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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia outlines publication notes and consolidation with regional papers. It lists subscription prices for various terms and mentions Associated Press affiliation and national advertising reps in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A brief devotional line from Psalm 51 10 calling for a clean heart and a renewed spirit. The text centers on personal repentance and spiritual renewal within a religious reflection context.
A 1920s Roanoke Times report highlights tourism as America’s key industry and promotes Shenandoah Valley Inc.’s $25,000 ad campaign. Former Gov E Lee Trinkle endorses tours, noting potential to boost revenues, employment, land values, and resident numbers.
The piece argues listeners gain from attentive hearing even a modest speaker. It notes speakers may plan long, while audiences often misfocus. Boredom stems from lack of cooperation, as effective listening can elevate weak words to impact.
A Pittsburgh physician famed as the doctor who never sent a bill died recently leaving $800 in the bank and $25,000 in unpaid accounts. The piece notes many old fashioned doctors, mostly general practitioners, are still lenient about charges despite rising costs.
The passage reflects on long years of preparation and the slow path to gaining a substantial medical practice. It questions whether modern society sacrifices so much for relatively little return.
One year ago plans confirmed the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival for May 5 and 6. Winchester hosts welcomed by 26 plane air caravan later this month. Washington baseball club led the American League standings.
Five years ago Lieut Charles Benter led the United States Navy Band for the coronation of Queen Shenandoah IV. Rev Dr William Page Dame was named rector of Christchurch School in Middlesex County. Mrs Snyder and Judd Gray began their sensational murder trial in New York City. C L Gilpin of Rockville leased the Winchester Fair for the year to run a four day exhibition. Judge Fletcher of Warrenton was designated presid ing judge in local Circuit and Corporation courts.
Mrs. Mark Sperry and daughter of Washington visited Mr. and Mrs. J. Purcell Stine in Brucetown. Several families exchanged calls and visits in Maryland and Virginia including Stine, McAboy, Legg, Whitacre, Smith, Swimley, and Rodgers households. Ollie Snapp suffered a serious leg injury and was moved to Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A short item from Ashland Kentucky notes that Methuselah’s end likely came from worrying about the two hundred thirty sixth generation. The quip reflects a humorous biblical reference in a local Daily Independent brief.
Ted Radcliffe arrives in Verdi as El Coyote hunts Morales in a fierce border horse race. Jito, Morales' powerful ward, defeats the Yaqui challenger on a deadly three mile course, while Adela and Morales watch the dramatic finish and tensions rise between rivals and allies.
Weather data show none in the last 24 hours ending 8 am. April total was 1.06 inches, year to date 12.03. Monthly normals from a 19 year record list January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.64, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
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