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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1931
Page
4
The text lists post office delivery details and second class status with daily distribution. It shows subscription rates in advance for different periods and references national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corporation in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
An Associated Press report notes AP is exclusive for re publication of dispatches credited to it or not and applies to all local news published in The Weekly Mirror. The notice emphasizes the newspaper's rights to use news content locally.
A fragmentary text features a Bible verse reference Psalm 39 7 8 with phrases about hope and deliverance. The content reads as a devotional invocation asking the Lord to deliver from transgressions and not to be reproached by the foolish, emphasizing trust in God.
Dr. Harry A. Overstreet told an American Eugenics Society meeting that readers seek instruction and inspiration from fiction not just entertainment. He argues many popular heroines are laconic, clever but lack high character, while the best still show strength and delicacy. fashion and convention remain strong, with questions about real women's ideals.
Sylvia Thompson notes in London Graphic that New York streets reveal a strong presence of pretty, lively American business girls. She argues Americans face less social prejudice in business, allowing women to set high standards of charm and efficiency, contrasting with English gradual entry and grudging acceptance.
The article recalls the late Major General Clarence R Edwards, wartime commander of the 26th Division, leaving an estate around 153000. It highlights the contrast between public service and wealth, praising his valued contribution in France during the war.
In life he exercised vast influence for good on the men who met him. If we judge men by the services they render, he would have been richer at his death for the good he did.
Nye chair of the Senate campaign funds committee said the inquiry into anti Smith funds from 1928 by Bishop Cannon Jr could be completed without Bishop Cannon or Ada L Burroughs testifying. He noted evidence of a violation of the corrupt practices act and said other witnesses would be called. Burroughs declined to testify, while Cannon protests the committee’s authority. The Senate reconvenes in December and prosecution procedures remain in doubt.
Richmond May 8 Senator W Worth Smith Jr renewed his demand for a court injunction to block the distribution or use of newly issued textbooks. He asserted the moves threaten public funds and called for legislative oversight.
Mary Vaughn, private secretary to banker Ronald Foster, is torn between her work and romance with Dick Baldwin while rival Martin Frasier courts her. As Bonnie schemes and Foster muses on life, Mary balances love with career, facing social games and market moves in New York.
Senator Smith questions the 16 new texts for next year claiming the cost exceeds 2 million dollars as he calculates by multiplying book price by student enrollment and subtracting books sold last year. He notes 606,000 elementary pupils used arithmetic and readers but only 205,930 books were sold, arguing many texts were already in students’ hands.
In Winchester Virginia on May 8 1931 the court orders that Richard R Brown estate be referred to a court commissioner to inquire report and settle admin account. Creditors are notified May 25 1931 at 9 am to 5 pm at 20 Rouss Avenue Winchester to prove claims and be heard until completed.
The Ohio State Journal quips that even an ancient king would adapt his blue grass and alfalfa diet to today’s meals, hinting at condiments like mayonnaise or French dressing.
A long list of mostly Democratic primary candidate notices from Frederick County Virginia announcing candidacies for State Senate House of Delegates Sheriff Commonwealth Attorney Commissioner of Revenue Treasurer and other local offices with August 4 primary dates and pledges to serve the county. The notices name individuals including T Russell Cather Jos 8s Denny Boyd R Richards Luther Pannett E C Oates H E Sholl Jacob H Beaver WM Erle Edwards Floyd M Brill B P Harrison Isaia h C Roe Lee N Whitacre and S M Chiles among others.
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