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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1932

Page

7

Marian Martin Pattern Promises Dainty Frocks

The pattern 9190 features flared sleeves and slender seaming for a flattering silhouette. Measures 14 to 42 with fabric and ribbon requirements. order 15 cents for pattern and catalog, mailed from Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department, 232 West 18th Street New York City.

ETROM Marian Martin Winchester Evening Star Pattern Department West 18Th Street New York City

Platform assessment shapes 1932 party aims

Walter Lippman reviews a national convention platform as a Jeffersonian blend of old fashioned liberalism and retrenchment. He notes emphasis on economy, small producers, and restrained centralized power, with banking caution and a Smith-influenced prohibition plank, reflecting Wilsonian influences over Bryan.

Wilson Clevend Woodrow Wilson LaFollette Roosevelt Gladstone England al Smith Cordell Hull Colonel House Wheeler, Dill Huey Long Bryan York Tribune. Inc

Congress Tackles Job Relief in Shirt Sleeve Session

In Washington the joint committee of the house and senate works to reconcile unemployment relief bills. Visible are senators Brookhart Wagner Norbeck and others with representatives Garner Rainey Crisp Bacharach Treadway Collier.

Congress Joint Committee The House and Senate Washington Smith W. Brookhart Henry T. Rainey Ill John N. Garner Tex Peter P. Norbeck S. D Robert F. Wagner N. Y Charles R. Crisp Ga. Standing Isaac Bacharach N. J Allen T. Treadway Mass James W. Collier

Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Captivates Capitol Crowd

Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm at the Capitol drew a capacity crowd with Marion Nixon and Ralph Bellamy delivering strong performances. The film’s emotional appeal, grand settings, and complete production earned the praise of critics as one of the finest romances shown. The Dark Horse satirical feature follows with Warren William and Bette Davis in a political spoof that delivers laughs from start to finish.

Kate Douglas Wiggin Rebecca Sunnybrook Farm Capitol Marion Nixon Ralph Bellamy Adam Ladd Becca Dark Horse Warner Bros Warren William Guy Kibee Bette Davis Kibee William

Western star Tim McCoy at Colonial in Daring Danger

The Colonial Theatre shows Tim McCoy in Daring Danger today from 2 to 11 with Air Mail Mystery and a cartoon. Tom Tyler appears Monday for a Fourth of July program with The Man From New Mexico at 2 and 3 30 7 15 and 9.

Winchester Colonial Today Tim McCoy Air Mail Tom Tyler Colonial Theatre New Mexico

Polly of the Circus returns to Hable's Palace tonight

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer presents Polly of the Circus starring Clark Gable and Marion Davies with C Aubrey Smith Raymond Hatton and David Landau in a return engagement after Broadway success. Also opening two day run New Morals For Old starring Myrna Loy and a large supporting cast.

Marion Davies Clark Gable Polly the Palace Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Polly of C. Aubrey Smith Raymond Hatton David Landau Margaret Mayo Palace John van Druten Margaret Perry Myrna Loy David Newell Jean Hersholt Ruth Selwyn Kathryn Crawford Louise Closser Hale Mitchell Lewis Elizabeth Patterson Lillian Harmer

Dollar Etymology and Early Coin Dating

The term dollar derives from thaler, itself from thal meaning valley. First dollars were issued by the counts of Schlitz in 1517. Coin dating with Arabic numerals became common only in the mid sixteenth century, earlier coins bore the sovereign’s head or reign year.

Thal Schlitz

Show Disaster Prompted Seat Change Request

A Dublin Opinion quip notes a show failing early so a man asked the box office to move behind a pillar after about ten minutes. The anecdote highlights audience discomfort and a concession to avoid further embarrassment.

Dublin

Papal Decorations and American Recipients Told

The order of Christ, at the disposal of the pope, is likely the oldest order dating to 1318. The late Nicholas Brady is believed to be the only American to receive this honor. The order of St. Gregory the Great, founded in 1831, has been awarded to many Americans.

Rome Nicholas Brady

John Stafford Smith and The Star Spangled Banner Origin

John Stafford Smith born 1750 in Gloucester England and died in London September 1836. He was an organist tenor singer and composer and wrote To Anacreon in Heaven whose tune became the Star Spangled Banner.

John Stafford Smith Gloucester England London Anacreon Heaven

Puzzle Answer Grid From Previous Clue Set

A series of crossword style clues clues with numbers for across and down entries. The puzzle asks for word answers such as Ungainly Virgin 13 A color shade 14 Laborers and many more, culminating in an answer to a prior puzzle.

County Agent Plans For Next Week Activities

The home demonstration agent outlines a week of county adult and junior programs. Highlights include Greenwood 4-H and Welltown 4-H meetings with gardening projects, junior garden scoring, and canning demos for adults. Public sessions cover salads, dressings, grooming, and clothing care with multiple club meetings and offices scheduled.

Greenwood Welltown Gore 4-H Club Central Home Demonstration Group Bryarly School Fairview Whitacre

Divorce suit against Horace Liveright proceeds in New York

Elise Bartlett Liveright sues for divorce from Horace Liveright the prominent New York publisher. She is photographed at the referee's hearing in the case.

Elise Bartlett Liveright Horace Liveright New York

Pompeii Population and Destruction Details

Pompeii, a wealthy city of about 85 000 inhabitants on the Bay of Naples at the foot of Mount Vesuvius, was destroyed by a volcanic eruption on August 24, AD 79 along with Herculaneum and Stabiae.

Pompeii Bay of Naples Mount Vesuvius Herculaneum Stablae

Virginia's First Windmill Built at Windmill Point

The article notes the first windmill was built in Virginia at Windmill Point on the James River in 1621 by Gov. Sir George Yeardiey.

Virginia Windmill Point James River George Yeardiey

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