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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1933
Page
4
The document lists multiple papers and syndication credits, plus subscription and advertising terms. It details rates for mail and carrier copies, memorials, cards of thanks, display ads with borders, and deadlines for advertisement submission. It notes AP news rights and local news publication.
The ticket lists candidates for governor George C. Peery and for House of Delegates E Blackburn Moore. It also names Commonwealth Attorney Jas P. Reardon City Treasurer W A Baker Commissioner of Revenue Co P McVicar and City Sergeant C Lee Barr along with the November 7 1933 election date.
A devotional fragment quotes Psalm 51 1 urging mercy from God based on loving kindness and abundant tender mercies as a plea for forgiveness.
Nationwide surveys show rapid adoption of fair competition codes by merchants and manufacturers under the NRA. The Standard Statistics Company notes a revival in activity, forward buying, and widespread readiness to offer good goods at fair prices, signaling sustained buying power in the coming autumn.
Fragmentary line notes a call for action to meet present needs for the nation. The readable text hints at an appeal to citizens and possible government or organizational effort to mobilize resources. No clear names, dates, or locations are identifiable in the available fragment.
The article notes the president spoke in colloquial language during a Sunday air speech and discusses the slang term chiselers. It cites lexicographers like Dr. Frank H Vizetelly and references dictionaries and Trollope to assess whether such slang elevates to dignity or remains a folk speech trait.
The opinion emphasizes taxes as essential for law enforcement, traffic control, crime prevention, and funding schools. It argues taxes finance police, education, and public services, framing them as protective as well as preventive measures for society.
Woods notes front page cartoon showing an elephant and hornets from the Young Democratic Club heading toward the tall timber signpost. Girl Scouts receive year end awards. Miss Caroline Elizabeth Lee of Clarke County and David C Bowles of Baltimore and New York wed at Meade Memorial Church White Post. Dr William J Showalter writes Rambling Around the Valley on motor visitors to Skyline Drive. Shenandoah Valley National Bank reports total resources of 3,500,244.85 in quarterly statement.
Five years ago the Interdenominational Standard Training School for church school workers is planned for next week at the First Baptist Church. Mrs. Mary R. Lupton, 76, dies at her Opequon home. R Gray Williams delivers a radio address over WRVA Richmond tonight. Garden Clubs of Virginia plan extensive planting at Kenmore. Glass sand near Gore will be mined and shipped extensively in the near future.
Lieut Governor Buchanan opposes road bond issue. Boy Scouts memorialize President Harding. Regional Red Cross conference set for November 3. Lord Andrew Bonar Law dies of cancer.
Otto L. Anderson dies of flu at Middletown. Three Clarke County men once discussing flu conditions on a Berryville sidewalk are now dead. James Richard Bell farmer is among the deceased.
Editor of Clarke courier and Dud ley Rutherford appeal the Pope to save Germany from defeat by the Allies. Judges and clerks for forthcoming election are announced. Ella Peters, 17, dies at Memorial Hospital from flu and pneumonia.
The Associated Press reports Virginia will issue $300,000 in benefits to wheat growers who agreed to acreage reductions. About 40 percent of seeded Virginia acreage qualifies, with checks covering two thirds of the promised amount now and the rest paid next spring after planting. This action starts a national process expected to deliver $102 million in fall payments to over 500000 farmers.
Secretary Henry Wallace said the government will remove 7 788 000 acres from feed next year and seeks broader farmer participation in Virginia and other wheat states. He noted concessions will be offered to those who cooperate in the reduction program to reach higher sign-on levels.
Mrs John Hay Whitney of Upperville Virginia resumes blue ribbon success with Greg Knight in the thoroughbred hunter class at the World's Fair Horse Show in Chicago. Ben Diablo and Firenze Red Tape also place in the event with other horses earning ribbons in the driver class.
Present and past rainfall show 24 hour precip none ending 8 am. October to date 1.29 inches year to date 35.60. 20 year averages by month list January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
A public sale of household goods and electric light store fixtures will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the late residence of T. S. Jolliffe, 517 South Washington Street, Winchester Virginia. J L and J W Jolliffe are the managers.
Lizetta schemes to win Stuart Logan at Tropica Beach while friends plot and gossip. A jewel caper pulls in Pedro and a bond, then Terrance Withington enters as Lizetta’s rival. The Gulf Airlines amphibian plane carries guests to Havana as wardrobes and ambitions collide.
Lizetta and Patricia thrill at a swift sea voyage in a cabin filled with cheerful passengers. Stuart and Lizetta share a secret glance while Marion schemes against Lizetta as the journey continues toward an ominous moment. Patricia warns of danger as they near the pilot. (TO BE CONTINUED)
An advertisement promotes a National Protective Insurance policy at 3.65 per year, claims accident benefits up to 100 a month and death benefits up to 1000 to 1500, for ages 7 to 80, with no medical exam. It touts prior payouts, invites 10 days free inspection, and requests name age address and beneficiary details.
Public notice states that Arthur Brill of Stephens City Virginia will not be responsible for any debts my wife may incur after leaving my home. Dated October 30.
Trustees announce a public auction of a South Senseney Road property in Winchester Virginia known as the Adrian store and residence. The sale, November 4 1933 at 11 AM, requires one third cash and the rest in two yearly installments with bonds and 6 percent interest.
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