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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1931
Page
4
An OCR fragment lists advance subscription rates and durations for various terms and mentions Devine Tenney advertising reps and Associated Press rights. It also notes consolidation with several local papers and that the AP provides news dispatches exclusively to the paper.
A short message cites Proverbs 29 2 about blessing when the righteous govern and lament when the wicked lead, urging faith and prayer. The verse underscores moral leadership and public welfare.
Virginius Dabney argues Virginia seeks beauty for its commercial and cultural value. The push includes protecting trees, removing billboards, and beautifying school grounds led by two landscape engineers. The effort aims to enrich minds of children and unite communities with made to transform facilities into places of beauty.
The University of Virginia mourns President Edwin A Alder man who led the institution for more than twenty five years. His sudden death last night leaves a palpable gap in university life and honors the late leader as both real head and symbolic figure.
The text honors Alderman for guiding the University of Illinois through expansion and leadership during a crucial period. It notes his vision, mental strength, serenity, and long service as a prominent educator and administrator. His influence persists as future plans reflect his groundwork and enduring impact.
Dr. Otto Fisher of Keyser and Harrisonburg, a physician and ENT specialist, has been paroled by Governor Conley from the Moundsville penitentiary. He was convicted in Mineral County Circuit Court at Keyser of performing an illegal act. The parole details and future plans are not disclosed.
At Keyser Dr. Fisher confessed the operation on Miss Lonnie was a last resort to save Miss Beckone. The jury convicted him after overnight deliberation and Judge A J Valentine sentenced him to ten years in prison. Indictments exceeded a score, but remaining counts were quashed after the conviction on the first count.
Reverend Allen Jones pastor at Cedar Cliff Vaucluse conducts Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. and preaching at 10:45 a.m. Mount Hope Chapel holds Sunday School at 2 p.m. and preaching at 3 p.m.
A quotation from Sir Samuel Wilson extols civil servants as wonderful men, conscientious and loyal, noting they are almost too conscientious in their duties.
Mary Vaughn private secretary to Ronald Foster navigates office politics and a growing temptation from Martin Frazier while balancing loyalty to her family. Foster covertly pressures her to entertain him and his allies as she resists, planning a Saturday dinner with Frazier and a studio party with Dick Baldwyn while facing work demands and a looming romance on Wall Street.
In the Winchester Virginia area Sergeant Lee Barr lists an auction including a sideboard a talking machine two cots a washstand a bed and bedding a dresser a large mirror cooking utensils and other items. The notice records the items available and the organizer as LEE BARR.
A long list of candidate declarations from Frederick County Virginia shows races for State Senate House of Delegates Sheriff Commonwealths Attorney and Commissioner of Revenue. Several figures including JOS. J. DENNY LUTHER PANNETT E. C. OATES H. F. SHALL JACOB H. BEAVER WM. ERLE EDWARDS FLOYD M. BRILL and LEE N. WHITACRE announce primary bids directed to the Democratic primary on August 4 1931 with varying pledges of duty and service. S. M. CHILES presents a candidacy for Treasurer noting tax relief aims.
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