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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as a second class daily publication except Sundays and certain holidays. The notice lists Winchester Fishing Company of Winchester Virginia as the engaged publisher or advertiser.
Rates listed for advance payments include 12 months at 3.50, six months at 1.75, three months at 0.90, and one month at 0.30. This ad outlines pricing options and payment terms for subscribers.
The paper reserves the right to reuse all news dispatches whether credited or not and all local news published herein. This note outlines rights and distribution scope for reprints and public use.
Text reflects a religious verse urging reverence for the Lord and service in truth. It cites Psalm 119:108 and 1 Samuel 12:24, emphasizing gratitude for divine deeds. The fragment presents devotional wording likely from a church or religious booklet with a focus on admonition and worship.
The Newport News Daily Press reports a New York Times note that American travel to Europe waned this summer yet Virginia saw robust tourism. Beaches near the coast and Shenandoah Valley inns flourished while caverns drew thousands daily and road travel surged.
The article portrays a distinguished guest not among many on a tour but a unique visitor to a charming land. It notes a disappointing European trip yields a cordial welcome and joyous recreation in VK, with a background kept appealing yet modern for comfort.
Mr Wheat died at home after a lingering illness attributed to over exposure in Washington to a fatal disease known as Hoovers Farm Relief. Survived by three grandsons Doubt Guess and Gamble and a legally adopted stepson Hoover's Farm Board, with in laws also present. Services by Rev Alexander Legge. Burial planned for 1932 campaign. No flowers donated to relief efforts.
The item cites a quoted line from Fredericks hire Free Lance-Star noting shifting blame from profiteers to the drought and then to Mr. Hoover as a political commentary.
Frederick County records show several real estate transfers. W W Wells transfers to Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia. rights of way on farmer property in Shawnee district for the company's lines. Consideration nominal. M B Richards et ux to G F Grove land north of city limits for 350 dollars. U S Fries et al to Parlett et al right of way near Old Stone Church, nominal. Parlett et al to U S Fries and children right of way near Old Stone Church, nominal. Greenbrier Joint Stock Land Bank to H M Sartelle in Gainesboro district for 1800 dollars. H M Sartelle et al to Lewis W Smith land in Gainesboro district for 2000 dollars. W F P Brannon to R W and A B E White right of way for electric line, nominal.
A reflection on how attitudes toward poetry can indicate broader beliefs. The observation suggests varied receptivity to verse mirrors underlying mental approaches and values.
Nita and Natalie Dudley, poor orphans, seek fame in New York. Nita dazzles at Palace Gardens night club with Anthony Widdles and Charles Young backing her, while Natalie worries about Nita’s bravado. Alyn Brady, heir to the Brady millions, vies for Nita’s attention as she captivates the club.
Rev Giles B Cooke of Mathews Court House suggests erecting a monument to memory of faithful colored men and women of Virginia and the South who showed devotion to their former masters during the Civil War. Cooke, on Gen Robert E Lee's staff and Army of Northern Virginia veteran, is a retired Episcopal minister.
Citizens urged to accumulate cash in sturdy banks and vaults as storage capacity grows. Officials emphasize readiness to receive funds and expand financial reserves across communities.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our father’s illness and death, and for the beautiful car and use of cars for the funeral. Mrs. Mary E. Little and family.
Banks announce closure on Monday September 7 for Labor Day. Customers may cash or submit maturing paper on the following banking day Tuesday September 8. Signatures include J Hyost WM Hardy John L Sloat Geo B Bushnell and others from Farmers and Merchants National Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank and Union Bank of Winchester.
J R Violett declares he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Rose C Violett after August 15 1931 due to separation from bed and board. The public notice is dated September 3 1931.
A Kingston Georgia advertisement promotes grape juice concentrates described as a real drink made from grapes only with no substitute. The offer lists $4 per dozen cans express paid and directs inquiries to David Nichols Co.
The Winchester Wardensville Railroad Company will run its Motor Train Winchester to Wardensville on Saturday September 5 to serve Home Coming Day activities directed by Wardensville Camp No 317 I O O F. Train departs B O station at 7 30 a m with one way fare for round trip. Return from Wardensville at 5 00 p m. D H SENCINDIVER V P and G M.
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