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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1933
Page
4
The fragmentary text indicates publication details for The Evening Star in Virginia with pricing and newspaper association notes. It references multiple related papers and an Associated Press relation and lists postal and advertising information.
A religious verse fragment repeats phrases from Psalm 119 and Psalm 50, citing prayerful lines about praising God and guiding paths. The text reads like a devotional epigraph with biblical references and a brief exhortation to righteousness.
The Moscow government and Manchukuo share control of a key rail line and Moscow accuses Tokyo linked forces of anti-Soviet acts. Soviet officials warn Japan aims to dominate the Orient, risking Russia’s position as international traffic to and from the USSR is disrupted. A praise for James Truslow Adams and his historical writing is also noted.
Ishbel MacDonald, daughter of Britain’s prime minister, told Washington women unemployment stems from clinging to old grooves of life and thought. She urged adaptation to new discoveries to aid wartime efforts.
The passage speaks of a world facing changed conditions and the need to abandon old ways. It stresses that past grooves served once but cannot resume, urging a shift in spirit to meet new realities. The tone emphasizes collective adaptation and forward-facing resolve.
Poem by Katharine K. Rucker celebrates Virginia apple trees marching in full dress, a festive pageant with perfumed air and minstrels, where blooms are sold softly for a song and beauty is praised in a pleasant tableau.
District Nurses Association plans to sell a fancy quilt to aid their work. Winchester Lions Club votes to send delegates to the state meeting at Bristol. John Hughes Curtis of Norfolk continues his search for the missing Lindbergh baby. Harvest of the Year is the title of a presented event at the fete.
Miss Mary Wise Boxley of Roanoke arrives to serve as queen for the Apple Blossom Festival. Attorney General Saunders allows rubber stamp ballot marking in Virginia. A large corps of detectives will monitor the festival. Newlin and Company of Winchester advertise modern homes and investments. Winchester bankers plan to extend favors to the fete.
Friendship Fire Company prepares for its first annual banquet tomorrow night. Handley High School baseball claims Shenandoah Valley championship. New Jersey Klu Klux Klan chapter initiates 860 members. Virginia moonshiners anticipate a strong season this year.
North Carolina state Senator Jeter Blackburn of Wilkes county denies charges in a $15,000 alienation of affections suit filed by Charles Prevost a textile worker of High Point. Blackburn 28 says he met Mrs Prevost only twice.
Berryville Virginia May 2 special services at Duncan Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church marked a notable annual gathering of the Order of King’s Daughters and Sons. Rev J M L Carr and Rev Dr L A Parker assisted Rev Brown preacher urged service beyond charity and quoted Mrs Roosevelt on selfless giving to build bridges for the next generation. Music by a junior choir of 19 and a quartet enhanced the program with the offering devoted to relief work.
The estate of the late Thomas L. Dunn, former dent and general manager of the Dunn Woolen Co. in Martinsburg, West Virginia, is valued at 126,698.01 by court appraisers. The largest asset is 63,046.01 tied to accounts receivable for the Dunn Woolen Company, with 50,000 in 2496 shares of Dunn Woolen stock. Other items include a 4,000 Pioneer Orchard bond valued at 1,600, 50 shares in the orchard with no value, 100 shares in Smith Orchard valued at 1,500, and two 500 hotel bonds or hotel stock with no value attached. Cash and deposits total 3,197.00, Building and Loan holdings are 255, and the Westing Street residence is appraised at 7,000. Equipment and automobile value is not specified.
Mrs Parmely collapses in her suite at 518 as Alber and Henderson search the room. Dr Case treats her while Anna and Sue Allard loom in confusion. The mystery of Sue deepens as Alber probes a hurried phone call and a misrouted number.
The record shows no rainfall in the past 24 hours ending 8 am. April to date 4.27 inches year to date 12.54 inches. Average 20 year rainfall at Winchester Laboratory is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages include January 2.36, February 2.0, March 2.70, May 3.73, July 3.11, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37.
Hable's Palace presents the Thatcher Colt mystery The Circus Queen Murder starring Adolphe Menjou Greta Nissen ht Frye and Donald Cooke in a last night engagement. A Silly Symphony short Babes in the Wood screens as a highlight noted for its color novelty.
Warner Bros presents George Arliss in The Working Man at Capitol Theatre today. The review notes a rare on screen party scene with Arliss among young women and a drunken brawl plus a W C Fields comedy and Screen Souvenirs feature.
Warner Bros presents State Fair at Colonial featuring Will Rogers and Janet Gaynor in a strong star cast. The film combines a winning story with top level production values and engaging performances.
J J O'Brien, a Wichita cafe owner, invited deputy sheriffs to arrest him for selling 8.2 beer to challenge dry Kansas. Police raided the cafe, seizing 56 bottles. In court he was fined 100 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail on both counts, possession and maintaining a nuisance. he appeals.
Franklin D Roosevelt and Ramsay MacDonald are described as a capable pair in negotiations with mutual concessions likely. New York markets show strong demand in men’s wear but inflation fears remain. Judge Tuttle comments spark debate on bank deposit losses and tax deductions for failed banks.
Miss Rinda Stone of Route 2 Box 107 Bassets Va reports influenza left her nervous and weak. After taking two bottles she regained strength and can work normally. She continues using the remedy for weakened states. Free medical advice offered by Dr. Pierce’s Clinic Buffalo NY.
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