Rainfall Figures Compare 1931 and Current Year
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ends at 8 a m shows none. January totals to date 1.48 inches. A comparison of monthly rainfall during 1931 versus the current 18 year period lists January 2.43 and 0.106, February 2.41 and 2.41, March 2.63 and 3.82 inches, April 3.22 and 2.29, May 3.38 and 7.20, June 4.02 and 1.57, July 3.28 and 7.29, August 3.59 and 2.81, September 2.24 and 2.95, October 2.89 and 1.58, November 2.24 and 0.38, December 2.35 and 2.97 inches. Totals 34.21 and 36.33 inches.
Women Run Salt Industry in Kibero East Africa
In Kibero East Africa the article notes that women fully own manage and work the salt making industry while men collect firewood and run errands to earn salt the medium of exchange. The piece contrasts gender roles with a stark division of labor in this local economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kibero
East Africa
Smallest Known Animal Named by National Museum
The United States National Museum identifies the pygmy shrew Microsorex hoy Winnemani as the smallest mammal, weighing about 2.9 grams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States National Museum
Marchers Move on Washington Led by Father Cox
Pittsburgh priest Father James R. Cox leads an unemployed army estimated at 12 000 toward Washington to press relief demands before Congress. A loaded truck leads the line while others walk on to seek shelter in schools churches and jails along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Cox
Pittsburgh
Washington
Congress
TODAY'S CROSSWORD PUZZLE ACROSS AND DOWN CLUES
Full crossword puzzle clues listing across and down entries with definitions from ungainly to gaze earnestly and a note including Answer to Previous Puzzle. Reads like a dated print puzzle page with multiple numbered items and linguistic hints.
Yo Yo Contest Draws 48 Youths At Capitol
Capitol hosted a Saturday yo yo contest for Winchester youngsters. Forty eight participants shared fifty two prizes with Marion Jenkins winning the boys cash prize and Ann Yost winning for the girls. Ralph Armfield of Duncan Yo Yo Co presented prizes and all contestants received new Duncan yo yos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Bros. Capitol
Winchester
Marion Jenkins
Ann Yost
Ralph Armfield
Duncan Yo Yo Co
Foreigners in London by nationality
London’s foreign residents comprise thirty four percent Russians ten percent Italians eight percent Germans and seven percent French. The distribution highlights a significant Russian presence with notable Italian and German communities and a smaller French group in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Singing Lady radio program entertains children nationwide
W Kellogg of Battle Creek sponsors the Singing Lady on NBC Blue Network to reach mothers teachers and children. The program airs weekday late afternoon giving stories and songs as a quiet pre supper entertainment. It broadcasts on multiple stations including WJZ WLW WBZ WBZA WBAL and others with Eastern and Central Time slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. K. Kellogg
Battle Creek
N. B.C
WJZ
WLW
WBZ
WBZA
WBAL
KDKA
WJR
WGAR
Wenn
WREN
KWK
KOIL
WGN
Social Roundup at Mt Pleasant Virginia Guests
Town notices list a string of neighbors visiting and being visited around Mt Pleasant Virginia. Names include Silas Cather Bessie Perry Ernest Barb Myers Perry Orndorff and many others with trips from Winchester Kernstown Woodstock Opequon and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Silas Cather
Ae Rosenberger
John Perry
Bessie Perry
Ernest Barb
B. P. Myers
Winchester
Roy Brill
Vaie
Mt. W
Mary
Louise Perry
Catherine Lonas
Orndorff
Will Carpenter
Fam
Kernstown
Dorsey Ritter
Vivian Aoe
Kathryn Newcome
Ollie Taylor
Opequon
James Rosenberger
George Dyke
Woodstock
Pearl Cochran
Verner Milhon
Vernon Milhon
Gregg Orndorff
Warner Dyke
Edward Cooper
Will Milhon
Clifton Gough
Obelia Lockhart
Local Social Figures Attend Tuesday Calling
Mrs Asa Racey Mr and Mrs Warner Dyke Mr Frisby Racey Mr Asa Racey and Mr Ward Cadwallader are named in a social roster. Miss Mary Perry was calling on Mrs Roy Brill Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Racey
Warner Dyke
Frisby Racey
Ward Cadwallader
Mary Perry
Roy Brill
Public sale of a desirable small farm in Frederick County
By decree dated November 7, 1931 in the Frederick County Circuit Court the sale of a 75 acre farm five miles west of Winchester is set for 12 noon on Saturday January 9 1932 at the county courthouse. The property includes a dwelling out buildings and a thrifty apple orchard with modern conveniences nearby. Terms: one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and a fire insurance policy with possession given immediately. The sale is adjourned to 12 30 PM January 23 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
Frederick Co
Sarah C. Hammack
Thos. C. Sawyer
County Court House
Winchester
Henry Cochran
Chas. Adams
Et Als
Vernon Wrenn
James P. Reardon
M. M. Lynch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Vanderbilt III
Anne Vanderbilt
Newport Society
William H. Vanderbilt
Rhode Island
Newport Hospital
Markey Report
Star
Momeout
Baltimore
Paca
Lake Placid
N. Y
Ireland
Coral Island
Fia
Capitol
Noah
J. Anderson
San Diego
Calif
Evelyn Seal
Stringtown
A.G.R. Pueblo Colo
N. Loudoun St
Noan Numskurr
Flapper
Trin
Sean Si
China
Ray Savela
Oak Terrace
Noam
Sam Oig
Hartford
Conn
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Emmert’s
Wonder’s Apparel Shop
North Loudoun ST. Winchester, VA
Hammack
Co. C. Brannon
Frederick County
Sale
Jas. P. Reardon
Moling & Cather
Coats
Loudoun St
Kauffman’s Wear Shop
Co. B
Care Star
J. L. Nethers
White Hall
American Cooperage Co
Apple Cold Storage
C. L. Taylor
Shockeysville
Kodak
P. O. Box Ane
J. W. Jolliffe
Stephenson
Robinson Apt
Covercennes
Peyton St
Braddock Street
S. Braddock
Fairmont Ave
S.a
Shawnee Ave
Highland Ave
E. Monmouth
J. W. An
Fairfax Hotel
Bailey Brothers
West Cork St
National Ave
E. Piccadilly
Newtown
Rawleigh
Berryville
Front Royal
Warren
Frederick
Rawleigh Industries
Dept
Richmond
Virginia
T. J. Dale
S. Kent
Stewart Street
Waltham Watch
Red Bud Road
Berryville Pike
R. H. Burns
Charlestown
W. Va
Moling & .Cather’s
Ance
Hamman’s Dollar Store
Leader Store
T. F. Timberlake
LOU Bernstein CO
Fae Loudounne Ine
Bell Clothes Shop
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