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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1934

Page

4

Newspaper Advertising Rates and Subscriptions Notice

Classified and display rates listed for subscriptions and advertising. Includes durations for year six months and one month, memorials and cards of thanks, general display terms, and national advertising representatives in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.

National Advertisingepresentatives Divine, Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

Safe Fortress Amid Mountains and Herds

Fragmentary text evokes a biblical or liturgical line about Jerusalem surrounded by mountains and a steadfast herd. The readable portion hints at a religious or psalmic rhythm but lacks clear event, dates, or identifiable persons.

Jerusalem

Among Those Present at Loudoun Street Stroll

Crowds filled Loudoun Street from Cork to Riccadilly last Friday evening after Apple Blossom events. Residents and visitors from all walks of life joined a festive promenade with uniforms on display, vendors selling wares, and photographers capturing memories as generations ponder future reflections on 1934 customs.

Loudoun Street Cork Riccadilly U.S. Cavalry

Americans face higher tax burden in 1932

An article by Frederick J. Haskin shows 1932 tax take averaged 20.3 percent of national income in the United States, versus 28 percent in Britain 21.9 percent in Germany and 25.2 percent in France. The U S tax share rose sharply since 1929 from 11.8 percent while peers climbed less.

United States Frederick J. Haskin Great Britain Germany France

Gate of tears and number of one family homes

Question and answer style item lists quiz prompts. It asks what is known as the Gate of tears, cites passage into Red Sea, and notes the number of one family homes in the United States. It provides answers: the Gate of tears refers to a biblical passage and states about 22,833,000 one family homes exist. the author Edward Everett Hale wrote The Man Without a Country.

Taxes shrink incomes while nations see small gains

The piece argues taxes nearly double in proportion to income, unlike other nations with modest increases. It laments federal tax burden, notes workdays needed to sustain government, and urges focus on local taxation and government economy to ease hardship as prosperity rises.

Large Monday Docket Faces Police Judge

Police court Monday saw Judge John Lillis convict and fine John Lillis for operating a disorderly house. Others faced fines for drunkenness, fighting, or related charges, including Russell Curry and several named defendants, with amounts ranging from 10.25 to 25.25 dollars. Some defendants were held for hearings or warned, including Jack Vincent who was dismissed with a warning.

John Lillis Russell Curry Russell Oats Leoni Gray Arthur Lafton Charles Grim East Pall Mall Street John Shines Uniontown Paul Kanade H. W. Zimmerman Martinsburg W. Va Forest Dennis Frank Hawkins Bill Clevenger Highland Avenue Floyd Ash Jack Vincent William Green Charlotte N. C Ray Dick Martnsburg Eugene Kingree Richard Tracy Sam Peer

Rainfall Totals and Averages From Winchester Study

Present and past rainfall figures show 24 hour ending 8 am as none. May to date 1.01 inches. Year to date 8.16 inches. The 21 year average per year is 34.71 inches with monthly means listed for each month from January to December.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Organizations Claim Credit For Early Shenandoah Park Work

In a letter to Arno Cammerer, Col. Howard J. Benchoff contends that the Shenandoah National Park Association and Shenandoah Valley Incorporated deserve official recognition for early park development. He notes the association raised the first million before the conservation commission era and argues their contributions should be cited in public records.

Shenandoah National Park Association Shenandoah Valley Incorporated Conservation Commission Byrd Benchoff Colonel Benchoff

Winchester Ladies Day at Winchester Golf Club Wed May 9

First Ladies Day of the season at Winchester Golf Club on Wednesday May 9 features a medal handicap over nine holes with play anytime 9 am to 4 pm. Entry 35 cents. prizes for top three net scores. new players with no 1933 handicap offered tentative handicap by committee and urged to post five 18-hole scores for accurate handicap by June 1.

Winchester Golf Club

Local City Manager Outlines WD Project Funding

City manager states that portions of expense for WD projects must be paid locally. Information presented today outlines funding responsibilities and municipal obligations.

Court Confirms Sale of Property In Bank Suit

In the Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company versus H Stouffer et al, the commissioner's report of real estate sale was confirmed for 22600 dollars. Bonded commissioner B P Harrison is ordered to distribute funds: pro rata 1934 taxes to April 20, 14827.12 to Handley Board of Trustees, and remaining proceeds to the bank.

Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company H. Stouffer Corporation Court B. P. Harrison Handley Board of Trustees Farmers and Merchants Bank

Cold Drove Out Great Prehistoric Reptiles

Researchers suggest North American giant prehistoric reptiles died from climate cooling rather than predators. Changes in climate dried swampy habitats as landmasses shifted, causing the extinction of these monsters.

North America

Do You Get Yours It Takes 2100 Pounds Of Food Each Year

A health and nutrition note explains the average person consumes about 2100 pounds of food annually. It outlines common household staples and urges mindful eating and waste reduction.

This Woman Lost 64 Pounds of Fat

A Woodside New York reader reports dropping from 190 to 126 pounds after taking Kruschen daily for four weeks. She says she looks younger than a mother of two and credits the product for safe fat loss. Baker's Drug Store and other American drugstores sell Kruschen with a money back guarantee.

Woodside Long Island Kruschen Baker’s Drug Store America Adv

Mello Glo Face Powder Promises Youthful Look

Beautifying powder from Baker's Drug Store claims a French process helps skin look younger. It supposedly reduces large pores and avoids irritation or pasty tones, offered at 50 cents and one dollar.

Baker’s Drug Store

Winchester court orders master to report on Guthridge trust property

In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia an April 18 1934 decree refers the case to a Master Commissioner in Chancery to report on the Guthridge trust realty including its description liens taxes and payoff prospects. Notice for May 25 1934 at 20 West Boscawen Street Winchester to appear with evidence papers and vouchers.

Corporation Court City OF Winchester Virginia Herbert S. Larrick George B. Guthridge West Boscawen Street Joseph Atty

Women Live Longer on Average Than Men

The record shows men average fifty six years of life while women average fifty eight years. The data highlights a two year life expectancy advantage for women in the observed population.

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