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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star masthead fragment notes daily post office distribution and three months billing terms. It references Winchester publishing, Des Moines-York corporate connections, and Associated Press rights for news and local items.
An urgent appeal from Virginia stresses the Children's Home Society faces closure without $50,000 in donations. The society has aided thousands of orphans and homeless children, placing many into homes, with community leaders urging Virginians across counties and cities to contribute.
The article recalls Stonewall Jackson dying May 10 1863 after being wounded at Chancellorsville and later dying eight days later at a hospital. It notes his tenure as Virginia Military Institute professor, his stern discipline, and the aura of a war genius who never retreated.
The passage recalls General Jackson during the Gettysburg campaign noting his rapid movement and aggressive yet humane leadership. It describes his stern nature and care for subordinates, and reflects on his impact and the memory of his death sixty eight years ago at the Guinea House.
A Pittsburg Press essay argues roadside signs harm scenic beauty. It notes courts tolerate sign taxes while public opinion and California clubs push sign removals. It cites Standard Oil in 12 Western states and a national council campaign to protect roadside nature.
The Little Helpers Auxiliary of Christ Church Millwood held its spring meeting in Millwood Virginia with speaker Mrs. William Beverley of Winchester. Attendees included Mrs. George H. Burwell Mrs. Everard Meade and others plus young members and departing students entering Episcopal High School.
Hollywood studios train nearly 99 000 girls for the stage. 19 year old Moray Fore, blonde acrobatic dancer, is pitched as the most beautiful and physically perfect current stage specimen. She is a home girl who enjoys tennis and swimming and rejects dieting fads while eating freely for energy. Communist marchers in Ohio were reportedly allowed to protest with broad tolerance amid a generally calm scene.
Notice states banks will close Saturday May 30 for National Memorial Day. Maturing deposits due that day may be paid Monday June 1. Signatories include J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company, WM. G. Hardy Valley National, John S. Sloat Commercial and Savings Bank.
A long list of Frederick County Virginia candidates announces runs in the Democratic primary to be held August 4 1931. Names include Russell Cather Jos J Denny Boyd R Richards Luther Pannett E C Oates H E Shull Jacob H Beaver Floyd M Brill Lee N Whitacre and others seeking sheriff supervisor Commonwealth's Attorney commissioner of revenue treasurer and related offices with pledges to serve diligently and with fiscal restraint.
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