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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star ends publication at the post office in Virginia as a second class public daily newspaper issued by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
The notice lists subscription options with advance pricing: six months for $3.50, three months for $1.75, and one month for 90 cents. Carrier delivery is $4.50 annually with $2.25 for other terms.
New York based Devine Tenney Corpora operates as national advertising representatives serving major markets including New York Des Moines and Chicago. The firm coordinates agency bookings and client campaigns across regional media outlets.
The Associated Press reserves exclusive rights to publish and reprint all dispatches credited to it and all local news appearing in this paper. This notice governs use of the paper’s content by others and preserves AP photostory and report integrity.
The Democratic ticket for the November 3 1931 general election includes State Senate candidate Russell Cathern House of Delegates candidate Denny Forwealth’s Attorney rn P Harrison County Sheriff Luther Pannett County Treasurer Robert S Smith Commissioner of Revenue Lee N Whitacre.
A devotional fragment cites Psalm 16:5 6 noting the Lord as the portion of inheritance and cup. The lines describe pleasant places and a goodly heritage as guidance.
The National Association of Real Estate Boards seeks America’s oldest home to preserve as a shrine. The Alexandria Gazette notes the group aims to obtain a truly ancient residence that embodies heritage and avoids destruction. In Virginia, Petersburg houses with museum potential face neglect or ruin and owners who fail to honor the buildings’ significance.
A fragmented urging to shift public focus from distressing news to hopeful, positive stories. The writer advocates changing attitudes, considering brighter perspectives, and demonstrating goodwill through actions and work.
The federal farm board abandons prior limits and announces it will sell both wheat and cotton at market prices to relief agencies. Sales may be for cash or on deferred payments, with the board previously restricting cotton sales and limiting wheat to 5 million bushels monthly.
The grand jury investigating Bishop James Cannon Jr and Ada Burroughs for possible federal corrupt practices ends its inquiry in Washington. Assistant District Attorney J W Wilson said the panel will report to the DC Supreme Court in a week or ten days. William Tyler Page testified and surrendered 1928 campaign expenditure records after House rules concerns.
A Scout story recounts a night alarm and rescuing children from a fire with quick thinking and help from a passerby. The article then lists Troop 1 through Troop 9 meetings, new members, leadership posts, and future camp plans at various locations including George Washington's Headquarters and local churches.
Natalie Dudley and Alyn Brady share a tense, liquor dimmed confrontation on a seaside veranda. Jealousy, longing, and fear of heartbreak push them toward uncertain hope of a future together as past relationships and truth loom. The scene ends with a revealed motive and a cliffhang.
An old advertisement touts Resinol Soap to cleanse pores and Resinol Ointment to heal inflamed pimples. It claims daily use transforms rough, blemished skin into clear, smooth, naturally lovely skin and notes druggists sell the products. Free sample offer directs to Resinol Baltimore Dept 72.
H C Moore announces candidacy for Frederick County Commissioner of Revenue as an independent. He notes being a disabled World War II veteran and pledges full public service if elected. date appears as 10 10 71.
The report lists prices for cracked corn scratch feed creamery butter country butter and livestock including hens leghorns calves and sheep. It urges citizens to pay bills to restore confidence amid difficult business conditions.
The administrator A G Swanson conducts a sale at 302 Amherst Street town on October 15 1931 at 10 AM. Items include Dickens works leather bound sets Beethoven history encyclopedias furniture beds desks rifles violins guitars and bookcases among others. Auctioneer listed as A G Swanson.
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