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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1932
Page
4
A brief notice from The Evening Star describes its post office status in Winchester Virginia and mentions publication details including Associated Press news use and local dispatch rights. The fragment notes multiple paper titles and ownership context.
The readable portion shows religious text quotes including Psalm 71 and paraphrased verses, with unclear context. The fragment also lists advertising rates and national reps Frost Landis and Kohn in New York Atlanta Chicago Detroit, making the page mix religious citation and classified ad references.
The piece traces how New York City shifted from wild holly and spruce to imported greens and nursery-grown selections. It notes the era of hunters and city reliance on external woodlands, the rising cost of robin woods, and growing preference for nursery and artificial greens amid urban living. It ends by praising home-grown holly berries as the most cherished connection to greenery.
Washington reveals seven pensioners from the War of 1812 still receive federal funds. Five widows, one remarried, and one daughter collect pensions long after the war ended. One pensioner married a veteran at age 26 and lived 66 years after his death.
Spokane Washington reports that alcoholic psychoses among state hospital admissions in nineteen states in 1930 were less than half of 1910 levels. Frederick W. Brown cites figures from the National Committee for Mental Hygiene in the Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, noting South Dakota as the only state with a higher rate in 1930 and few such cases overall.
A report notes that percentage figures do not reliably indicate the extent of alcohol overindulgence. Experts argue that consumption patterns, context, and individual tolerance affect outcomes beyond simple percentage metrics.
Today and tomorrow the Capitol presents Tess of the Storm Country starring Charles Farrell and Janet Gaynor in a crowd pleasing romance. Also shown is The Red Shadow a tabloid version of The Desert Song with Alexander Gray and Bernice Claire preserving the music of the classic show.
Shenandoah Valley growers back a new product from Augusta county the Craig Packing Company selling canned baked apples. James Craig pioneer producer installed a triple bake process and plans retail market while using dining car service and hotel supply channels for initial sales.
Ernest Payne surrendered to Warrenton police to face a murder charge for the slaying of his brother in law Homer Rutherford. He admitted the shooting and claimed justification. A quarrel reportedly preceded the event as Rutherford visited with his wife. Rutherford was shot in the back as he and his wife left Payne's home. Commonwealth's Attorney C W Carter said an arraignment for a hearing week is likely.
Emilia settles into Roger's summer world of Esther and Myra while facing Esther's circle of carefree friends and Dot Gordon's schemes. Roger's shadow hangs over the house as Emilia wrestles with memory, duty, and the pull of a youthful, reckless freedom surrounding her. The scene blends social intrigue with war-torn memories and a looming potential union.
The Star lists daily market figures for shelled corn cracked corn mixed feed middlings screenings scratch feed corn meal young chickens and butter products. Prices shown include creamery butter 26 cents and country butter 8.18 cents per unit with calves priced at 9.
Old market page lists dairy butter prices and grain items with scattered OCR errors. It notes creamery butter and Besar Country butter, cracked corn, mixed feed, and eggs with unspecified prices. Also mentions young chickens, rabbits by the dozen, steers and calves with rough figures.
Report shows 24 hour rainfall 1.10 inches ending 8 am. December to date 2.19 inches. Year to date 38.75 inches. Normal monthly amounts listed from 19 year record: January 2.36, February 1.95, March 2.70, April 3.17, May 3.58, June 3.89, July 3.50, August 3.54, September 2.20, October 2.87, November 2.14, December 2.39.
Shenandoah Valley Inc will hold its annual meeting at the Hotel Stonewall Jackson in Staunton on Saturday January 14 at 11 a.m. Delegates from contributing counties will elect two board members for 1933 and review 1932 finances and results. Four valley communities have pledged 15 000 to 20 000 for 1933 advertising under Dr W J Showalter of the National Geographic Society. A prominent speaker will address the gathering.
Fauquier County law enforcement officials denied a reported lynching in 1932 as described by the NAACP. Commonwealth's Attorney C. W. Carter and Sheriff W. S. Woolf called the case that of Shadrack Thompson death by own action, noting coroner and grand jury verdicts and a rope found in his possession. Thompson had been hunted after an assault on a woman and theft charge, with a $500 reward before he was found hanged.
Several banks announce closures for Monday January 2 1933 a legal holiday. Papers maturing that date will be payable on Tuesday January 3 1933 at Shenandoah Valley National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Union Bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust all note the adjusted payment day with signatures WM G Hardy John J Sloat Geo B Bushnell and J Yos1 as cashiers or loan officers.
Sheriff Woolf recalled no lynching in Fauquier County during his memory. The report notes coal mine fires including the long burning Summit Hill anthracite mine in Pennsylvania since 1860 and a Brownsville coal deposit said to have burned since before the Civil War.
A critique argues for harsher penalties on hunters who kill birds out of season while neglecting nocturnal prowlers. The piece contrasts the severity of wildlife laws with inaction against night predators.
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