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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1932
Page
4
Publication policy details of the Winchester Vic paper and Associated Press rights. Includes charges for subscriptions and advertising representatives in New York Atlanta Chicago and Detroit.
Readable fragments quote Nehemiah 9 17 describing God as ready to pardon gracious merciful slow to anger and of great kindness The piece frames a devotional tone around scripture emphasizing divine mercy and grace.
Charlottesville Progress reports that Ottawa trade preferences fail to boost Empire apples. Canada’s late colorless stocks and poor quality reduce demand while Virginia fruit remains highly sought. Britain aims to favor dominions but still prefers American apples over domestic tariffs.
Norfolk headlines reveal Senator Banjo Jim Davis built the Loyal Order of Moose into a 600000 member body with 1700 lodges and $40000000 in assets. As Labor Secretary he earned from initiation fees and later secured exclusive recruiting deals across the order.
The scheme sold 60 cent tickets with prize chances headed by a $25,000 main prize. Ticket stubs fed from a barrel and a functionary drew winning numbers off Connecticut shores on New Year’s Day. Jurors weigh if it is a lottery under federal law and if Senator Davis had knowledge or participation. The affair, seen as a fraternal racket, mixed philanthropy with profit for Moose members and leaders in Congress.
Scottsville News reflects on 1932 political turmoil with the Bonus Army conflict, the American Legion vote for immediate bonus payments, and nationwide discontent. It notes Maine debacle, Western apathy, Roosevelt speeches, and a shifting party tide toward Democrats as the election nears.
Local wholesale and retail market figures list prices for flour corn meal dairy products and poultry with notes on variation. The Shenandoah Valley is described as over 100 miles long and 20 to 30 miles wide including Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia and Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah Page Rockingham and Augusta counties.
A scanned features listing the Theodore Roosevelt era milestones from 1901 to 1906 including Roosevelt's ascent after McKinley's death, Philippine and Panama developments, the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, coal strikes, monetary and trade events, and U S imperial activities. It highlights major policy actions, treaties, and nationwide projects across government and industry.
Jim Wynter suspects servant Martin hides a deeper motive as Katharine Milly and Bill Grayson explore Beggar's Court ruins. The group recalls Frank Severn’s abduction and a late cry for help heard from the grounds while a tense mystery thickens around the old monastery site.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am shows none. September to date 0.88 inches, year to date 26.19 inches. Monthly normals from a 19 year record: January 2.36, February 1.95, 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 Ladies Aid Society of Greenway United Brethren Church records a tribute to Mrs J Theodore Frieze who died August 27 1932. They praise her Christian life and vow to support the church and family while sending copies to The Winchester Star and the bereaved family.
An official marker at Natural Bridge, unveiled with inscription by Carter W. Wormeley, recalls the enduring vastness of the arch and the ancient powers of Rome Egypt and Syria as humanity looks on in reverence at the monument to time and eternity.
Rev and Mrs C J Racey and driver dined with Mr and Mrs Vernon Baker. Ella Bowman spent Sunday with Luther Larrick. Walter Miller family and Mrs Braithwaite visited Cumberland Maryland. John Foster family hosted Mrs David Foster. Multiple locals visited relatives in Washington DC Gainesboro Alexandria and Winchester area.
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