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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1934
Page
4
A compact consolidation spans The Morning News Item The Weekly News and the weekly Times with brief items from the merged papers. The notes summarize local briefs and notices, preserving names and places where readable in the OCR.
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Fragment lists several U S cities including tay New York Chicago Detroit Pitts burgh Des Moines and Atlanta without context or events. No identifiable people organizations dates or outcomes are readable.
Fractured text presents Numbers 6 24 25 26 blessing The Lord bless thee and keep thee The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee The Lord lift up his countenance upon thee and give thee peace The snippet includes a Hebrew benediction fragment with reference to Numbers 6.
Maine voters re elected Governor Louis J Brann by a large plurality over his opponent. The New York Times notes his two year record includes cutting state debt and lowering government costs by about one third. The piece highlights Brann as a strong persuasive leader who toured the state to gain support.
The New Orleans result shows Huey Long defeating Mayor Walmsley, signaling continued dictatorial influence. Voters appear divided and uncertain how to oppose Long despite concerns about his methods. The piece hints at broader national trends and future opposition to Long’s politics.
The text defines anchovies as small Mediterranean fish valued for their rich flavor. It explains dollar exchange as bills drawn on foreign banks payable in U S currency. It also identifies the Northern Lights as the Aurora Borealis.
Officials warn a surge of accidents on Skyline Drive could lead to its closure until the scenic road is finished and a strict patrol is set. Valley residents are urged to set an example driving at the 30 mile per hour limit to prevent tighter restrictions.
Marconi says life and matter resist simple definition. He notes science cannot answer life’s origin and hydrogen behavior blurs lines between living and nonliving. He suggests faith may be needed to grasp a universe containing both life and inanimate matter.
At the 88th American Chemical Society meeting Dr. Egloff argued that oil from earth since 1858 is a tiny portion of available reserves. He cited new underground pools, coal and oil shale as abundant sources, predicting a 2000 year supply under known sources, while noting rising demand and the risk of overproduction.
Five month old kitten in Portland fights and kills a large copperhead just feet from Dolores Marie, four, as her mother Mrs. Harry Portland rushes to the back yard to witness the scene. The brave animal is praised for saving the child.
A male only beauty contest at Turtle Creek High School drew a crowd as contestants showcased varied looks from blondes to brunettes. The event, organized by Shiloh Court No. 45 of the Amaranth, saw about a score of entries with a truck driver taking the top prize cap amid mayor William N. Conscientious oversight.
Inspector Lee and journalist Tim Blade pursue the Reeves murder amid a tangled set of suspects. A gun bearing Jamieson’s initials surfaces, while Mrs. Reeves and nurse Ruth Turner complicate the investigation as Lee tasks Blade to locate a key witness.
McNair leaves for a month at 288.46 dollars per week while the mayor docked two days for a seaside family trip. A Kenosha notice offers a Croix de Guerre and Purple Heart for a steady job, with references to a P O Box 125.
A recall of Henry Ford dodging questions about National Recovery Administration compliance by slipping away under a trailer’s canvas at his summer camp. Maine debates repeal voting remains strong. Frederick county supervisors seek a county camp. Plans for N R A compliance boards in communities announced. Cordell Hull says the U S will recognize any Cuban government that reflects the people’s will.
Five years ago John Garland Pollard faced formal notification of his gubernatorial nomination at Williamsburg. Main street bans affect the business district while reports claim the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad plans an overline to Wardensville. A Canada to United States liquor-smuggling submarine cable is found near Detroit. A truck accident claims John Kendig’s life due to a collision with a Baltimore and Ohio train.
Twenty five years ago the steamer Roosevelt arranged to depart Battle Harbour Labrador for North Sydney Nova Scotia carrying the Peary North Pole party. Rev Alfred Graham Hampden Sidney College president reports a bright outlook for the college session. Roanoke wins Virginia baseball league banner. An aged Pennsylvania couple die in Harrisburg by a Cumberland Valley Railroad train. Steam rollers for city streets are on the way. Captain Lewis F Cooper streets committee chair is notified.
Eisteddfod refers to Welsh gatherings for poetry prose and music. Two types national and provincial occur across Wales and in Welsh communities abroad, especially the United States. Originally it licensed qualified candidates as recognized bards or minstrels.
Default on a deed of trust dated November 1, 1929 by George C. Shryock and Susie C. Shryock leads to an 11 AM public auction on September 29, 1934 in Winchester Virginia. The 149 acre tract near Stephens City includes a 10 room residence and several outbuildings. sale terms require one third cash with remaining balance at 6 percent semiannual interest secured by deed of trust and insurance.
The report lists 24 hour rainfall to 6 am at .33 inches, month to date .63 inches, and year to date 23.80 inches. It also shows 21 year average precipitation for Winchester Laboratory at 34.71 inches and monthly averages by month from January to December with values such as January 0.41, February 1.97, March 2.82, April 2.31, May 3.04, June 3.66, July 3.41, August 3.29, September 2.34, October 3.00, November 2.33, December 2.34.
Church of Christ rural charge lists Rev. J Goode as pastor with services at Rock Eable School at 2 pm and 3 pm led by the pastor. Mrs. Landon Whitacre will oversee music. Capon Bridge Bible School hosts a 10 am sermon by Rev H D Coffey at 11 am and 7 30 pm with communion at each church. All are invited.
At Middletown M E Church South Rev W P Saunders conducts Sunday School at 9 45 am with W A Everly as superintendent. Morning worship and sermon at 11 am. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 pm. Ladies class yard party Saturday 5 pm at Woodmen's Hall for benevolences. Hite's Chapel Sunday School 2 30 pm preaching 3 30 pm.
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