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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1932
Page
4
Fragment shows newspaper masthead for The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia with AP affiliation details and pricing. Includes a Bible verse and a brief motto about righteousness and rejoicing, reflecting the paper’s era and tone.
A caustic critique argues that law enforcement is hampered by a tolerant system, lawyers, and weak penalties. It claims crime is highly organized and that judges, juries, and government fail to deter bootlegging, mail crime, and other illicit trades. The piece urges Congress and states to enact strong crime-preventing machinery and harsher penalties.
The Newark Advocate argues that a quarter of U S earnings fund government, with about one in eleven workers employed by the public sector. It notes daily federal and local expenditures totaling around 40 million dollars and urges wakefulness to government burdens.
A brief note on resuming business after a pause touches on home needs like bath rooms. The passage hints at backlogs and the small tasks remaining as the country plans economic renewal.
A writer imagines a vast plumbing and bathroom building boom across the United States. He cites 9,000,000 homes needing bathrooms and related fixtures, estimating demand for plumbers, steel workers, carpenters, and many trades. He asks whether the government will fund the money to install them, noting this field shows no overproduction.
Residents awoke to a thunderous racket as about 3,000 wild geese formed a V in flight heading north toward Canada. The morning spectacle, unusual for the area, signals the return of spring as weather signs point to warmer April days.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending at 8 am amounts to 1.22 inches. March to date shows 4.20 inches, year to date 9.37 inches. Normal monthly averages from 19 years of Winchester Research Laboratory data are listed for each month from January to December.
Victory Council No. 47 and Southern Bell No. 40 met in Stephens City March 28 for a get-together with a well- tuned program by the Frederick County Fruit Growers Orchestra. Mrs. Katherine Pifer welcomed guests. Claud Carper replied. Participants from Stephens City included Eldridge Lemley and the Evans family. Refreshments followed. a Luttrell team debate is planned for April.
The Winchester Gun Club holds its first year meeting at 8 pm at R T Jones and Co on South Loudoun Street to arrange the Apple Blossom Festival shooting match and a two day shoot during the Virginia and West Acre dental association convention in Winchester early in May. The club seeks 100 members this year and invites rifle and trapshooting enthusiasts to join by sending $1 to R T Jones or Arthur Seabright for a membership card.
Ted Radcliffe arrives at Verdi Junction and meets Sefhor Radcliffe, a spirited driver. She guides him to Don Bob’s ranch, helps repair a car, and predicts danger ahead as they form a wary bond in the Mexican desert. The tale promises clashes with border powers.
There will be a practice shoot at the club grounds tomorrow after noon.
A sale of stock implements and household goods led by Tony Crim is announced near Crums Church on April 12. Proceeds to be used for unspecified needs. The posting notes items include farm implements and household furnishings.
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