20 Feb 1932
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1932
Page
1
A tense dispatch reports Japanese protests near the American Consulate and a U S Marines raid on a cotton mill. The invading action disrupted a local women's bath, with U S troops remaining in a delicate position amid the crisis.
Japanese forces hammer the Chinese in a major operation around Shanghai with heavy artillery, air raids, and river power. Kiangwan is claimed to be captured by Tokyo, while China denies it amid fierce fighting from Chapei to Woosung and across Manchuria the war expands.
Home demonstration agents outline a week of meetings across Branson Armel Stonewall Gore White Hall Fairview and Stephens City with sessions on cooking foods poultry and clothing. A Saturday food sale at Peoples Bargain Store supports the county advisory board and invites all interested women.
The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger of Centenary Reformed Church will preach a sermon at 11 o clock tomorrow morning titled The Tap Root of Washingtons Greatness He will also read the prayer Washington offered for the United States.
A fierce clash in Kiangwan sees Chinese divisions defending zigzag lines as Japanese tanks assault and bombardments threaten Chapei Woosung. Both sides claim gains with Chinese spokesmen denying a Japanese victory while observers note a cautious Japanese progress amid heavy shelling and fire. American Marines at the international settlement face indirect fire as Chinese artillery reportedly hits a Japanese destroyer.
The town will observe George Washington’s 200th birthday with bells whistles and chimes and a daylong program Monday including an 8 p.m. address by Dr. Mathew Page Andrews of Baltimore on Portraits and Portrayals of Washington. Events begin 7:30 a.m. with corporate communion and include a Washington play at Handley High School and a 10 p.m. radio broadcast from Baltimore.
The article argues Washington was fallible, not cutting down the cherry tree, noting his card playing and heavy gambling, and recounts a long three hour dance.
Harry and Maurice Lovett, long associated with Lovett Brothers in Winchester Harrisonburg and Staunton, plan a new Lovett Brothers store on North Loudoun Street about March 10. They will carry the same Florsheim Enna-Jettick and Selby Arch Preserver lines with modern fixtures.
Word was received this morning of the death at St. Pauls North Carolina of Mrs. W. N. McLean mother of the Rev. J. Lee Mc Lean pastor of a Presbyterian group in Capon Bridge West Virginia in Hampshire County. Financial experts believe hard times may not endure forever and reputations for prophecy are at stake.
Judge Philip Williams recused from a divorce case involving Mrs Katherine E Grubbs and Gladstone E Grubbs due to prior interest. Special Judge T W Harrison, former Corporation Court head, presided and granted an absolute divorce with Katherine reclaiming her maiden name and six month nonremarry period.
The will of Sir Thomas Lipton filed for probate shows an estate valued at 566,068 pounds with 1,953,000 dollars at current quotations. Duties will total 225,000 pounds. A London note humorously compares a disarmament conference to teaching a boys class during a dog fight outside.
Middletown Virginia prepares for a community Bicentennial celebration honoring George Washington’s birthday. The event at Grace Methodist Church features Rev W H Saunders as lecturer with Middletown Agricultural High School students participating.
New York trading ended the week with a subdued session as the market softened by a point or two on most issues. Traders took profits ahead of a Washington birthday weekend while weekend turnover hovered near 600000 shares and foreign exchanges opened steady with Sterling at 2.4538 dollars.
Milwaukee shows a unique practice by paying all bills and holding a large sum in the treasury. The Detroit News notes the city bought only what it could pay for, calling the approach droll.
Classified notice seeking an individual with experience in the battery business. Identified by initials lp-11 and connected to Buncutter Tire Co. No location or contact details provided.
Christ Church Lenten Study Class heard Rev. Leigh Ribble and Mrs Ribble discuss rural church problems and mission stations in seven locations under the Blue Ridge archdeaconry. Mrs Habersham of Los Angeles spoke on China and Japan, sharing travel talks and photos, and donated time to church work.
Tomorrow's Washington Star will run an unusually large illustrated section on George Washington and the bi centennial celebration. A 16 page photogravure section covers Washingtons career with local interest items. Readers may save the issue for reference.
Prices reasonable for baby chicks and custom hatching services offered by Robinson's Hatchery located in Kernstown Virginia. Contact number 2920F21 listed for orders and inquiries with ad appearing in the local paper.
Federal and Frederick County officers raided farms near Mount Williams and Hayfield uncovering two idle stills, 180 cider barrels, about 200 tons of alleged liquor, and 664 gallons of liquor in a secret cellar. James H. Rosenberger and Gilbert Renner were jailed for trial before Justice A J Tavenner.
Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows rain in the south and snow or rain in northern areas early in the week and again Thursday and Friday. Mild conditions in the early days, with colder weather anticipated Wednesday, warmer Friday, and a drop in temperatures toward week’s end.
Richmond report outlines a plan to guarantee counties at least their gasoline tax allotments plus 1 to 2 million dollars for secondary road maintenance. The measure aims to lift rural burdens by shifting control to the state and would speed the Byrd plan for tax relief and road consolidation.
The Winchester Ministerial Association will meet in call session on Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the Handley Library. All members are requested to be present.
A deputy collector of internal revenue will be at the Winchester post office building March 7 8 9 and 10 to help those required by law to file federal income tax returns for the year 1931.
A notice explains a typographical error in the Geo. T. Yeakley sale advertisement. The first listing showed terms of $200 and under cash, corrected to $20 and under cash. The change affects bidders noting the proper cash minimum.
Local eatery at 1388 West Boscawen Street advertises good food, moderate prices, and a delightful atmosphere. The notice highlights prompt meal service and cordial hospitality at Frederick Tea House.
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