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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
4
Publication line indicates a daily newspaper issued by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia with Sunday omission.
A standard Associated Press copyright and reproduction notice appears, reserving exclusive use of news dispatches and local items for the publication. It cites national advertising representatives and locations in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A compact reflection cites Proverbs 16 7: when a person’s conduct pleases the Lord, even adversaries may find peace. The verse speaks to virtue shaping interactions and restraint guiding conflict resolution.
Frederick residents urge Potomac Edison Company to upgrade pole lines and improve reliability after 30 hour outage during severe storms. Calls grow for dependable service and a standby pact with the municipal light plant to protect institutions like the hospital.
Florida newspapers unite to curb a racket of private auto passenger sharing. Advertisers lure riders to join in private cars for long trips, often leaving travelers stranded, with no insurance and legal risks.
The text advocates for those with limited means to protect themselves by choosing economical yet lawful travel. It stresses using legal and safe methods and discourages risky shortcuts.
The article surveys shifting views of matter from solid atoms to subatomic particles and electron subunits called atomergs. It argues that reality may extend to infinitely small scales, with humanity unlikely to uncover all ultimate mysteries at once.
The article notes observers disagreeing about Al Smith accepting a nomination only if ideal. It suggests Smith could accept even a less favorable offer, even described humorously as an ash tray.
A fragment ponders a group of ten men facing hunger and one whose fortune is down to twelve million dollars. The line We are in the same boat hints at a shared predicament despite unequal wealth.
City real estate transfers recorded in the Corporation Clerk's office include M. M. Lynch as executor transferring land on Fairfax Lane to W. A. Bailey and others for 2,500 dollars. Charles Maurice Patton and spouse transfer land in R. M. Henry subdivision to Charles F. L. Patton for nominal consideration. J. H. Henry and spouses transfer land in R. M. Henry subdivision to James R. Roe. W. K. Grim and spouse transfer land on Pall Mall Street to George Eagle for 1,600 dollars. L. Jackson Williams and others transfer land in Harris addition to Mrs. M. S. Reed for 3,125 dollars. Emma S. Kern and others transfer property at 319 Fairview Avenue to Edmonson Henry for 2,500 dollars. Dr. Charles R. Anderson transfers leasehold of store room at 165 North Loudoun Street to Harry L. Lovett for two years with three renewal options at 150 dollars per month.
Cross Junction Virginia March 17 Philip Gunn of Weston was moved from Winchester Memorial Hospital to a Washington hospital after seven weeks of confinement due to a fractured leg from a skid on the Lee Jackson Highway between Boyce and Winchester He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs C G
Miss Hazel Baker improves after appendicitis surgery in a Washington hospital. Miss Beulah Braithwaite and Mr Haroldames of Berkeley visit, with Mr and Mrs J B Braithwaite and other Braithwaites spending time with relatives.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. today was none. March to date 3 inches. Year to date 6.02 inches. Normal monthly rainfall in Indies from a 19 year record at Winchester Laboratory lists 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.
A Boston man reports health improvement after two months using Kellogg's ALL-BRAN to relieve constipation. The letter cites bulk and Vitamin B aiding the intestinal tract, with two tablespoons daily as a remedy and a note to consult a doctor if not relieved.
Mar 21 G M Huff near Charles Town offers stock and implements. Mar 22 Mrs A D Hardesty near Berryville stock and implements on Charles Town coach. Mar 23 Green Bros McKentie farm stock and implements. Mar 23 I W Ebert Well town pike stock implements and household goods. Mar 24 S D Childs Allen farm near Berryville stock sale. Mar 29 Crampton sale 1 1/2 miles south of Berryville stock, gear and household furniture. Mar 30 Brent DeHaven 12 miles NE of Carter's Ford stock and feed.
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