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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1932
Page
6
In Amarillo Texas Henry Ashley reflects on the “low mood” that followed the News Globe shutdown. He describes slower work pace fewer trips, time with friends and family, simpler meals, and renewed faith while noting changes in clothing, marriage, and daily routines. He concludes by saying I like the low mood.
A Newark era analysis notes that if the Reconstruction Finance Corporation funds a railroad rehabilitation, independent equipment firms could win work and profits. Labor leaders warn against high contractor margins while railroads and officials debate how billions should be spent to rebuild dilapidated lines and facilities.
A Florida Times Union clipping quotes a pastor saying faith remains strong but largely in material things. It also notes humorous remarks about domestic annoyances and includes a factoid about India’s barefooted population and a Carlyle quote on work. A rubber tire consumes about twelve pounds of crude rubber.
Advertisement offers ten shares of Farmers Merchants National Bank stock for sale. Contact Douglas A. Sale at Elinton Street Brooklyn New York for details.
Trustee Herbert S. Larrick in Frederick County Virginia announces a public auction under a May 25 1932 deed of trust. On Wednesday August 31 1932 at 2 pm at C M Rosenberger's residence the sale includes a 1 ton Reo truck two McCormick Deering machines two farm wagons harness set bar shear plow ten young hogs about 15 tons of hay and farm equipment. Cash only with payment in full before removal. Auctioneer I Brumback.
Chicago reports a surge in wheat as commodity financing pool rumors sparked buying. Prices firmed near the day’s high while corn oats and provisions moved, with Germany reportedly considering large corn imports and hedging pushing values to fresh season lows elsewhere.
Large crowds attended the Berryville show for a grand finale. The report lists winners in divisions from hunters to heavy draft teams, noting First place entries like Daisy and Flying Dutchman and owners including Mrs. John Hay Whitney, Dr. L. M. Allen, and Peach Brothers across Purcellville Upperville Middleburg and Winchester.
The article reports a bleak forecast for Virginia apples in France with near total quotas for October and November and likely the rest of the year. It notes a net payload around 24,000 pounds and cites a French American agreement setting rules on quotas and MFN treatment, including minimums and exceptions for agricultural goods.
Winchester Virginia letter urges nominating T Russell Cather for Congress in the Seventh District. Advocate highlights Cather’s legislative experience knowledge of parliamentary procedure law banking and agriculture as essential during tariff and retaliation pressures blamed on the current administration. Dated August 18 1932 from Alva C Richards.
A mother Mrs. George Messer 41 of Thompsonville Mich and her four children Edward 12 Forrest 10 Stella 6 and Mary 4 died in a car fire after a collision in Midland Mich Early today two other men were injured Mrs Messer died later Harry Crane brother in law of Bear Lake Mich is critically burned and not expected to survive
Kentucky native John O. Olson of Valparaiso Nebraska and Bernard McCloy of Chicago were indicted and jailed after the indictments were returned. Olson earned the D.S.O. for gallantry in action during World War I.
Dr. Logan Clendening argues heat makes early September schooling unhealthy and inefficient. He notes laws keep teachers paid if schools start and close, urges keeping schools closed until cooler weather to protect children and avoid heat stroke risks. An editor's note promotes pamphlets from Dr. Clendening.
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