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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1932
Page
4
Classified text lists subscription rates for The Evening Star Pur pose of Winchester nullable, detailing prices for one year six months three months and monthly carrier options. No readable events or named individuals present in readable fragments.
A short biblical verse from 2 Chronicles 16 9 highlights the Lord looking across the earth to aid those whose hearts are loyal to Him. The message emphasizes divine attentiveness and strength granted to faithful followers.
A Greenville Tennessee newspaper column humorously questions why Virginians are so different from the average American. It notes Virginia’s low taxes and lack of big debt, cites early resistance to borrowing after Hoover’s loan bill, and praises Virginia delegates for independence and good manners with a toast of long live Virginia.
The Virginia Scene column notes Atlantic Monthly praised Alastir Miller's Virginian Memories, a poem by a Christ Church Oxford undergraduate. It praises technique, critiques historical background use of Shenandoah Valley, and urges Virginia poets to draw on local landscapes and romance from Jamestown to the Blue Ridge.
In New Orleans relatives report that Alexander Carlyle, nephew of Thomas, has vanished under unclear circumstances. Police say they are investigating possibilities including foul play. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact the detective bureau.
An iron necklace sent by Goethe to Jane Welsh on her marriage to the essayist reflects post Jena era iron jewelry craze amid financial hardship in Germany. The item, considered historically interesting, sold in London for £42 despite its notable provenance.
Los Angeles society feeds rumors that Harold F. McCormick a Chicago investor now in California for the Olympic games may wed again and that Mrs Rhoda Tanner Doubleday of New York is to become his third wife. McCormick refused to confirm or deny and asked to ask Mrs Doubleday.
A 24 inch long inner tube filled with cotton or rags serves as a kneeling pad for cleaning floors and stairs. This handy homemade aid cushions the knees during household chores.
Winchester police received two 12 gauge sawed-off shotguns from a local citizen who asked to be known as a friend of the police. The weapons, built by Winchester, were tested at 50 feet with buckshot and at 50 feet with birdshot, showing strong penetration and wide spread. Each gun holds six shots, has a 20 inch barrel, and is designed for compact use in autos and tight spaces.
Judge Weems hears Jimmy Ash admit taking a bathing suit from a parked car and says it was later “drowned” in Opequon Creek after a friend used it. The lad explains a rock caused it to sink. Parents take custody with warning of future legal action. England’s Coldbath parish in Lincoln noted with five residents.
The article describes a chic sport costume worn by June Clyde of Screenland. It features a tan heather jersey with a round neckline formed by tiny tucks, a tailored skirt with inverted pleats, and a blue cap with a sailor knot stripe scarf, creating a jaunty practical suit.
Local notes list visits and casual greetings among residents including Mrs Hale Mrs Clemons over Gore Mrs Murphy Mrs Glover and son in Washington travel from Gore to Locust Dale and family visits by Rowland White and others also mentions a definition of fiat money as government issued legal tender not backed by gold or promise of redemption.
Mr and Mrs James Rosenberger and son Earle hosted dinner guests including Miss Pearl Yaders and Mr Holmes Rosenberger at various homes. C T McCarty family near Gerrardstown WV visited the Perry family for a picnic. Miss Frances Coffelt returned from Reliance and Irvin Miller of Front Royal visited Thurston Renner.
In a tropical room the reporters mourn a failed discovery as film emulsion malfunctions halting their breakthrough. Holmes laments a lost chance while Pauo consoles Larry and they share uneasy hopes. Dinner and chatter follow as the night promises more thrills.
Normal precipitation in inches for each month from a 19 year record at Winchester Research Laboratory shows 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.
The Lord's prayer appears in Matthew chapter six as part of the Sermon on the Mount and also in chapter eleven of St. [text cut].
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