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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as a second class matter published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
A fragmentary excerpt contains newspaper boilerplate about Associated Press rights and subscription rates. The readable portions mention a religious phrase and partial notation, with no clear dateline or event. Names and dates are unreadable or garbled.
A terse theological verse asserts the exclusivity of God with the question of other deities. It proclaims there is no other god besides the one true God and emphasizes His unique knowledge and power as supreme. Reflects themes of monotheism and divine sovereignty.
A persuasive editorial urges residents to deposit money in local banks to protect funds from theft or fire. It cites bank strength in Winchester, warns about losses from hiding cash in home safes, and notes the broader community benefit of bank deposits, with a tenfold value claim for money in banks.
The piece reflects on gypsy life as Je Mitchell and Stanley Joseph are celebrated, noting impressive traditions yet critiquing modernization. It discusses arrival by large cars, movie style dress, and the lack of fortune tellers, concluding with comments on political blame and the era of progress.
The piece notes Hoover's claim that railroads are not as bad financially as reported, yet many have cut dividends and securities trade well below earlier levels. It questions the weight of his statements given prior failed predictions and tariff promises. Public skepticism grows as security prices fall despite official reassurances.
Twenty days after the Lindbergh baby kidnapping the nation weighs if the child will be found. The ransom seekers aim to stall a nationwide search and press for payment while avoiding capital punishment. Kidnappers may abandon the child if the case grows too hot, else try to keep the infant safe for ransom. We remain hopeful noting few famous recoveries under eleven days.
The piece notes the Beck-Linthicum antiprohibition measure in the House shows growing support to bring the issue to a test. It argues the vote signals liquor will dominate the November elections and presents an opportunity for the drys to educate the public on abstinence and the benefits of prohibition.
Armel 4 H Club met at Armel School hall on a Friday afternoon starting at 3 30 p m The president Miss An na Wilson led pledges and motto The roll call minutes and business were approved Two new members Gertrude Haines and Mattaroy joined The Freder ick county home demonstration agent Elizabeth Farrar was introduced by club leader Mrs Nora Newcome Demonstrations included a fruit drink and a fruit cup Members present included Anna Wilson Elva Bowers Goldie Gardiner Gertrude Haines Mattaroy Mozelle and Olive White Holmes Newcome Raymond Boyce Charles Jacobs and Ralph Welsh Absent was Dorothy Pifer After songs the meeting adjourned
In Bristol Virginia more than 1300 delegates at the Fighting Ninth Democratic convention renominated John W Flannagan for Congress and endorsed Harry F Byrd for the Democratic presidential nomination. Flannagan will face Republican Roland E Chase of Clintwood. The convention also backed Byrd by resolution and reaffirmed support for Prohibition enforcement.
Tokyo notes that Japanese commanders in Shanghai request authority to redeploy troops homeward. An ultimatum hints that if approval is refused they might evacuate all forces. This reflects heightened tensions as Allied forces monitor strategic removals.
Marcia arrives in Huntville Virginia to set up a Beauty Skin Products department at Morley’s, trains a demonstrator, and clashes with a manager over misdated preparations. A chance encounter with Dana, a poised observer, foreshadows further social intrigue during her push toward Palm Beach.
Dana Morley, son of a local store owner, pursues Marcia the debutante, abroad in Huntville, after a tense refusal at the store. He plots a dinner invitation and enlists a helper, Kitty, to press his case. The scene ends with a promise of continuation.
A noisy page lists wholesale prices and feeds including wheat at 63.75, corn meal 1.40, bran 1.05, shelled corn 1.08, middlings 1.15, butter fat and creamery butter, various poultry and livestock items with small cents values such as hens and broilers, steers calves hogs and lambs among mixed quantities.
Market list shows prices for flour shell corn screenings corn meal dairy feed and middlings. Creamery butter country butter hogs chickens calves hay and other livestock items priced with terms indicating market corrections at previous day close.
A concise note quoting Carlyle on true work as sacred and di vine when performed by sincere hand labor. The passage emphasizes that any honest exertion holds inherent value and dignity.
Rainfall totals show 0.35 inches in the 24 hours ending 8 am today. March to date records 6.7 inches, year to date 7.84 inches. Normal monthly rainfall figures are listed by month from a 19 year record: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.58, April 4.58, May 4.58, June 3.89, July 3.??, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39.
Deep sea bottom crabs are filled with water to match the surrounding pressure. When lifted to the surface the internal pressure drops and the animal may explode, due to internal and external pressure mismatch.
A list of upcoming sales includes Green Bros McKertie farm March 23 stock and implements I W Ebert Well town pike March 23 stock implements and household goods S D Childs Allen farm near Berryville March 24 stock sale Crampton sale March 29 one mile south of Berryville stock and household furniture Brent DeHaven half mile northeast of Carters Ford March 30 stock and feed
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