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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1934
Page
4
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A devotional line from Psalm 121 7 emphasizes divine protection from evil and the safeguarding of the soul. The verse reassures believers of God’s ongoing care and steadfast guardianship.
The inauguration occurs months after election to allow electors assembly and candidate notice. The Hudsons Bay Company aided Canada’s early development. Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver.
The speaker opposes proposed farm policy that would let the secretary of agriculture restrict production on lands taken out of production and dictate marketing. He warns of licensing fines up to 1000 dollars a day and says such centralized control resembles a Soviet system. Farmers resent external control funded by taxes.
The Staunton Military Academy cadets visit Winchester as an annual addition to the Apple Blossom Festival. Residents welcome the cadets noting good manners and appearance and hope their stay is not spoiled by rain this year.
A Portsmouth Star editorial mocks Senator Byrd as a “Hitler” of American agriculture and Virginia politics. It argues he neglects Navy yards, claims he overplays Tidewater interests, and touts Byrd as a miracle advocate for Virginia while belittling rivals.
Charlottesville Progress notes Senator Byrd challenges administration farm policy. His deep farmer insight and reliability as a Roosevelt backer shape his opposition. The article portrays Byrd as a restrained but forceful critic, warning against forced controls and autocratic rule in agriculture.
Announcement lists engagements between Lola Funkhouser of White Post and George Riddick of Capron. It notes Rev Dr S L Flickinger addressing Strasburg High School graduates. Other items report deaths, marriages, graduations, budget figures, theater previews, and local society news from Virginia and neighboring towns.
The Rue de la Paix in Paris is famous for its luxury shops including dressmakers milliners jewelers and perfumers. Jazz is distinguished by syncopation played against a regular rhythm. El Dorado was the fabled City of Gold sought by early Spanish explorers in South America.
Mr and Mrs John Scully Jr depart for Pitts burgh as he attends the National Council of Boy Scouts of America meeting in Buffalo New York Thursday through Saturday The gathering draws representatives from across the country and features speakers Newton Baker and Col Theodore Roosevelt The theme is Building Citizenship A 8000 Scout roundup will welcome 1200 new tenderfoot entrants with camping demonstrations a Buffalo scout camp trip a barbecue and visits to Niagara Falls The Scullys plan to return early next week
The Star presents daily market ranges for shelled corn cracked corn and mixed feed with notes on dairy feeds and corn meal prices. Local tail market items include dairy products egg mash and creamery butter with assorted livestock prices such as hogs sheep and lambs.
Home demonstration agent outlines a week of meetings and demonstrations for 4-H clubs in North Frederick County. Activities include poultry gardening and floor care demonstrations, county garden checks, and sign ups for state contests. Voices invite all community women to attend the Cross Junction Band Hall meeting at 2 30 p m.
Rainfall in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m. none. May to date 2.53 inches, year to date 9.67 inches. Winchester Laboratory records 21 year average monthly totals: January 2.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.21, May 3.94, June 3.65, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
Banks announce closures on Wednesday May 30 1934 a legal holiday. Maturing paper on that date can be paid on Thursday May 31 1934. Bank officers JOHN SLOAT GEO B BUSHNELL J H YOST HAROLD G BROWN Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank.
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