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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1932
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment shows a short newspaper notice from Winchester Virginia with Associated Press credit and subscription rates for six months three months one month and a yearly option. The text also references a national advertising representative and a publication caveat.
A brief quotation from Proverbs 13 3 emphasizes that restraint protects life while loose lips lead to ruin. this cultural line reflects early 20th century moral didacticism and religious sentiment.
Richmond News Leader argues the tariff harms most Americans while few groups gain. It counts 11 million workers across farming mining transport and services paying higher costs, with only a small fraction directly profiting, leaving about 36 million workers bearing the burden.
New York safety conference by the National Society for the Prevention of Blindness warns that over 2,000 American workers lose sight due to eye accidents and more than 300,000 suffer serious eye injuries annually. Speakers urge safety education and mandatory goggles where feasible, calling for labor and management cooperation to cut the toll.
The Magazine of Wall Street notes in its current issue that January saw more new business ventures begin in New York state than in any single month in two years. Confidence grows that the worst is over and the long upward pull continues.
A clipped New York dispatch notes that many groups aim to live independently, yet how near prosperity may be remains uncertain. The report casts doubt on the feasibility of self-sufficiency and hints at broader economic pressures impacting such efforts.
The will of Mrs Huphrasia Brumback, estate valued over $14 000, admitted to probate in Frederick County Clerk's office. She leaves $500 cash to son Harmon Brumback and a bureau bed and washstand, $500 to daughter Lela B Wright and all other furniture, a watch to grandson Leonard Wright. The 1930 change divides remaining estate into four shares to Lela Wright Harmon Brumback Ada Johnson and specific bequests for grave marker debts and estate debts. Harmon Brumback named executor without security bond posted at $14 000.
William Jobe longtime Brucetown resident and church and state servant was honored with funeral rites at 2 pm Wednesday at Brucetown Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Co J Clark and Rev. Harry Lee Nyerly. He was laid to rest beside his wife Miss Bruce Swimley in the adjoining cemetery. He had suffered several years illness.
The Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis suffered basement damage from a fire discovered by watchman Geo Mace. Fire marshal Jesse A. Fisher and state workers extinguished it before fire crews arrived. Spontaneous combustion of rags and paint under the old Senate chamber, placed by a contractor, caused the fire.
United Brethren Church hosts an 11 o clock morning service with a large orchestra directed by Melvin Miller marking the close of a contest since late November. Thirty new Sunday School members, improved attendance and offerings noted. Superintendent W P Anderson in charge. program includes vocals, readings, solos, duets, and orchestra selections.
Attention was drawn today to the Handley Library illustrated lecture Monday evening March 17 at 8 oclock by Dr. B Floyd Flickinger of the Yorktown Colonial Monument organization of the United. Admission is free and no offering will be received.
A public event titled as a celebration of the Wash Selectary triad begins February 22 and runs through Thanksgiving Day. It covers Washington life around Yorktown and features stereopticon slides with Dr. Singer as assistant park historian from the Interior Department.
Marcia's first Broadway night reveals a glittering world of wealth and attention. Percy DuMott flirts with charm while Marcia contemplates love, ambition, and beauty as driving forces in life. The scene hints at future choices shaping her destiny.
Funeral services were held last Thursday in Kernstown Virginia for Peggie Jean Reynolds two year old daughter of Carroll and Mrs Reynolds who died February 23 at home. Rev Cartney Anderson led the service with hymns including Safe In The Arms Of Jesus In The Sweet By And By Jesus Loves Me and We Will Gather At The River. Survived by her parents and a younger brother Carroll Eugene Reynolds pallbearers were Pearl Lockhart Ethel Cline Frances and Winifred McKee.
A Chinese fish trader solves a key problem in moving carp fry by using a simple float arrangement. Operated by an attendant, paddling the water surface introduces air and keeps fish alive during transit.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a m is 0.54 inches. March to date is 54 inches for the year to date 5.48 inches. Normal monthly totals from a 19 year Winchester Research Laboratory record are listed: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.60, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39.
Mar 7 Green Brothers stock and implements on eye farm near Rippon Jefferson County. Mar 8 G M Huff stock and implements near Charles Town W Va in Jefferson County. Mar 9 S D Childs horses cattle sheep hogs on Owen Allen farm 4 miles Berryville Summit Pool Pike. Mar 10 W O Crampton stock implements and feed on Berryville Millwood Pike. Mar 11 J W DeHaven personal property and implements at DeHaven Va 12 miles west of Winchester. Mar 11 Willis Haven at DeHaven P O stock and implements. Mar 14 Dr Roger 17 pair of good mules near Kearneysville W Va. Mar 16 Curtis Lewin on Bowles farm Millwood stock and implements. Mar 22 Mrs A D Hardesty stock and implements on Charles Town road near Berryville.
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