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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
5
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ends at 8 a m shows 0.12 inches, and March 4.42 inches. Year to date rainfall is 9.49 inches. Normal monthly averages based on 19 years at Winchester Research Laboratory list January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 14, December 2.39 inches.
Bishop J. J. Higgs, colored, president of the Modern Educational and Religious Bureau, visits Winchester and stays at 719 South Loudoun street. He argues the South is the natural home for African Americans and urges work, self education, and ballot readiness ahead of civil rights gains.
The Winchester Presbytery changes its meeting date to Wednesday night April 20 at 8 p m. The session will convene at Berryville church due to conflicting dates and church rules. R B Woodworth, moderator, announced the change.
The Graf Zeppelin arrived from Friedrichshafen Germany on its second trip of the year and flew over Pernam buco before preparing to land in Brazil.
An advertisement promotes RU MA as the remedy for rheumatism and inflamed joints. It claims the medicine detoxifies the body via the liver kidneys and blood and delivers pain relief the first day. The Baker's Drug Store guarantees a money back remedy for freeing muscles and joints from stiffness swelling and lameness.
A report outlines Countryside Broadcasting featuring the Pastor of the Opequon Group of Presbyterian Churches. Materials are supplied by the department of Country Church Work, Presbyterian Church U S A, Box 1176, Richmond, Va.
Better Homes Week to be celebrated across the United States in late April. Rural Life Sunday falls on the fifth Sunday after Easter or May 1 this year. Churches urged to unite for Rural Life Sunday with programs and material from Missions Council and Country Church Department. Some denominations set Country Church Day on the second Sunday in May.
Brook Dodgers beat Norfolk 13 to 4 in their final Southern exhibition, Hack Wilson slugging two homers in three innings to drive in four. Norfolk errors and 17 Dodgers hits aided the rout as Grampp and Brett were touched for the blows.
The Reynolds family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness during his illness and after death. They express appreciation for sympathy, flowers, and use of cars, signed by his wife and children. 4-8-11 Those awful Japs are killing women and children by means of bombs instead of bumpers.
A memorial service for Gen. William Booth founder of the Salvation Army will be held at 8 p m Sunday in the Court House Hall. Adjutant R McBee from Richmond and Major James Mars will lead with local staff assisting. Booth began the army in 1865 after leaving the Wesleyan Church.
If you suffer catarrh with deafness head noises clogged nostrils or phlegm in the throat seek treatment. Temporary relief from sprays and inhalers is not enough. take Parmint as directed to purify blood and mucous membranes and restore breathing hearing and taste. Start treatment today for a refreshed morning and strong head.
A sale listing for stock, implements and household goods from Tony Crim at Apt 12 near Crums Church. Proceeds guide sale of miscellaneous farm and home items in a neighborhood event.
A Virginia canvass shows most counties plan to pass road tax cuts to taxpayers. Albemarle shaves about 100000 in taxes, while Accomac considers five cent county levy increases and district school hikes. Citizens will hear proposals on April 26 at the court house.
The Virginia Churchman, official Episcopal Diocese of Virginia publication, will be the topic at Christ Episcopal Church morning service next Sunday announced by Rev. Robert B. Nelson. The issue includes statements on missionary outlook and church finances with reports on Easter offering funds for missionaries and women workers.
An editor note indicates content in this issue concerns the Virginia Churchman, described as of especial importance, but the full discussion is not included in the available text.
Winnie Ruth Judd, condemned for the Agnes Leroi murder, was moved within the Florence prison to the women’s ward amid reports of escalating agitation. Officials declined comment on the transfer as her appeal was filed the previous day.
Regulation amends section 40 of chapter 247 to set angling only by hook and line with bag limits for bass rock bass trout and crappie across regions and dates. Exemption allows pond owners to harvest for personal use. Authority: Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries in Virginia. March 28, A Willis Robertson chairman.
The State Supreme Court granted an automatic stay of execution, delaying the sentence scheduled for May 1. Details indicate the stay suspends all further action while appeals proceed, maintaining the defendant's status pending higher court review.
The Ridgeway Circuit convenes for a two day quarterly gathering this weekend. Dr. Wolfe of Winchester will preach on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the usual hour.
A member questions the prospect of Congress canceling war debts while noting Europe's stance. The piece portrays a disarmament conference as a forum where officials distrust each other, signaling skepticism about international cooperation and honesty among delegates.
John Newman died in a hospital. survivors include his children and siblings. The funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Mount Carmel Baptist Church, with Rev. 8. B. Spriggs officiating, and burial in Orrick Cemetery.
The Bureau of Standards explains case-hardening as a process that drives carbon into the article producing a hard outer case with high carbon content, while the center remains lower in carbon.
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