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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Winchester Virginia notes daily publication schedule with Associated Press affiliation. It lists subscription rates and advertising charges including memorials cards of thanks and display ad terms with deadlines and conditions.
The Staunton News Leader urges motorists to cooperate with the motor vehicles division for the semi annual car inspections. All cars must be tested by November 30 for brakes horns lights windshields tires steering and other safety parts at no cost for inspection though repairs cost owners. Evading inspection harms public safety and owners should welcome the process.
Speakers at a National Conference on Low Cost Housing argued that affordable homes need not be ugly. Architects and builders can create modern priced houses that are both charming and economical, countering past trends of boxy mongrel designs and fake Dutch facades.
The article argues for a balanced use of diverse materials in future houses, warning against chasing novelty. It favors thoughtful combinations and practical features over fashionable but impractical trends.
A columnist jokes that aluminum could replace gold and paper money as the value standard for foreign war debts. He notes other steady options like steel rails and even wampum, suggesting adopting Indian money could avoid returning the country to Indians.
R Gray Williams was chosen director of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Austin Downs suffered a three story fall and escaped with a broken ankle and shake up. Mrs John Walk of the old Winchester family died in Winston Salem NC. Valley Growers Exchange with 11 units in the area received 175000 from the RFC. American Legion Auxiliary to stage Armistice Day super sale to aid fans.
Al Smi Lieut Otto Camp former German ace visits Winchester as crowd cheers. Rev Dr M A Honlin to address a mass meeting at First Baptist Church on Sunday November 4 under the Vir Council of Religious Education. Hoover urges big registration in Louisville. Handley aims to break the ball tie with R M A Saturday.
Two ballots on November 8 will decide state officers and a bond issue across Virginia. Elsie Janis the famed musical star visits Winchester on November 12. Regional Red Cross conference to meet locally. Fifteen years ago Captain Robert Y. Conrad of Company I died in France in October. Obituaries note Mrs. Conley Newlin and Mrs. W. Q. Tidler, with Corporal Beaty reported dead in France.
Winchester's fire fighting force sent about ten members to Martinsburg to attend a fireman school sponsored by Hose Company No 1. An expert from Chicago conducted the session focusing on modern scientific methods for fighting fires.
Brucetown Va November 2 Rev and Mrs Thomas Morgan newly appointed to this charge received a reception and pounding from Brucetown Church members Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs M C Shade Cumberland Md visited their son Vernon Shade. Mrs Harry Lee Myerly wife of the Rev Myerly has been quite ill. Mr Hugh Brill and Mr Massie spent Sunday with friends in Alexandria Va.
A new promotion at the Palace theater offers free admission Monday for any person who brings a double or twin companion to see Ronald Colman in The Masquerader. Twins receive extended courtesy of free tickets. promotion runs for three days at usual prices with strong critical praise noted.
Reports of blossoms appear on apple and other fruit trees across the county. Reverend Allen Jones of Stephens City showed several blossoms from a Stayman Winesap tree on his property. A twig bore a small apple that had been killed by rot.
Mrs. Charles Hirth, after a several week stay at relatives’ home in Pittsburgh, was moved today to her residence on West Monmouth Street.
Harold G. Brown as cashier announces a noon sale on November 4 1933 of five shares of Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Corporation preferred stock held by authority of a power of attorney. Sale location is in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia. Terms are cash.
Lizetta and Stuart pursue romance amid a web of secrets as Pedro vanishes after a pawned jewel arrest. Their Havana excursion leads to a rooftop club invite from Count Diavini while Marion schemes and Lord Withington’s presence looms. The couple retreats for a country drive before a dinner with friends.
The report lists present and past precipitation with a 24 hour ending at 8 a.m. None for November to date. Year to date 35.60 inches. The 20 year average is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 0.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
The Lloyd Williams Post, Berryville, received a national citation for its summer and fall membership drive, with total membership up by 10 to about 40. A Frederick County Virginia chancery case details a decree appointing a special commissioner to report on L. H. W. Blosser estate assets, debts, and related matters with notices for interested parties.
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