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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1932
Page
5
One year ago Staunton Military Academy cadets totaling 550 arrived for their annual encampment at Rouss Spring Park. Wheat at 85 cents a bushel and eggs 14 cents a dozen frame a local market snapshot amid regional notes.
Fifteen years ago a bitter fight is said to be brewing in Congress over food control. Block of the business section in Atlanta has been laid in waste by recent flames. Jap Curl, a Piccadilly Street barber, fractured a leg leaving an automobile. Brazil ready to declare war on Germany. Madison Lodge buys $500 in Liberty Bonds. British Foreign Office experts suggest German delegates appear in striped trousers and high hats.
Notice to all debtors and creditors of the estate of A L Thompson, W R Thompson, R F D Boyce Virginia. urges settlement and presentation of claims at once. printed on official notice form with archival reference 21 31 2.
Frederick county farmer Mattison probate reveals a $200 bequest to the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union branch of which he was an honorary member. The omission by The Star has been corrected in the county clerk's office record.
Mandy Monroe 97, a longtime figure in Winchester’s colored community, died yesterday at her grandson Harold Phoenix’s home on South Braddock Street. She leaves son Pierce Mossley of Washington, daughter Sarah J. Bell of Winchester, 18 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 13 great great grandchildren. She was the Mount Olive Baptist Church’s oldest member, joining 50 years ago. Funeral arrangements not yet set.
Dr. Pinney a wealthy New Haven physician says two men abducted his companion Miss Agnes ONeill after beating him during an automobile ride in Orange. He was robbed of his watch and $15 and left in a bushes before flagging down a motorist for help.
Weather outlook for week beginning Monday shows generally fair and cool conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic States. Monday and probably Tuesday are cooler with occasional showers midweek followed by warmer weather and another period of fair and cooler conditions at week’s end.
Kay Francis displays a smart wardrobe for Warners film Man Wanter heading to Capitol Theatre May 23 and 24. The article describes a green striped business frock, a beige daytime suit with black accessories, and a rose beige crepe evening gown with gold bead embroidery.
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