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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1932
Page
4
The notice explains The Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester publishes daily except Sunday, consolidates with other papers, and uses Associated Press dispatches credited or not, plus all local news published in the paper.
Rates list for subscriptions with terms one year six months and three months priced in advance. Carrier options include one year four dollars fifty cents six months two dollars twenty five cents and three months one dollar twenty. Advertising reps include Devine Tenney Corporation in New York Des Moines Chicago.
GODS WONDIFUL WORKS Many, O Lord my God, are the wonderful works which thou hast done. If I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. Psalm 40 5.
The Staunton News Leader reports Chancellor Bruening’s declaration that reparations payments are unsustainable and must be scaled back, implying no immediate forgiveness but a path toward reduced debts. Readers are reminded of the Wiggin and Basel reports highlighting Germany’s inability to pay now or soon, with calls for cooperative, gradual debt and reparations reductions to restore global confidence and revive business.
The article notes improved radio reception due to waning sun spots. It explains early interference from solar disturbances as electrical storms on the sun that emit electromagnetic waves disrupting radio signals. Sun spots cycle roughly every ten years, influencing transmission quality.
A veteran recalls broadcasting during the sun spot lull about ten years ago and notes strong reception during the current solar storm maximum. He predicts improvement in the next three to four years and hopes radio programs and sponsors align with solar activity.
The surgeon general reports health improved in 1931 due to renewed interest in health topics and active health authorities. People are removing disease causes, avoiding epidemics from neglect, and caring for themselves. National income fell slightly but this did not harm health. many stayed home avoiding dissipation. Finland voted to repeal prohibition amid a different struggle.
A garbled clipping notes a satirical take on a hairdressers association president proposing bold makeup for blondes and a mock minstrel show. It also reports the American Museum of Natural History halting expedition expenditures, ending hope for an American optimist excavations this year.
In Paul Scanlon's office Lois observes a high stakes exchange with Tom Sheffield, a broker, as they discuss raising twenty five thousand to cover a margin. Sheffield pressures Scanlon to act, threatening exposure while Scanlon contemplates secrets and conscience amid looming danger. TO BE CONTINUED
Miriam Hopkins headlines the new comedy drama Fast and Loose at the Palace Theatre for a two day run. The star leads a cast including Charles Starrett Frank Morgan and Carole Lombard in Avery Hopwood’s adaptation from The Best People. The plot follows wealthy youths and their in laws clashing over love and wealth amid witty, fast paced entertainment.
Ronald Colman stars in The Unholy Garden at the Colonial Theatre in a stirring adventure drama by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. An outpost beyond the Sahara hosts renegades and outcasts seeking forgetfulness or absolution as civilization threatens jail or worse.
Dorothy Mackaill leaves modern roles for Gilda in Safe in Hell at the Capitol. The film follows a servant girl wronged by her employer who is cast on the streets and exiled to an island of outcasts amid murder accusations. Don Cook leads with a supporting cast including Ralf Harolde and Nina Mae McKinney under director William A. Wellman.
One year ago January 13 1932 reports the death of John L Wissler a noted Shenandoah Valley resident. Sheriff Pannett attends Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company stockholders meeting. Mrs William Beverley in Richmond for annual event and the Glaizes of Albemarle depart for Florida and southern points. An eight hour day is urged by many industries to ease unemployment.
A winter mood sweep noted by night lodgeers at the police station. Reverend Dr. Aridsere preached on Amherst Street at the tabernacle on The University of Sin. The Farmers and Merchants National Bank marked its twenty fifth anniversary. Alexander Spotswood Dandridge expresses fear of future Winchester thirst. Ben Hur coming to Empire Theatre with $1.50 tickets.
An old advertisement promotes Baalmann's Gas Tablets as a cure for gas and bloating in the stomach and bowels. It asserts relief from stomach discomfort, anxious feelings, and sleep issues, claiming the product prevents circulatory interference and improves breathing. Sold in yellow packs for $1 at drug stores.
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