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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star published daily at Winchester Virginia by a local company with second class status. Subscriptions available in ranges of one year six months three months and one month in advance and weekly. National advertising representation listed.
A brief note announces the consolidation of The Weekly with Morning Times and Associated Press services. The merger adds AP content and morning editions to the weekly edition, expanding coverage and reporting reach for readers.
A religious group message notes fellowship and worship with a Bible verse inviting members to walk to the house of God in company. The reference Psalm 55 14 frames the communal invitation and spiritual gathering.
The Virginia drought hit harder than many states, yet retail sales fell only 6.5 percent in 1930 versus an 8 percent national average. Tobacco excise tax receipts rose from 53 million to 65 million for cigarettes in nine months through March 1931, and March 1931 federal income taxes rose 29 percent from 1930. Unemployment in Virginia stood at 1.1 percent in April 1930 census data, below the national 2 percent, and farmers benefited from crop diversity and low real estate taxes, supporting better conditions than other states. The piece notes Virginia could lead economic recovery once the downturn ends.
Charlottesville Progress reports a champion emerges against the tent caterpillar known as the big green bug. The insect, a fast, diligent worker, defoliates large forest tracts in Virginia, rivaling the huge black beetle in size and impact.
The coloroma beetle spreads through leaf litter and tree trunks as it preys on leaf devouring caterpillars. State Entomologist French calls it a beneficial insect that rises in numbers when needed, while pessimists worry it may turn on gardens after eradicating pests.
A newspaper writer notes evolving usage in transit language. Examples include pre payment cars vs pay as you enter and Exit by Nearer Door on imported trolley cars. The piece cites Boston conductors asked to move to the center and argues language precision matters as English usage shifts.
In New York a leading preacher publicly unknown absences prompt cloaked travel to deliver sermons elsewhere. Parishioners only learn when they enter the pews and receive programs.
Workmen removing a double-paneled front door in Manchester England found old nineteenth century letters dated about 64 65 and 67 years ago. The envelopes were addressed to H Barbour Company a thread firm later merged with another company. The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes the global era may feel lighter as spirits sag.
Mr. E P Nagley of Route 2 Winchester Virginia reports rapid relief after using Natex. He describes prior rheumatic pain headaches gas indigestion and constipation and says all symptoms disappeared after treatment. He endorses Natex as highly beneficial and urges others to try it through Peoples Service Drug Store.
In production now, Marilyn Miller stars in Our Social Whirl from Warner Brothers. The piece notes forthcoming Warner Brothers and current Capitol and Colonial Theatre bookings. Also includes an elaborate dessert recipe learned from a French concierge during continental travels.
The Capitol Theatre shows Men Call It Love a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer picturization of Vincent Lawrence 1929 stage hit Among the Married Adolph Menjou stars as golf champion Don Juan with Leila Hyams as the wronged wife Norman Foster plays the husband The plot follows infidelity and revenge with the central love triangle set against the early sound era screen drama.
By distress warrant I will sell at the Winchester Court House on June 3, 1931 at 10 a.m. two antique love seats and several leather chairs and tables plus office equipment and printed materials. Cash terms. Lee Barr, Sergeant, City of Winchester, Va.
Mary Duncan stars in a cosmopolitan plot as Hedda Hopper notes the party hostess role. Robert Immett Keane plays a hen pecked husband alongside Northrup the loyal butler in a refined stage tableau.
A snippet notes that in 1300 fruits and desserts were kingly fare. It mentions a Spanish ship docking at Portsmouth with Seville figs raisins a bale of dates 230 pomegranates 15 citrons and 7 oranges, illustrating royal fruit abundance.
A text discusses IQ as mental age times 100 divided by actual age and classifies ranges from sub normal to gifted. It notes about five in 100 are 20 points below or above normal and includes a query about the best preparation for matrimony framed by a reference to Covington Virginia.
Walt Whitman is inducted into the Hall of Fame while Sir Thomas launches the Royal Yacht on the same day, signaling shifts in waiting lists and ceremonial traditions.
A flood of announcements shows candidates for Democratic primary August 4 1931 in Frederick County Virginia including T Russell Cather Jos J Denny Boyd R Richards H E Pannett E C Oates I B Brumback Jacob H Beaver Chas M Rosenberger Floyd M Brill WM Erse Wards B P Harrison Isaiah Croe N Whitacre See also Nominations for Commissioner of Revenue Treasurer and Commonwealths Attorney with pledges to cut costs and improve county services.
Banks suspend operations Saturday May 30 a legal holiday All maturing funds due that day may be paid on Monday June 1 J H YOST cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co Annual Memorial Day holiday Shenandoah Valley National Bank notice All WM G HARDY cashier Shenandoah Valley National Bank Saturday May 30 a legal holiday bank closed maturing on that date payable June 1 JOHN L SLOAT cashier Commercial and Savings Bank Summers closing notices indicate holiday schedule and June 1 payment day for maturities
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