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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1932
Page
4
The item shows old classified rate card details for Morning News items and Associated Press notice. It lists subscriptions and pricing like one year three dollars fifty in advance and monthly carrier rates, plus advertising representation details for Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.
Scott Grant, longtime Frederick County supervisor and respected local figure, dies leaving a legacy of public service and trusted business judgment. He was known for quiet demeanor, integrity, and dedication to community affairs aiding stockmen and neighbors alike. His passing marks the loss of a substantial citizen.
A Sao Paulo report claims Col. P H Fawcett, missing since 1925 in Mato Grosso while seeking lost civilizations, is alive and held by forest Indians. A trapper says he saw Fawcett at an Indian camp, but experts doubt the tale and deem his survival unlikely after years of peril and failed rescues.
The Charlottesville Progress notes the debate over whether to spell the word as kidnapper or kidnaper. It cites Webster and Associated Press as accepting both forms and recounts reader inquiries and varied usage in coverage of the Lindbergh case. Editors and copy readers contribute to the lack of a single standard form.
The article argues American actors studying English accents deserves praise, not scorn, noting imitation is hollow. It cites Edwin Booth as an example of superb diction and contrasts it with Irving's poor elocution. It notes English visiting troupes often please more, citing Stratford Players for clear diction and refined interpretation in Shakespeare.
The text notes that the superiority of English actors in this respect has often been demonstrated and stresses that the art of diction is too important not to be cultivated carefully.
News reaches of Mrs S H Wright’s death in Fincastle on March 7. Owing to storm lines were cut and her daughter Mrs W P Saunders learned the news late Wednesday. Miss Frances Jolliffe kept to Boyce while Miss Eleanor Willey visited. Miss Alleine Sperry returned to WM after time with her father E R Sperry. Miss Virginia Grantham weekend at home near Kearneysville West Virginia. Miss Agnes Conner returned home after nursing the late prone Stover near town. Mr Davis Manuel, ill with a cold, is improving. Service Class to meet at Mrs Martha Hottel’s home.
Ed Haley and Vivian navigate romance while Marcia gains clarity about her career path. DuMott charts her ascent from store clerk to organizer of new agencies and Paris liaison, with Helane Brewster's influence hinting at further highs as Marcia seeks access to top leadership.
March 22 social committee will meet at Meem and discuss plans. Members urged to attend and visitors welcome. Middletown attendees at the play The Gate to Happiness at Reliance included Mr and Mrs Frank Weirick and son John and Misses Lula and Mae Lauck. Mrs John Shull recovering from neuralgia. Roy Coffelt improving from rheumatism at Bartonville home. Mr and Mrs Harry Booth rent apartments on Main Street from Mrs Wynesburg.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ended 8 a m shows 0.35 inches. March to date 2.67 inches. Year to date 7.84 inches. Monthly normals based on 19 years: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 1.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39 inches.
The note suggests a cautious path back to activity as Prosperity resists a quick rebound. Business leaders weigh options for reviving trade and investment amid ongoing hesitation and emerging opportunities.
Mar 21 G M Huff near Charles Town stock and implements. Mar 22 Mrs A D Hardesty stock and implements on Charles Town coach near Berryville. 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% miles south of Berryville stock goods and household furniture. Mar 30 Brent DeHaven % mile NE of Carter's Ford stock and feed.
An advertisement claims Parmint A relieves catarrh and related deafness. It describes preparation with hot water and sugar, a four times daily tablespoon dose, and asserts head noises and loss of smell or taste improve as the tonic energizes the system. Also notes ear troubles arise from catarrh and urges trials.
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