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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1934
Page
4
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Rates listed show annual and half year options for mail delivery at 4.50 and 2.25 with six and three month terms. Monthly mail rates 0.30 and carrier three months 1.20 with adjustments for advance payment.
Advertisement details outline pricing for word and line counts with a 25 cent minimum, memorial rates at 1.50 for four stanzas, and cards of thanks at 75 cents. Display ads require submission by 10 AM on publication day and national reps listed for Divine Tenney Corp across multiple cities.
God never will. The text invokes Psalm 71 18 about aging, prayer, and revealing strength to the next generation with a timeless plea for faith and guidance.
Staunton News Leader questions Governor Peery hearings on mill and DeJarotte sanatorium bills. It argues the governor exceeds role defining constitutionality, urges signing, and warns against private interests influencing veto. Authors insist Assembly supported bills with 27 to 0 vote and contest claims of unconstitutionality.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes that despite civil and international warfare threats and economic pressures, the youth remain buoyant as life continues with notable attention in Northern newspapers.
The reader questions and answers list facts about historical figures. It identifies The Saturday Evening Post founder as Benjamin Franklin, notes Babe Ruth’s full name as George Herman Ruth, and cites Cain’s reply to God asking about Abel as “Am I my brother's keeper.”
Yale mascot Dan the bulldog was spirited away from Yale and later found with Harvard Lampoon editors. The incident, a playful affront to Yale, drew New Haven’s scorn and hints at possible reprisal. The piece muses on college spirit and resilience amid campus pranks.
Mrs. Agnes McCann Bodow, 74, a Florida native, died here. An Ohio high school boy tried to extort $25,000 from Lindbergh. Frederick and Clarke continue with the Eastern Cooperative Livestock Marketing Association. Cadet Douglas Fisher wins his V. P. I. boxing letter.
Misses Charlotte C McKown and Anne Harrison of Martinsburg West Virginia are named princesses for the Apple Festival. Five Virginia princesses are selected by senators and civic groups statewide. Virginia Farm Bureau Federation holds its annual convention in Harrisonburg March 29 and 30. Lieut Governor Julius B West retires from the race for Governor due to ill health. Li Chai Sum Governor of Canton China is executed.
Ten years ago Attorney General Harry L. Daugherty resigned after defending his tenure. The city council named Mrs. Mary Jane Boden 88 to the school board as the first woman appointed to that post. A Democratic primary is slated for city officials next Tuesday. Congressman T. W. Harrison denounces more than $3,000,000 spent on war fraud claims.
Shirley Carter, chairwoman of the sewerage committee, says the contract will go to Cantrell Construction Co of Parkersburg or Irwin Brothers of Greenville. Rebecca Bean Hodgson, 96, oldest resident, has died after witnessing five generations. Maria Bryarly, 65, and George Lacy Lewis, 54, are dead. Five African American men face the electric chair on April 5 for first degree murder. David Hensell, Grimes blacksmith, is critically ill with pneumonia.
Twelve estates of deceased county residents were appraised and recorded in the clerk's office. Values range from $26.70 to $8,028.65, with items including household furniture land stores cash and certificates of deposit. Administrators and executors named include D. W. Weaver and M. Lynch, among others, with appraisers listed for each estate.
Appraisers listed for Nora Ward estate of White Hall valued at 503 dollars with Emma Ward Barrett as executrix. Also, for James E. James estate near Armel on the Front Royal pike a 125 acre farm and personal property valued at 2700 dollars with Mrs. Elsie J. James as administratrix. Appraisers named include M. M. Lynch Mrs. Bessie Brannon and A. J. Tavenner and Walter A. Biggs W. L. Armel and W. R. Thompson served as appraisers.
The Kernstown Civic League will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday 7 30 PM followed by a Winchester Debating Society debate on the topic Resolved That the farm program sponsored in Washington will be beneficial to the country at large.
Miss Erma Hottel returns home after a week in Washington D C visiting friends. A number of Stephens City residents attend the Standard Training School held this week at Braddock Street Methodist Church South.
Harvey sits with passion at Viola's side as Tiggie, weary and torn, wanders the shore seeking meaning. The wizard's ominous prophecy lingers while Joe Penny warns of landslides as the storm prepares, and the two artists drift toward a fateful turning point.
Present and past rainfall details show 24 hour total of .70 inches ending 8 a.m. March to date 2.29 inches year to date 4.65 inches. Winchester Laboratory lists 21 year average total 34.71 inches and monthly averages by month ranging from January 2.41 to May 3.94 inches with December 2.34.
Last night the Congregational Christian Church held well attended special services despite bad weather. The pastor will preach tonight on The Love of God. An official board meeting follows. Thursday’s program ends early for Passion Play attendance. Sermons Thursday and Friday are The Meaning of Decision for Christ and The Cross of Christ.
A garter snake at the Museum of Vertebrate Zoology UC produced 52 offspring in a single brood. The event occurred several years ago and involved an average sized female producing a large brood.
Creomulsion combines seven major aids in one remedy for coughs and colds. The ad claims powerful yet harmless relief and states no narcotics. A pharmacist must refund your money on the spot if relief is not achieved.
On April 2 1934 the undersigned will appear before the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board for a license to retain beer and ale of more than 3 2 percent alcohol content Baker s Service Ltd Winchester Va C a w 4 wks 3 28 4 4 11 18
Public auction in Winchester Virginia on April 14 1934 offers for sale a corner Kent and Warwick Streets lot fronting 44 feet by 74 feet with a frame dwelling. Terms require one third cash, balance in two annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by Deed of Trust and insurance. Special Commissioner H K Beoham conducts sale per March 19 1934 decree.
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