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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia is described as a daily minus Sunday newspaper published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It consolidates with several local papers and is a member of the Associated Press. Advertising and subscription rates are listed for various durations and formats.
The piece lists the Democratic slate for November 8 1932 with F D Roosevelt for president and S O Bland C W Darden Jr A J Montague P H Drewry T G Burch C A Woodrum A W Robertson H W Smith J W Flannagan Jr as congressmen from Virginia, indicating their home cities Newport News Norfolk Richmond Petersburg Martinsville Roanoke Lexington Alexandria Bristol and parties.
A reflection on 2 Chronicles 15 2 urging steadfast faith. The passage cautions that seeking the Lord brings him near while forsaking him leads to abandonment, urging devotion and perseverance.
Alexandria Gazette notes a shift toward larger building lots and “little farms” on outskirts, with 1 to 5 acre subdivisions featuring fruit and shade trees. The move aims to blend city life with rural benefits, offering outdoor activity, modest rewards, and economic security for many families.
The Roanoke Times reports Professor Charles G. Gaum of Rutgers argues laughter shapes national policy more than laws. He praises laughter and certain smiles but condemns snickers as insincere. He says laughing at oneself earns the highest intelligence mark, while people prefer laughing at others.
The author cites personal thrift from childhood, noting saving 5 cents of 50 cents weekly and increasing savings as income grows. He contends thrift is practical common sense, not penury, and warns that wasteful spending hinders economic progress and measurable results from effort.
Personnel present included 3 officers and 53 enlisted men. The evening featured a tear gas lecture by Lieut Asbury Jackson and Lt George F Miller reading the articles of war. Winter clothing issued, discussion on uniforms, drill at 8 p m sharp, public invited Fridays 8 to 10 30 p m. An exam selected votes and corporals for promotion lasting about three and a half hours.
Whitacre Virginia notices include a birth in October to Mr and Mrs Russell Taylor at Woodbury Heights New Jersey and mentions of hospital treatment for Mildred Unger and various locals visiting relatives and attending events. The death of Hannah Langford Roscoe Pa is noted along with appointments of pastors and illnesses among residents.
A formed domestic routine describes housewives returning dishes to shelves and hanging dish cloths, noting the wringing action to exercise upper back and shoulder muscles. A distressing Americanism column denounces Russia for starving orphans roaming freely while 300,000 of our own lads are left as tramps.
A sweeping 1923 montage lists events from Harding and Coolidge presidencies to international diplomacy. It notes naval disarmament, the Pan American Congress, debt accords, Alaska border matters, and the destruction of the airship Shenandoah, all amid economy shifts, hurricanes, and treaty signings expanding U.S. influence.
Jim Wynter and Bill Grayson search Beggar's Court for Frank Severn after a kidnaping. A hidden stair, blocked door, and a suspicious letter implicate Felix Sant. The crew debates a fish clue and plans to summon Inspector Haste as they chase the elusive royal rubies and the truth behind Sant's loyalty.
Precipitation over the past 24 hours ending 8 am logged none. October to date totals 2.40 inches, year to date 27.86. Monthly normal inches follow a 19 year Winchester Research Lab record: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.39, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39.
Winchester Martinsburg market conditions show demand moderate and prices steady. Carloads with U S No 1 and U S Utility apples range from 1.0 b to 2% in min, with prices from 50 to 3.50 per cwt, including Yorks Staymans Delicious Ben Davis Jonathans Grimes Winesaps and bulk listings.
White Post Virginia notes a string of social visits and family updates. Marguerite Elliott was invited for tea with Rev. Lawson and Rev. Winton at Mrs. C. G. Massey’s home. Revs. Moore leave the White Post circuit for a new field, with many friends wishing them happiness.
By virtue of an execution I will offer at public sale in front of the County Courthouse at Winchester Virginia on Saturday Oct 22 1932 at 11 oclock A M fifty shares of the capital stock of the Union Bank of Winchester. Terms cash. Lee Barr Sergeant. 61 11 13 15 17 19 21
The piece connects dental care to overall health citing Sir William Osler and other authorities. It notes widespread dental decay among Americans, urges early instruction in dentist-preserving habits, and argues sound teeth as essential to lifelong health.
Readers are invited to submit questions on teeth and mouth hygiene to be answered authoritatively and anonymously by top dentists chosen by the American Dental Association. Include a stamped self addressed envelope for replies.
A brief gloss notes the saying pay through the nose to mean paying a large amount at once. The Thought for Today reflects skepticism, stating no good ever comes from viewing life with distrust, attributed to the Boston Transcript.
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