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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1933
Page
4
Advertising Pricing and Rep Contacts for Nationwide Unit
The notice lists subscription and advertising rates in advance for various terms including one year six months three months and one month with different prices. It also names national advertising representatives Proet Landis Kohn and offices in New York Atlanta Chicago Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sss. Scedusee Ae
Proét’ Landis
End. Kohn
New York
Atlanta
Rata
Chicago
Detroit
The Finish of the Zangara Case
The article analyzes the Zangara execution after the Roosevelt assassination and Cermak killing. It argues rapid Florida justice, asserts brain normalcy did not negate sanity, and discusses criminal responsibility and capital punishment as a merciful or harsh end for a dangerous criminal.
Public Gold Hunt Seen As State Plan For Prosperity
California geologists say there is abundant gold in the hills and creek beds. Officials discuss a large scale gold rush run by state or federal agencies with 200000 to 300000 workers, equipped and trained, who would cover various districts and receive royalties or lease money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Roosevelt
Federal Farm Board
State
Soloke On
Jey
Mutual Respect and Understanding Across Cultures
A travel club talk urges respect for others opinions customs religions and languages. The speaker warns intolerance fuels wrongs and highlights Hitler as an example of dangerous lack of respect affecting Europe and the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Isles
Hitler
Germany
Europe
Winchester notes of local events passim
One year ago the Winchester Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals planned a benefit show here. The last will of James B. Russell has been probated. Final rites for Daniel Metz Sr. were attended by many relatives and friends. A warning about counterfeit twenties and tens circulating in the East. Five years ago farmers received 50 cents a bushel for local wheat. Winchester Kiwanis will continue aid to crippled children. Seventy five carloads of vinegar will ship from the National Pouch Products Company plant next week. Mrs Louisa M Greene authored Our Visit ae Grasshopper Glazier in The Virginia automobile license tags will be made in the state penitentiary. First Baptist Church is among revival meetings here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
James B. Russell
Winchester
Daniel Metz
Winchester Kiwanis Club
National Pouch Products Company
Louisa M. Greene
Virginia
State
First Baptist Church
Shenandoah Valley orchardists plan a war on pests
Ten years ago Shenandoah Valley orchardists planned a campaign to combat insects and fungous pests. Iv¢ Newlin and Conlapanty offered building lots on North Braddock Street for 1 750 dollars. Winchester youngsters prepared for a marble contest. Sarah Bernhardt, the noted French actress, was reported dying. Announcement made of the marriage of Herbert Schutte and Eva M. Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley
Newlin
Conlapanty
North Braddock Street
Winchester
Sarah Bernhardt
Herbert Schutte
Eva M. Jackson
Rainfall summary with historic monthly averages
Precipitation in the last 24 hours shows none. March to date 3.12 inches and year to date 7.96 inches. Average monthly rainfall from a 20 year record at Winchester Lab lists March 2.36 inches, April 2.70, May 3.11, June 3.73, July 3.81, August 3.45, September 3.45, October 2.15, November 3.06, December 2.37 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Research Laboratory
GP. Pet
Rotary Club
Coca Cola
Ivan
Kiwanis Club
Coca-Cola
American Legion
Lions Club
O'Swan Rubber Company
Rotary
Sargent
Handley Faculty
Ons
Sirbaugh
Shewbridge
Newlin
Hawthorne
Smith
Rush
O'Sullivan Rubber Co. Halvosa
Eynolds
Array
Hunter
Wheeler
Lions
O’sullivan
Dry Club
Lyman
Rodman
Howard
Cooper
Finley
Yates
Parsons
Joyce
Handley Virginia
American Legion Gearin
Plank
Grim
Boone
Fahrney
Legion
Father and Son Ill In Hospital
Francis Robinson son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Robinson of North Mildred street Ranson is quite ill in Union Memorial Hospital Baltimore. His condition has been serious for over a week. His father who has been a patient at Johns Hopkins Hospital was transferred to Union Memorial to be with his son. Mr Robinson Sr is a son of Mrs C L Robinson and has lived in Ranson for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Robinson
Frank B. Robinson
North Mildred Street
Ranson
Union Memorial Hospital
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Mr. Robinson
C. L. Robinson
Local Social Notes From Greenway Virginia March
Miss Hilda Grubbs visited friends in Hagerstown Maryland recently. Mrs B A Rowland of Canter bury and Mrs Robert White Jr spent a day with relatives. Mrs Joe Perry remains ill but improving. Miss Catherine White visited her mother in Berry's Ferry. A birthday dinner for Mr John Bray was held at Refuge Sunday. Mrs Howard White is able to be out again. Mrs William Madigan and son Clark visited in Berry's Ferry and Anes City area relatives. Road improvement work noted in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway
Hilda Grubbs
Hagerstown
B. A. Rowland
Canterbury
Robert White
Joe Perry
Catherine White
Berry’s Ferry
Howard White
Lee Brown
Annabel White
Charles Lee Funk
John Bray
Refuge
William Madigan
Clark
Reuben Clark
Edward
Catherine
Carrie Every
D A R Aims to Preserve Revolutionary Records and Local Heritage
Staunton reports at the 37th Daughters of the American Revolution convention emphasize preserving revolutionary records and historic sites. Delegates cite deteriorating county records in Surry Fairfax Goochland Brunswick Prince Edward and Southampton. praise and criticism of preservation efforts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
Virginia
the Daughters of the American Revo
Surry
Fairfax
Goochland
Brunswick
Prince Edward
Southampton
Hampton Fleming
Samuel S. Walker
Lloyd Bell
Lewis L. Chapman
Arthur Rowbotham
Portsmouth
Salem-Roanoke
William L Parker dies suddenly near Romney
William L Parker a 66 year old well known farmer of Gore district died at his home last Thursday afternoon after a brief illness. He had worked outside then became ill a doctor was summoned but he died. A possible artery rupture is suspected. He leaves a widow formerly Lizzie Collins two daughters and three sons and several siblings. Funeral services were held at the Three Churches Methodist Church conducted by Rev J C Spindler and burial followed in the churchyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Collins
A. D. Collins
Cora. Denchester
Faith Woord Hoy
Paul«Parker
Martinsburg
I. Pierson Parker
Romney
Duncan Parker
Seattle
Wash
John
Parker
California
J. W. Thompson
J. C. Spindler
Boyce Farmers Plan Local Grange Organizing Meeting
A group of Boyce area farmers and friends will meet Friday night at 8 in the Boyce high school auditorium to discuss forming a local Virginia State Grange branch. Deputy R H Baker of Middletown will address the gathering. Also noted are local sports results and social visits by area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Virginia State Grange
R. H. Baker
Middletown
Grange
Boyce High School
Jack Russell
Edward Lee
John Carroll
Emory Rodgers
John Locke
Keneth Peyton
Buck Longerbeam
John Vorous
James Hoff
Clay Carr
Oscar Carr
Clyde Levi
J. W. Eddy
Shepherdstown
W. Va
Trustee's Sale Of Desirable Home In Winchester
By virtue of a deed of trust dated March 31 1930 John H Miller and wife will sell at auction April 22 1933 at noon in front of Winchester Court House Virginia No 574 Highland Avenue a seven room residence with garage on a 27 by 190 foot lot Desirable home near church and school Terms one third cash with balance in two annual installments by purchaser bonds secured by deed of trust and fire insurance M M Lynch Trustee 3 24 oaw 4 wks
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Miller
M. M. Lynch
Sargent Leads Handley Faculty in High Count
Handley faculty member Sargent tops the tally in club standings as a key performer. Other club leaders and standings are noted in the ongoing district table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
Handley Faculty
Virginia Pharmaceutical Convention Set for June in Virginia Beach
The Virginia Pharmaceutical Association will hold its annual convention June 26 and 27 at the Cavalier Hotel in Virginia Beach. Harold Falconer of Newport News chairs the time and place committee. Winchester retail druggists are members of the association. The note on table forks mentions they were introduced in the sixteenth century by King Henry of France and implies a playful reflection on an alternate history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Pharmaceutical Association
Cavalier Hotel
Virginia Beach
Committee On
Harold Falconer
Newport News
Retail Driggists of
Winchester
Henry
France
Informative double responses in contract bridge strategy
The article explains two methods of showing game expectations after an informatory double by partner. If no bid intervenes, respond high unnecessarily. if a bid intervenes, use a voluntary response. Example hand 714 Q107 Q93 1109 K J 10 76 illustrates the second method.
Can Game Be Made at Spades in a Bridge Hand
The play describes a bridge hand where Z opens with a single biddable suit and ends in 4 Spades after an overcall and doubles. Y leads Diamonds and Spades are repeatedly trumped, with the declarer aiming to balance his hand by mixed leads and a dummy, counting on one club, one diamond, and one spade trick to seal the game.
Smoking deemed beneficial by Italian bacteriologists
Italian scientists assert smoking destroys mouth microbes, sterilizing the teeth and oral cavity for several hours.
Doldrums Meaning in Navigation Near the Equator
The term doldrums describes a windless zone near the equator or a sluggish state of a sailing vessel. It highlights light baffling winds as a defining feature in historical navigation and maritime contexts.
Wonder Package Offers 21 More Juvenile Embroidery Designs
The Wonder Package presents 21 additional juvenile patterns on sheets 18 by 24 inches, easily transferable with water and spoon. Designs include a spouting whale, locomotive, boats, and animals, suitable for curtains lamp shades and lunch boxes. Price is $1.00 postpaid by mail to Donald F. Duncan in Chicago with coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald F. Duncan
N. Sheldon St
Chicago
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