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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1932
Page
4
The Evening Star announces daily publication from Winchester with consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News Real Times and The Weekly, noting postoffs and ongoing local coverage.
The paper notes that Associated Press news dispatches are exclusively entitled to re publication and all local news published herein falls under the AP rights policy.
Rates show one year by mail at 3.50 for advance payment and six months 1.75, three months .90, and one month 0.30. A second pricing block lists 4.50 for one year and 2.25 for six months with 1.20 for three months and 0.40 for one month. National advertising reps Frost Landis and Kohn named in New York Atlanta Chicago Detroit.
Democratic ticket lists F. D. Roosevelt for president and John N. Garner for vice president. Virginia congressional candidates include S. O. Bland Newport News GC. W. Darden Jr. Nor folk A J Montague Richmond P H Drewry Petersburg T G Burch Martinsville C A Woodrum Roanoke A W Robertson Lexington H W Smith Alexandria J W Flannagan Jr Bristol.
A fragmentary note cites a proclamation of peace inspired by Luke 2 14 praising glory to God and goodwill toward men. The readable text emphasizes a Christmas tone with phrases about divine harmony.
The Roanoke Times quotes Marie Dressler on work ethic: the job you have is what you make of it and success comes from doing the best in each position. She cites Rockefeller and Edison as examples, noting that starting ordinary can lead to great outcomes with effort.
Newport News Daily Press urges citizens to curb fire losses during Fire Prevention Week. The piece notes annual fire costs through higher insurance, lost business, jobs, taxes, and damaged industries, urging everyone to keep fires in check year round.
Fragmentary lines urge starting a real campaign during Fire Prevention Week to reduce fire insurance costs and align with family budget cuts. The text stresses doing our best to lower the fire bill and mentions a collective effort.
A report at the twenty second clinical congress of the American College of Surgeons notes 4 344 additional cancer cures of five years or more, bringing total documented cures to 8 836. While not a miracle against an annual 150 000 deaths, this record offers cautious optimism amid prevalent disappointment over past cancer remedies.
Mrs Mae West of St Louis Missouri reports losing 20 pounds in four weeks after using Kruschen Salts a half teaspoon in hot water each morning before breakfast. She notes increased energy and no hunger. The ad urges readers to buy at Baker's Drug Store and offers a money back guarantee after the first bottle.
A veteran science column questions pacing of long term geological debate as three years of research seem to stretch into a broader era, urging readers to consider tempo and context in scientific progress.
One year ago Mrs. Benjamin E Russell died in the birth home. Virginia shows a treasury surplus amid emergency expenses. Cadet R B Sheridan of the US Military Academy died from football injuries. Harold G Brown joins Shenandoah Valley National Bank staff. The post office will hire 176205 extra helpers for Christmas mail. Five years ago Front Royal pin factory fire caused enormous damage. Wheat at 1.34 per bushel on Baltimore market. R L Pangle of Frederick county harvested 30 bushels per acre. The Woman’s Auxiliary of Robert Y Conrad Post 21 plans a bazar on Armistice day. John M Ward of Gore named head of Western Frederick Bank. Fifteen years ago Winchester Chamber drives to improve local fuel supply. Dr Ralph B Snapp USN out after nine months illness. Winchester Aerie 824 votes to buy 500 in Li bonds. Many colored men ordered to report for military duty. Shop early for Christmas and Buy Liberty Bonds on streets.
Mt Pleasant Virginia section reports Hiram Ritter showing partial stroke recovery. Funeral held for Mina Snapp at St Johns Lutheran with Mrs John Perry and Mary in attendance. Christian Endeavor to meet at 7 30 led by Eva Perry. invites all. Visitors included Vernie Cadwallader family and Miss Margaret Ritter. Joy Roe improving after illness. James and Taft Russell of Mt Williams guests at John Perry’s supper.
A satirical tale recounts an English nobleman who, hearing that Sir Matthew Dexter wrote the Gospel of St Matthew, not only believed the claim but left a large sum in his will to Sir Matthew to distribute to the poor.
Jim Wynter learns Martell’s danger grows as Isham reveals a shadowy pursuit from Sing Sing to Beggar's Court. A planned day with Katharine is postponed while detective work tightens and Martin promises to reveal Severn's location tonight. Tomorrow holds pivotal action.
The report shows 24 hour rainfall ending 8 a m at .65 inches. October to date totals 6.01 inches and year to date 31.47 inches. Monthly normals from a 19 year Winchester Laboratory record list January 2 36 inches and February 1 95 inches through December 2 39 inches.
Ex Secretary of War Newton D Baker spoke in Cleveland urging steady support for established relief methods. He warned against chasing fad programs and stressed relying on old proven expedients managed by trained personnel to prevent disintegration.
Hitler released a lengthy 20 000 word tirade aimed at Chancellor von Papen. The speech drew attention for its scope and the claim that only the unemployed could read such a tome.
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