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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
4
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A brief biblical quotation emphasizes the speaker’s plea to God to remain present in old age to display divine strength and power to future generations. The fragment references Psalm 71 verse 18 and expresses trust in God’s continued support.
Petersburg Proress-Index argues Roosevelt shows strong physical health and stamina. It notes his continued Albany duties, upcoming presidency, refusal of a White House physician, and the moral merit of his demonstrated courage after battle with illness.
Oklahoma Governor Alfalfa Bill Murray says he is not addicted to profanity and defines swearing by context. He cites Maryland Supreme Court and a Virginia federal court ruling that damn is not profanity, urging using consummate for emphasis instead.
Dr Marston D Bogert of Columbia University extols perfumery in synthetic perfumes and suggests combining perfumes with anesthetics or creating fragrant anesthetics to aid surgical operations. He notes wonders chemists achieve in fragrance production and envisions agreeable anesthesia.
The article discusses using pleasant fragrances like roses violets or lilac to anesthetize patients before ether or other anesthetics. It warns the approach could lead to overuse or self administration, despite the appealing notion and modern laboratory capabilities.
Stephens City Virginia December 23 The Future Farmers of America chapter met December 20 and decided to enter the Winchester basketball tournament in January William Boyd was elected captain and Roy Berryman manager The chapter also planned to aid two needy families by distributing food due to abundant contributions from members.
Bailey North Carolina December 23 A H Glover says he has heard of the depression but discounts it he has dressed 3410 pounds of meat from nine hogs and spent under five dollars to do it He grows nearly all the food for himself his help and his stock and pays cash for purchases He claims to have yet to endure a profitless year.
The United Brethren Church will hold Sunday School at 9 30 with the primary department presenting a Christmas program at 10 30 and the intermediate department staging a 7 30 p m Christmas program in the main auditorium. An evening three act play The True Meaning of Christmas features the Thorne family with L D Grubbs and Miss Margaret Anderson among the cast.
Middletown Va December 22. Mr and Mrs James I Larrick have left for Florida for winter with their daughter. Mrs D W Rife ill but not improving. Mrs George Wright improving after cold. Josh Snider of Winchester visiting Trahan home. Frank Werrick wiring for electric lights by Sonner of Strasburg. Mrs Shelby Keith rheumatism improving. C E Pope improving at Depot Hill. Local families visited Trahan. Grace Methodist Sunday School Christmas entertainment set for Monday December 26. Everyone urged to attend.
In Japan a wedding custom involves the bride lighting a torch and the groom setting a fire in which toys are tossed. The ritual centers on burning the bride's playthings as part of the ceremony.
Emilia endures a loud postwar party scene where Manny asserts control, Kay pursues critics with her influence, and Dick and Dick’s circle press Emilia to socialize. Dick and Winters Hart flee the spotlight while Dan Knox and others charm and pressure Emilia, who longs for rest and quiet as Manny dominates the evening and arranges her return home.
Emilia faces rival Kay as Kay disrupts Emilia's garden gathering with Manny and Dick. Tensions flare when old flame Dick rekindles feelings, prompting Emilia to reject his advances and seek quiet practice, while Seppina watches for a possible rescue. The scene ends with an assault of emotion and a looming continuation.
RICHMOND Va Dec 23 Beer may be beer to the House of Representatives but it is ardent spirits in Virginia This state prohibition enforcement law lists beer among ardent spirits making manufacturing selling delivery or giving away beer unlawful unless the enforcement act is changed The proposed 3 2 beer could not be slipped under the act as written
The article explains the Virginia statute that declares any beverage with an alcohol by volume exceeding one half of one percent to be unlawful for beverage use.
The Hagerstown Church of the Brethren led by Rev. A. B. Miller will broadcast the 11 o clock Sunday morning service from station WJEJ on 1210 kilocycles. Its 45 voice choir directed by Raymond K. Hollinger will perform for the program airing every first and third Sunday.
Miss Lelia Baker 80, great-niece and nearest living relative of President James Marison, was laid to rest in Berryville. Rev. Dr. Louis Tucker led services at Grace Episcopal Church with interment in Old Chapel graveyard. Pallbearers included Dr. A. P. Osborne, Frank M. Wray, Osborne Jones, W. A. Bradford, D. L. Ramsburg and S. F. Baughman.
Weather data shows 24 year end at 8 am with December to date none and year to date 36.56 inches. Normal monthly values listed from January to December, with figures like January 236 February 195 March 270 and so on.
The Palace Theatre prepares its second annual Free Christmas Party for Kiddies on Monday December 26 at 9 a.m. in Winchester. About 500 pounds of candy 2000 toys and ten cases of fruit plus a special movie bill will be given to children with parents welcome. No tickets no charges. Mr Hable funds the event and aims to help underprivileged children with transportation support encouraged.
The phrase pass the buck reportedly stems from poker, with a buck marker recalling the dealer's turn. Coal tar yields over 4,000 products. Collier's Weekly notes paints, paving materials, drugs, insecticides, aniline dyes, synthetic perfumes as key outputs, and perfumes largely derive from it.
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