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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1931
Page
5
A county wide dental clinic led by Dr. W. Davis shows rapid advance after nearly three weeks with strong cooperation from state, county, schools, and parents. Dr Parrott explains services to children, the nominal fifty cent fee per operation, and the importance of caring for both temporary and permanent teeth to support mental and physical development.
Current movie notes highlight Warner Bros productions at the Capitol and Colonial. Silence stars Peggy Shannon in dual roles and Marjorie Rambeau in a vivid part as the story spans twenty years of crime and consequence. Sally Blane debuts since illness in Shanghaied Love at the Colonial with Richard Cromwell and Noah Beery.
A local couple, Bob and Betty, announce their December wedding at a ceremony in their Winchester home. The ad style tribute lists shops and services they will use, including Glaize and Brothers, Miller Brothers Flower Shop, Hodgson and Browns, Baker's Drug Store, Barr's Studio, and Farmers and Merchants National Bank, all reflecting a community wedding in a small town.
A quotation argues that habitual deception cannot be overcome by a single effort and truth is a habit formed over a lifetime rather than a momentary act. It cautions against relying on trickery and stresses consistency in integrity.
A tongue in cheek line from the Cincinnati Enquirer suggests a hair oil that removes brain fog would be welcome, echoing a humorous take on remedies and daily health concerns.
The Yorktown Sesquicentennial edition titled Virginia presents 254 illustrated pages on Virginia industries farms and historic sites. It includes concise histories of all 100 counties plus cities and towns and credits George W. Koiner for thirty years leading the State Department of Agriculture and Immigration.
Ownership affidavit for the Winchester Evening Star dated October 1 1931 lists publisher editor and management as H F Byrd and R S Fansler. It names owners Owens E Bolling Byrd and notes 4868 average copies sold in the prior six months. Notarized by Constance Buckley in Virginia.
Bishop Henry St George Tucker will visit Christ Church Millwood and nearby chapels on October 11 with confirmation classes planned. Miss Eleanor Chambers from Washington and Mrs. Margaret Burchard of Baltimore are weekend visitors. The What-So-Ever Circle met to allocate food for an upcoming clinic, and new residents and visitors were noted at local homes and gatherings.
The administrator announces an auction of the deceased Harry Homer's personal property on October 15 1931 at 10 A M at 302 Amherst street town. Items include Dickens works leather bound sets music history volumes antique furniture books and office gear plus a Gemundi violin a guitar two rifles and book shelves. A. G. Swanson is the auctioneer.
Prof Barr from the University of Virginia argues in Lynchburg that recent historical writings reframe the growth of the nation and the role of the Confederacy during a University of Virginia discussion in Lynchburg Virginia on October 6.
Professor Barr addressed the annual Virginia Division United Daughters of the Confederacy convention, discussing Lee and Jefferson, local self government, and the South's legacy. He claimed slavery is evolving as an intelligent employer effort during depression, praising southern heritage and resilience.
Under a trust dated March 1 1923 from Horace C Browne to Philip Williams as Trustee the property in Winchester Virginia is offered at public auction November 7 1931 at eleven in front of the County Courthouse. The north side of West Clifford Street property is improved by a dwelling. Terms require one third cash and balance in one and two years with bonds and deed of trust security. R Gray Williams Trustee.
For rent at Robinson Apartments a furnished room includes private bathroom and maid service. Call 562 for details and availability.
Mrs Walter Adams of Gainesboro wins county canning contest top prize as part of the northern Frederick home demonstration group. Her exhibit outlines a yearly vegetable supply for a family of four with extensive storages of greens cabbage roots and an assortment of canned vegetables meats fruits and juices destined to compete in Fredericksburg against 13 county winners.
A quirky line asserts imperfection stems from a dog’s noise. the phrase suggests control or containment could reduce annoyance. It humorously implies managing a disruptive dog would quiet the world’s flaws.
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