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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
1
City authorities refuse aid as hunger army representatives backed by state forces and militia present to Mayor Anderson. Army scouts and travelers face denial while Airplane Scouts Movement of Army coordinates in background.
Western Hunger Marchers traveling to Washington faced Winchester officials and police forces as they passed through. Mayor Anderson refused to host the group, allowing only passage with no loitering while securing National Guard support to prevent disturbances. Authorities used air reconnaissance and armed officers to deter potential protests and maintain order along the route.
Mrs Sallie Farrar Wilson widow of the late Rev Dr Ben F Wilson longtime Harrisonburg Presbyterian pastor died at her Franklin Street home after a brief illness She was born in Charleston South Carolina and survived by two sisters Mrs Arthur of Winchester and Mrs James M Gee of Fort Benning Ga Funeral services will be held at 3 30 PM at the Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Parkes W Wilson and Rev Walter Williams with several named pallbearers.
An auction of antique furniture is scheduled for Thursday and Friday December 8 and 9 starting at 10 o'clock. The sale will be held at the store room next to Farmers and Merchants Bank. The organizers promise the finest lot ever offered to the public in the Valley.
Washington December 5. Congress sits under heavy guard as about 2,500 demonstrators remain outside the Capitol. Police block a pavement camp while leaders urge $50 payments and unemployment insurance. Vice President Curtis offers to receive a delegation of up to three.
Court demands all accounts owed by Brown and Fisher be presented by December 10 or face further action. Jas P Reardon signs the notice with the date 5-1p-21.
Winchester Presbytery religious education committee with Rev. J. M. Carr and Rev. G. M. Morrow hosts four district conferences this week across Martinsburg Strasburg Romney and Keyser W Va. Leaders include Rev. T. K. Currie Dr. Henry W. McLaughlin and Dr. George Bellingrath. Supper at 5:30 for 35 cents. program starts 6.0 sharp.
The Laundry does it best with linen handkerchiefs offered at five cents each. Upscale a shipment at Moling and Cather's store for customers seeking affordable linen goods.
Fred Harper of Lynchburg past grand exalted ruler spoke at Winchester Lodge 867 memorial services in Capitol Theatre. The event honored deceased members with a large mixed chorus directed by Dr. Sartelle-Flowers, floral tributes to Mount Hebron and Catholic cemeteries, and a formal program led by Exalted Ruler Warren Eddy.
Federal Judge Thomas W. Dick denied D. C. Stephenson a writ of habeas corpus to free him from life imprisonment in a state prison. Stephenson, once a Indiana Klan leader, was convicted in 1925 for the murder of Madge Aberholtzer.
The Frederick Mutual Fire Insurance Company in Frederick County lists officers ready to provide information. President W E Edwards of Winchester Virginia and Secretary Treasurer Lester Daisley of Cross Junction Virginia are named. 12-5-eod-31.
South End Hose Company schedules a Monday meeting on December 5 with ex mayor W W Glass and Commonwealth Attorney Burr Harrison speaking. Public turnout urged. Secretary announces invite to all members.
Gilbert Lawrence known as Corn Meal, about 40, a stone quarry worker of Stephens City, died from a fractured skull after being struck by an axe wielded by Jerry Giles late Saturday night. Giles claims self defense as Will Payne and sheriff investigators report both men had been drinking over a 10 cent debt. Giles jailed pending circuit court hearing in Frederick County.
The House rejected the Garner prohibition repeal measure 272 to 144 on opening day with two‑thirds required for passage. Speaker Garner earlier indicated no further repeal votes this session, signaling the issue may wait until the next Congress.
A medley of brief items recounts Henry Ford’s hospital case likened to a compensation claim at Henry Ford Hospital and Dr Roy D McClure remarks. Other notes cover ox tail soup tail theft in Audubon New Jersey. Hartford judge questions iceman training after a 20 lesson course proposal. Kenosha bartender injured by a sea gull, and Oklahoma City divorce quirks with the Fluke family facing nonstandard proceedings.
In Hillsboro Oregon burglars broke into M Meehan residence targeting a 400 pound stove but fled after realizing doorways were too narrow. They escaped with plumbing fixtures and the hot water tank, leaving the scene intact.
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