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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1932

Page

4

Morning News Ad Rates From The Weekly Papers

Classified rate card lists pricing for Daily Morning News and weekly papers The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. Public notice of advertising options includes one year six months and three months prepaid plans with carrier options and national representatives Devine Tenney Corporation in New York Des Moines Chicago.

Devine-Tenney Corporation New York Des Moines Chicago

Christ for All All for Christ religious excerpt

A devotional excerpt quotes Proverbs 3 5 6 urging trust in the Lord and guidance in all ways. The text presents a brief spiritual exhortation attributed to biblical scripture.

Government by organizations in American life

The piece argues that government is increasingly controlled by organized groups while average voters lack a united voice. It contends that legislators heed organized protest over individuals and calls for a stronger common-interest force to curb special interests and protect taxpayers and consumers.

Cumberland Times Congress

Once Each Year Philadelphia Record

A weather obsessed office scene opens as characters discuss forecasts and delays. The narrator notices a momentary sun and postpones an engagement with Smithers. The mood shifts to anticipation as a new baseball season begins. The piece highlights weather chatter, office routines, and signals the start of springtime sports.

Philadelphia Jones Smith Smithers

A Colonnaded Soap Box in Hyde Park

The article notes Hyde Park in London as a famed site for soap box orators who can share radical theories to listening crowds. It observes many cities permit street oratory as a safety valve and public vent.

Chicago plans grand open air soap box forum in park

Unlimited oratory and democracy are linked as Chicago plans a semicircular open air forum in Washington Park with a 5000 seating capacity. The piece ponders whether the new stage will preserve the free spirit of the soap box or be softened by coats and prepared speeches.

Chicago Washington Park

Northern Virginia to Build New Line to Winchester

The Northern Virginia Power Company pledges no expense spared to improve service as it outlines sources of electric power for Winchester. The article notes the system can generate over 100000 horsepower with potential to add 50000 more for emergencies or peak load.

Northern Virginia Power Company Winchester

Byrd Proposes Two-Thirds Path to Prohibition Change

At the Virginia Anti-Saloon League convention Bishop Cannon and supporters discuss Governor Byrd’s plan to let Congress propose an amendment to place the Eighteenth Amendment before the people with a three-fourths state ratification, while opposing any resubmission that bypasses the full constitutional process.

Byrd Congress Bishop Cannon Virginia Anti-Saloon League Barton Arthur J. Barton Anti-Saloon League Cannon Cannon Indorses Byrd United States Senate House Democratic Party Hoover Tammany-Smith Wickersham Commission Virginia Senate Winchester Anti-Saloon League of Virginia League

Virginia schools urged to teach alcohol effects statewide

Law officers and officials call for stronger enforcement of Virginia’s alcohol education law. They press for school compliance by officials and teachers and ask the press to join in the appeal.

Virginia Press Splits Over Byrd Prohibition Referendum

Editorials across Virginia media split on Harry F. Byrd's Jefferson Day proposal for a national prohibition referendum. Some papers praised the plan as a workable compromise while others called it muddled and ineffective, with opinions divided among Richmond Norfolk Roanoke Newport News Lynchburg Charlottesville and Danville papers.

Richmond Virginia Harry F. Byrd Washington News Leader Tiynes-Dispatch Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Virginia Pilot Byrd The Virginian-Pilot Roanoke Times Chicago Roanoke World-News Petersburg Newport News Daily Press Lynchburg Bishop Cannon Portsmouth Star Charlottesville Harry Byrd Danville Register

Referendum Sought on Cash Bonus by VA VFW Leaders

Veterans of Foreign Wars calls for a referendum among Virginia Legion posts to decide support for immediate cash payment of adjusted service certificates. VFW Luther Til and Commander Rinch urge rank and file opinions, arguing funds can be raised without new taxes while aiding needy veterans. Virginia Legion’s Dr. A T Finch opposes the stance.

R. L. Stultz Veterans of Foreign Wars A. T. Finch Chase City American Legion Luther Til Portsmouth Virginia Legion Rinch Congress Virginia Legionnaires Department Snell House Ways and Means Committee

Government Permanently Bars Some Apple Grades

The British government announces a permanent embargo on certain grades of apples. Capt. George Grim chosen head of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post. Chrysler cars named official vehicles for the Apple Blossom Festival. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge writes The Star arguing the city faces auto paralysis. Admiral Byrd's Antarctic ship City of New York arrives in Washington.

George Grim Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Chrysler Alexander Spotswood Dandridge the Star Admiral Byrd City of New York Washington

District Nurses Association asks council to preserve funding

Five years ago the District Nurses Association urged the Common Council not to cut its appropriation. The report notes civic lobbying and a request from local health advocates amid budget discussions.

District Nurses Association Common Council Edith Caroline Nesbitt Harrison Nesbitt Winchester United Brethren Church Maryland Coolidge Frederick County

Fifteen Years Ago War End Looms With Allied Victories

War experts expect Europe to close soon as Allied wins mount. Advertisers note City Auditorium for rent. Authorities uncover a plot against Virginia Military Institute by German sympathizers. DOJ warns against aliens harming U S flags. A Berkeley County man plants 200 acres in beans amid wartime demand. Madame de Stael quote on misfortune and rebellion.

Virginia Military Institute United States Department of Justice United States Berkeley County W. Va

Rainfall Totals and Monthly Averages

Precipitation for the past 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. today shows 1.25 inches with April total 1.93 inches and year to date 12.09 inches. Monthly normals from a 19 year Winchester study list January 2.36, February 1.05, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.14, November 2. and December 2.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Funeral Rites Held For Late Mr. Dove in Frederick County

The funeral for Thomas J. Dove of Stephenson near Step henson was held at 2 PM from the family home. Rev. E A Lambert of Braddock Street M E Church presided. Dove leaves his mother, a sister, three brothers, his wife Grace Saylor Dove, and seven children. Relatives from multiple towns attended.

Thomas J. Dove Frederick County Stephenson E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Dove Grace Catherine Saylor Blanche Kathryn Grace Albin Powell Russell C. Naylor Veach Washington Annie Saylor Quantico Roger Dove Masontown Pius Dunlap Pittsburgh Orin Dancer Nora Saylor Aliquippa George and Albert Cr Monessen Donora

Commissioners Sale of Real Estate in Frederick County Virginia

Public auction set for May 14 1932 at 11 A M in Winchester Virginia to sell a Lot on Berryville Turnpike Route 37 fronting 49 feet and depths of 116 5 10 and 133 2 10 feet improved by a small frame house. Terms: one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with deed of trust and bonds, special commissioners Jas P Reardon Harry K Benham. Clerk I C C Brannon certifies bond.

Circuit Court Frederick Virginia James P. Reardon Y. C. E. Patton County Court House Winchester Berryville A. J. Tavenner Jas. P. Reardon Harry K. Benham I. C. C. Brannon C. Brannon Frederick County

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Ginia Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Associated Press Christ Prohibition Campbell William Presbyterian of the South Edward B Dunford Antisaloon League of America John R. Saunders J. F. Rawls Lakeview Hospital Suffolk J. M. Rowland Richmond Christian Advocate Henry W. Peabody Woman's National Committee For Law Enforcement Arthur J Barton Wilmington N. C Wellford E. T. Wellford D. C Newport News Martin Williams Pearisburg J. J. Scherer J. T. T. Handley W. C. Campbell Roanoke Vernon L. Phillips Dayton Spencer F. Rogers Onancock G. T. Foltz Fytheville S. B. Vaught Bristol E. D. Gunter J. W. Cammack D. D Thomas Whitehead Nelson County John G. Scott F. P. Dunnington University W. W. Staley W. A. Christian Ashland A. W. Brittingham Hampton M. W. Turner T. R. Reeves James Cannon, Jr F. W. Burnham M. O. Nelson Danville J. M. Henry Bridgewater James D. Johnston William S. Chesley Fredericksburg A. W. Shuman Alexandria J. W. Ikenberry Daleville Fred R. Chenault J. Calvin Moss Fred D. Maphis Strasburg D. Scott R. L. Alter Burke Virginia Press IDEA Great Britain Westminister Abbey London Fountain’s St. Mary’s of York Tintern Kirkstail Rievaulx Boston Transcript Foreign Wars’ Organization Madame de Stael Baker’s Drug Store Walter L. Main Louis L. Baker Mr. Dove Brooks Coty Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall North Loudoun ST Winchester, VA Nea Empire Line Yand E Winchester Printers & Stationers Montaigne County OF Howard L. James D.C D.D.T Loudoun St Keystone Shoe Store Kelvinator FIECE M. B. Clowe
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