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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

6

Red Cross drive contributors listed by local chapter

The local chapter announced an extended list of Red Cross contributors. Names include Mrs. E. B. Sheetz, Elizabeth Sloat, Austin Sloat, Mrs. L. H. Stokes, Dr. and Mrs. Smith, Miss E. Schwartz, Edward Sartelle, Mrs. W. M. Seal, Mrs. Charles J. Summers, Mrs. Strider, and many others. The message records community support for the recent drive.

Drive OF Red. Cross Zed Cross E. B. Sheetz Eedy Smith Srepts Strother Elizabeth Sloat Austin Sloat L. H. Stokes Dailey Slonaker Pate J. Ashby Sprint R. D. Saxe E. Schwartz Eleanor G. Seal Walter Ae Robert Schultz Clarke M. Smith W. M. Seal Strider E. T. Snider G. O. Snapp Charles J. Summers G. O. Snapping Seckler F. A. A Sr Smith Fred Stryker Harry Seabright Edward Sartelle Bessie Stouffer Strutsberry Emma B. Sencindiver C. 8. Shepherd L. A. Smith M. Sec B. Smaltz James Streit A. W. Shull C. L. Spillman Ruth A. Thomas Mary 8. Taylor Minnie Taylor T. S. Thomas G. H. Turner Lewis Trier Leslie J. Timberlake Harry Taylor H. B. Gandy Charles W. Trenary Martha E. Tucker Virginia Vredenby E. W. van Huss Var Fossen L. W. Wallace M. B. Weaver James B. Winkfield Fred Whetzell William Waites Virginia Wall Pauline Wilson Elizabeth Williams Robert C. Williams Hunter Yeakley W.J. Whitlock

Merely Superstition About Sunshine On Wednesdays

An old superstition claims sunshine always comes on Wednesdays but no truth supports it. Over many years there is no significant difference in sunshine or cloudiness between Wednesdays and other days.

Countryside Broadcasts Pastor Profile by Presbyterian Group

A notice from the Opequon Group of Presbyterian Churches advertises a countryside broadcast featuring their pastor. Materials are supplied by the Department of Country Church Work, Presbyterian Church, U. S. Box 1176 Richmond Virginia.

Opequon Presbyterian Churches Department of Country Church Presbyterian Church U. S Richmond The Department of Country Church Work

Bank Deposits Tax Plan Aimed At Stimulating Farm Home Ownership

Washington reports per person holdings average 40.31 dollars, highest outside Christmas since 1920. Some urge lifting taxes on farm assets while tightening bank cash and deposits to move funds into circulation and aid farm families and church salaries by bartering goods for pastor pay receipts. The piece emphasizes character development and spiritual value, citing Wheeler Robinson on loyalty to God and neighbor.

Washington United States

Apple Crop In Canada Reported Best In Years

The foreign agricultural service reports Canada's apple crop is generally good with satisfactory size and color. Canada’s orchard output is larger than in six years except 1929, driven by eastern Canada while western British Columbia yields are down.

Canada Canadian Department of Agriculture Switzerland Germany L. V. Steere Berlin England Wales Fred. A. Motz Europe Foreign Service United Kingom British Columbia

Public Sale of Lot and Dwelling in Winchester Virginia

Default on debt to trustee prompts public auction of a lot with a new frame dwelling on West side of Pennsylvania Avenue Loudoun Manor in Winchester. Sale set for October 24 1931 at noon in front of County Court House. Terms require one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with two bonds at 6 percent interest.

Raymond Watson Etux Winchester Virginia Pennsylvania Avenue Loudoun Manor Pennsylvania Railway Jas. P. Reardon

Relief Work Spending in Belgium and Northern France

A World War era note states the relief commission spent about 250 million dollars in Belgium and northern France before U.S. entry. Additional brief item lists a furnished room for rent at Robinson Apartments with private bath and maid service, contact phone 562.

United States Commission For Relief Belgium France Robinson Apts

World Forest Area and Productive Forest Share

The present forest area of the world is about 7.5 billion acres, or 9 percent of total land area excluding polar regions. Productive forest likely accounts for about 5.5 billion acres, roughly 16 percent of land area.

Public sale of valuable Winchester residence on Senseney Road

Trustee advertises public auction of a Winchester Va parcel on Senseney Road in the Southeastern city area. The sale on November 21 1931 at 11 am will offer a brick dwelling with modern conveniences. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal yearly installments secured by bond deed and insurance policy. deeds of trust date to 1928 govern the obligation.

Winchester County Court Senseney Road J. K. Luttrell Clyde A DeHart Gladys O. DeHart Herbert S. Larrick A. G. Swanson

Get Rid Of Rheumatism New Medicine RU-MA

An old pharmacy advertisement touts RU-MA as a rheumatism remedy that acts on the liver stomach and blood to remove poisons. It claims relief from pain stiffness and swelling on the first day and offers a money back guarantee through Baker's Drug Store.

Rama Baker’s Drug Store

Likely Gopher Wood for Noahs Ark Narrowed to Cypress

The Bible names gopher wood for the ark but the exact species is undetermined. Experts favor Cypress with pine and cedar also considered. general view points to Cypress as the wood used.

Ancient Kish Reveals Indian Seal Hieroglyphics

Archaeologists report seal bearing hieroglyphics of Indian type unearthed in Kish Jamia indicating contact with ancient India about five millennia ago. The find highlights long distance exchange in early urban networks and suggests broader cultural interaction.

Kish Jamia India

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