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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates by mail for The Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester with options for one year six months three months and one month in advance. It includes related advertising reps in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A political notice lists candidate names for mayor and council positions. Dr C R Anderson is named for mayor while Ji First Waytng and Oman appear as council contenders. The item presents residents with the ballot choices.
A devotional excerpt exhorts reverence for God's name and glory above the heavens, citing Psalm 8:1 as its guiding verse. The text emphasizes awe at divine majesty and invites praise across creation.
A study notes that neither side seeks war despite Manchuria tensions and Japanese militarists pressing influence in Tokyo. It argues Soviet aims favor peace while Tokyo risks escalation, citing the Shanghai incident and the danger of a broader clash in Northeast Asia.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch discusses whether women should have the right to serve as jurors and weigh objections about temperament and emotionality. The piece notes opponents' views on women's suitability and anticipates legal screening for juror fitness.
The piece argues men may resist jury duty more than women. It suggests women could accept jury responsibility as a civic duty, while many men would relinquish it. It notes women prefer social and civic work to justice work and would find broadened jury scope distasteful.
A large municipal farm facility with a big warehouse sits at the center of a prison system reform proposal. Authorities aim to employ able inmates in outdoor farming to reduce idle labor and improve health and morals, arguing farm labor offers honest work without external competition.
Mt Pleasant Virginia May 26 reporting a string of visits by Rev and Mrs Myerly Mr and Mrs Lamp and families near Winchester Mr and Mrs Omerton of Washington and other locals sharing meals calls and Sunday gatherings Mrs Gregg Orndorff and Mrs John Perry noted as ill and recovering Sunday School and Christian Endeavor plans announced with invitations for all residents and visitors to attend local family exchanges and callers including Ros Engers and Ritter households.
The article discusses the debated origin of petroleum with most authorities agreeing it derives from ancient living matter, possibly fish, from past geological epochs. It notes uncertainty but highlights a consensus toward fossil-based origins.
Ted Radcliffe survives a perilous night with Jito and Adela in Verdi as romance with Adela grows. A trip to Padre Campos's chapel reveals a message of love over violence and a promise to seek peace, with Ted determined to return to the Mexican ranch life.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. shows none. May 6 total rainfall 0.665 inches. Year to date rainfall 18.22 inches. September rainfall 2.80 inches. November 9.14 inches noted with other stray figures.
Sealed bids will be received by the Street Committee of the Common Council at the City Manager's office in Winchester until noon Tuesday May 31 1932 for leasing the City's Quarry and equipment. Bids require a $300 certified check and bidders must use local labor and local supplies where available. City may reject any or all bids. Nelson Page chairman Street and Quarry Committee.
Banks announce closings on Monday May 30 1932 for a legal holiday. Maturing paper set to be paid on the following banking day Tuesday May 31 1932. Notices include Farmers and Merchants Bank and Trust Company and Commercial and Savings Bank with cashier signatures.
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