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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
10
The University of Pavia in Italy celebrated its eleventh centenary in 1925 and traces its founding to 825 A D by Lothaire grandson of Charlemagne. A quoted Sprat line notes true zeal comes from a good light in the head and good affections in the heart.
The note claims the Shanghai massacre served to divert attention from Manchuria. It also brushes aside sales tax debates by proposing to impose the tax on salesmen's applesauce.
In Winchester and Frederick County Democrats report strong donations to the National Victory Fund to cover the deficit and fund the campaign. Local chairman W Nelson Page says responses exceeded expectations though some Democrats have yet to contribute and urges more gifts before the Washington rally on April 13.
Judge Philip Williams in Corpora tion Court settles a dispute between Mrs. Esther May Lovett as administrator of Frank Lovett deceased and Harry Lovett et al over Lovett Brothers shoe stores. Mrs. Lovett receives the Winchester store lease with fixtures for 1031 dollars. Harry Lovett receives the Staunton store lease with fixtures for 1750 dollars. The firm operated in Winchester Harrisonburg and Staunton. Frank Lovett was senior partner.
Mrs. Betty Hanna Davidson granddaughter of Senator Mark Hanna appeals to Washington police after two telephone threats demanding $2,000 with the warning that her six year old daughter Daisy would be kidnapped. The callers promise further instructions on where to deposit the money.
The image shows Anne Lindbergh in a rare happy frame of mind after the abduction of her son Charles Augustus Jr. The photo captures her and the colonel pausing in Churchill, Canada, on their flight toward the Orient.
New MELLO GLO face powder promises a French process for smoother spread and longer wear. It hides tiny lines and pores, reduces shine, and fits every Sean Nee Drug Store purchase.
The mystery play The Dead of Night by J. C. McMullen will be staged by Middletown High School faculty in the school auditorium April 1 and 2 to help defray dental clinic expenses. The three act royal type play, arranged with Walter H. Baker Co., is set in Vermont near the Canadian border during a January night. Directed by Mrs. G. W. Ropp the cast includes Martha Baldwin Virginia Grantham Geo. Keller Allen Richards Sarah Watkins Donald Hull Ruth Nash Julian Everly Frances Jolliffe David Carruthers Lela Chapman and Adam Glassett with G. W. Borden assisting.
Funeral services were held for John G Massie a longtime farmer of the Middletown area Frederick county at his home with Rev E T Clark of Winchester officiating A Middletown choir sang Rock of Ages and The Haven of Rest His body was taken to Winchester for interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers included Jacob Rinker Frank Long James Walters Hutch Adams Ollie Ritter and William Walker
Hamburg March 31 Max Schmeling world heavyweight boxing champion sailed today for the United States to begin an exhibition tour to prep for his title defense against Jack Sharkey in New York City June 16.
Eben M. Byers of Pittsburgh prominent manufacturer and 1906 American amateur golf champion died today in a New York hospital at age 51. He was known as a leading figure in golf and business.
In Niagara Falls New York hundreds of wild swans estimated at over 500 were swept over the horseshoe and American falls by the upper Niagara river current late last night. Rivermen rushed to rescue wounded birds as the lower river filled with carcasses and injured swans after a strong up river wind drove them toward the falls.
William Wallace Poole Jr of Poolesville Maryland died after a 100 foot fall from a bridge in Rock Creek Park Washington. A coroner ruled death by own action after reading two notes left by Poole one stating he must pay the fiddler and his fate.
A student group named Seminar operates under an instructor to pursue original research in a specific line and to present results through theses and lectures. The arrangement emphasizes guided study, scholarly exposition, and formal presentation of findings within the program.
A concise remark about daily routines that quietly steer everyday life. It highlights the value of small actions in keeping systems, communities, and personal routines running smoothly.
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