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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1934
Page
4
A brief masthead note states the paper is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Startar Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia. It notes consolidation with The Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and mentions Associated Press partnership and exclusive rights to news dispatches.
The notice lists subscription prices by period and payment method, plus advertising rates and deadlines. It includes memorials and cards of thanks pricing, display ad terms, minimum charges, and national representatives for advertising.
A fragmented religious snippet references Psalm 91 praising God to guard and guide in every path. The line notes God as protector and keeper of steps, urging trust in divine care.
The Star highlights national efforts to improve homes through government private and educational programs. It notes Chicago exposition displays on cooking, labor saving and decorations, and a homemaking week by The Star to support better cookery and households nationwide. It argues happier homes boost communities and the economy.
Miss Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia originated Mother's Day in 1907 and Philadelphia first observed it on May 10 1908. San Marino, founded in the fourth century, is the smallest and oldest republic at about 38 square miles. Parotid glands are two soft bodies located in front of the lower portion of the ears.
A show at the Palace Theatre begins Tuesday morning May 15 and continues through Friday May 18, extending the program across multiple days at the venue.
The text argues repeal of prohibition ended bootlegging and urges citizens to obey laws and support enforcement. It notes enforcement failures, moral obligation to expel bootleggers, and the need for influential residents to denounce illegal liquor trade. It emphasizes tax evasion and societal harm from patronizing bootleggers.
Winchester district re employment office District No. 9 gains staff Taylor Barr statistical clerk Eugene Chiles county added. District covers seven counties two cities with Walter M. Shade head and Leona Peer interviewer and clerk. Office handles payrolls records and requisitions for unemployed laborers and reported leading state districts in private industry placements 247 men and 11 women last week.
Rev C L Luce presides at White Hall and Little Mountain services with Sunday School times. Memorial service for the late Mr Co E Sheppard at White Hall 10 o clock. Mother's Day sermon topic is Mother hood at the preaching house.
Walter Lipmain argues a federal grand jury dismissed the Mellon case, condemning the DOJ for public accusations before evidence was reviewed. He calls Cummings actions unjust and stupid, urges the Roosevelt administration to focus on major policy, not petty political stunts.
A Winchester delegation attended a boxing card at Kaylor Park near Harrisonburg on Tuesday night. Winchester boxers led the event with Colvin facing Homer out of the city in a no-decision bout, while Homer filled in for Wild Cat Humphreys who did not appear. Willy Graves fed Possum Strother. Big Homer defeated Marshall Butler, and Willy Brown drew with Graves in a curtain-raiser. Several fighters failed to show, including Casey, Woodrow Milburn faced Milburn, Kid Crostie, Billy Gibson, and Staples. Local fans hope for future bouts in Harrisonburg.
Rev H Richardson and Friendship double churches hold services with sermons and communion at 11 a m and 3 30 p m. Anniversary pageant at Reliance Hall at 8 p m features music and a stereopticon lecture on Africa. Lectures and songs set for Stephens City Ridings Chapel Reliance Greenway and Friendship with a Friday play by the Ridings Chapel Ladies Aid Society May 18 at High View schoolhouse.
Washington May 10 Senator Byrd said Henry G Shirley and Thomas H MacDonald expect bidding soon for 30 to 40 miles of parkway linking Shenandoah and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks. Route through VA NC TN undecided. Northern stretch near Waynesboro to Peaks of Otter eyed. Land rights and funding discussed. Public Works earmarks 4 million for start. total cost projected 15 to 20 million.
The report lists rainfall data with past 24 hours ending at 8 a.m and May to date 1.23 inches year to date 8.38 inches. It also provides a 21 year average total of 34.71 inches and monthly averages from January to December ranging from 1.97 to 3.94 inches. The figures come from Winchester Laboratory rainfall records.
Ten ladies competed at Winchester Golf Club on a handicap medal round. Miss Mary Miller took first prize while Mrs. Bosserman and Mrs. Coffey tied for the next spots. scores shown show Miller 42 net and Bosserman 43 net among others.
The text states that botanically a berry encloses the seed in the pulp and notes that several fruits called berries are not true berries. It claims grapefruit and all citrus fruits are berries.
Special commissioners announce a public sale of three parcels in Frederick County and Winchester Virginia. The sale in front of the County Courthouse on June 2 1934 offers Lots near Gore Fairmont Avenue and Northwestern Grade with terms requiring one third cash and two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust. Bond for ten thousand dollars has been executed.
Valley Airways offers home Nationals game trips with round trip seven dollars per passenger. Planes depart Winchester at 1 30 p m and return at 6 30 p m. Accommodations for three or six passengers. Reservations call 700 W.
Governor George C. Peery designates City Manager P. P. Pilcher as a delegate to the National Conference on Street and Highway Safety in Washington D C May 23 25. The governor cites the traffic tragedy problem and urges concerted action by state and municipal authorities. Pilcher hopes to attend at least one day of the session.
Local Goodyear dealer Mr. Buncutter touts the G-3 All-Weather tire as delivering 43 percent more non-skid mileage. He notes its wider flatter tread increases road contact to distribute load and boost traction efficiency for modern high performance cars.
Poem urging constant appreciation for mothers with lines about comforting a mother, rekindling her smile, and retracing steps to show love. Signed by Fred W. Fox from Washington, D. C.
Many water birds rely on their wings for swimming rather than flight. The phenomenon includes numerous species that propel themselves underwater or on the surface, using wing motion to aid buoyancy and steering.
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