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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details and rates for subscriptions and advertising. It notes a consolidation with several papers and credits AP dispatches, with price tables for various durations and carrier delivery options.
Voters are told to cast ballots June 14 1932 for mayor with candidates C R Anderson first ward J H Henry D Miller second ward Chase Harper and tee noted in the slate.
A religious exhortation declares praise to the Good God with scripture from Psalm 100 urging readers to enter gates with thanksgiving for the Lord's goodness mercy and everlasting faithfulness.
A Roanoke World News summary notes a survey of US car registrations showing fewer cars under five years old by 1931 than in 1929, with 63.42 percent under five years and ten percent over eight years. Improved design and highway construction are linked to longer car life and increased replacement demand.
The Danville Register notes Dr. S. T. A. Kent’s fifty years in rural medicine across Halifax and Pittsylvania counties. It recalls rough training standards, lax state board requirements, and the tough conditions physicians faced in early practice.
A reflective piece contrasts the heroic age of Dr Kent with modern medical training and practice. It argues that both higher standards and systemic changes have altered the profession, noting the rise of clinics, hospitals, and departmental rivalries while praising Kent as a leading rural figure who advanced public health.
The Bureau of Engraving prints three-cent stamps at 100 million daily for the new rate. Over 3,000,000,000 two-cent stamps remain, likely leaving billions in storage by month end. Deflation could return with business revival, reducing junk mail and increasing ad attention for citizens.
A Virginia digest notes Eight June marriage licenses from the Corporation Clerk. The thermometer hits 89 degrees the hottest day this summer. The Philadelphia Athletics lead the American League at .750. Apple growers urged to use shredded oil paper. Lee Jackson Memorial Highway to Washington D C now open to traffic. Commander Byrd hopes to fly to France if weather holds. George W Bageant named Gainesboro district constable by Judge Williams. The National Industrial Conference Board says one third of farmers income taxed. Flag Day observed nationwide. Fifteen years ago no blanket draft exemptions for 21 to 31 year olds. The Star publishes Frederick county military registrants. Winchester reports twelve deaths per thousand. 3000 physicians needed for army camps. Harrisonburg State Normal School opens summer term with 600 girls. The 1889 act elevates agriculture commissioner to executive department. commerce and labor split in 1913.
Five young people on shore leave in Tahiti era are drawn into a mystery after Bruce and friends buy an old buckram ship log from Henderson. The log's pages hint at a 1834 voyage from New Bedford to trade in the South Seas, with a coded diagram. A mysterious girl interrupts, setting the stage for a wandering tale.
A Federation study across thirty four cities shows those with stronger newspaper lineage in early 1931 posted 8.3 percent above national business trends. In another group with an 11.95 percent or more drop, activity barely matched the national average. Maintain your newspaper advertising, Mr. Merchant.
Weather recap lists present rainfall at 0.08 inches as of 8 a.m. and month to date 52 inches. Year to date rainfall reads 18.77 inches with normals by month from a 19 year record, detailing 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.
Local wholesale and retail markets show daily corrections with varied feeds and dairy items. Prices listed include shelled corn 1.05 to 1.20, butter around 0.15 to 0.23, mixed feed near 1.25, and creamery butter about 0.19 to 0.23, with hogs and calves also tabulated.
The will directs that John M. Fishpaw be executor and divide the estate among the testator's brothers and sisters. James I. Ritter, John H. Ritter and Mrs. Isabelle V. Keller receive $5 each, while Mrs. Lillie May Hardy gets the remainder for care and nursing. Witnesses include Mrs. Colston, Mrs. Fishpaw, and John M. Fishpaw. Bond posted with American Bonding Company, $2,500. Appraisers listed as J. H. Yost, B. D. McFadden, Claude Grim, H. D. Fuller, and M. M. Lynch.
The last will of Charles Walker Ritter, dated September 6, 1929, was admitted to probate in Frederick County Clerk's office. The estate is estimated at about $2,500 and the will directs payment of all debts and funeral expenses and the cost of a simple tombstone.
The African jumping hare averages about nine feet per leap and can reach distances of 20 to 30 feet in a single bound, according to observed records.
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