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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1932
Page
4
Winchester Virginia newspaper notice states it is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co with associated press cooperation and local news. It outlines post office entry and class designation and credits the paper as a member of the Associated Press.
The notice lists subscription prices by term and payment method. One year in advance costs 3.50, six months 1.75, three months 90, one month 30. Carrier rates are higher: one year 4.50, six months 2.25, three months 1.20, one month 40. Weekly rates 10. Advertising reps include Devine-Tenney Corpora tion in New York Des Moines Chicago.
A verse from Micah 6 8 urges doing justly loving mercy and walking humbly with God. It highlights moral duties as guidance for daily life and faith practice.
A Winchester home fire destroyed the Mills residence causing the deaths of three children from severe burning and smoke inhalation. The editorial urges strict fire prevention, safer storage of fuels, and teaching children about fire dangers, praising the volunteer fire departments while stressing ongoing vigilance.
The Agriculture Department notes new French rules effectively embargo apple shipments from the United States. A certificate guaranteeing freedom from San Jose scale makes compliance nearly impossible and about five million dollars of U S exports are affected. The Virginia crop is mentioned in context.
Discussion notes that inspection certificates for apple shipments only prove lack of contamination, not safety, and that France may not guarantee contamination absence. The Newport News Press links the embargo to Smoot Hawley tariff, urging Virginia's reps to push negotiations and support correction of the industry’s woes.
Richmond opinion column notes a surge in Easter church music announcements and major choral works. It contrasts traditional worship with concert style offerings and argues for music as part of worship over mere performance.
A Columbia University psychology professor supervising a New York City study of exceptional children reports they surpass average peers in beauty height weight and strength and in character and athletics though they struggle with lifting body weight and a standing broad jump. The piece questions the old adage a sound mind in a sound body.
In New York on March 24 Dan Nevins on trial for first degree murder pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter to avoid the chair. The jury, unaware of his plea, delivered a not guilty verdict but its decision was set aside. He faces a five to ten year sentence.
Dana Morley escorts Marcia into a grand country club dining room where curious guests study the couple. Dana insists Marcia inspires his artistic ambitions while she weighs his expectations and the lure of a glamorous life. The pair debate talent, parents, and possible futures as they share a charged dinner and consider meeting his mother.
The Breton and Welsh languages are not dead tongues with over a million speakers each. The Celtic language family also includes Scotch, Gaelic, and other living members still used today.
Satirical note from Dunbar's Weekly humorously critiques submarines by lampooning their tendency to go permanently submerged, highlighting public unease with underwater vessels.
Readable data shows past 24 hours rainfall at .35 inches. March to date 2.67 inches, year to date 7.84 inches. Monthly figures from January through December list values from 2.36 to 3.89 inches, derived from nineteen years of records at Winchester Research Laboratory.
Reports show ten daily inquiries from people planning spring or summer visits to Virginia. A Richmond organization forwards hotel requests and realty firms handle property questions. Boost from Chicago Motor Club data and events like the Virginia Music Festival Historic Garden Week and Confederate reunion draw many travelers and investors, with buyers showing cash readiness including a Midlothian sale to a New York buyer for $80,000.
An advertisement touts Fasteeth powder that supposedly makes you forget you have false teeth by keeping them firm and comfortable without gooey taste. It claims all day hold, easy eating and talking, and lists Baker's Drug Store as a supplier.
In ancient Rome around 400 B C five acres of cultivated land plus pasture were deemed sufficient to sustain a family. This note from Gas Logic outlines a compact agrarian standard used in early Roman society.
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