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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
4
Local paper consolidates with Morning News Item and Weekly News to form a unified publication. Officials confirm shared resources and a combined editorial team. Readers advised to update subscriptions and contact addresses for delivery.
A brief religious snippet presents a quotation from John 14 27 about peace. The text references Christian themes of comfort and assurance and emphasizes leaving peace with followers. It notes a Bible verse commonly cited in Protestant and Catholic contexts.
Richmond’s William T. Reed has been appointed to head Virginia’s state committee for unemployment relief. Editorials praise the selection as a strong leadership move and a boon to the welfare of the state under Governor Pollard.
Hall Caine shaped popular fiction through stern moral conflict and dramatic plots drawn from biblical echoes. His fame rose in two eras, first in English speaking readership and later with film, though critics question his rank despite his narrative fluency and stageable drama.
A final session urged stopping hitch hiking amid growing concern over incidents involving hitchers. Officials warned drivers to prioritize safety and follow traffic rules as they discussed the risks and enforcement measures.
The article notes a city push to curb hitch hiking, with the Bus Association backing the effort as motorists and buses join to break up the menace. It cites hikers’ testimony of harder access to free transport and argues a small criminal minority harms the group’s image, while Gandhi’s London talks loom over broader humanitarian outcomes.
The Richmond News Leader highlights the most important happening of the past week, noting a dominant story shaping local attention and community impact. The piece underscores the event's significance and public interest.
A three man airship crew fled a failing blimp as a storm driven craft drifted toward the sea. Pilot Heinie Miller steered toward North Beach Airport while Captain Harry Rogers organized 25 ground workers to snare lines and bring the craft down safely.
Natalie, a sober sister, and Nita, ambitious and flippant, travel to Manhattan where Nita headlines at a premier club after meeting theatrical agent Charles Young. Nita wins male attention and brash social circles, while Natalie feels alienated, craving home and authenticity despite observing her sister’s rising success. Anthony Wid’s club hosts a glittering scene as Natalie endures outsider status amid flirtations with Alyn Brady and a tense, glamorous crowd.
In a restless Manhattan circle Nita Dudley dazzles Tony Widdles and suitors like Alyn Brady, drawing envy from her sister Natalie. Nita’s glamour masks a calculating heart as Natalie quietly bears the hurt while the pair plan a future, with Charles Young entangled in their web. The scene closes as Nita boasts of a millionaire lover and Natalie braces for change.
An advertisement extols Jo-cur Henna Rinse as a non dye hair brightener spreading from French parlors to Europe and America. It promises quick results, low cost, and availability at toilet counters, plus Jo-cur Waveset for fast finger waves.
An old advertisement touts 666 as a remedy that relieves headache or neuralgia in 30 minutes, cures a cold on the first day, and treats malaria in three days. It also markets 666 Salve for a baby's cold.
Public sale of a six acre country home seven miles northwest of Winchester Virginia after default on debt. The property includes a six room house a barn poultry house and bearing orchard with Yorks and Stayman apples. Sale at noon on September 5 1931 with terms one third cash and balance in two equal installments. Auctioneers Barton Hoste Dunn & Duval.
Banks announce closures on Monday September 7 for Labor Day and state that papers maturing that date will be payable on Tuesday September 8. Signatures include J Yost cashi er at Partners and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company G Hardy cashier Valley National Bank and Trust Company A By G Hardy cashier J Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank EO B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester.
J R Violett states he will not be responsible for any debts incurred by his wife Rose C Violett after August 15 1931 due to separation. The public notice is dated September 3 1931.
An advertisement for grape juice concentrates from David Nichols Co Kingston Georgia promotes a drink made from grapes only with no substitute priced at 4 dollars per dozen cans express paid.
The Winchester and Wardensville Railroad will run a motor train from 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 and O station at 7 30 a m and returns from Wardensville at 5 p m with a one way fare for the round trip.
Unlike many laxatives Venos contains no bitter tasting Epsom Salts. It uses natural fruit acids with alkali carbonates to flush waste and correct the acid condition that causes morning headaches.
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