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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1933
Page
4
Public notices list postal rates and advertising charges including months in advance subscriptions and display ad terms. It notes association with the Associated Press and regional offices, with rate cards for memorials classifieds and circulation periods.
A line from scripture appears stating that oppression of the poor to increase riches and aiding the rich will lead to want. The text juxtaposes references to Psalm 119 and Proverbs 22 16, echoing themes of justice and humility.
The piece discusses Mr. Peery's push for an eight months school term in Virginia, arguing against immediate longer terms due to tax pressures. It urges holding current standards for 1934-35, with the state and localities sharing costs proportionally and only the balance covered by the state.
In Dalton Georgia a resident keeps ducks that respond to piano tunes. Miss Agnes Holland educates Beethoven Bach and Brahms loving birds to come with cultured calls. At sunset she plays fugues and waltzes while ducks drift along quiet country lanes.
The writer notes a shift toward the saxophone over the pianoforte in busy cities. Concerns arise about emulating Miss Holland's method and the unsettling pace of this trend.
The Green Pastures company reports strong Southern reception for its negro play after touring Virginia, the Carolinas and Georgia. Northern audiences treated it as comedy, while southern audiences perceive a churchlike spirit. North Carolina's governor praises it as the finest stage show seen.
Banks and sponsoring clubs will mail out annual checks totaling 350 million dollars to 8 million people. About 329 million will be spent quickly on Christmas purchases, taxes, amortization, insurance, travel and charity, with a larger average payout this year despite fewer members.
One year ago a Palace Theatre community Christmas treat drew Boy Scouts gathering about 600 sums of walnuts. Petley and Cather Inc with apple exporting offices here hopes America will lead out of tariff conditions. Charles J Himelright a retired Shenandoah Cow ventures dies at home of his son here. National Grange to lay farm plans before President elect Roosevelt.
Reported near Eagles Station in West Virginia two people died and many were injured in a Baltimore & Ohio collision. Elsewhere a global anxiety note on King George, crowds greet President-elect Hoover in Honduras, and two society marriages are announced including Eleanor Joline Shepherd with George Grover Larrick and Florence V. Landis with William E. Boyer.
Ten years ago Jelly in the Briar is presented tonight by the Elks. Oil emulsion is used to counter act San Jose scale. Rev. Frank A. Tyler presiding elder of the Winchester district of the Baltimore Conference, South, and Mrs. Tyler escape serious injury when their car skids near Charlestown West Virginia, overturns twice and tumbles down a fifteen foot embankment. James W. Hieronimous, 67, longtime mail carrier Winchester to Bloomery, dies at his son's Covington home.
Fred Otto Miller a retired city druggist dies at Rock Enon. General Ludendorff reportedly ill. Sergeant J Frank Hinton of Clearbrook killed in France. his parents receive word. Christmas holidays cut due to flu epidemic. William T Hutchinson, noted Virginia horseman, dies at unknown location.
John M. Stahl directed Universal production Only Yesterday debuts this afternoon in Capitol Warner Bros. cap. Margaret Sullavan stars with John Boles Billie Burke Edna Mac Oliver Reginald Denny Onslow Stevens among a 93 player cast. The film promises domestic drama and sweet romance with musical number The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.
Warner Bros Colonial presents Deluge an RKO production starring Peggy Shannon Lois Wilson Sidney Blackmer and Ralf Harolde. A giant tidal wave follows a catastrophic earthquake ending with skyscrapers toppled and the world in peril shown at the Colonial Tuesday.
The promotional copy touts Deluge as the most sensational picture of the year, promising dramatic thrills and a striking visual spectacle that will captivate audiences.
Lilian Harvey, hailed as the most fascinating of screen stars, opens a three day engagement at Hable's Palace starring in My Lips Betray after thrilling Winchester audiences in My Weakness. John Boles co stars and El Brendel delivers comic relief as the king's tipsy chauffeur.
Lizetta endures a night of fear and grief after receiving a troubling note from Stuart about his abrupt departure toward New York. She recalls their growing affection while fearing for his safety and questioning what his silence means for their future.
The speaker asserts that taken as a whole it surpasses "My Weakness" in quality and impact, highlighting overall merit and comparison to the referenced work.
Precipitation data shows past 24 hours ending 8 a m none. November to date .52 inch. Year to date 36.12 inches. 20 year average total 3453 inches. Monthly averages: January 4236, February 2, March 270, April 311, May 373, June 381, July 345, August 345, September 215, October 306, November 225, December 2.37.
An ad for BC remedies promises rapid relief from nerve headaches and nervous distress. It claims a pharmacist made blend speeds up results in minutes and notes uses for muscle pains, colds, and neuralgia without habit forming drugs. Available in 10c and 25c packages.
The national labor board announced the New York shipyard strike ended sending 4200 workers back to duty after seven weeks. In Winchester Virginia a probate suit over the Elizabeth McCormick estate proceeds with Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Elizabeth S Reeder named as administrators.
The piece argues Uncle Sam must take the initiative to forge cordial, non-imperial ties with all 20 Latin American republics. It warns against dominance, notes Latin America's wary view of U.S. policies, and urges careful, mutually respectful engagement to avoid fueling fear or resentment. It also discusses Wall Street criticism of Roosevelt policies and the reliability of economic statistics amid seasonal trends and money uncertainties.
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