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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1934
Page
4
A consolidation of several local papers The Morning News Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror announces a unified edition. The move aims to streamline reporting and expand coverage across communities while preserving distinct local voices.
The notice outlines subscription options and advertising rates including classified wording at two cents per word with a 25 cent minimum, memorials priced at 1.50 for four stanzas, and display ads billed 42 cents per inch with an advance deadline of 10 AM. It lists national reps in several U S cities.
A short religious quotation from Psalm 71 16 emphasizes relying on the strength and righteousness of the Lord. The verse promises steadfast faith and proclaiming divine justice in times of need.
The Academy selects Katherine Hepburn as outstanding actress of the past year, praised by critics as a talented young star deserving of the Palm for 1933. Her Connecticut origins and independent, theatre-loving career contrast with Hollywood publicity, offering encouragement to aspiring actresses.
Scientists at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago propose the unicorn idea arose from Babylonian art showing one horn in profile. They suggest sculptors copied a single horn view, spreading the myth while noting rhino horns and bulls differ in shape. The piece argues for keeping some faith amid debunking.
A disgraced businessman threw his infant son into a furnace claiming divine instruction. Read in a hospital after a car crash, he was reported to have witnessed the child’s distress during the act. Psychiatric notes are awaited to understand the motive.
The quiz lists John Joseph Pershing as the most distinguished member of the American expedition into Mexico in pursuit of Pancho Villa. It explains canal boats stay mule drawn due to water disturbance from propellers filling channels. It also asks for national anthems with answers: God Save the King The Star Spangled Banner La Marseillaise Die Wacht am Rhein.
A man’s wife was asked to hide his gun to prevent a desperate act, yet no one foresaw the terrible action he would take. The writer reflects on how slight brain disturbance can transform a kind man into a fiend, illustrating the fragility of human reason.
William Green AF of L president opposes Roosevelt forestry policy. E O Burdy to assist in floats for Apple Blossom Festival planning. Matsuoka head of League of Nations embassy for Japan arrives in New York claiming Japan is not a vassal. Wet advocates push for a special General Assembly session to act on Virginia beer sales.
Five years ago28 Boy Scouts were swept into a torrent at Lenoir City as a cottage was carried away in a flood. The item notes a fatality and local danger from the event.
Leo Woodward, a district attorney, is struck by a brick hurled by a Baltimore mob member. Leslie D. Kline elected president of the Shenandoah Valley Field Trial Club. W. Spott White leads the S. P. C. in the Colonial Brick Co. reorganizatio n.
Lieut. Commander Louis McCoy Nulton, officer of the battleship Ohio, addressed an audience about incidents from the American fleet’s world cruise. Wardensville WV notes new store taxes, merchants tax boosts, and James Hay gains a key Rules Committee seat in the House.
Present and past rainfall figures show 1.15 inches in the last 24 hours ending 8 a.m. March, year to date 3.82 inches, and 1.46 inches for March to date. Average annual precipitation over 21 years is 34.71 inches. Monthly means listed, with January 2.36, February 2.36, March 2.70, April 8.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 4.5, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
Rev H E Richardson leads Reliance Sunday services at 10 a m and 11 a m with a friendship sermon at 11 a m. Stephens City hosts Sunday School at 2 30 p m. Revival begins at 7 30 p m daily with special song service and Rev L W Hendrickson preaching Sunday night and each night next week.
A weekly gathering grows crowds at 7 45 p m with no meeting Saturday night Ridings and Greenway Sunday School start at 10 a m with a cordial invitation to all attendees from the community.
Easter Sunday program at Winchester U B Circuit features Sunday School at 10 a.m. service with vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller at 11 a.m. Pastor Rev. F. G. Senger leads, Senior Christian Endeavor remains.
Calendar of religious events across Pleasant Valley Red Bud Mt Olive and nearby areas. Prayer services at 7 30 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m Senior Christian Endeavor at 11 a m and 7 15 p m Easter service with a cornet duet by Frank and Harold Barrett. Good Friday day of prayer Friday 7 30 p m.
Viola shows slow recovery as Spot and Tiggie watch over her in a sunlit garden. Harvey, Tiggie’s friend, teases and flirts, challenging social norms while Viola alternates between reserve and amusement. The scene deepens bonds and hints at future revelations.
The notice invites readers to observe Holy Week services in memory of our Lord's suffering and final triumph. It calls for participation in the community observances and worship events.
Rev Wallace M Brashears leads at 11 a.m. worship with Epworth League at 4 30 p m and candle light devotional. Evening service 7 30 p m. Meetings include Women a Service Guild Tuesday 8 o clock and prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m. Epworth League pageant 38 pages Friday 8 o clock The Redeemer Liveth Easter cantata Death and Life choir program. All welcome.
Rev C S Luce leads at Bunker Hill West Virginia with Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Epworth League 6 30 p m Little Mountain Virginia Sunday School 2 p m preaching 3 p m Epworth League 7 30 p m White Hall Virginia Sunday School 10 a m preaching 7 30 p m Pre Easter service at Bunker Hill church Wednesday Thursday Friday candle light service with holy communion all invited to attend
Rev C E Seastrune urges members at Bethel Albin St Johns Gravel Springs Star Tannery and St James Zepp to attend Holy Week services with Sunday School times listed and officer elections urged for all churches in the Gravel Springs area.
John Mann M E Church on East Cork Street invites all to Palm Sunday services with 10 am church school led by Miss Bettie Jackson, 11 am sermon on Christ's Triumphant Entry, 7 pm Epworth League with Miss Pocahantas Jackson, 8:30 pm men’s program by James Robinson and Andrew Cook, plus trustee and league meetings Tuesday and quarterly conference Thursday.
Mount Carmel F B Church near Colored So Braddock St lists 10 am Sunday School led by John M Morris and William Brown, 11:30 am and 8 pm preaching, senior choir and victory hymns, 3 pm special consecration for young Christians, baptismal meet for Easter Sunday with deacons Wednesday prayer and covenant meeting led by William Quigley and Mrs Carrie Gant, welcoming all.
The St Paul A M E Colored Church on North Main Street, led by Rev. D W Baker, schedules 9:30 a m Sabbath School with Franklin Martin as superintendent, 11 a m and 8 p m services, and an upcoming Easter program beginning next Sunday at 8 p m. Pocahontas Baker chairs the Young People's Day. Children are asked to rehearse Monday at 4 p m. visitors welcome.
Walter Lipmann argues that current strikes reflect normal post depression readjustment and that wage restoration hinges on employer sharing of profits and strong labor organization. He criticizes N R A compulsory codes and reliance on the AFL, warning they undermine effective collective bargaining and widen conflict.
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