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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1932
Page
4
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A devotional fragment imprints biblical verse from Isaiah 2 4 about ending war and ceasing to learn arms. The phrase Christ tarde all-all for Christ and 1 percent appears amid the religious text, suggesting a pacifist or faith-centered message.
Roanoke World News critiques the Tuesday boxing match noting Sharkey outboxed but Schmeling appeared the stronger fighter. The Associated Press score favors Schmeling seven rounds to Shar key six with two even, and readers question the decision's impact on prize fighting's appeal.
The Houston Post questions Farm Board wheat aid to the needy noting much grain went to cattle. Chairman Payne cites relief in the Northwest but critics ask why grain meant for the unemployed is fed to stock and demand better delivery of loans and flour production. About 23 million bushels distributed so far.
Two Boonville boys walk six miles daily to attend school and perform all household chores. Newspapers note the unusual dedication as a curious social feature, reflecting on changing values and rural life.
The text recalls era when thousands of youngsters walked to a local one room school in Roma districts. It notes long daily hikes as common and contrasts with later consolidated schools and the arrival of buses that shuttle children to and from school each day.
A woman returning from a long motor tour asks people about the mood shift. Respondents largely agree the downturn was deserved and educational. They say life can go on with less and that the young must seek meaningful work even without pay. Some urge restraint and self respect now.
Rev. Robert E. Hannon presides as pastor at Sunday mass at 8 a m. The Sodality of the B V M ladies will receive holy communion as a group for the repose of Miss Veronica Miller. All are urged to attend.
Winchester U B circuit opens with Sunday School at 10 a.m. Sermon by Rev. C J Racey. Conference superintendent Rev U P Hovermale preaches at 11 a.m. Baptism by immersion at 2:30 p.m. near Hayfield Hogue Creek bridge. Sup’t preaches at Pleasant Valley 8 p.m. All invited.
Rev H E Richardson leads Reliance U B church with Sunday School at 10 a m and sermon at 8 p m Christian Endeavor at 8 p m and official board meeting at close. Chapel and Greenway also hold Sunday School at 10 a m Friendship sermon at 11 a m and close with official board. Stephens City services at 2 30 p m Sunday School and 3 30 p m sermon with 8 p m prayer meeting Thursday.
Brucetown Circuit Rev C J Clark schedule includes Sunday School 10 a m Sacrament and preaching 11 a m Young people's service 6 p m Hi League 7 p m Adults service 7 15 p m Burnt Factory Sunday School 10 30 a m Epworth League 7 15 p m Preaching 8 p m Stephenson Sunday School 10 a Welltown Sunday School 10 Crums Sunday School 10 a m Epworth League 8 p m
Rev H S Myerly leads morning worship at 11 with sermon and 10 o clock Sunday School across Palm Sunday list Paxton Chapel and Lamp's Memorial with services and Children’s day events. Epworth League 7 30 p m. Circuit Ladies Aid meets at parsonage Saturday 2 30 p.m. You are invited to attend these services.
A group including lone Adams Jay Bruce Pilly Lightener and the Holmes brothers sail from Tahiti aboard the Sequoia seeking an 1884 ship log and pearls. Miss Whitney, later revealed as Captain Ezra Whitney’s great granddaughter, tempts them with her schooner and a cryptic log hints at danger as they cruise the South Seas.
A simple holograph will recently recorded directs the estate to pass to the daughter named in the document. The filing outlines the basic bequest and identifies the principal heir as the daughter of Mrs DeHaven.
Frederick County Clerk records show Mrs. Vinnie DeHaven bequeathing all real and personal property to daughter Mrs. Bessie Stotler. The March 14, 1929 instrument named no executor and appointed Stotler administratrix c t a, qualifying on bond with H W Stotler as security.
An order from the Circuit Court authorizes the Frederick County School Board to sell two unused school buildings. The Salem School in Gainesboro district on Timber Ridge's west side and the Ridge School in Stonewall district on Ridge Road's west side will be offered. The board must advertise terms and sale place and report prices realized to the court.
Dr William J Showalter discusses stimulating local business through tourism, urging cooperation among bankers merchants and insurers as communities realize new revenue from visitors. He cites Norfolk and Western promotions and Shenandoah Valley Inc efforts to revive rail travel and scenic promotion.
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