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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star, published in Winchester Virginia, lists its second class mail status and advertising representatives. Subscription options include annual six month and three month prices for mail and carrier delivery with regional advertising reach.
A devotional snippet cites Psalm 119 100 and 1 John 4 7 urging love and faith. The text emphasizes God’s love guiding believers and the call to mutual affection within the faith community.
The piece denounces Nazi book burnings and intellectual persecution, arguing such acts echo historic assaults on science and reason. It cites Galileo, Darwin era debates, and the suppression of German and non German authors, warning of lasting shame for German civilization.
The Virginia State Highway Commission will renumber most highways on July 1 creating 10 through routes and extending or relocating some federal routes. New maps for the Southeastern U S will cause confusion until drivers adapt to the new numbers. The change removes duplications from the old system and aligns with federal numbering.
The speaker warns of worsening conditions and the need to abandon familiar numbers for a new system. They mention Mr. Shirley advocating acquiescence and going along with the proposed change.
One year ago Staunton Military Academy Cadets will arrive here tomorrow for their annual encampment. Rev. Dr. McFaden urged obedience to law in a recent sermon here. Dr George G Snarr will address Open Door Bible Class of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Sunday. An Inwood packing plant plans to can cherries this season. Dr W J Showalter says tourists are the Shenandoah Valley's best crop.
The Winchester Lodge No. 867, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, prepares to observe its twentieth anniversary next week. The item appears in a historical newspaper recap listing events from five and ten years ago.
The Palace presents Racetrack with Leo Carrillo Junior Coughlan Kay Hammond and Lee Moran in an inside story of the turf. The bill also features The Devil Horse Mickey Mouse and Fangs of Death. On Saturday at 10 am the first 300 children get free Mickey Mouse ice cream in a cup.
Kate Smith appears on film in Hello Everybody at the Capitol, stepping from behind her microphone as she debuts as an actress in her first full length motion picture based on a story by Fannie Hurst. The production offers entertainment plus news and comedy.
Buck Jones headlines Treason at the Colonial tomorrow in a Columbia feature. The Western star delivers thrills and danger as he pursues a woman labeled a rebel across the screen.
Lawrence V. Jolliffe of Winchester has passed government tests and received a license to operate an amateur sending station. His station is on North Loudoun Street and he has recently been communicating with many amateurs. He is one of three licensed amateur radio senders in Winchester, alongside Loryn Crabill and J. N. Bagewell Jr.
The Frederick County School Board will receive bids for coal and wood for Frederick County schools on or before June 3. Details on required fuel quality and kinds available by contacting the superintendent's office.
At an Annapolis furniture sale Virginia Oliphant contemplates her family’s collapse amid Mrs. Bleecker’s bidding and a plucky rival, as the sisters and brothers weigh debts and futures while old heirlooms fetch high prices. Virginia fears loss of home and heritage as the auction nears conclusion.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a.m. none. May to date 3.95 inches year to date 16.48 inches. 20 year average monthly rainfall ranges from January 2.36 to June 3.81 inches with other months listed.
In Frederick County Circuit Court an order names Charles F. Nelson as receiver for the Mineral Ridge Manganese Corporation. The State Corporation Commission canceled the charter in 1933 for unpaid taxes. Nelson owns most of the stock and has posted a $100,000 bond with W. H. S. Nelson as co administrator.
Noble Brown, a University of Missouri student, is jailed in Columbia after allegedly hurling his 19 year old bride Pauline Sportsman Brown from a speeding auto. He first claimed bandits, then confessed after his wife substantiated the attack. The young wife, who was about to become a mother, was married in February.
By deed of trust dated August 1 1929 W C Lichliter and wife owe debt. Trustees offer property 405 South Cameron Winchester at 12 noon June 17 1933. Nine room residence 50 by 110 feet with garage. Terms one third cash then two equal annual installments secured by bonds deed of trust and insurance. Auctioneers Duvall Dunn.
Trustee G M Preffitt records sale of two residences at 428 and 430 North Kent Street Winchester Va to satisfy unpaid debt. Auction set for 11 am Saturday June 17 1933 in front of Court House, property includes brick six room house and four room frame house, fronting 34 feet and extending 160 feet to an alley. M M Lynch Trustee.
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