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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1934
Page
4
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A Bible verse from 2 Samuel 22 29 30 expresses faith as the Lord lightens darkness and enables triumph over foes. The speaker declares reliance on God to pass swiftly through threats and barriers. The ancient text presents a message of divine aid and victory.
After 25 years the Washington and Lee statues gifted by Virginia will be formally accepted in Capitol ceremonies on May 18. Governor Peery will address and present the statues, with Senator Walsh and Senator Glass participating and Reildert Gaines of Wash Lee University delivering eulogies.
The new federal income tax signed by the President weighs heavily on high earners while sparing small incomes. Personal exemptions remain at 1000 for singles and 2500 for married couples with 400 per dependent. Married with four children would owe tax on 4100 dollars of net income, with rates from 4 to 59 percent and top taxes surpassing one third at 100000, over half at 500000, and 57 percent at 1,000,000 if earned with no dependents. Loss deductions on stock sales now offset gains under strict rules to curb past schemes. The rich face tighter gains and higher taxes overall.
Government estimates show 3 000 000 000 tons of soil wash away from fields and pastures in the United States each year. The Kalmucks are a nomadic Mongol race parts of China and Russia. American private investment abroad at the start of 1934 was about 16 700 000 000 dollars not counting war debts.
The remark questions whether a man with moderate means would gladly pay a heavy tax in exchange for a potential large income, casting doubt on the trade off between tax burden and income prospects.
The Rev. Dr. Harry Emerson Fosdick told a New York conference on war and social justice that he would never again sanction another war and would face prison first. Five former World War chaplains at the meeting also refused future service in war, sparking questions about defending the nation if invasion or atrocity occurred.
The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star warns that bathing season will bring many to beaches and waterways where lifesaving skills are crucial. Officials lack local drowning figures, and the paper urges universal swimming instruction to reduce deaths.
Dean Halliday notes Vinea rosea or Periwinkle, an old garden favorite revived for its glossy foliage and large white or rose blossoms. Originating in Madagascar, it tolerates dry soil, thrives with moderate watering, and resows well if lifted and potted for winter blooms.
Chicago May 10 A Hollywood beauty adviser says repeal and rising feminine drinking cause whisky faces. M Henri Gorden, back from Los Angeles, calls himself a beauty psychologist and warns quick gin and poor blends mar complexions, sending women to beauty parlors to mask blemishes.
Buck Jones returns to Winchester tomorrow in the new western action picture Desert Vengeance. The plot centers on a bandit’s regeneration through love as Skyfields looms high in the mountains and Barbara Bedford provides the romantic hinge amid looted riches and looming invasion.
The listing notes a short subject program including chapter number five titled Pirate Treasure and an all color musical piece named Business Is A Pleasure.
The Gainesboro District Sunday schools convene at Ebenezer Church of Christ on June 8 under the Virginia Council of Religious Education. Morning and afternoon sessions are planned with dinner on the grounds. Program details and speakers will be announced later.
Present and past rainfall data through May to date. Precipitation for the year to date is 8.38 inches, with 22 inches for the past 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. The Winchester Laboratory 21-year record shows average yearly precipitation of 34.71 inches and monthly averages ranging from 1.97 to 3.94 inches, with May the highest at 3.94 inches.
Special Commissioner announces a public auction of 47 acres in Frederick County near Gore two miles south of Gore in Back Creek Valley. The sale on May 19 1934 at 11 a m includes silica glass sand deposits and timber, with one third cash and two equal yearly installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. The land lies along Gore Capon Springs road and is served by Back Creek and the Winchester Wardensville railroad.
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