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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia operates as a daily except Sunday paper published by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It is consolidated with several local weeklies and credits Associated Press news as their exclusive source for non credited material.
An old newspaper snippet shows subscription options for a Christ centered publication with advance payment terms. Rates include one year four ninety five dollars, six months two twenty five, and monthly five cents by carrier, with national ad representatives listed as Frost Landis and Kohn in major cities.
A devotional line cites Isaiah 43 1 urging fearlessness through divine redemption. The brief text names Jacob and Israel and asserts God’s claim and safeguarding.
Roanoke World News notes claims that Wednesday marks winter start and the shortest day, but observers find the sun’s rise and set timelines diverge. Article tracks sunrise hours from December to January and sunset gains, noting December afternoons lengthen while mornings stay dark.
A Fredericksburg column discusses evolving American prose toward terse, ungrammatical clarity. It notes a shift from flowing narrative to direct idea transmission, citing Arthur Brisbane and later writers who favor short lucid sentences and minimal connectors.
The passage argues writers should render thoughts clearly with lucid wording. It notes a shift from flowing prose to a terse staccato style, likening it to the typewriter's rise. It predicts journalism moving toward concise, colorful, columnist-like reporting, with small papers already testing this approach.
Richmond News Leader notes two causes for rising theft: distress leading to crime and slow courts delaying punishment. It observes counties with relief work show fewer arrests for stealing and deems the overall record gratifying despite prevalent larceny and violence.
The Palace Theatre in Winchester opens Monday at 9 a.m. with a free Christmas party for about two thousand children and parents, plus toy candy and fruit. The week features Jack Holt in Man Against Woman, Fu Manchu thrills, Rin Tin Tin Jr. in Pride of the Legion, and Bob Steele in Young Blood, with additional cartoons and news.
A Macon Telegraph comment notes players question strategy amid a new deal, asking how to proceed in the game without chips as leverage or resources. The piece frames uncertainty and calls for clarity on future conditions and support.
Emilia returns to Miss Myras mansion to rest and recall her past while meeting Esther and Miss Myra. She contemplates visiting the invalid soldiers at Windward Gardens and plans to sing that night. The river and memories shape her as she prepares for Emilia’s evening performance.
Great Britain plans a war debts mission to the United States to seek a new settlement in Washington. A commission may be named by President Hoover or formed after President elect Roosevelt takes office. Stanley Baldwin Neville Chamberlain and Walter Runciman are expected to represent Britain if the conference is held.
The record shows year to date precipitation 34.56 inches. Monthly figures include January 2.36, February 1.98, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 9.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39. End of date: none precipitation today at 8 a.m.
Market page shows wholesale and retail price ranges for grains, feeds, dairy products, and livestock. Prices cover wheat, corn, middlings, screenings, butter, and various meats with regional observations from Baltimore wholesale and local markets.
The French Foreign Legion was active in Europe in World War I. Replacements were not recruited for the Legion. All enlistments were voluntary. Many joined because they were not accepted by the regular French army.
Several banks announce closure on Monday December 26 1932 a legal holiday. Papers maturing that date can be paid on the following banking day Tuesday December 27 1932. Banks named include Farmers National Bank and Trust Company Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company.
A fragment contemplates choosing the correct course as the path to a true method. It contrasts certainty in the right course with hopelessness in the wrong one. The piece reflects philosophical inference rather than a news event.
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