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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1931
Page
8
Miss Anna P Starling county supervisor of schools led Gainesboro and Bryarly students in a Friday evening Court House program to raise funds for the county school dental clinic. A county boys stringed orchestra supplied music and the event drew many patrons.
The Rockford Star notes that world prosperity hinges on brotherly cooperation among major nations with Russia excluded from this unity concept.
Berryville Virginia October 5Impressive ceremonies held yesterday in Leeds Episcopal Church near Markham in memory of Dr James Markham Ambler USN who died during the Jeannette Arctic expedition in 1881 A bronze tablet commemorates the fallen surgeon and the service included remarks by David Rankin Barbee and William Marbury with a wreath placed on Amblers grave by Harry F Byrd Many attendees traveled from Alexandria Fairfax Bluefield Richmond Winchester and Berryville to honor the explorer and naval officer
Data show precipitation for the past 24 hours ending 8 am as none and October to date as none. The report compares January through September rainfall with 1931 figures, noting totals of 26.68 inches this year versus 31.40 inches in 1931, with detailed monthly values and ten month accumulations listed.
A New York City report mentions heavy Romanian army casualties amid an upgrade in the region. The article notes price shifts in York Imperial and Ben Davis items and cites R. Gray Williams as author.
A Virginia Law Register note discusses proposed amendments to the law of wills in Virginia. The brief reflects on legal reform ideas and the enduring influence of a notable figure noted for timely remedies.
The St. Louis Cardinals powered by Halla han pitched to a 5 0 victory over the Athletics to even the World Series. A film and local notices follow with theater and school items including a war drama at the Capitol Theatre and upcoming milk parties for undernourished pupils. Judge Philip Williams buys the historic home of Mrs. Emily W Jones.
Five years ago October 5 1926 Reuther of the Yankees and Haines of the Cardinals faced off in a World Series game. Dr Isaac M Brumback died at his home near Fawcett Gap. Winchester's Francis Asbury Hubbard aged ninety five reached his milestone. Maxime L Ducharme former Hotel Jack manager takes a similar post in Cumberland Md. City Council set to discuss a Sunday sedate open ordinance with several organizations planning to attend.
Fifteen years ago on October 5 1916 reports note that motion pictures were being made of Virginia militiamen now stationed on the Mexican border. Food prices are cited as rising in the same era with shortages feared and markets watching closely.
An ad from Baker's Drug Store promotes Ad lerika as a remedy for sour stomach gas and disturbed digestion. It warns soda hurts the stomach, claims one dose clears bowel poisons and improves sleep. A political note contrasts government support ideas.
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