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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1934
Page
4
The Evening Star published daily except Sundays in Winchester Virginia and consolidated with The Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly error. The paper holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published herein.
Rates listed for By Mail and By Carrier subscriptions in advance. One year three months and six months options with cents per word classified ads and memorials. Advertisers advised to contact Representatives in major cities for details.
A brief note cites a biblical verse from 1 Thessalonians 4 3 4 warning against defrauding a brother and urges a righteous path. The fragment mentions Christ for all and echoes spiritual guidance.
The Norfolk and Western Railway reports a 9.66 percent rise in passengers in 1933 due to improved conditions and service. The Roanoke Times credits enhanced service including air conditioned cars and streamlined coaches for the gain, noting competition from autos and buses faced railroads for years.
Twelve Wellesley College students demonstrated choral reading as a new university activity. The practice blends voices for harmony to improve speech, reading, and self expression, with potential benefits for teaching, preaching, and writing. It may spread to public schools alongside the national dramatic movement.
Elaborate precautions wrap Lima Ohio to deter criminals as officers deploy machine gun nests, guards, and patrols to keep the Dillinger gang in jail. Authors argue society must show strength to enforce law despite costs, with the gang’s leader remaining slippery and elusive.
The text provides fragmented trivia questions about early Bible manuscripts Hawaii farm exports and tibia location. It mentions a papyrus Genesis fragment from the early ausnbary and Hawaii exporting about 79.992 million dollars in farm products to the United States in the last fiscal year. It also notes the tibia is located in the lower leg.
One year ago Mrs. Roosevelt greeted Valley travelers while Samuel K. Carson died in Riverton age 69 in Palo Alto California Ohio Valley residents fled floods Dr Harry Tilden Hopewell 56 died at Strasbourg Zangara executed five years ago 40 cases cleared in Harrisonburg court ten years ago education funds 22000 state funds to Frederick county Miss Sarah Reid Williams honored in Washington D C Miss Frances Payne wins Berryville oratorical Twenty five years ago Ward election law upheld Shenandoah College opens baseball season Rotten ties cause eleven B C freight cars wreck near Cave Station Mrs Mamie Himelright and Mrs Branson McIlwee wed at Star Tannery Winchester area ceremony
Culpeper artist Miss Elizabeth Nottingham has been commissioned to paint historical panels for Handley School in Winchester. Her piece Shenandoah's Lover measures 5 by 31 1/2 feet and depicts the Indian princess Shenandoah by Shawnee Springs. Nottingham has works in New York galleries and has shown in Richmond exhibitions, earning critics' praise.
Advert says stomach sufferers attack clogged liver and disordered bowels with Dr Edwards Olive Tablets. The olive colored, purely vegetable remedy arouses liver and bowels without griping or pain and is sold by druggists in 15, 30, and 60 cent sizes. Take one or two at bedtime for relief.
The piece argues the arms race is real, not a threat. It cites Japan's 1932 Manchuria actions, the collapse of naval treaty foundations, and Nazi rearmament in Germany. It urges cautious, targeted diplomacy in the Far East while noting Europe cannot easily disarm, warning of worsening Pacific tensions.
In a sunlit seaside cottage Tiggie rests, while Joyce reassures him and a friend returns, as Viola improves with care. The pair acknowledge past fears, vow bravery, and plan steady progress toward recovery, with a sense of calm following the earlier storm.
Precipitation in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. reached .03 inches. March to date shows 1.31 inches, year to date 3.67 inches. The 21 year average is 34.71 inches. Monthly averages from a 20 year record: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 3.11, April 3.73, May 3.81, June 3.45, July 3.45, August 2.15, September 3.06, October 2.25, November 2.37, December 2.37 inches.
Frederick county teachers join the District State Teachers Association convention in Suray with fifteen attendees and two featured speakers. Eula Affleck of Stephens City outlined a unit plan while Sarah Ralston of the Miller School discussed unit teaching. Ralston elected primary chair. Ayrer named high school chair.
A fire damaged the Byrd Antarctic expedition administration building in Little America and a few hours later Joseph A. Pelter, a U S Naval aerial cameraman, underwent an appendectomy. Firemen saved instruments. reversal of rupture was imminent. Pelter expected to recover.
At Hable's Palace last night Ann Harding receives lavish acclaim for Gallant Lady. The production features Clive Brook as a derelict physician and Otto Kruger as the foster father, with Dickie Moore in a pivotal child role.
The Capitol presents It Happened One Night starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. A witty newspaperman falls for an heiress as they spend a week together. Critics hail it as a top film of the year and month and praise its calibre entertainment.
Trustee announces a public auction of the Crim property in Frederick County Virginia three acres with a limestone farm and improvements including dwelling, store, filling station, shop and productive apple orchard. Sale in Winchester on March 29 1934 at 11 A M with one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Auctioneer Brumback.
Claims or debts against the estates of Alberta B Luttrell and Maria Luttrell must be presented for settlement. Eugene H Anderson named administrator. 1-3-19-41 Authority and deadline implied by probate proceedings.
Sergeant Lee Barr offers a Buick sedan in perfect condition at public auction in the Court House on Saturday March 24 at 10 a m with cash terms. Mrs George H Inskip and son Wilbur visited their mother Mrs A R Lichliter on Valley avenue Sunday in Stephens City
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