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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1933
Page
5
Chicago and other markets show late selling in wheat with slight declines, while corn and oats see subdued demand. Argentine corn demand grows, with minor shifts in provisions and shipping, and mixed quotes across wheat, corn, and oats in major regional markets.
Daily local retail market shows prices for corn meal shelled corn meal and various feeds. Hogs chickens and butter are listed with approximate values, including flour 4.00 to 4.50 and creamery butter around 28. The clipping notes possible typographical errors and markets for edibles and livestock.
Harry J Higgs died in a track accident in Florida town while related by marriage to Miss Bessie. He previously lived in Woodstock Virginia and Windsor Ohio where he worked as a merchant and later as a filling station operator. Survived by mother Mrs Sarah J Doll two daughters Mrs Nettie Hodge and Mrs Myrl Bush a son James Roy Higgs one sister Mrs George Cook one brother Higgs and three half-brothers Luther William Doll Noah Barb. Funeral services held January 10 at his mother’s home with Spanish American War veterans as pallbearers.
Federation officials proposed buying the remaining horse chestnut trees in Fredericksburg and erecting a block of houses along the original tree line. The plan aims to landscape the area and replant the twelve trees that disappeared during the General Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Richmond next June.
Local notes list visitors and illness among residents of Relief Virginia including Mrs Miller Mr Hicks and families. Flu cases airily noted with several recoveries. School progress reported with teacher Nellie Painter. Hog butchered by Stanley Grim. Odd editorial on government lending prompts.
Gore Virginia January meeting of the Gore home demonstration group elected officers including Odessa Secrist as secretary and others from Capon Bridge Rock View Enon and surrounding areas. The group plans a soap making project and a vegetables and bread event. A group demonstration by leaders and Miss Farrar featured fruit dishes and desserts. The next meeting will be the first Wednesday in February with meats demonstrated.
LIS Jan 13 Frank Corcoran Jr. turns 13 on a Friday the 13th and notes in his right side the number thirteen appears in many details. A stray black cat prowls his yard and crosses his path, causing a peculiar superstition to flare.
A Baker's Drug Store advertisement urges hemorrhoid sufferers to use Hemroid tablets claiming internal congestion causes piles. The ad promises a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved, targeting readers with a bold citywide sales pitch.
Warner Bros. Capitol presents a Friday the 13th program of one of the year s most talked about films banned in many libraries titled 13 Women starring Irene Dunn Ricardo Cortez Myrna Loy and Jill Esmond. A supplementary short is also shown.
Ken Maynard comes to the Colonial tomorrow in the best and only real western hit in town Between Fighting Men packed with thrills and action. It is another fascinating drama of the old west.
The Palace Theater shows Beauty Parlor tonight an intimate drama of feminine desires starring Barbara Kent Joyce Compton John Harron Dorothy Revier and Leong Oakman. Albert Ran is also listed in the cast for the one night engagement.
Dodge retail sales climb for the final week of 1932 with a 21.7 percent week over week increase. The five week period ending December 31, 1932 shows a 33.5 percent rise over 1931 and a 30.7 percent rise over 1930. Dodge officials note upcoming auto shows will feature the new floating power Dodge eight to boost sales.
Virginia home demonstration agents will cooperate with the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce to list and map historic estates. The project, presented by Miss Maude E. Wallace at Blacksburg, extends through Virginia Polytechnical Institute. About 400 estates are already nominated for inclusion in the chamber's forthcoming compilation.
Brancetown Virginia January report lists Mr and Mrs Clark Legg and family Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre and daughter Rhodelle Mr Byrd Purcell and Mrs Janny McKee of White Hall as Christmas day guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Smith Also Mrs Howard Whitacre of Whitacre visited her son and daughter in law Andy Whitacre The community notes a serious accident involving Julian Snapp Jr fracturing his arm at Winchester Woolen Company George Leaper returned to study at Danville Mill Alice Galloway remains ill and confined at home Several small gatherings include F H Swimley and family with Hunter Russell in Wadesville Virginia
Largest towns in Alaska listed by population include Juneau Ketchikan Anchorage Fairbanks Petersburgtown Nome and Sitka. The order places Juneau first with Ketchikan next followed by Anchorage and Fairbanks.
A London humorist quips that many motorists have been forced to sell their cars for financial reasons but are now able to buy back and get back on the road.
A historic drugstore cure advises using Parmint double strength mixed with hot water and sugar as a daily spoonful four times to relieve head noises and nasal congestion. The preparation is inexpensive and easy to make at home.
The page mixes illness furloughs and holiday returns with obituary notes for D. W. Rife’s family and a local church society meeting. It reports Miss Mildred Cissell entering Blue Ridge Sanatorium, F. D. Willey improving, and students returning to school plus a quotation from John Locke. The court notice concerns Kate L. Shaull estate with a commission to report and creditors to prove claims on January 23 1933.
Sealed bids will be received at 10 AM on Tuesday January 17 1933 by the Department of Highways Virginia for the Opequon Creek Bridge on Route 33 Pros 675 Frederick County. The project requires 192 cubic yards of concrete and 12400 tons of reinforcing steel. Contractors must pay workers minimum wages set by the department with rates including Superintendent 75 cents per hour Foreman 50 cents Shovel Operators 30 cents Crane Operators 50 cents. Details available on request.
Modern house for rent in Greystone Terrace listed by F A Shryock. Contact for details.
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