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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
2
General Hines and a wartime veteran committee discussed a national policy to limit government relief to veterans with disabilities or those unable to support themselves due to age or disability. They urged coordinating relief laws, evaluating benefits by disability and need, and avoiding rewards for non disabled service.
The page lists wholesale and local retail market prices for corn, butter, eggs, and dairy products, with notes on quality grades and various feeds. It also includes a paragraph about the Cooper's hawk, describing its migratory pattern and breeding range across the United States to southern Mexico.
General Hines urged cautious action on veterans relief reform citing unequal laws and limited funds. He outlined two paths: quick economies or a long term national policy with changed rating procedures. He warned of opposition from organizations and possible protests if regional offices are cut.
Virginia governors signals leniency for offenders under the Layman act and similar laws, inviting judges to report cases for possible mercy. He notes rising criminal costs exceeding 1.25 million dollars annually and calls for cooperation to reduce expenses. The Senate economy committee weighs reforms to the Virginia prohibition act.
The Post Office Department states that a rural route carrier is not required to retire at age sixty three. Retirement is optional and the carrier may continue delivering mail for two more years if desired.
Fire Chief C Lee Barr urges caution with Christmas decorations and electrical work in stores and homes to prevent fires. He stresses using expert electricians for wiring, avoiding inflammable materials, clearing packing scraps, keeping aisles clear, and ensuring exits are unblocked. The note also mentions window displays and public celebrations needing adequate exits. Beta Theta Pi originated at Miami University in 1839.
Junior Leaguers are invited to a Capitol event on Saturday December 17 with a 1 45 pm to 2 pm assembly and a half hour program including Why Boys and Girls Should Be Junior Leaguers Why Boys and Girls Should Be Junior Leaguers Rev Robert B Nelson A Report of My Trip to Richmond Jean Smallwood Awarding of Junior League Banners R E Ayler followed by a movie Children bring name slips for tickets Miss Ruth Henderson of the State Department of Education visited local schools and discussed curriculum revision with teachers Miss Starling rural supervisor accompanied her One room schools visited and a Kerns town to Rock Enon list of area schools included Monsters endowment not provided.
The Greenway Gleanings Aid Society holds its monthly gathering at Mrs. Lewis's home near White Pie Phin. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. H. W. White and guests from Stephens City Capon Bridge and White Post.
Beryl and its varieties are silicates of beryllium and aluminum found worldwide. Aquamarines come from Royalston Massachusetts and North Carolina, with other sources in New Hampshire and California. Older gem sources include Ceylon Russia Siberia and Brazil. A New York health officer notes tuberculosis patients need little climate change for benefit and staying near home is preferred.
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