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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1932
Page
8
The Chamberlin family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during Mrs. R. P. Chamberlin’s illness and death. They thank the choir, flower donors, and borrowers who lent cars, signed by the Chamberlin family and her sisters.
A statement by William Howard argues that conservation requires wise, non wasteful use now to preserve resources for future generations. He warns against cowardice and urges decisive action to meet the burden without mistakes.
A group of five young men were caught siphoning gasoline from cars on South Stewart street at about 1:30 a.m. A neighborhood resident awakened, prompting police to arrest Herbert Thompson Spencer? Md Elton McDaniel Baltimore Md T. St Arnold Winchester Fred Daniels and R E Johnson of Stephens City. Officers found a rubber tubing a can and a funnel in a quin tet. They face a tentative charge of stolen gasoline.
The National Geographic Society Bulletin notes that history and archaeology show the first cities arose in the Sumerian heartland along the Tigris and Euphrates valleys. Towns later built on these sites did not retain continuous existence across eras.
Son Winchester Rotary Club was entertained by Louis L Baker at his home. Andrew G Elam has been awarded a special service key for meritorious service to the organization. Peachy Hockman returned from a national Christian Endeavor Convention in San Francisco. Reuss firemen adopted resolutions on the deaths of Henry Schneider and Harry Fletcher. A Vacation Savings Club was started by a local bank.
The Western Frederick Bank of Gore reports deposits totaling 146241 dollars 54 cents. A separate item notes Winchester Christian Endeavor Union plans a large youth meeting at Handley High School auditorium. Insects are said to lose to humans in a food war according to experts. The Norfolk and Western Railroad plans a special excursion to Pen-Mar for the Presbyterian Reunion on August 4. Shenandoah county authorities continue search for robbers in the Mt. Jackson National Bank holdup.
Fifteen years ago a Brill and Ritter display offers a beautiful line of ladies muslin underwear. Wheat sells for 2.30 a bushel and corn for 2.20. R L Omps runs for the Virginia House of Delegates against Boyd R Richards. Home Guards are instructed to stay ready. People study the Bible seeking clues on when the present war might end.
George Hanneford the riding clown of the famous Hanneford family will perform with Downie Bros Circus at the Pair Grounds on Tuesday August 2. The show features six Arabian horses and over 500 cast members including Buck Owens and Hollywood cowboys. A long street parade leaves the circus lot at 11 45 a m.
Public auction by trustee under a 1931 deed of trust of J. L. Leatherman. The property No. 42 in Munting Sub-Division, a dwelling storeroom and filling station in Frederick County near Kernstown along Valley Pike. Sale at Winchester courthouse on August 27, 1932 at noon with terms: one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and insurance, homestead waiver. James P. Reardon, Trustee.
Various leathers from around the world are shown in the show window of Hodgson and Brown West Bos cawen street jewellers. Frog hide from the Amazon Lizards skins from Bombay Java water snake Florida Alligator skin are featured with legends. The display, courtesy of Gruen Watch Company, invites the public to view for curiosity and education.
Members of the house of commons in London must remove hats when entering, speaking, or when on their feet. The rule does not apply while seated, a point noted in Col llier's Weekly style.
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