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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1932
Page
4
A publisher notice lists editions and affiliations for The Evening Star in Winchester. It details Associated Press rights and subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery, and notes national advertising representatives in New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
A devotional verse quotes Psalm 91 9 to 11 urging divine refuge and protection. It emphasizes God as habitation and angels guarding believers in all paths.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot reports about nearly 300 North Carolinians criticizing what they call filthy anti Christian teachings at state colleges. The piece frames the protest as a shift from anti evolution to broader anti liberal subjects and labels the movement fascist in spirit, urging defense of educational freedom.
The Roanoke Times reports on a Citizens Budget Commission survey from New York noting economies in many cities. It highlights that cutting many small items can yield substantial overall savings and lists practices adopted by various municipalities.
The article surveys savings from other cities Boston cuts car use and telephones while dimming lights and skipping ice water. Louisville lights reduced. Binghamton insurance cuts. Cincinnati motor patrols. It argues a genuine will to save by officials is essential for Roanoke to pursue similar measures.
The piece critiques President Hoover’s effort to separate cabinet statements from his own views. It argues his claim that cabinet members speak only for the Legion is sincere yet laughable as their remarks echo White House directions, reflecting the same policy stance as when the bonus army was removed from Washington.
The piece notes oyster season begins in September and a $12,000,000 harvest is expected with over 17,000 oyster men employed. It cites abundant supply of 15,000,000 bushels and praises oysters as nutritious, containing iodine and aiding anemia, while affirming their year round desirability despite old beliefs.
The East River ferry Observation exploded killing 42 known dead with 21 missing and 35 hospitalized among iron workers heading to the penitentiary construction on Rikers Island. A related note says a radio campaigner must end his time. An alienist reports declining insanity except in murder cases.
Jim Wynter awakens in a strange country house after a night of danger tied to Katharine Far ing and the Czarina Rubies. Dr. Martell and Katharine help him recover as memories of Monksilver resurface and the mystery deepens with Creyke’s murder and a missing gem hoard.
Gas Saver Laboratories announces an auto Gas Saver-Oiler that supposedly saves up to 60 percent of gas and oils inside the engine. It fits all cars and is easy to install. The ad promises a 10 day money back guarantee and offers commissions up to $1,000 a month for promoters with a free starter and requests addresses and car names by mail.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ended 8 a.m. none. September to date .88 inches. year to date 25.19 inches. Monthly normals from a 19 year Winchester Research Laboratory record: January 2.36. February .95. March 2.70. April 3.17. May 3.58. June 3.39. July 3.50. August 3.64. September 2.20. October 2.87. November 2.14. December 2.39.
The Holy Name Society convention gathers at St Joseph's Catholic Church Clifton Forge on September 25 with an early mass. Communion breakfasts at Hotel Jefferson, business sessions at the high school auditorium, luncheon at the YMCA, and a solemn benediction to close. Last year’s meeting was in Winchester.
Boyce Virginia opens its 1932 33 term with about 225 pupils on first day and expects total enrollment near 300 as transportation of extra students from surrounding areas continues. Em manual Episcopal Chapel Sunday School resumes fiscal year with strong turnout as Boyce Baptist Church holds regular services and Holy Communion.
The Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars council unanimously passed a resolution praising President Hoover for overruling postal authorities. The resolution restores Benjamin H. Kerr of Gary Indiana as a post office clerk after his dismissal over alleged remarks and submission of a bonus payment resolution to the American Legion post.
Judge Donald L. Weems presided over liquor related offenses. Bryant Clark of Martinsburg was fined 50 plus costs and 30 days jail for possession. Dave Colvin received 100 plus costs and 8 months for illegal possession of about 10 gallons of liquor. Police searched Colvin’s South Kent street home finding 20 jars, a pitcher of spirits, 4 kegs, cases of bottles and 1000 caps. Homer Owens is being sought after a home search found about a quart of liquor and he has left the area.
Oranda Virginia notes report showers aiding farmers and steady unemployment. Local residents spent weekends in Washington and Martinsburg. Visitors include William Headley and William Richardson. Pauline Keller and Pauline Keller's sister. George Gilbert and Arthur Pangle visiting Henry Lovg. Clyde White travels to North Carolina for silk mill work. Ladies Aid met Friday with refreshments. Federal Farm Board membership praised mainly for salary.
All persons having claims against or indebted to the estate of Charles W Ritter deceased must call on the executor J M Fishpaw to settle. Executor: J M Fishpaw. August 30. Tuesday and Friday. 51
New York researchers report that strong singing voices arise from the singer's mental and emotional perception rather than purely physical ability. They contrast this with a note on small states, listing Monaco as eight square miles and Vatican City as 108.7 acres.
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