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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1932
Page
4
A fragment from The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester shows a biblical quotation and a repeated header noting Associated Press ownership and advertising rates. The odd OCR snippet centers on a verse from Peake 119 16 and publication metadata.
A brief Bible quotation from John 15 7 inviting believers to ask according to Christ words with promise of fulfillment in faith. Short, devotional note emphasizing abiding in Jesus and his teachings.
The Staunton News Leader notes a recurrent weather quirk called the long cold spell or sheep rain, a late spring drop from 85 to 45 degrees after brief summerlike warmth. The piece laments over-optimism, garden risks, and repeated costly misjudgments as readers await spring but face chilly backslides.
Richmond editors report Albert Bacon Fall has been freed after serving his sentence and paying a $100,000 fine. Public reaction favors mercy, noting the felonry punishment while sparing further punishment beyond the term.
The campaign started last February by the American Legion and allied groups aimed to place a million men and women in work but reached 668000 jobs. Despite the shortfall the drive is praised for its seriousness and impact on unemployment in the nation and Rhode Island.
City election voters must complete transfers by May 17 to be eligible for the June 14 city race. New residents or movers must file transfers with registrars and pay the capitation tax. those reaching voting age may register by election day. Residency and ward rules hinge on Boscawen street division, affecting ward eligibility.
The Virginia State Chamber of Commerce announces a free information and guide service for the National Park Service at Yorktown. B Floyd Flickinger of Winchester will direct the service with NPS rangers on duty 9 am to 5 pm at Colonial National Monument HQ Main and Church streets Yorktown. Free documents about the monument prepared for distribution.
The Augusta Garden Club will donate all proceeds from Ye George Washington Faire at Staunton today and Friday to beautify Virginia highways. A two year pledge aims to plant five miles of trees and shrubs on Staunton Waynesboro routes, starting with the Jefferson Highway segment to Waynesboro.
Among rare fish at the New York City aquarium are several six inch specimens nicknamed man eaters of the tropics. The snippet notes their unusual size and the exotic origin of the display.
In sad remembrance of husband and father William H Rosenberry who departed this life three years ago on May 12 1929. May brings sorrow to our hearts as we miss him and long for the day we may meet again in heaven. By his wife and children.
The passage links fatigue to low blood count from excessive work and diet neglect. It claims 6.8.8. aids regeneration and digestion, improving flesh and personal charm, citing its benefits for workers sustaining strength and overall vitality.
Precipitation past 24 hours ending 8 a m May 5 is 1.23 inches. Year to date rainfall is 15.31 inches. Normal monthly totals listed include 2.36 inches for January, 2.70 for February, 3.89 for March, 3.54 for April, 2.87 for November, and 2.14 for December. The text then veers to an unrelated statement about a perfect flower and Detroit.
New tests claim Kellogg's All-Bran aids digestion by adding bulk to exercise the intestines and supplying Vitamin B to tone the tract. The cereal supposedly doubles iron intake versus beef liver by weight and offers a tasty, nutty flavor for daily use.
Trustee to sell at public auction in front of Winchester Court House on Saturday June 11 1932 at noon. Property on east side of Valley Turnpike at Montague street corner includes a 554 by 175 foot lot with brick dwelling in developing community. Terms: one half cash and balance in two annual installments secured by two bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy. Auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.
The bureau of standards states the lowest temperature produced so far is about eight tenths of a degree Celsius above absolute zero.
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