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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1932
Page
7
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Mrs. Brown wife of the post master general of the United States visited Winchester this afternoon with a small party of friends they had luncheon at the George Washington Hotel the party motored here from Washington and included Mrs. Jones wife of a prohibition bureau official. Danville Tax Collector Here On Visit Mr. David P Garvin of Danville Virginia arrived in Winchester today visiting his sister Mrs. B F Sine on Virginia avenue and plans to motor to Gore tomorrow to see relatives. Mr. Garvin has been Danville city collector for over 30 years. Mr. John W Parish Has Operation Performed Mr. John W Parish Gore prominent citizen underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital yesterday and is reported somewhat improved. He has long been active in Gore's business and civic life. he has many friends in Frederick county and Winchester. Mr. J D Huffman and family and Miss Anna Brumback are at Blacksburg and attending the V P I Kentucky game this afternoon. Miss Evelyn Wright the Courtfield avenue resident who had been ill is now able to be out. Miss Bernetta Ritter teaching in Elizabeth Pa is visiting her parents East Cork street for the weekend with guest Preston Katz Pittsburgh Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Julian Whiting visiting Rockville Md weekend to see mother Mrs R H Stokes at Miss Minnie C Baker No 114 North Cameron street. European countries want us to reduce their debts to us so we'll not lose so much money.
The Rev. Dr. S. L. Flickinger directs attention to events at Centenary Reformed Church. Harvest home thanksgiving services are set for 11 a.m. and Girl Scouts will attend the 7 30 p.m. service.
Richmond Oct 21 The Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South approves a program to renew church work. It calls for a last week in February Loyalty Week with prayer meetings and revitalized evangelistic effort. Bishop Mouton says renewed loyalty will dawn in Virginia Methodism while cautioning pastors against excessive civic club duties.
Towson October 22 Euel Lee a negro farm hand twice convicted of murder of Green K Davis Worcester county farmer is sentenced to hang after motion for a third trial is denied Chief Judge T Scott Offutt announcing it is the second death sentence for Lee He was tried only for Daviss murder though he was accused of killing Daviss wife and two daughters The four bodies were found in their home near Taylorsville Maryland on October 12 1931.
Col Ira L Reeves western manager of the Crusaders anti prohibition group sent letters to battalion commanders urging readiness to counter a political canard tied to the disappearance of reformer and dry leader Col Raymond Robins. Reeves said he did not know any use dry forces might make of Robins’ absence and advised refuting any suggestion wets caused it.
The Reconstruction Finance Corp reports to Congress that it loaned 177,346,000 in September with 691 loans totaling 59,155,319 and increases of prior loans amounting to 5,062,180, all secured. Loans to banks, trust and insurance companies and building and loan associations reach 64,217,500, with 18,523,502 to states for relief and 53,105,000 for self liquidating projects.
The Tariff Commission would meet soon to consider President Hoover’s request to investigate whole tariff schedules. The president called the commission to the White House and urged serious attention to whether tariffs are adequate to shield U S industry from imports from currency-depreciating nations.
President Hoover halts midwestern campaign prep to meet six cabinet members in Washington before a West Virginia swing. He receives an ovation during a photo session and joins a Republican women's motor corps parade aimed at boosting Hoover votes.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriet Catherine Lamp wife of John H. Lamp a noted Winchester poultry raiser were held at Grace Lutheran Church withRev Norman E Cooper officiating The ceremony drew many relatives and friends from Martinsburg and nearby areas The burial was in Mount Hebron Cemetery The Snapp family of Opequon was noted among her kin.
A Boston Herald style note hints at luxurious fur plans for winter while leaving open what the father will be up to his ears in when settlements are made.
The Virginia Episcopal Church South urges a prohibition battle urging lawmakers to defend the eighteenth amendment. The temperance board calls Virginians to vote for prohibition-friendly candidates and defeat strong supporters of submission.
New York October 22 an unexpectedly large gain in freight movement supported the stock market but did not spark strong optimism. Early trading showed some continuation of yesterday's gains with rail stocks rising one to two points and lifting leaders in other groups after weekly carload reports. Sterling cables closed at $3.39 per share.
Rev Dr T Clagett Skinner leads services at First Baptist Church in Lynchburg. Federal agencies report improved general employment conditions nationwide. Winchester theatres plan charity shows for winter destitution. Winchester Century Club to host discussions on American Portraits. Canada apple crop strongest in a decade. Dr Ralph B Snapp joins Virginia State Board of Dental Examiners. Girls' Athletic Association schedules annual carnival. Red Cross aims for 5 million members in upcoming roll call. Mrs Robert T Barton Jr and Mrs Ewart Johnston injured when stands collapsed at Maryland VMI game in Richmond. Audley Farm near Berryville praised as a premier racehorse breeding farm. President Wilson proclaims coming Sunday a day of prayer for peace. National food conservation drive starts October 28. Sugar priced at 10 cents per pound in Winchester with limit of 2 pounds per customer. Oyster supper planned at White Post to aid Red Cross.
Mary C. Dickerson notes a common toad that lived 36 years under favorable conditions before dying in an accident. The account highlights the amphibian’s longevity and the researcher’s expertise in toads and frogs.
Betty Offield heiress and granddaughter of William Wrigley Jr leaves Chicago’s Gold Coast to join Frontier Nursing Service. She plans to move to Kentucky mountains to dedicate herself to a career of hard work and usefulness.
Joe Kurth star left tackle of Notre Dame becomes linked in a humorous note with Dan Cupid who also bears his name as Cupid nailing him to Miss Virginia Ortlieb Wisconsin freshman from Chilton Wis engagement announced. John Karth postpones coaching plans to pursue sports writing after June graduation.
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