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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1932
Page
1
Yankees and Cubs weather rain delays at Yankee Stadium as fans crowd the 1.10 seating rush. Lineups list Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri and Cuyler Stephenson Grimm Hartnett and Koenig with Dineen Majerkrupf Van Graffian Klein as umpires.
Governor Roosevelt travels from Denver toward McCook Nebraska en route to Baltimore Raleigh and Warm Springs with Senator George Norris and Senator Bronson Cutting appearing in support. Cutting greets Roosevelt at Lamy Junction and hints at possible backing as the train stops in New Mexico.
The Winchester branch of the Young Democrats of Virginia urges 18 to 45 year olds to join, with active dues 75 cents and honorary membership from 5 dollars. Burr P Harrison heads the local group with C Douglas Barnett as first vice president Thurman Ritenour as second vice president and Eliza R Tucker as secretary treasurer. Members aim to fund campaign activities and support Democratic goals.
Grand Master Dr. Harry K. Green of Virginia delivered “Washington As a Man and Mason” at a Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 21 commemoration of George Washington’s 200th birthday. Over 200 Masons from Virginia and nearby states attended the special meeting at the Masonic Temple, with a buffet supper following and display of local relics.
The 1948 World Series features the New York Yankees as American League champions against the Chicago Cubs, National League champs. Joe McCarthy and Charley Grimm lead their clubs in a best four of seven. first two games at Yankee Stadium today and Thursday, with games three to five at Wrigley Field October 1–3 and potential games six and seven at the Yankees’ home. Umpires, weather outlook, and probable batteries Bush-Hartnett for the Cubs and Ruffing-Dickey for the Yankees are listed along with attendance and stadium capacity.
Jewish residents of Winchester and vicinity plan observances for Rosh Hashanah with services led by Rabbi Uggatz of Baltimore. Services are scheduled Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday across the weekend, and again Sunday and Monday for the atonement on October 9 and 10, followed by Sukkoth on October 14.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to authorize a $3,000,000 Reconstruction Finance loan to repair and rebuild locomotives repair freight cars and build 820 new all steel gondolas. The loan would be a note of the Reconstruction Corporation.
Luray September report details Elizabeth Purdham and her son Harry charged with killing Julius Reed. Ill and unable to walk, Mrs. Purdham was wheeled in on a couch to testify. Court adjourned with fate to be decided by jurors tomorrow afternoon after 14 witnesses and physician testimony.
John Sharp Williams former United States senator from Mississippi died at his Denton home at midnight He had been in ill health for a long time The lengthy career marks him as a leading southern statesman Dennis Lawrence a 30 year old man was held for questioning in the Lindbergh kidnapping case in Harrisburg Illinois He was arrested in Marion last night by state highway police
Washington today saw Maryland and Virginia milk producers join to stabilize prices for the capital market. The Milk Producers' Association announced a 6 percent production cut to curb over supply and prevent price cutting or shortages if shipments move elsewhere.
Washington announcement says farmers owing crop production loans would pay 25 percent of the due amount and the remaining 75 percent would be secured on terms Congress may authorize. The move aims to ease repayment amid low farm prices risking winter need for wheat producers.
In Sandusky Ohio police used Roman candles to drive thousands of starlings from trees in a downtown park but the birds remained. Hotel guests nearby complained of sleep disturbance as shotguns also failed to deter the noisy flock.
Winter coats debut at Moling & Cather with fresh styles as customers browse two new lines. Apartment office for rent advertised near postal listings shows local rental availability. J. H. Henry appears in notices with 28-1p-31 reference.
Two opportunities arise with a 1932 Chevrolet Standard Coupe in blue and a 1929 Cabriolet in dark blue with 1931 wheels and tires. Both cars were repossessed and offered at a small sum of 150 dollars by Bickers Motor Co., Ford dealer.
Shipments from New York to Brils. Exs. Bskts Liverpool 20551 8210 3918 London 11024 22592 546 Southampton 10749 3780 1374 Glasgow 6482 12075 Cardiff 485 389 Bristol 388 Totals yea 49291 47434 5838 G. R. Cooper Harnden & Co Liverpool reports cargoes Scythia and Adriatic. Good demand and price trends noted.
Rouss Fire Co will issue uniforms Wednesday and Thursday September 28 and 29 at 7 o clock for the trip to Charles Town Fall Festival on September 30. Gus Haines, tied co
Judge Thomas W Harrison of Winchester Virginia denies writing a letter misattributed to him claiming life long Democrat support for Hoover. He states he will vote for Roosevelt to resolve the bonus issue without bankrupting the nation or harming veterans.
The District Nurse Association announces a free chest clinic Monday October 3 from 9 30 a m to noon and 2 to 4 p m in the nurses office near the Court House. Dr C W Scott of the State Board of Health will direct. Appointments should be made 2 3 p m any afternoon this week or by telephone at No 1189. No old positives or children under 15 will be examined unless recent physician note.
The Little School at 522 South Braddock Street invites visitors Thursday and Friday. Nursery classes start Monday October 3 for children aged eighteen months to four years.
Charles Town W Va September 28 Harry K Thaw farmer and Rouss Fire Company member will lead Winchester fire companies in the parade part of Independent Fire Company celebration. Fire units from fifteen towns expected with Martinsburg 150 men led by Chief Quinn. Prizes for largest visiting company and best drilled team. Carnival opens Wednesday on Gibson lot behind the telephone building and runs through Saturday with bingo grocery flour blanket ball stands and a home moving picture camera prize contest for a winning girl.
Growers Fruit Exchange seeks apples for current orders in Winchester Virginia. Contact phone 1200 at Winchester. Advertises produce buying for local growers in the region. Also promotes laundry services by Winchester Steam Laundry with contact numbers 28 and 29 for family clothes renewals.
The regular semi monthly meeting of the W. C. T. U. will be held Thursday at 9 30 a m at the Friends Church. All members are asked to come and enjoy a good program. 27 1p 21 WANTED Delicious in bulk 25 and better color. tw Se 7S Gita
News from Porto Rico and Santo Domingo shows the hurricane leaving Puerto Rico with hundreds dead and injured, moving toward the Dominican Republic Haiti and the Virgin Islands. Officials warn of shifting fatalities and seek rapid relief while vessels retreat and weather tracking tightens.
The Winchester Democratic Executive Committee will meet at City Hall in the Council Chamber at 8 p.m. to outline a comprehensive campaign for Roosevelt Garner Robertson in the November elections. Attending will be T Russell Cather Burr Harrison and G Reginald Haines as party leaders.
Luncheon event at the Reformed Church on Thursday September 29 from 11 30 to 2 00 with chicken salad served for 35 cents. Proceeds support church activities.
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