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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1932

Page

4

Evening Star Postal Notice From Aocestes Virginia

The Evening Star states its post office location at Aocestes Virginia with second class matter designation. It notes consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror under The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester.

Evening Star Aocestes Evening Star Pubcc Co Winchester Morning News The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror

Associated Press License Note

A notice states that the Associated Press content is exclusive for this paper and cannot be republished without proper credit. It specifies restrictions on use of AP dispatches and other AP-published material in this publication.

Associated Press Focal News

Subscription Rates By Mail And Carrier

The notice lists postal rates for subscriptions by mail and by carrier. Rates shown include one year at 3.50 and six months at 1.75 or three months at 0.80 with monthly options at 0.30. carrier delivery is referenced with annual and halfyear amounts. The text is fragmentary and includes misprints.

Advertising reps Frost Landis and Kohn tied to major markets

Fragmentary read mentions Frost Landis and Kohn as national advertising representatives with presence in Atlanta and Chicago. Limited context prevents full scope but indicates agency involvement across key markets.

Frost Landis and Kohn,a Nve Atlanta Chicago

The Omniscient Guide Psalm Verse Reflection

A devotional line cites Psalm 37 23 stating that the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. The brief note frames faith as guidance for daily conduct.

Heavy demand on schools may reshape private education

Richmond News Leader notes an expected large influx of pupils into public schools next Septem ber as families shift for financial reasons from private institutions. The potential enrollment surge could determine the private schools future in the South, testing their claims of intensive training and supervision.

South America

Vicki Baum Chooses U S as Permanent Home

German authoress of Grand Hotel fame says she is in love with America and its people and wants her sons to grow up here. She notes Americans are generous and welcoming and plans to settle in the United States, preferring to remain among the American people.

Roanoke Times Vicki Baum Gilbert Chesterton Lady Asquith United States

Perfume scents tested for shoppers in Commerce study

A Commerce Department test with 250 women compared four hose scents narcissus fruit sachet and unscented. Only 6 percent noticed the perfume, while about 60 percent preferred the scentless option, indicating perception varied among shoppers.

Department of Commerce

Scent experiments at hosiery counters lure shoppers

Conclusions are not revealed but the text hints perfume at hosiery counters as a shopper lure. It suggests air scenting in department stores to attract buyers and wonders if narcissus perfumes work for all odors or if different scents suit different goods. Further tests are planned to refine air conditioning and scent strategy.

Narcissus

Philadelphia’s friendly tax ads boost city revenue

Philadelphia used extra legal tax talks through newspapers and movies to urge payment. Facing 20 million dollars due on July 1 with little cash, a councilman proposed direct "sales talks" to individuals and firms. The strategy succeeded, and the city met its obligations, suggesting a transferable tax resource for other communities.

Rainfall Totals Through July At Winchester Lab Record

The report shows no precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m. July totals for the year are 1.95 inches and year to date 22.61 inches. Normal monthly figures per year on a 19 year record: January 2.36 February 1.95 March 2.70 April 3.17 May 3.58 June 3.89 July 3.50 August 3.54 September 2.20 October 2.87 November 2.14 December 2.39.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Teeth as small soldiers guard general health says ADA

The Educational Committee of the American Dental Association urges tooth care to prevent costly dental problems. A survey by Dr. Maurice Leven estimates a 446 million dollar annual U S dental bill, driven by neglect and late treatment. The article cites Grant’s lost teeth during Shiloh and notes 80 percent of 1925 U S Army soldiers had dental care. Readers may send questions on mouth hygiene for expert, anonymous replies.

Ripley Gabriele d‘Annunzio Milan Maurice Leven American Dental Association Grant Shiloh U. S

Ocean Levels Across Pacific and Atlantic

The Pacific mean sea level is about eight inches higher than the Atlantic at the Panama isthmus. In February they are equal, but for the rest of the year currents tides and winds push the Pacific level above the Atlantic, reaching as high as one foot in October.

Pacific Panama Atlantic

Mount Williams Debating Society Charity Event Notice

Mount Williams Debating Society conducts a charity day on July 23 with proceeds for the schoolhouse. The Vacation Bible School opens Monday and parents are urged to send children. A school picnic is planned for attendees. Local residents and visitors are noted, including Delilah Sager and K Bell visiting, and several other named locals mentioned in weekend visits.

Mount Williams Debating Society Delilah Sager Washington K. Bell Rockville Miss Sager Harry Smithey Hilda Richard Berryville W. A. Clowser Kibler Sunny Side

Vaucluse News Notes Aide July Yard Party At Cedar Cliff

Mrs. Joe Rickagnes and Mrs. Robert Failiosk visit in Arlington. Martha Anniebersole of Stephenson stayed with friends nearby. Fred Inskip's family spent Sunday in Middleburg. Mamie Coffman visits her father E. L. Humston. Mrs. Benton Snapp is ill. The Women’s Auxiliary of Cedar Cliff Presbyterian plans a yard party at Vaucluse on Saturday night July 23 with various eats and homemade ice cream. Mrs. Fred Maphis hosted a miscellaneous shower for sister Mrs. John Pifem, formerly Miss Emily Boyer, with Watcluse friends attending.

J.oerick

Dreamers quote on building a railroad presidency

A remark from American Magazine asserts a young man's ambition to head a railroad is not a grand ascent but a gradual journey. It compares the effort to a wagon lagging behind draft horses, signaling steady progress over starry fantasies.

American Magazine

Reynolds Store Notes and Local Nods

Reynolds Store notes a burglary on Timber Ridge near the West Virginia line with $6 stolen from John Bennett's store Saturday night. Local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Adams of Gerrardstown and Miss Pearl Buzzard's indisposition.

Bhenk Enlonzie Luray Lawrence Adams Gerrardstown W. Va Adams Frank Buzzard Ardell Moore George Buzzard Lawrence Alton Ps Burlington C. W. Moore G. B. Hovermale Omps Eye Hovermale Susan B. Lewis Pearl Buzzard John Bennett Timber Ridge West Virginia Line Charles Reynolds Cumberland, Md H. C. Reynolds

Tumult on the South Seas in a harbor of secrets

In a Chicago bookstore a ship log launches Jay Bruce and companions on a Pearl Island cruise. Miss Whitney as Pauo exposes a murder plot, a great black pearl, and a violent past, while Livingston schemes. A dramatic storm of accusations and passion ends with a captive, a dead guardian, and a warning to leave Tahiti.

Chicago Jay Bruce Jane Adams Pilly Lightener Tom Barry Larry Holmes South Seas Miss Whitney Jone Jay Pilly Tom Tahiti Pauo Larry Tarea Livingston Rutario Rotario Taren Holmes Ione Montonga

Irving Price Confectionery Man Dies After Short Illness

One year ago Irving E. Price a long time confectionery salesman died at his home after a brief illness. The notice notes his passing and the local context.

Irving E. Price New York City Virginia Saratoga N. Y Boyce Clarke County Old Dominion Winchester Martinsburg W. Va

Sharkey Favored In Boxing Showdown With Dempsey

Boxers Jack Sharkey and Dempsey set for tomorrow night with Sharkey as the favorite. Local plans aim to raise $2,000 for the Children’s Home Society of Virginia. Yellow Transparent apples export at about $2.30 per barrel. Shenandoah Valley sees horse breeding as a growing industry. National Park fundraising targets include donors outside Virginia.

Jack Sharkey Dempsey Children's Home Society of Virginia Shenandoah Valley Virginia Shenandoah National Park

Draft and draft related items in local reports

Government officials begin first selective draft call while an evangelist warns the end times. Frederick County Board of Supervisors declines a 1500 dollar contribution for Middletown High School dormitories. Charles H. Schlack buys Oscar Barr property on North Braddock Street. Germany reportedly plans to draft its youth for military service.

Frederick County Board of Supervisors Middletown High Schoo Charles H. Schlack Oscar Barr North Braddock Street Germany

Royal Crowns of England and Empire

The king of England possesses three crowns the St Edward crown used in coronations since 1662 the imperial state crown made for Victoria in 1838 and the imperial crown of India created for George V when crowned emperor at Delhi

King of England Charles II Queen Victoria India George V Delhi

National Business College promotes plan through graduates

Vernon Hitchcock, a National Business College graduate now in the Treasury Department in Washington, D. C., touts the program as the safe educational path. He reports a 50 percent salary rise in nine months and explains how the National Plan aided his success while studying at George Washington University. Apply to the registrar in Roanoke, Virginia, for the fall term beginning September.

Vernon Hitchcock National Business College Treasury Department Washington, D. C Vernon George Washington University Washington Registar Roanoke Virginia

Old 18th Century Portuguese Coin Found at Dennis Mill Site

A 1756 Portuguese coin was unearthed at the site of a former grist mill in Dennis Massachusetts. Experts suggest the coin may have been dropped by an early sea captain paying the miller.

Dennis Mass

Sheriff’s sale on restaurant equipment from Famous Texas Lunch

By decree dated July 1 1932 Schol nick Inc v John Mavros and George Papoutsis the court orders a public sale of restaurant gear on July 23 1932 at 10 am at 31 East Boscawen street. Items include an Economy Range ice chest canopy water cooler show case sink toaster counter china ware silverware and trays. City Sergeant Lee Barr presiding.

Scholnick, Inc John Mavros George Papoutsis Texas East Boscawen Street

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Paul F. D. Roosevelt John N. Garner Congress H. ST. George Tucker Richmond News-Leader Soldiers OF Fortune Mount Williams Vaucluse News Dreamers Bruce Ogriggs Echowean Seas Iane Navy Carry National Baker's Drug Store Brooks Cara Nome Brook’s Pharmacy Rexall Sergeant’s Sale Lee Barr Sengbusch Winchester Printers Niagara Falls Baltimore & Ohio For All Keystone N. Loudoun Roy Ross Oe Ley N. Loudounstret Silverman & Duchin, Inc John S. Miller & CO Atwater Kent Radio North Main Street Frigidaire Northern Virginia Power CO Levinson Clothing CO Loudoun St
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