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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
4
Public notice from The Evening Star Publishing Company of Winchester Virginia details postal information and subscription rates. It notes second class entry, consolidation with local papers, and Associated Press membership. Rate schedules list annual, quarterly, and monthly prices for mail and weekend editions. Local advertising reps are listed for Frost Landis and Kohn in major cities.
A devotional line from Psalm 107 21 urges men to praise the Lord for his goodness and wonderful works to the children of men reflecting reverent religious sentiment.
Boston Transcript argues that the federal government must deny free meals to hunger marchers converging on Washington. It stresses DC has no obligation to provide board or lodging and warns against any groups seeking maintenance in the capital. It labels many as communistic and calls for stern action to prevent reception of unsupported delegations.
Speaking at a Richmond luncheon, Lady Nancy Astor urges that rampant nationalism threatens world progress. She differentiates patriotism from nationalism and cautions that aggressive patriots often mask self interest while endangering peace.
Lynchburg News notes Mrs. Gertrude Boatwright Claytor receives the Poetry Society of America prize for the year for the poem Indian Wife. The Roanoke native, wife of Graham Claytor, formerly of Virginia, now living in New York, is described as capturing an Indian wife’s yearning and surrender in about thirty lines.
The article notes the college continued by Mrs. Gertrude Boatwright and her sister, now named Harris Military Institute. It mentions Mr. Claytor from Bedford, Virginia, living in New York, as a vice president of Appalachian Electric Power Company. The poem adds to Virginia's literary honors.
Six reputed strike leaders were abducted from Vacaville Jail in a dawn raid by armed townsmen and farmers. Police say 15 people were arrested after a clash in front of the public library as a 1000-strong crowd interrupted a march by fruit workers demanding 1.50 a day. The captives were stripped, painted red, beaten, and driven off in seven automobiles warned not to return.
A Frederick County special grand jury in Circuit Court returned three indictments at 2 PM and reviewed more than a dozen other charges. James Haggard of Washington faces a forgery count for passing a $20 check bearing Harry K. Thaw’s name, with Thaw testifying. Charles Johnson is charged with manufacture possession and sale of ardent spirits. James Hare is indicted for theft of 6 hams 2 shoulders 75 chickens and canned fruit valued at 75 from Frank Johnson’s farm. Jury also considered the case of Jerry Giles in a fatal Stephens City incident but declined to indict. Johnson and Hare trials are set for December 7 and 8. Jury members listed include Z. W. Bageant Turner H. Anderson F. M. Adams H. M. Brumback J. P. Bauserman and W. W. Bennington.
Washington December 5 Hoover's name was advanced for the Harvard presidency. Chester D. Pugsley of Peekskill New York suggested in a letter to Henry L. Shattuck Harvard treasurer that Hoover should be considered as an honorary alumnus. Shattuck's reply said the suggestion would go to the college corporation. Abbott Lawrence Lowell recently resigned prompting the vacancy.
Emilia, Anais, and Madame Duplay attend a spring political dinner in Paris. Roger returns, a larger, more dominant force than before, while Darnay, an elder statesman, greets him warmly. Emilia recalls past passions as social life pushes Anais toward a wider world.
Emilia struggles with longing and memory as Anais voices a wish to go home. Roger, now distant and married to Abby, triggers Emilia to confront loss and a plan to return to America while Madame Duplay watches closely. The scene ends with a cliffhanger.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation announces a 1,531,090 dollar loan to Pennsylvania to fund relief needs for December. The approval, reported by The Associated Press, aims to support ongoing recovery efforts amid economic strain.
Advise readers to prepare Parmint at home with 1 oz from Baker's or druggist mixed in hot water and sugar. A tablespoonful four times daily is claimed to relieve catarrhal head noises clogged nostrils and breathing difficulty and improve hearing for catarrhal deafness.
A reflective quote on loyalty, noting that true faithfulness endures only from the best and loftiest after faults and misdeeds.
Contrary to popular belief chiggers do not bury themselves in the human skin but merely attach themselves by their mouth parts to the outer skin.
One year ago authorities warned of a 200 percent rise in Christmas mail this year. The report notes a surge in workload as the season approaches and local preparations begin across communities.
Fifteen years past, Wilson urged war against Austria Hungary. German armies fail to resume Western Front offensive. Union Bank of Winchester deposits total 298204. State Volunteers to support domestic order organized by Cather Jolliffe and Fay. Winchester and Western Railroad officials claim new trade opportunities opening up.
The Montana Hall Stables dispersal sale will be held near Millwood Virginia ten miles east of here on Saturday December 10. Charles Reid Riley’s Montana Hall stock will be auctioned to satisfy a receivership. Buyers can bid on the stallion Hazy, 28 brood mares including Lydia A Calistoga and Supercilious, plus foals and young stock. Montana Hall long housed famous racers once owned by William C Conrad mining magnate.
Health authorities urge hunters to beware tularemia contracted from rabbits. The illness is a severe acute infection that can last long and may be fatal. Prevention centers on avoiding raw rabbit contact and wearing rubber gloves to prevent exposure to rabbit blood or serum. Cooking eliminates danger.
An internal treatment targets bad blood circulation in the lower bowel to stop itching bleeding and protrusion. Hemroid tablets from Dr J Leonhardt claim to stimulate circulation and purify blood restoring affected parts with a money back guarantee. Baker's Drug Store and druggists endorse the product urging sufferers to try Hemroid.
A reflective line on love that fears no burden nor trouble and aims beyond limits, arguing love makes all things seem lawful and possible. It emphasizes hope and perseverance over excuses.
Historical precipitation figures show year to date 35.99 inches with November total 4.16 and year to date through past 24 years. Monthly normals from a 19 year record at Winchester Research Laboratory list values from January 2.36 inches to December 2.39 inches. Abbe Dimmer quips that the country needs a saint, suggesting an angel may be more needed amid deficits.
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