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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1932
Page
5
Market reports show live fowls, poultry, and butter prices in Philadelphia and Baltimore, with Richmond and New York noting steady or slight declines. Livestock quotes include hogs, cattle, sheep, and government bonds trading across major cities.
Virginia reports show a 50 percent average tax delinquency across three quarters of counties as of December 6, with higher rates in rural counties than cities. Data covers capitation, intangible and individual income taxes, reflecting collections versus assessments in Carroll Northampton and Norfolk counties.
The local wholesale market lists staples with flour at 1.00 to 1.40 per unit, bran 1.20, corn meal 1.30, shelled corn 0.90, cracked corn 1.10, mixed feed 1.05, scratch feed 1.30, middlings 1.10, eggs around 0.60 to 0.70, country butter 15.26 and creamery butter 0.28.
The report lists high, low and closing prices of grain futures on the Chicago Board of Trade for today as furnished by Legg and Company, with contact details for the Baltimore Chamber of Commerce and Chicago Board of Trade members.
The Associated Press reports water two feet deeper than earlier overflow flooded Rome Georgia and threatened Alabama. Rivers in North and South Carolina Mississippi and Tennessee swelled, with relief agencies on standby. Rome's river rose to 33.62 feet, risking more evacuations. observers warned major damage would require much higher levels.
The New York stock market extended its recovery amid isolated tobacco weakness. Trading paused briefly on tobacco action but then moved higher by early afternoon. Short covering intensified ahead of the holiday weekend. sterling cables opened higher. call money stood at 1 percent.
President elect Roosevelt promised Mrs. Mary Mooney that he would write a letter on behalf of her imprisoned son Tom Mooney to California Governor Rolph. He told her he would write after retiring as governor and did not specify the letter’s exact content.
In Columbus the night of December 24, R S McCoin a 60 year old missing attorney from Henderson North Carolina was located. Police identified a man who parked his car in a Columbus garage on Christmas Eve as McCoin, refuting earlier murder by robbers theories. The case began with an anonymous letter alleging he had been killed and buried near Hagerstown.
A request from Edward Thurston of the Alsatia Reserve team in Hagerstown Maryland asks the Star to publish notice that they would travel to play an independent team in our town. The squad leads City League with four wins and no defeats and will accept playing at expenses only.
A Toledo Blade quote contrasts a living wage with a hungry wage. A business man dictating to his secretary is described while taking a home call. A New York ad sells a painting by an unknown famous Italian painter. A Boston Transcript remark urges speed in a walkish life.
George M. Reynolds, internationally known banker and chairman of Continental Illinois National Bank & Trust Co., resigns due to his wife’s sudden illness and their wish for a life of leisure. Reynolds is approaching 68 and plans to retire from the largest U.S. bank outside New York.
State Board of Education approves full January pensions estimated at 66 000 with annual drain about 264 000. Virginia fund leader warns liquid assets near limit and calls for possible asset sales or scaled benefits. Governor Pollard notes past plan failed to raise teacher assessments. current fund assets around 159 471.
A compact reflection combines Tennyson's half revealed soul with Eliot's critique of foolish reasoning. The excerpt mingles nature, inner truth, and flawed logic in compact aphorisms.
Washington reports that Democrats urge broad authority for President elect Roosevelt to cut government costs via reorganization while Republicans push for a manufacturers sales tax. Roosevelt accepts responsibility for the reorganization, seeking centralized executive control to reduce spending and shield Congress from pressure.
A pointed remark highlights that only educators can calm the boardroom tensions when salaries lag. The line suggests pay is essential to retain calm and efficiency in school governance.
Judge Williams honors Luther Pannett with a written memorial recorded in the law order book. The Winchester Frederick County court notes his life of public service, courage in peace and war, and leadership as sheriff. It orders copies to the family and press and adjourns for the funeral.
In Olympia Washington Commander Harold Jones aged 49 a Tacoma resident recently retired from the navy because of a nervous breakdown leaped to his death from the fourth floor of the Kneeland Hotel. He is survived by his widow and a son.
The piece recalls Charles Broadway Rouss, famed New York financier linked to Civil War service, who built a fortune after a string of failures. It notes his belief in cash before delivery, a costly sight loss, and a late career decline ending in 1902 with his death and a renamed firm at 549 Broadway.
Colonel C Seymour Bullock delivered an inspiring Rotary talk on what keeps the Rotary rotating. He urged loyalty to one’s nation while fostering international friendship and understanding, likening it to family devotion. He visited Frederick and Clarke counties to research local histories. Dowell J Howard was praised for Fellowship Club work bringing Christmas cheer in Winchester and Frederick County.
A London humorist notes a robot made in America that can walk carry items and heed commands. Potential upgrades to wash up sign checks and use a tin opener would complete a so called perfect husband.
Phoenix s prominent lumbeman J J Halloran was indicted by the Maricopa county grand jury in connection with Winnie Ruth Judd and her trunk murders tale. The report notes the scandal amid wartime fears and public concern over shortages and armament.
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