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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1932
Page
4
A devotional verse notice appears in the Winchester publication with an exhortation to follow Jesus and embody kindness and forgiveness as taught in Eph. 4 32. The item is presented amid newspaper masthead and advertising details.
The piece challenges Governor Pollard and former governors Byrd and Trinkle for clinging to pay as you go highway funding. It warns that insisting the system and its revenue allocations remain immutable risks provoking political upheaval and a taxpayers rebellion in Virginia.
A Baltimore Sun editorial questions the French embargo on American apples and other fruits due to San Jose scale pests. It argues the ban may mask protectionist motives and cites broader use of pests to justify trade barriers alongside domestic protectionist pressures.
The piece attacks a proposed federal excise tax on imported oil and a French embargo as deceptive, arguing politicians use schemes to shield oil states' interests. It laments a moral decline among leaders and the persistent mood of disbelief in national policy.
Miss Lillian Lee, a former feminist, argues in The Outlook March issue that modern women have traded ethics for freedom and that the push for independence has reduced marriage prospects. She cites a top woman lawyer saying a daughter should be a clinging vine, noting women now pursue business and professions as men do.
The Star presents a dense market snapshot with mixed farm item prices. It lists feed, dairy, and grain costs such as cracked corn at 1.20, middlings around 1.25, creamery butter near 24, and eggs at 12.00, noting corrections and day-end figures for national and local markets.
The term Episcopal comes from the Latin episcopalis and denotes governance by bishops. It traces its roots to church hierarchies where bishops hold authority.
The article notes George Frideric Handel remained a lifelong bachelor because his first love’s parents insisted he abandon composing.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a married, responsible man with executive ability for a Sub-Branch Manager position in Virginia. Sales experience desired but not required. Apply to Dix h Com pany at Ee 206 District National Bank Bldg Washington by 12 31.
The home demonstration agent outlines a six day plan featuring junior and adult demonstrations, 4-H club meetings, and club leader trainings. Key events include a Monday 4-H Clothing Club leaders conference, Tuesday 2 PM group meeting with one dish meals, and Wednesday double demonstrations for North Frederick group with both clothing and food crafts.
Friday morning Greenwood 4-H Club plans a final check on better food scores and seeks members for spring and summer gardening. Friday afternoon Armel and Branson 4-H Club meetings feature Miss Julia Braithwaite guiding poultry and clothing projects with Mrs. Nora Newcome leading a fruit and fruit drink demonstration. Saturday office remains open.
Red Bud Virginia reports a Sunday snowstorm that blocked roads and knocked down trees and telephone lines. A teachers meeting at Miss Lillian Eaton’s home was poorly attended. The Capon District contest moves to Timber Ridge School on March 19 at 1 pm. Carroll Milleson visits with Miss Eaton, taking Clara Frye and Audra Anderson to Winchester. Several pupils out due to snow and illness. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur LaFollette visit Rosa Larrick in Winchester.
Special notice offers wallpaper cleaning service with 14 years of experience and a telephone contact 213 W. Prices described as right and best reference. Also mentions a dated line about armament and bear operators in a separate note.
The Winchester post office announced new bids for hauling mails on the Winchester to Martinsburg star route, after some bidders misread the daily schedule. Bids due March 29, contract to start April 16, bond $2,200, six days a week service with departures at 9 p.m. from Winchester and 5.30 a.m. from Martinsburg, except Sunday.
A 1932 Virginia fishery regulation sets trout fishing as legal only April 15 to June 15, with Augusta and Highland counties open only in May. It rescinds prior stream closures except Staley's Creek in Smyth County above Hooks Branch, which remains closed. The order is by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries, Richmond, February 27, 1932, A Willis Robertson, chairman.
In Bennie Colman’s penthouse, Marcia and Connie tour lavish rooms and a casino setup. Percy Du Mott showers Connie with attention while Bennie bets with Marcia and the group, until Marcia contemplates leaving after a night of high living and flirtatious dance.
In a New York venue Connie finds romance with Percy DuMott after a rooftop garden moonlight moment. He admires her, learns of her past, and she reveals a Cinderella-like life, with Marcia as fairy godmother. The scene ends with hopeful confession and a tease for continuation.
The report lists precipitation in the past 24 hours as none, March to date 2.3 inches, and year to date 6.02 inches. Monthly normals from 19 years of records show 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 inches. Also notes a 1931 Philippine treasury surplus of $500 000, with a skeptical question about independence.
By virtue of an execution Central Motor Sales Co. versus Worthington Lambert, I will sell in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 10 a m Saturday March 12 1932 for cash 1 Ford Roadster Model 1930 Motor No A2990920 in first class condition. Lee Bar Sergeant City of Winchester Virginia.
By virtue of an execution in my hands in the matter of Smith Larrick versus The Virginia Apple Orchard Company, Inc., I will offer for public sale at the orchard on Middle Road on March 25 at 10 a.m. Items listed include a disc harrow, pair mules, five ladders, tractors, plows, hay, a mower, grain drill, apple grader, sprayers, harness, and more. Cash terms. Coleman Dunn, Auct. 3-10-13t
A sequence of upcoming sales is announced across West Virginia and nearby areas. Listings include entries by Roger, R. C. Brown Estate, Curtis Lewin, G. M. Huff, Mrs. A. D. Hardesty, Green Bros, I. W. Ebert, S. D. Childs, Crampton sale, and Brent DeHaven. Items include stock, implements, household goods, and feed with sale dates ranging March 14 to March 30 near Berryville Charles Town Millwood Carter's Ford and Briggs Station.
Pennsylvania hunters wounded or killed more than forty fellow hunters this season due to the belief that deer can stand upright and smoke. The error stems from a long standing rural superstition rather than wildlife behavior.
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