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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1931
Page
4
The text presents a religious quotation proclaiming the birth of a child and the government resting on his shoulders. It references the phrase The Prince of Peace, Isaiah 9:6, and highlights a traditional Christian nativity theme.
The New York Herald Tribune reports growing discontent over the larger lighter golf ball now in use. Players complain it lengthens holes and worsens slicing with crosswinds while putting remains inconsistent. Clubs consider petitions against the standard ball and Life magazine calls the experiment a failure.
A Virginia weather column notes rain and cloud cover polarizing the state. City residents crave sun for golf while farmers cite low rainfall, forecasting social and agricultural tensions if drought or deluge persists. The piece humorously links climate to politics and everyday life.
A San article notes Will Rogers declining an honorary college degree while acknowledging the concept may have some merit for respected figures. It criticizes the automatic conferment of honors and contrasts prestige with earned achievement, reflecting on educational traditions and social expectations.
Clarke county circles plan the drought relief convention in Berryville at Duncan Memorial Methodist on June 13. Mrs John B Neill will preside, with reports on Red Cross drought aid and clothing drives. Mrs H C Saunders and Mrs Henry B Eley are noted guests. the group claims the most Sons members in the state.
Market notes show local flour at 4.75 to 5.38 per unit with mixed feed and cracked corn prices listed. Local and Baltimore wholesale figures cover wheat hay bags young chickens and calves with price ranges, while retail sections list butter milk eggs and wool in varied terms.
Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd ordered a white marble shaft for Igloo the fox terrier who accompanied him on polar expeditions. The dog died April 21 and will be buried at Pine Ridge Cemetery of the Animal Rescue League in Dedham within a few days.
By distress warrant the sheriff offers for sale at Winchester Court House on June 3 at 10 a.m. a collection of antique and leather furniture, desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, an adding machine, typewriter, dictionaries, maps, zinc plates, and signs. Terms are cash.
Warner Brothers plans new productions at Capitol and Colonial Theatres and First National Pictures works on The Rock Hour. Dorothy Mackaill reveals a preferred lobster recipe using a 2 pound lobster with butter salt pepper lemon juice parsley and watercress.
Radio Pictures presents Behind Office Doors a drama about office romances with Mary Astor Robert Ames and Ricardo Cortez leading a diverse cast. Also featuring Fair Warning at Colonial Theatre with George O'Brien and Louise Huntington rounding out the lineup.
Greenspring Virginia May 29. Mrs J H Lynn and Miss Marie Gano of Martinsburg spent a few days last week with Mrs E H Strobridge. Visitors Sunday included Ray Lamp and family of Washington and several Winchester residents. Also gathering Wednesday at Strobridge were Dora Braithwaite Amelia Barrett Myrtle Catlett and others. Mrs Douglas Anderson and her son of Winchester are visiting Mr and Mrs William Dix.
Notices state several banks will close Saturday May 30 for Memorial Day legal holiday. Paper maturing that day may be paid on Monday June 1 at Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Commercial and Savings Bank. Cashier signs include J H Yost WMG Hardy Sloat.
A Boston Herald item notes Albert Einstein offered comforting reflections on relativity, acknowledging difficulty in grasping the theory even for deep thinkers. The piece frames the discussion as a humane exchange about understanding complex ideas.
A light note from the Arkansas Gazette wonders if there is anything women won’t wear as pictures in a women’s ready to wear catalogue prompt reflection on fashion trends and consumer tastes.
A collection of campaign notices from Frederick County Virginia announcing candidacies for state senate House of Delegates sheriff Commonwealths Attorney and various county offices. Names include T Russell Cather Jos 8 Boyd R Richards Luther Pannet E C Oates H E Shull Jacob H Beaver Chiles and others with primary date August 4 1931 and reference to Democratic primary action.
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