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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1934
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription options by mail and carrier, with prices for six months, three months, and one month, plus a weekly rate. It lists advertising rates at two cents per word with minimums and a 10 AM display ad deadline, plus memorial and stanza card charges and national reps in major cities. It notes Associated Press rights and paper consolidation history with sister papers.
A religious line quoting Psalm 34 8 about tasting and seeing the Lord’s goodness and blessing for those who trust in him.
In a Senate debate Senator Huey Long confessed trading votes to secure tariff duties on sugar copper and other schedules. He claimed Democratic President, copper tariffs, and lumber provisions were swapped to gain support. The piece argues tariff policy relies on log rolling and favors executive reciprocity for tariff treaties.
County Sheriff Harry L. McGann assigns Deputy J. W. Newcome to the hit and run case after a pedestrian is struck on the main highway. With only a broken headlight fragment as evidence, he checks garages and service stations in town then extends the search to the county. Two young men in Middletown were later suspected of attempting to buy a headlight.
Question and answer style item lists Karl Marx as the patron saint of socialism, Paul as the key figure in spreading Jesus doctrine and breaking with Jewish orthodoxy, and an Earth population estimate of 1,748,000,000 within five hundred million.
Mr Newcome and the county sheriff identified two men from a light purchase in Strasburg and had them jailed on a driving hit and run charge. They await trial, with the community urged to seek punishment if guilt is proven, as a deterrent to future crimes.
Senator Byrd of Virginia argues Congress is unable to craft reciprocal tariff agreements and urges granting the president authority to negotiate. He cites Fordney McCumber and Smoot Hawley as failures, notes foreign rivals use executive powers, and warns quick action is needed to open markets for surplus American products, especially agriculture.
In Montreal during a domestic case hearing, Quebec's chief justice defined nagging as a constant reiteration of an unpleasant truth, describing it as a persistent verbal nudge rather than mere irritation. The remarks centered on the meaning and impact of persistent criticism within a household dynamic.
Answers list Robespierre as a French Revolutionary leader and identify the Black Death as the fourteenth century plague. The item also contrasts writing style guidance and a horoscope blurb from a Washington page.
Walter P. Ahern elected to the board of the newly formed Virginia Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association. A new Shenandoah Paper Board Co Inc is formed with N H Carpenter Jr as president. Morgan and Co lists several favored customers including Norman Davis and William H Woodin. Upperville Horse Show schedules 44 classes for June 15-16.
Five years ago William Spence, an auto racer, died during Memorial Day events at the Indianapolis speedway. The report mentions local boy scouts holding a court of honor and notes Walter T. Anderson will be business manager of The Skipper at V next year. H Elmer Griffin is elected president of Winchester Lions Club. S. M. A. cadets return after their annual encampment here.
Ten years ago Hezekiah Mason and family from Martinsburg West Virginia were involved in an auto accident near Stephens City Memorial Day. The items also note rising anti American sentiment in Japan and the Winchester area reports.
Twenty five years ago the Winchester Giants baseball team led by manager Sandy Baker will take the field for their first game on June 5. The prior season they humbled the Richmond team which won the Virginia league pennant. Memorial Day rites honored veterans of Mulligan Post No. 30 and late Scott H. Hansbrough as eulogies were offered by friends. Norfolk and Western Railroad spans at Shepherdstown are removed. Winchester Fair Association directors under Logan R. Fay plan this fall fair.
Ohio musicians David Wilson and Mrs Wilson will conduct a two week evangelistic campaign at Penecostal Mission No 113 S&S Cameron Street starting June 1 ending June 17. Rev J B Shade is pastor. Special music and preaching begin nightly at 7 30 inviting the public.
Hardy perennials needing little care iris lovers face only the iris borer. Eggs hatch in spring, larvae notch leaf edges leaving a water soaked trail. Pinch leaves to destroy early, dig up rhizomes if infestation reaches them, and burn beds in March to prevent growth.
The 21 year rainfall data show January 2.41 inches February 1.97 inches March 2.82 inches April 2.21 inches May 3.94 inches June 3.65 inches July 3.41 inches August 3.20 inches September 2.34 inches October 3.00 inches November 2.83 inches December 2.34 inches.
The article notes flax cultivation and preparation as ancient, with traces from the Stone Age. It mentions cultivation 4,000 to 5,000 years ago in Mesopotamia, highlighting early linen industry origins. It also references historic views on California petroleum potential by a renowned American geologist.
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