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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sunday and includes news from The Associated Press. Subscription rates list prices by mail and carrier with varying advance payment terms and durations.
This notice lists classified rates at 2 cents per word with a 26 cent minimum, memorials at 1.50 for four stanzas of four lines, and cards of thanks at 75 cents. Display ads require order by 10 AM and cash with copy, with transient rate at 42 cents per inch and contract rates on application.
The Devine Tenney Corp names its national advertising representatives in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta signaling expanded regional coverage for client campaigns and media placements.
A religious reflection based on Psalm 34 4 emphasizing seeking the Lord who hears prayers and delivers believers from fears. The piece frames faith as assurance and comfort in divine protection. It cites scripture to encourage readers to trust in God during times of distress.
The Shenandoah Valley leaders and park supporters thanked Gov. John Garland Pollard for backing faster land purchases to unlock $2,000,000 in federal funds and speed Virginia’s transfer of land to the United States for a future national park. He pressed for emergency legislation to remove legal barriers and for arbitration to settle valuations quickly.
The Star argues Governor Pollard and the Conservation Commission will advance the Blue Ridge park transfer, freeing about 5 million dollars and boosting Skyline Drive tourism which could bring in another 5 million annually, expanding Virginia’s historic sites from Jamestown to Williamsburg.
The American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers warns readers about fake studios advertising in rural magazines. They promise fame for poems about love, mother, or country for fees between 50 and 100 dollars. The studio sets music, prints a few copies, then vanishes, with no further contact or royalties.
The week beginning October 8 is designated Fire Prevention Week by a presidential proclamation. The message urges citizens to cooperate in teaching safe practices to prevent fires in homes, public buildings, and forests. It stresses careful disposal of matches, furnace use, electrical appliance handling, and enforcement of local fire codes.
Los Angeles plans a new courthouse with two men applying to dig for buried silver and platinum at the site. The note laments missed earlier opportunity when economic gloom could have provided work and amusement for the unemployed.
One year ago death summons Mrs Laura Lee Alsdorff 77 at her Wallkill New York home. R Paul Smith chosen president of Potomac Edison Co. Presbyterian Endeavorers plan mock wedding with no woman Dr Robert McC Glass to be bride Mordecai Richards dies after auto crash Northwestern Grade Roosevelt Garner greeted by big crowds at Topeka Kansas. Five years ago Agriculture estimates Virginia apple crop 2,694,000 bbls versus 1,500,000 last year Red Cross to aid Porto Rico after 150 mile gale Doctors advise Judge Harrison not to stump for Smith Heath Lee Fisher acquires half in Orn dorff and Fisher. new firm forms at Brown and Fisher. A Nebraska teacher's heroism saves pupils during western twister with one fatality. Ten years ago Primo Rivera asked to form new government in Spain Winchester beats Front Royal Valley Automobile Accessories Corp organized Weatherman frost forecast Brockton shoe prices up 10 percent affecting 13 500 workers 63 factories. Fifteen years ago Frederick county apple pickers. license numbers may be taken of Sunday auto drivers who ignore fuel call 13500 German prisoners and 210 square miles captured in St Mihiel drive Local women's store advertises fall dresses 11 75 to 59 00 Food violators punished by State Food Administrator.
Local fans face final chance to see Monogram drama The Devil's Mate starring Preston Foster and Peggy Shannon with a suspense filled mystery. Friday features RKO's Man Hunt with Junior Durkin and Charlotte Virginia Henry, headlining a triple bill plus Tarzan serial installment and Terrytoon comic moments.
Richard Dix headlines No Marriage Ties at the Capitol with Elizabeth Alllan. The review praises Dix as a swift salesman type and notes his charm. Tomorrow Irene Dunne stars in The Silver Cord at the same venue.
Cecil B. DeMille's Sign of the Cross shows at the Colonial tonight at 7:30 and 9:00. Frederic March Claudette Colbert and Elissa Landi star in this acclaimed epic.
Past 24 years end at 8 a.m. rainfall totals 32 inches. Thirty-six years of monthly averages show January 2.36 inches and December 2.37 inches, with notable variation across months and years.
A testimonial from Lester Bartholomew of Cadillac Michigan credits All-Bran with restoring digestion after months of trouble. The ad explains bulk and vitamin B aid bowel movement, suggests two tablespoons daily with meals, and notes Kellogg made the product in Battle Creek.
Under power of attorney the Shenandoah Valley National Bank offers for sale two second lien bonds of $500 each. They are dated 1924 and due 1934, secured by a trust deed on the Jack Hotel in Winchester, with a first lien elsewhere. Sale at 12 noon in front of the County Court House on September 16, 1933. Cash terms. Harold G. Brown, Cashier. 9-12-41.
The United States District Court orders a bankruptcy sale in Virginia for Leon C. Ryan. At 24 East Piccadilly Street on Saturday September 16 1933 at 10 A M a Chevrolet 1929 truck and assorted office and grocery stock will be offered for cash with removal after payment. Open accounts worth $300 will also be offered at the same time and place.
Public sale of county realty scheduled for September 30 1933 in Winchester Virginia. Trustee Jas P. Reardon will auction a 3 acre parcel with dwelling and outbuildings, north of Ridge Road, adjoining Geo H Yeakley. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in 1 and 2 years with two bonds at 6 percent, homestead waiver, deed of trust and fire policy required.
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