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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia post office as a second class matter. Publication occurs daily except Sunday and is consolidated with several local papers.
The notice states The Associated Press holds exclusive reprint rights for credited and non credited news and all local news published herein. It asserts AP as the source for exclusive use and redistribution of the content.
An ad rate schedule lists prices for advance payments of one year six months three months and one month. Carrier options include annual and short terms with corresponding costs. The notice also names Devine Tenney Corporation as the national advertising representative with offices in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A biblical style fragment calls on the Lord to bless those who seek Him and not be ashamed for the speaker’s sake in a devotional tone, referencing God of Israel and a 69:6 like invocation.
The Wytheville Enterprise notes a $55,000 reduction in Wythe County taxes, about 39 to 40 percent, lowering the total rate from $2.30 to $1.40. The plan, aided by the Byrd road project, comes despite few county debts, with the School Board potentially carrying minor indebtedness. The piece commends local citizens for meeting crisis standards and facing economic strain with confidence.
Motor Vehicle Director T. McCall Frazier plans a training school at the State Rifle Range in Virginia Beach for State highway patrolmen with help from the adjutant general of Virginia and Maryland state police. The program covers arms, motorcycle care, drilling, traffic laws, and evidence preparation to produce disciplined officers who will serve both residents and visitors.
A fragment from the Newport News Daily Press highlights a garden tour with florid verse and decorative prose. The readable portion references roses and spring imagery, hinting at a literary or cultural feature embedded in the publication.
The article promotes Tidewater’s historic garden tour in Virginia, highlighting gaily dancing events and the open houses of fine colonial homes to benefit Stratford. It celebrates spring scenery, cherry blossoms, and apple blossoms, urging participation to enjoy forests, fields, and gardens in early spring.
A private train stop in Emporia drew about fifty fans who watched an obscure star, accompanied by a publicity agent, share candy and autographs. She teased reporters about Rudy Valee and Edwin F. Treadwell, then posed on the platform in bright lounging pajamas before moving to the Harvey House.
Mrs Cornelia McIver Davis Jackson widow of Rev Dr Ensenda Jackson died after a two week illness with influenza and pneumonia in Onburg Virginia. Funeral services were held at Harrisonburg Baptist Church with interment in the Jackson family burial ground. She was 62, born in Charleston South Carolina, survived by four sons and four siblings.
E J Meinhardi of Chicago will demonstrate rupture treatment at the George Washington Hotel in Winchester on Thursday April 28 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Admission free for men only. Do not wear devices. rupture can be life threatening. This is his only city visit in the region and the event is for white people only.
In north Mexico Paco Morales rules with violence as El Coyote strikes from the shadows. Ted Radcliffe and Adela face danger as Jito’s gang tortures a villager before the masked avenger arrives. The rallying cry promises renewed resistance and reparation for attacked families.
The record shows monthly and year to date precipitation figures from 19 years of data at Winchester Research Laboratory. April totals 1.96 inches, year to date 12.03 inches, with 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 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
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