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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1932
Page
4
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A brief devotional verse citing Psalm 34 3 invites collective praise and reverence to magnify the Lord as a communal act of worship, urging believers to join in exalting the sacred name.
Fairfax Herald notes a push in Congress led by Representative Tread way of Massachusetts to authorize Interior Department action on Mount Vernon purchase and federal oversight. Mount Vernon Ladies Association says keep US hands off, praising the group’s independent care and urging funds for upkeep without government control. Virginia and Yates rejected buyout attempts earlier, and locals support preserving the shrine under the ladies.
In Tokio the American Ambassador W. Camer on Fobbes and Mrs Forbes hosted a formal dance to open the American embassy. Guests included Prince Chichibu and his wife, Prince Takamoto, Japanese foreign minister Yoshisawa, and American actor Richard Barthelmess. The event offers a rare interlude contrasting with headlines of war and death.
The Charlottesville Progress reports Harry M. Blagden’s latest escape from captivity. Once again his plan collapses as he eludes pursuit and mocks the effort of friends and police who spent time and money seeking his rescue.
The speaker condemns Blagden for a puzzling act, arguing he should be cared for if mentally unwell or, if not, subjected to some channel to suffer for his thoughtlessness. The tone shows frustration and moral judgment over a questionable deed.
Mosquitoes on airplanes pose a new disease risk, says Dr F C Bishop of the USDA insect bureau. Inspections of planes arriving from the West Indies and South America show about 20 percent carry disease bearing mosquitoes. Typhoid cases in Brazil and Greece linked to African mosquitoes via air travel. Quarantine or shipboard checks may be needed as air travel continues.
A poetically titled prediction hints at a bright morrow with a golden sunset reference. The verse invokes a hopeful forecast of pleasant weather tomorrow, framed as celestial guidance and literary flourish.
In Tibet the currency system relies on clipping silver coins to create smaller denominations. Paper money is not in circulation and change is commonly produced by dividing existing coins.
Doctor F. EB. Roberts escaped a blaze to reach the ranch six miles away on a battered horse. Amid smoke he guided volunteers and saved belongings as flames consumed a building. He returned smiling about a fine baby girl at the Murphy home.
Stafford Pemberton, a popular dancing master, brings his 1932 Dancing Revue to the Capitol for Friday and Saturday engagements. The show features Helen Robert and Janet Helbig with organ accompaniment by Billy Barnes, and each day’s program changes. Screen entertainment includes The Unexpected Father starring Slim Summerville and Zazu Pitts on Friday, and Ladies of the Jury with Edna May Oliver and Roscoe Ates on Saturday.
A bill moves through Congress to shield American musicians from unfair harm while listeners may face risks too. The measure targets compensation and rights for performers, aiming to bolster the music industry amid evolving streaming and performance landscapes.
A compilations list of farm sale notices dated March listing Messrs Crim Brothers to Mrs. A. D. Hardesty. Entries specify sellers such as Lucus Boyer W. B. McIntire Est and D. Z. Roger with stock, implements, feed, horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and personal property. Locations include Berryville Summit Point Cross Junction Purcellville Charles Town Kearneysville Rippon Millwood DeHaven and DeHaven P O in Virginia and West Virginia.
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