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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1934
Page
4
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The readable portion shows a religious quotation about abiding with Jesus and asking in faith. The rest is garbled, offering no clear event, names, or context to summarize into a full card.
The Roanoke Times reports Attorney General Cummings urges expanded federal criminal powers to counter cross state crime. The DOJ seeks broader legislation to curb organized crime exploiting state lines and fast travel, with Senate Judiciary Committee expected to act this session.
Two Midwest detectives spot a flashily dressed man in a gleaming coupe. Believing him to be a New York bank teller who vanished with sixteen thousand dollars, they arrest him and await New York officers to extradite him for grand larceny. The suspect’s bold public display contrasts with the prudent thief’s plan.
The page presents trivia questions about Europe’s longest river Folga at 2 300 miles a morganatic marriage definition and Mark Twain as the most internationally famed American humorist Samuel Langhorne Clemens 1835 1910.
Miss Betsy Payne of Front Royal will represent Shenandoah Valley Inc as princess in the Apple Blossom Festival. Betsy Payne will ride in the ceremonial events amid local pageantry.
State funds expand for convict labor on the Winchester Front Royal Pike. Earl Heatwale a 22 year old athlete dies under freight wheels in Staunton. Samuel Shockey confesses to killing his brother Jacob in Franklin County. Roxie Stinson, ex wife of Gaston Means, recounts Teapot Dome affair ties. Auto taxes in Virginia for 1924 total eight million dollars.
Ten thousand dollars pay by Whitla of Cleveland for the safe return of his 8 year old son Dr. William Nelson Burwell a native of Clarke county dies in Parkersburg West Virginia Teddy Roosevelt sails from New York for Africa big game hunt Rev H D Kern pastor Braddock Street Church South leaves for conference Rev A G Hammond pastor Winchester U B Church and Rev L A Racey pastor Frederick Circuit U B Church leave for Shenandoah Page county annual conference
Lee Coble announces CCC camps continue to March 31 1935 with eligibility for unemployed veterans. Enrollments last six months with 12 to 15 months total service. Monthly pay of 30 dollars with 22.50 deducted for dependents. Applications on form P 130 require duplicate submission and two endorsers. Contact A Lee Coble for details.
The piece argues that Senator Wagner's proposed bill to outlaw company unions risks government created labor control. It warns that codifying labor practices could force government regulation of unions and trigger compulsory arbitration during strikes, predicting potential harm under future administrations.
Viola lies in a cottage garden under bright sun as Tiggie and Spot weigh hope and fear. Viola fears becoming a burden while Tiggie vows care and insists they are bound by marriage. Spot hints Viola may lack vitality unless her unseen husband returns, while Tiggie battles mixed emotions and duty.
Present and past rainfall data show average monthly precipitation figures from Winchester Laboratory records. Reported values include January 2.36 inches, February 2.70, March 3.11, April 3.73, May 3.81, June 3.45, July 2.45, August 2.15, September 3.06, October 12.25, November 237 and December 2.70 inches.
Warrenton Va March 23 Four races scheduled for Saturday May 5 at the Gold Cup meet. The Agricultural Steeplechase at 11 am with a 300 50 25 15 5 purse. North Wales Steeplechase at noon. Virginia Gold Cup at 3 30 pm. War renton Hunt Cup at 4 15 pm. Association members receive North Wales Club privileges and free parking for the day.
Warner Bros presents Bombay Mail at the Capitol with Edmund Lowe as Inspector Dyke. Onslow Stevens Shirley Grey and a strong supporting cast deliver suspenseful performances in a gripping Universal screenplay.
The Colonial Theatre screens Men Without Law featuring Buck Jones on Saturday. Buck Jones is praised as a top rider who uses no doubles and performs stunts that could be deadly for ordinary riders.
Mr Pleasant notes social visits including Bessie Rosenberger visiting the Brills in Clearbrook and Emmett Copen haver's Winchester guests attending the Dyke funeral. Families gather with the Boyces and Milhons while Mahlon Boyce buys a farm in Pontiac. Ladies’ Aid met at Perry home and planned an Easter bake sale for United Brethren Church.
Ad claims the product cures nervous breakdown and thin blood boosting appetite digestion and blood enrichment. Testimonial from Mrs A B Las of Greenville Virginia praises revived strength and alertness after using the remedy, with instruction to buy from druggists nationwide.
Local fans can view official Madison Square Garden fight pictures of Carera Loughran for a quarter at Hable's Palace today and Saturday. The program also includes Walter Winchell's Broadway Thru A Keyhole and The Mystery Squadron with Bob Steele. Saturday adds The Utah Kid with Rex.
March auctions list include Alberta Luttrell estate personal property at Shockeyville area. H B Garber p W J Cook farm near Boyce with horses cows and implements. J S Perry at Oak Haven near Winchester sale of household furniture and tools. T O Alkire sale 144 miles west of Slanesville West Virginia featuring horses cows and implements.
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