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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1932
Page
8
In a Chicago court Dr. Max Gecht and his wife Georgia face four men on trial for their abduction. Among defendants is Ward Swalwell a former assistant state's attorney.
Former Alabama governor W. W. Brandon is expected to open the 1982 Democratic national convention in Chicago with 24 votes for Franklin D. Roosevelt. Delegates pledged to support the New York governor ran ahead in the Alabama primary, Brandon leading Roosevelt delegates. The piece also notes Palm Sunday 1963 and the Battle of Towton as the deadliest clash of the Wars of the Roses with an estimated 37,000 slain.
David S. Ingalls assistant secretary of the navy for aviation easily wins the Republican nomination for governor. A photo shows him casting his ballot in Cleveland as the piece notes multiple Madison Monroe Jackson Jefferson and Sherman post office names. It also mentions Finland’s agricultural claim despite its northern frozen climate and rugged topography.
Miss Hallie Hughes and Miss Ella Gardner will visit Winchester on May 21 to organize a 4-H Club Council at Christ Episcopal Church. The day runs 10 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. with the morning for council organization and the afternoon for games, songs, stunts, and yells. All 4-H leaders, adult leaders, and officers are urged to attend.
The Winchester Woman's Christian Temperance Union adopts resolutions on the death of co worker Donald Scott Mattison who died May 8 1932. The group offers sympathy to his widow and requests publication in The Winchester Evening Star andMinutes of the Union. E L Hott and Lona A Kern sign as committee.
The Rev. H. E Richardson pastor of the United Brethren Church at Ridings Chapel leads a week of special meetings in the church. The Rev. Cartney H. Anderson of Winchester preaches each evening at 8 o'clock with special musical features nightly. The meeting runs through at least Sunday evening and may extend further. All are invited.
Grain market quotes from Baltimore and Richmond dated May 17 show bid prices for wheat corn oats and related prices for No 2 red winter No 3 red winter and Virginia varieties. Also Baltimore eggs are listed for nearby current receipts.
Price lists from Philadelphia Richmond and New York show mixed poultry and egg quotes. Butter top and eggs rise slightly with Leghorn and Plymouth Rocks varieties quoted across weight ranges. turkey and hens noted with moderate activity and stable to firm tones.
In Baltimore markets prices showed a slight pullback from the peak, with medium weights trading up to 4.15 and heavy hogs reaching 3.75. Sows ranged from 2.20 to 3.00, while Lancaster reported 225 head with steady but slow demand and an extreme top of 4.75 for medium weights.
A five member party from Haverhill and Salem Massachusetts attended the Apple Blossom Festival parade in Virginia. They request two papers with festival stories and information on obtaining pictures. They praise Winchester and Virginia, express gratitude, and provide mailing contact for further coverage.
Local notice states R. L. Knight Jr disclaiming responsibility for any debts incurred by his wife Evelyn Knight after she left his home. Dated May 18, 1931.
All parties owing the estate of W. J. Funkhouser or having claims against the estate are requested to settle with P. M. Funkhouser, administrator, Winchester, Virginia. Dated May 18. Deadline six weeks.
John M. Morehead American ambassador to Sweden urges amending the US constitution to adopt a liquor control system like Sweden's. He spoke to a senate sub-committee in Washington and is shown with Senator John J Blaine.
The article traces Mahoning alley to an Indian word meaning At The Lick and notes the river and valley carry the same heritage. It comments that government cannot be dictated by organized minorities or organized majorities, as stated by the president.
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