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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1932

Page

5

Grain and Livestock Prices From Eastern Markets Dec 30

Grain and produce prices across Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia rise and fall with No. 2 white corn and various wheat lots cited. Livestock regions Baltimore Chicago quotes for hogs cattle veal and sheep listed with top prices and receipts. Government bond quotes provided for several U S issues.

Amand Virginia Baltimore Hennery Washington Produce Washington Plymouth Rocks New York Maine Idaho Philadelphia Richmond Yorks Virginia Creamery NEW York Poultry Chicago U. S Treas Renene

Chicago Grain Closing Prices

Quotations furnished by Lege and Company of Baltimore with Chicago Board of Trade and Baltimore Chamber of Commerce members. Tele phones Plaza 1498 and 1746.

Lege and Company Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Chicago Board of Trade Baltimore Chamber of Commerce

Police Analyze Stains of Blood in McCain Case

Mayor Watkins said Yergin was arrested at a telegraph station after sending a wire to Henderson authorities offering to locate McCain's body. Roanoke police questioned him for hours and stated he either knows something or is a crank.

Watkins Yergin Henderson McCain Roanoke

John Prepares the Way for Jesus Sunday Lesson

The illustrated Sunday school lesson by the Rev. Alvin E. Bell and Alfred J. Buescher outlines John the Baptist as the forerunner who prepares the people for Jesus. It emphasizes repentance, obedience, and readiness for the coming Messiah.

John Jesus Alvin E. Bell Alfred J. Buescher

Five Year Plan in Russia Only Part Realized

Soviet Russia ends a five year plan with partial fulfillment of its broad aims. The regime claims a foundation for industrialization though heavy industry dominates with 87 percent of capital investment, while consumer goods lag and food shortages grow amid strain on living standards.

Russia Associated Press Moscow

Stocks Close Year With Last Minute Slump

The Associated Press reports that stocks ended 1932 with a late decline as tobacco shares dragged the market down in the final minutes. Prices had held steady earlier and the day saw about 450,000 shares traded with the close moderately heavy. Sterling cables stood at 3 327.

Associated Press New York Sterling

Watch Night and Sunday Services at Mann M. E. Church East Cork

Watch night services start at 10.45 with candle light and sermon, followed by an altar and testimonial service at 11.30. Sunday activities include 9.30 Sunday School led by Bettie Jackson, 11 a.m. worship with communion, 7 p.m. Epworth League, and 8 p.m. evening worship. Monday January 2, leaders and stewards meeting. Public invited.

East Cork St R. E. Burnet Bettie Jackson Epworth League

Jury urges pardon for Winnie Ruth Judd in trunk murders

Phoenix grand jury recommends commuting Winnie Ruth Judd’s death sentence to life imprisonment after hearing her claimed self defense. It also indicts J. J. Halloran as an accessory and holds he concealed the crime. Halloran pleads not guilty and bonds set for a preliminary hearing.

Phoenix Ariz Winnie Ruth Judd Phoenix “Trunk Grand Jury J. J. Halloran Arizona Board of Pardons and Paroles Agnes Anne Leroi Board of Pardons and Paroles Frank O. Smith Iie Halloran Howard C. Speakman

Fire ravages Clifton Hotel at Niagara Falls Ontario

Flames swept the old Clifton Hotel overlooking the cataract and gorge in Niagara Falls Ontario. Several firemen were overcome by smoke and carried from the burning ruins. No guests were present. the hotel was closed for winter. Damage totaled more than 500000 dollars, possibly 1000000. Efforts focused on saving the neighboring Lafayette Hotel as its roof caught fire multiple times.

Associated Press Niagara Falls Ont Clifton Hotel Lafayette Hotel Clifton Lafayette

Quake Shakes Large Areas of Southern Africa

An powerful earthquake rocked large areas of South Africa including Natal, Zululand, and the Orange Free State this morning. Homes cracked, residents fled their houses in panic, with reports of damage in Natal and surrounding regions though Orange Free State areas saw no damages.

Associated Press Johnnesburg Union of South Africa South Africa Natal Union Orange Free State Interior Here Zululand

Flames menace valuable Shawsville realty in big blaze

A fire today destroyed the W. S. Kessinger store in Shawsville, damaged the Bank of Shawsville building, and threatened the Methodist Church. Fire units from Christiansburg and Salem fought the flames begun by a resident aroused by a shrinking fire. Losses included the bank building, Kessinger stock, Gardner and Doosing, White Lumber equipment, with insurance covering many items. The vault remained intact and business was expected to resume soon.

Kessinger Bank of Shawsville Christiansburg Salem W. S Kessinger Keesinger Kimbleton Lime Company Marye Blankinship

South Ireland Hit by Severe Gale Destroys Cobh Piers

A fierce gale sweeping southern Ireland since last night caused heavy damage in Cobh. Six piers were extensively damaged, many boats wrecked or damaged, and houses along the coast suffered as mountainous seas pounded the shoreline.

Cobh Ireland

Norfolk Newspapers to Merge Into One Company

The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch and the Virginian Pilot will consolidate in management on January 1 under a new corporation formed to own and operate both papers. The Ledger-Dispatch traces back to 1906 mergers of Public Ledger and Norfolk Dispatch, while the Virginian-Pilot evolved from 1902 and 1912 consolidations involving the Norfolk Virginian, Daily Pilot, and Norfolk Landmark.

Associated Press Norfolk Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch Virginian-Pilot The Ledger-Dispatch Public Ledger Norfolk Dispatch Norfolk Virginian Daily Pilot Norfolk Landmark

St Paul A M E Church Service Schedule

Rev J D Sinclair pastors the St Paul A M E colored church on North Main Street. Sunday School at 10 with A F Martin as superintendent, worship at 11, then A C E League at 7 with Miss Alice Cary president, preaching at 8, Wednesday prayer meeting. Watch night service at 10:30 this Saturday evening.

North Main St J D Sinclair A. F Martin A.C. E. League Alice Cary

Contested Speakership Sparked by Roosevelt Influence Rumor

Washington reports a flurry over the next House Speakership as claims and denials emerge that President-elect Roosevelt backs any candidate. Rainey and Burns deny Roosevelt support for McDuffie while Sabath and OConnor figures rise amid private assurances and strategic positioning.

Washington Roosevelt Representative Sabath Sinois Rainey John McDuffie Alabama House Sabath Chicago James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Robert Jackson McDuffie Joseph W. Burns Tennessee Appropriations Committee Garner Burns Farley Jackson

Two Funerals Held In Same Neighborhood

Two funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o clock for local residents who died within hours of each other. Mrs Fannie Belle Henry wife of Charles B Henry a vegetable merchant was honored at a home service on South Loudoun street with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. James William Smith 28 died after a brief illness and was honored at his mother s East Gerard street home with interment also at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Godfrey Miller William Miller Lewis Cooper Robert Schultz Robert Bell and Charles Fries. The Rev L A Thomas and the Rev E A Lambert led services. Mr Smith worked for W E Cooper and Son.

Fannie Belle Henry Charles B. Henry South Loudoun Street L. A. Thomas Grace Lutheran Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Godfrey William Miller Lewis F. Cooper Robert Schultz Robert S. Bell Charles Fries James William Smith Luella Hettel Smith East Gerard Street E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mr Smith W. E. Cooper

Davy Crockett's Congressional Service Details

Davy Crockett served in Congress starting in 1826 and again in 1828. He faced defeat in 1890 but was re elected in 1882.

Davy Crockett

Virginia Bible To Be Presented To Roosevelts

A Rockingham Bible bought by sixty children of St. Barnabas Mission School near Elkton will be carried to the White House by President elect and Mrs Roosevelt on March 4. Miss Marable wrote to Mrs Roosevelt, noting the children pray for the Roosevelts, and Eleanor Roosevelt replied confirming they will take the Bible to the White House.

Harrisonburg St. Barnabas Mission Church Elkton Shenandoah National Park White House Roosevelt Eleanor Beatrice Marable Miss Marable Hoover Eleanor Roosevelt

Roosevelt To Confer With Party Leaders In New York

President elect Roosevelt plans a Thursday night meeting in New York City with top Democratic leaders. Attendees include Speaker Garner vice president elect Robinson and Senators Byrnes and Harrison with key committee chairs Collier Burns Sumners and Rainey. Talks will cover budget balancing economy taxes repeal amendment farm relief and beer legislation.

Washington Roosevelt New York City Rainey Illinois Garner Robinson Arkansas Senate Byrnes South Carolina Harrison Missiissippi Collier House Ways and Means

Lehman's Sister Dies On Eve of His Induction

Mrs. Richard Limburg died at Mt Sinai Hospital New York City after a three week illness. Col Herbert H Lehman rushed to New York City as plans for inaugural events in Albany were canceled. Lehman to take private oath in New York City rather than Albany.

Albany N. Y Dee New York Herbert H. Lehman New York City State Capitol Richard Limburg Col. Lehrman Mt. Sinai Hospital Executive Mansion Franklin D. Roosevelt Lehman

Flood Waters Drive 400 Families From Homes

Atlanta dispatch reports crests in southern rivers forcing 400 families from Chattanooga Tennessee to seek shelter in schools and empty buildings as rain eased slightly. City trucks aided relocation while authorities warned of further rises in downstream counties as rivers began to calm after days of heavy rainfall.

Associated Press Atlanta Chattanooga Tenn Tennessee Carolinas Mississippi Valley Down River

Thick Fog Shrouds Virginia Roads

A dense fog blanketed parts of Virginia causing slow traffic and hazardous driving conditions. In Winchester the fog, described as one of the heaviest in years, wrapped the city and highways, forcing drivers to clear windshields before proceeding through near impassable conditions.

Virginia Winchester Automo

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