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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1934
Page
4
The fragment notes a weekly feature from The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia, appearing on Sundays. It hints at social or community topics typical of local column pages and mentions the writer’s byline style.
A press rights disclaimer states the Associated Press is exclusively entitled to use and re publish all news otherwise credited to this paper.
Rates listed for yearly six months and three months in advance by mail and by carrier. One month by mail and by carrier appears with figures missing or unreadable.
Classified rates set at 2 cents per word with 25 cent minimum and cash due with copy. Memorial ads priced at 1.50 for four lines. Display ads and borders must reach the office by 10 A M on publication day. Transient rate 42 cents per inch. Contract rates available on application.
National Advertising Representatives are named for the Devine Tenney Corp covering New York Chicago Detroit Des Moines Atlanta and other cities in the agency network. The listing includes offices in key markets and outlines service regions for national campaigns.
A concise religious excerpt quotes Psalm 33 10 about the Lord nullifying heathen counsels and devices. The line emphasizes divine sovereignty over human schemes and worldly plans.
The Morro Castle disaster prompts discussion on fire hazards in ship design after pictures show blazing, molten glass on steel floors and warped beams. The costly ship, built with inflammable woods, cost 5.3 million dollars and was famed for luxury. The author urges development of nonflammable materials to protect passengers and lives over aesthetics.
Yellowstone tourists include Crow Chief Max Bigman his wife and eight children camping near Old Faithful. The family travels by automobile and tepee to show the children that ancient fears of geysers are foolish, challenging ancestral beliefs about spirits and intrusion in the park.
Last week the Staunton News Leader reported on parental involvement in a local event. The piece highlighted community voices and ongoing efforts to engage families in school and civic activities.
Texas supplies 99 per cent of America's sulphur. Yorick is the King of Denmark's jester in Hamlet. An Admirable Crichton refers to a person of great accomplishments.
A 7 or 8 year old child darted across a downtown street against a green light, saved by a car driver who screeched to a stop. The incident underscores the need for ongoing traffic safety lessons for children and closer parental supervision to prevent tragedies.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation at 0.06 inches ending 8 a.m. from September to date 0.28 inches, year to date 22.95 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 21 years is 34.70 inches, with monthly totals listed for January through December.
Evangelistic meetings begin tonight at Capon Bridge Church led by Rev. Coffey. The special services run through Sunday September 23 with Rev. H. J. Goode and the Capon Bridge Church inviting all to attend.
Donald Reeves is found shot in his Center City University office. Inspector Lee and reporter Timothy Blade chase clues from an attic English House room to a janitor's tool, a gun with Jamieson initials, a new suspect Windsor Harl, and Rust Turner’s influence. Ruth Turner urges action while Blade and Lee confront possible arrest and a concealed conspirator as the night deepens.
The Capitol Dome in Washington requires 4900 pounds of mixed paint. Thirty five workers laboring for three months complete the job.
Nearly all young girls in Sweden take a cookery and housekeeping course after finishing school, reflecting social expectations of domestic roles and skilled home management in the era.
The parasitic matopolo tree in the Central American jungle will surround and destroy a mahogany tree over 100 feet tall, with the threat described as destructive and escalating.
The Common Council honors the late James Hillyard for many years serving as custodian of City Hall. Rev A R Van Cleave accepts a call to the First Christian church. Miss Westwood Beverley Byrd named Queen Sylvila IV for the Mountain State Forest Festival at Elkins West Virginia. D Lewis Bush, formerly of Winchester, dies in Chicago. Stock market transactions hit a multi year low.
Five years ago J. M. Hayes Jr. urged care after noting a rise in crashes due to single arm driving. The report also covers progress on the George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria, church unity talks in Virginia, tear gas use criticism in New Orleans, and a Kiwanis convention plan in Hagerstown Maryland.
Twenty five years ago Andrew J. Clem and Mrs. Lil lie B. Lutman married in a Silverton ceremony. Other items note Winchester to face Richmond State League in a four game series this week and Mesina Italy seeks to retain O Stuart Lupton as consul before a transfer to India. Ex Judge Robert S. Lovett named chair of Union Pacific executive board succeeding E. H. Harriman. Mrs J P Dunlop, 56, dies after second paralysis stroke in Jericho West Virginia.
A Special Commissioner will publicly auction 110 acres in Bartonsville known as the Bennington Farm. The sale is in front of the Winchester County Court House at noon on Saturday. Terms: one third cash, balance in 1 and 2 years with two purchase bonds at 6 percent interest. Deed of Trust and insurance required. Bank of Brannon clerk noted.
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