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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1934
Page
4
Public notice of newspaper publication policies and advertising rates. Includes class rates two cents per word with minimum twenty five cents, memorials priced for four stanzas, display ads due by 10 A M, and national reps listed for Devine Tenney Corp across major cities.
A brief biblical quote from Philippians 4 7 emphasizes that the peace of God surpasses understanding and guards hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Sir Josiah Stamp argues that rapid scientific progress must slow until economics and policy catch up. He says inventions should enter society under controllable conditions to absorb freed labor and sustain demand, warning a stepwise march of innovation is needed to avoid unemployment growth. ng leaders across fields must unite.
A newspaper reader asks about a chain letter and the paper endorses discarding it as a nuisance. It warns chain letters spread fear and superstition and urges readers to ignore them despite ongoing publicity about their falsity.
Nationally known local festival in New Orleans is Mardi Gras. The text also references a Scandinavian myth about the bridge of death and Elijah being carried to heaven in a fiery chariot.
During the National Air Races, Doug Davis died in a brutal crash. About 3,500 spectators swarmed the wreck, tearing the plane apart for souvenirs. A woman ripped a button from the flyer's body and sold it for five dollars, making rescue efforts impossible as officials struggled to regain control. The scene left observers appalled and despondent.
Scott's Scrapbook presents historical trivia asking for the name of the famous World War I unit led by Major Whittlesey the Lost Battalion. It notes the German nickname Devil Dogs for U S Marines and references the Ford Peace Ship as a contrasting answer.
Temple New Hampshire residents gathered for a town day to repair streets. About 100 workers donated labor trucks and sand and gravel, while women prepared a communal meal and the town band provided music. Citizens see work and sociability as a way to ease heavy taxes.
Last weekend marked Skyline Drive’s opening but rain and poor conditions kept traffic light. Officials cancelled formal ceremonies real due to weather and plan to reschedule when conditions improve with hopes visitors will later flock to enjoy the autumnal mountain scenery.
The piece argues America has ample resources and manpower but lacks confidence to fully recover. It warns federal aid alone won’t heal and calls for private capital inflows. Investors fear codes, price fixing, and hour cuts. clear present methods and future plans are needed to reassure capital and labor.
Laxatives are marketed for women with emphasis on ease of use and gentleness. The ad touts Feen-a-mint as non habit forming and soothing, urging readers to chew the mint for constipation relief and noting a diet inclusion.
Inspector Lee and reporter Tim Blade uncover a strangled murder at Center City University. A gun vanishes, an attic room at the English House shows signs of inhabitation, and Dr Henderson confesses to a theater alibi. Giovanni provides crucial information as tension rises in a tense campus investigation.
The report lists precipitation data over the past 24 hours ending at 8 p m with none. September to date shows 2.41 inches and year to date 23.30 inches. Average monthly rainfall over 21 years is 34.71 inches with monthly breakdowns for January to December.
One year after a tropical hurricane scorched the coast from the Carolinas to Nantucket. West Virginia courts face a tolls case challenging bridge charges. The Lindberghs declare plans for a European visit. Brooks Flickinger named biology instructor at the College of William and Mary. Lutherans announce their 1934 convention will take place in Savannah Georgia.
Clarke County fire razes John White's barn. Local golfers win prize in Tri-State play. Numerous candidates file for city offices. Fifty veniremen summoned in A. G. Jones case. Richmond announces taxpayers to gain nearly 2 million in reductions.
Frederick county officials announce no adjustment to the current school levy. A tour of New England business men to Virginia is planned for October. The Berryville to Charles Town road reopens after two years of construction. Governor Trinkle leaves Richmond hospital after treatment for an elbow injury.
Twenty five years ago the production When His Wife's Away scores a triumph at the auditorium. Elizabeth Kerns of Capon Bridge West Virginia marks her 106th birthday. Massey A Mason dies at 82 in Hampshire County Virginia the fifth family death this year. Front Royal plans a new school to replace Eastern College now moved to Manassas. Virginia Anti Saloon League will seek a prohibition bill at the next General Assembly.
The United States Army polo team, the best mallet swingers in the nation’s service, entered as slight favorites to defeat a four-man Mexican Army squad in a three game international series opening today in Washington.
Trustee offers the house and lot on Braddock Street Winchester for sale at 11:00 AM on September 29 1934 due to default on a January 16 1932 Deed of Trust by George L Craig and Annie E Craig. Terms require one third cash and balance in two equal annual payments secured by bonds and a deed of trust on sale property plus an insurance policy on the buildings.
Secretary of Labor Perkins announced August payrolls and employment rose over July by three and one percent. About 73,000 more workers were on the job and wages increased by 1 million dollars, though declines in some mining and manufacturing sectors reduced the net gain to 15,000. Textiles posted a 2.7 percent employment rise.
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