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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1932
Page
4
The text lists advertising representatives Devine Tenney of New York Des Moines and Chicago and notes a consolidation of the Evening Star with Morning Fire weekly. It appears to be a publication notice or namelist from a late-era newspaper page.
The article honors Eddie Stinson, a pioneer and pioneer aviation figure trained by the Wright brothers. It notes his 16 000 flight hours, over 1.5 million miles flown, and his role from barnstorming to large scale plane manufacture. It highlights his stance against stunts and his near perfect safety record despite early risks.
The Richmond News Leader argues about Shanghai’s siege by about 3,000 Japanese naval forces and questions U.S. actions abroad. It compares Shanghai's control with American fleets in Nicaragua and Central America, urging readers to examine motives and avoid hybercritical judgments.
The New York Times reports hundreds of women who never worked outside the home have sought jobs in factories and offices during the last year though steady employment remains unlikely. Many seek temporary help in emergencies rather than permanent careers, while some young women pursue skilled trades and self sufficiency.
A Work Bureau bulletin notes long term export rating conditions and finds many women in industry see little value from employment lasting beyond two years in a single place. The text says a girl entering industry today cannot expect steady employment in one location.
A constitutional New York matrimon ial court is proposed to address family care differences caused by age and education in marriages. The piece argues marriage suits those prepared for ups and downs and staying steady, warning against hasty unions and perpetual motion. It also notes aviation dangers where fogs over the Appalachians pose risks to flight compared to the Rockies.
Mrs. Sue Gruver visits with Mrs. Ras as a trained nurse. Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Gruver host about 60 guests for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary and her birthday. Mrs. Fred Willey returns from Washington after nearly three weeks with her daughter. Louise Stickley visits grandparents in Strasburg. B F Cooley of Front Royal visits daughter in Bowen home for revival. Lee Hunt spends days in Bluefield on business. Mrs. Cisse visits Washington briefly.
Miss Myrtle Barr of Charles Town West Virginia visited Stephens City. Rev John W Morgan of Richmond to preach at the Methodist Episcopal Church South on the fifth Sunday at 7 30 PM. Mrs W W McLeod and Misses Katie and Louise McLeod dined with Frank Zac at Strasburg. Mr and Mrs S A Rust were mentioned along with others in the social notes.
An unknown donor sends a last dollar and writes of finding God amid hard times. The Pocahontas Times notes the gesture as a call to support churches and the Kingdom of God, urging readers to put God first in all things.
Precipitation for January 6 to date is 1.61 inches. The record lists monthly values for 1931 and a 13 year average, with full year totals of 34.21 inches for the year and 36.33 inches for a later comparison.
Annie Williams and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Howard Staples in Upperville Virginia as Charles Cross and E Groves traveled to Roan oA for a meeting. Evelyn Cross visits Arbutus Hizer. Rev Cephas Fahnestock preaches at Central United Brethren at 3 PM and Rev H E Richardson presents Life of Christ with illustrated pictures at 7 30 PM Sunday.
Marcia Moyer climbs from cosmetics clerk to demonstrator in New York firm’s beauty lines after a chance pitch by Percy DuMott. Ted Stanton, her childhood friend, mourns her departure while aviation excitement and letters from home push her toward independence and romance.
Marcia arrives with Mr. Pappe and chooses a reasonably priced hotel. She tips the bellhop with a half dollar and notes the temporary nature of her surroundings. The long platform to the taxi, the lobby, and the eighteenth floor evoke a sense of onward life and unsteady anticipation.
Pursuant to a court decree the 1932 sale of the leased storeroom at 156 N Loudoun Street Winchester is set for February 6 1932 at 11 AM The purchaser must undertake all lease terms and the seller only confirms possession after sale. Cash terms. C Lee Barr Special Commissioner.
Three orders of the Justice of the Peace Court grant mechanics and garage liens to Harry W. Ebert versus McGargee and against C. W. Goodnow and A. H. Perdue seal a public auction. At Winchester Garage North Braddock Street on Friday February 5 1932 at ten oclock am. Vehicles include Ford Coupe Motor No 962923 Whippet Roadster Motor No 350045 and Chevrolet Automobile Motor No 122513. Cash. Lee Barr City Sergeant.
Pleasant Valley Sunday School at 10 a m and 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m Red Bud Sunday School at 2 p m No preaching until second Sunday in February at 3 p m Revival services at Mount Pleasant West Virginia close next Sunday night Everyone welcome led by Rev C J Racey pastor
Rev H Richardson leads Reliance U B Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m including reception of new members. Stephens City hosts Sunday School at 2 30 p m and sermon at 3 30 p m by Rev Fahnestock. Lord a Alliance meets at the Methodist Church at 7 30 p m urging cooperation.
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