 bedrooms with baths and chaperone suites and must complete by December 15.
Richmond March 19 The open post of state librarian will be filled by appointment of the State Library Board after the death of Dr. Henry R. McIlwaine. Wilmer L. Hall, former assistant to McIlwaine, is among those mentioned for the post. Library Board members include Lyon G. Tyler Rosewell Page R Gray Williams John S. Barbour and Mrs P W Hiden.
Ancient Greek athletes ate dried figs fresh cheese and a wheat porridge before discarding doubts and hurling the discus. The article suggests starting with figs then a wheat cereal before tackling big ideas. It lists recipes for Stewed Figs and Raisins Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms Johnny Cake and Strawberry Preserves.
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