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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star Pub Co of Winchester Virginia operates daily except Sundays and notes consolidation with multiple local papers. The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to its news dispatches and local news credited to the AP or not.
The text lists subscription rates in advance for various periods including one month three months six months and one year. It also names Frost Landis and Kohn as national advertising representatives with locations in New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
The excerpt presents a religious proclamation citing Psalm 91:15, promising divine presence and deliverance. It emphasizes faith and protection for believers, framed as a bold devotional message.
A newly organized Aga Committee for Disabled and Homeless Children seeks county support to aid vulnerable youths. It operates as an investigating and coordinating agency, channeling funds to individual cases with no overhead, aiming to prevent delinquency and disease through dedicated care.
The Roanoke Times notes the VPI Monogram Club has resolved to eliminate profanity on and off the field in barracks and classrooms. Coaching staff reportedly approves, and alumni may question it, but most are expected to endorse the policy promoting discipline and decent conduct among students and athletes.
Theron McCampbell of the New Jersey Legislature questioned the capacity of lawmakers to address vital problems in a shocking public exchange at the hall. He pressed his peers on reforms and stated the need for clear vision amid mounting political pressures.
Witnesses describe lawmakers shouting and a disrupted session as police whistles rang through the chamber and car horns blared, sending lawmakers scrambling and prompting crowd control measures.
Depositors with inaccessible funds buy from firms owed by closed banks. These firms transfer credits to the banks and have their obligations set off in like proportion. The plan's success suggests a practical emergency finance solution for South Bend.
Dr William M Brown president of Atlantic University spoke to the Christian Endeavor Society state meeting. Miss Hazel Lodge became the bride of Charles B Snider. Mark B Glasscock of Marshall Virginia baseball team injured by pitched ball. Virginia Endeavor Society names Norfolk as 1933 convention city. Frederick county girls plan a dress revue this weekend.
Captain Charles A. Lindbergh will receive the $25,000 prize this week for the non stop solo flight from New York to Paris. Clarence W. Smallwood recently won the election for mayor of Stephens City. Dr. E Douglas Davis a Winchester resident died suddenly. Handley High School graduates prepare for annual banquet tonight. Winchester Common Council orders widening work on North Loudoun street.
Training of men ages 21 to 30 for Army service to begin in September. First Liberty Loan grossly over-subscribed by over 500 million dollars. Local selectees reportedly to be trained at Peters og. Back Creek district Sunday School Convention at Fremont Lutheran Church. Miss Nellie Fahnestock wed Charles H. Hildebrandt of Baltimore.
A study by the Advertising Federation of America finds thirty four cities with higher newspaper lineage in early 1931 than 1930 saw business run 83 percent above the national average. In another thirty four cities where lineage fell more than 11.95 percent, business was barely even with the national average. Maintain your newspaper advertising, Mr. Merchant.
The article recalls 1st century England where debtors faced prison and petty thieves were hanged. It argues government prioritizes property protection over lives and health, noting widespread imprisonment of the poor for debt.
Five Chicago youths on a ship to Tahiti meet a mysterious passenger Miss Whitney. They debate freedom from routine and imagine a Pearl of Nu mission. A ship log, a coded tale, and plans for adventure spark their longing to abandon the modern grind and seek distant shores.
Precipitation in the 24 hours to 8 a m is .08 inches with year to date 18.77 inches. Normal monthly totals from Winchester Research Laboratory over 19 years are 2.36 inches for January 1.95 February 2.70 March 3.17 April 3.58 May 3.89 June 3.50 July 3.64 August 2.20 September 2.87 October 2.14 November 2.39 December.
A British evolutionist posits humanity’s ancestry reaches back to sea cucumbers after observing humans remain in a pickle. The remark links developmental parallels to ancient life forms.
A decree of the Corporation Court leads to a public sale in front of the Winchester Court House on July 14 1932 at 11 A M. The property at 27 and 29 East Pall Mall Street includes a double frame dwelling with adjustments to front and rear lots. Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments at 6 percent interest secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Trustees T Russell Cather Luther Pannett and Warren Rice supervise.
Palace Theatre offers the first 25 blondes free entry for Fridays showing of Hell's House starring Bettie Page and Pat O Brien. Doors open at 1 30 p m with the early admission privilege to attract local blondes. This film labeled a top pick by Photoplay Magazine features Emma Dunn Charles Grapewin and Morgan Wallace in a story about children and an adult romance.
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