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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1931
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as a second class publication issued daily except by The Evening Star Pub Co. of Winchester.
The notice lists subscription rates in advance and span terms for one month six months and one year. It also notes that Associated Press content and local news may not be republished without credit and mentions connected publications Morning News The Weekly News Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.
The item presents a religious banner or caption echoing Isaiah 11 6 about peace among animals and a child leading. It reflects a typographic card with a biblical verse and exhortation.
The article praises the governor's selection of a capable committee led by Mr Reed to push relief efforts this winter. It notes Virginia's stronger economic base, reduced deficits, and expected private funding supplemented by public treasury support to provide jobs or essential aid to heads of needy families.
Portsmouth Star James Kemp a 63 year old steeple jack faced a two hour danger ordeal atop a 150 foot chimney in Rochester New York when scaffolding failed. His partner died and Kemp landed on a narrow ledge using a rope swing to descend after rescue attempts failed due to wind and short ladders. He credits calm restraint as the key to surviving and urges others to avoid panicking in danger.
Twenty two years ago Jesse Lucas of Mt. Carmel Illinois was indicted for burglary in the vicinity. Lucas maintained his innocence and now tells of his case and the criticism of pardon boards releasing guilty men from prison before terms expire.
The article recalls how an elderly farmer named R Pond confessed on his deathbed to murder, prompting the prison board to vow freeing Lucas who had long claimed innocence. The piece questions the board’s handling, suggesting it might be better to release guilty men sooner than wrongfully convict an innocent man.
Ann Arbor Daily News notes the Hoover stay-in-school drive aims at unemployment relief. A 1930 labor survey shows 14 and 15 year olds obtaining labor certificates. while the total fell from prior year, many youths seek work and push adults out of jobs unless the child is sole provider.
Hogue Creek Virginia notes listing visits by Mrs. Less Ramey and daughter Gladys Ramey to Mrs. Mamie Larrick, Mrs. Dell Lewis, and others. Weekend guests include Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fordyce and daughter, Charles Grimes and sons from Halbrook Pennsylvania, plus Grover Orndorff and J. S. Orndorff family members.
White and Mrs Nancy Foster stayed with Mr and Mrs Luther Larrick in Hayfield with daughter Helen. Geraldine Fordycean visited Lenore and Gainesboro households. Mamie Larrick ill but improving while others hosted and visited. The Ladies Aid group plans a September 17 gathering at Mrs Vernon Baker. Mahatma Gandhi quip references a spare goat in a playful closing line.
Brucetown notes recount visits to Brucetown area including J Robert Smith and Ben Roberts in Charles Town and Rh Roberts in Hagerstown Braddock Heights Md. George Whettell of Wheeling W Va stayed with sister Mrs Julian Snapp Jr. Depla Mae Childs of Summit Point WV guests of J P Stine. Virginia Clendening teaches Romney High School this term. Timbers and family from Atlanta and Washington return home after visiting W B Timberlake referenced.
A brief note from The Charlotte News highlights that laughter is a healthy exercise but warns the social sting when laughing at someone larger in size. The column blends humor with a social nudge about kindness.
Sufferers praise a new formula said to heal stomach ulcers and aid digestion. The ad claims TOMA TABLETS neutralize excess acids relieve acidosis constipation gas and indigestion. Available only from laboratory offices in Ligonier PA with a free booklet titled Your Stomach and You.
Orphan sisters Nita and Natalie Dudley leave Truesdale for New York to seek fame and money. Nita lands a nightclub gig after clashing with boss Anthony Widdles while Alyn Brady, a Manhattan playboy, courts Nita. Natalie grows wary as Nita's glamour draws headlines and his affections. The sisters’ lives entangle in fashionably loud society and rising publicity.
An advertisement claims MELLO-GLO powder smooths complexion and reduces pores for a youthful look. It emphasizes long wear, non irritation to the skin, and a special tint. Baker's Drug Store markets the product to women.
A wry remark on doctors mismanaging long standing illnesses, implying medical indifference after extended meddling with a patient’s chronic condition.
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