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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1932

Page

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Cubs and Yankees Duel in Game Two at World Series

A brisk sunny day at Yankee Stadium draws an estimated 45 000 for game two as Cubs switch sixfielders and Lonnie Warneke starts for Chicago while Frank Demaree and Lefty Gomez debut for New York. The crowd built on opener turnout, with weather favorable and box office helped by single game tickets.

Associated Press Yankee Stadium New York Yankees Cubs Baseball Landis Lonnie Warneke Frank Demaree Johnny Moore Lefty Gomez Bill Jurges Mark Koenig Herman English Cuyler Stephenson Demaree Grimm Hartnett Jurges Warneke Combs Sewell Crosetti Ruth Gehrig Lazzeri Dickey Chapman

Cubs and Yankees Duel in Game Two of 1932 World Series

In a tight second game at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees defeat the Cubs 5 to 0. Key moments include Gehrig and Dickey driving in runs, Ruth scoring, and solid defense behind starter Gomez. Cubs offense stalls as Hartnett and Jurges keep pressure with late hits.

CUBS Grimm Harnett Jurges Gomez Gehrig Hartnett Warneke Herman Yankees Crosetti English Ruth Cuyler Lazzeri Stephenson Demaree Sewell Combs Dickey Chapman Bounder Sturges Sewes Secon Hemsley

Mission on Missions At Valley Convocation In Virginia

The Valley Convocation of the Episcopal Church met in Emmanuel Chapel Boyce on September 29 and 30 with about 150 delegates. Rev B Duval Chambers presided assisted by Bishop Goodwin and several ministers. Lectures covered the method and purpose of missions and highlighted missionary work in Virginia and Liberia. Miss Louise Davis led the Women’s Auxiliary reports and the group voted a $32.73 offering to support the bishop’s fall campaign.

Boyce Valley Convocation Episcopal Church Emmanuel Chapel B. Duval Chambers Frederick D. Goodwin Diocese of Virginia W. D. Smith Christchurch Churchill Gibson Richmond Howard Cady Hamilton Herbert A. Donovan Zion Episcopal Church Fairfax Woman’s Auxiliary E. J. Smith Loudoun Fauquier Warren Page Clarke Winchester Woodstock Harrisonburg Front Royal Louise Davis Leesburg

Bank Bandits Evade Posse After $12,000 Bank Heist

Seven robbers armed with sub machine guns escaped a 100 man posse near Holland Michigan after looting First State Bank of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars. Police chief Peter Lievense and Peter DeYoung were shot with DeYoung gravely injured and Lievense not seriously hurt.

Associated Press Holland Mich Michigan Peter Lievense Peter DeYoung Lievense DeYoung

Apartment OFFICE FOR RENT Over Postal

Classified brief noting office space for rent located over a post office with contact to J. H. Henry. No full details on size price or exact location. Indicates available near postal facilities.

J. H. Henry

Valley Pike Reconstruction To Start Around Oct 1

The Valley Pike project from Vaucluse to Winchester will begin about Oct 1 with work planned from Vaucluse to Kernstown and Kernstown to Cook’s Garage. Rights of way delays near Kernstown and Cook’s Garage will push those segments to a later start after land agreements are reached. The Winchester Chamber of Commerce supports immediate work to create local employment and praised cooperation from the Virginia State Highway Department.

Vaucluse Winchester Andrew Bell Winchester Chamber of Commerce F. D. Henley Virginia State Highway Department Richmond Henley Bell Engineer Royal Kernstown Cook Highway Department Chamber of Commerce

Uniforms Issued for Rouss Fire Trip to Charles Town

Rouss Fire Company announces uniforms will be issued Wednesday and Thursday September 28 and 29 at 7 oclock for the trip to Charles Town Fall Festival on September 30. Gus Haines, Uniform Committee.

Charles Town Gus Haines Uniform Committee

Puerto Rico Hurricane Toll Rises As Relief Efforts Begin

The hurricane sweeping Puerto Rico left 134 dead and 1 857 injured with feared totals rising toward 200. Gov Beverley said tents and cots are needed and relief aid from the Red Cross is promised. Prices for food and building materials jumped as relief agencies mobilized and a price fixing committee was appointed. Rehabilitation started as the storm moved toward Jamaica with extensive damage across the island. The University of Puerto Rico reported no campus destruction, with classes to resume soon.

Associated Press Washington Hoover Beverley Puerto Rico White House Red Cross San Juan Jamaica Weather Bureau James B. Beverley Santo Domingo Port-au-Prince Haiti Havana Porto Rico Fajardo Arecibo University of Puerto Rico

Community Baking Co advertises cakes and bread

Notice invites readers to place orders for special cakes at their grocer. The ad promotes Maryland Maid cakes and Old Home Bumper bread from Community Baking Co with distribution listed as Raymond Shanholtz in Winchester Valp-It.

Community Baking CO Bakers of Maryland Raymond Shanholtz Winchester Valp-It

P C A Rummage Sale Planned for October Week

The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announces a rummage sale in the second week of October. Donations of any size or item are welcome and will be sold to raise funds. Bring contributions to Frances Page at 318 West Cork Street or to Mrs. Robert Ward at 211 South Washington Street.

Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Frances Page Winchester SS. P. C. A W. Cork Street Robert Ward Society S. Washington Street

Winchester Taxpayers Save With 1 Percent Levy Discount

Winchester residents especially small property owners are rushing to pay city levies by October 6 to gain a 1 percent discount. City Treasurer W A Baker says about 30 taxpayers have already paid, with many large taxpayers expected to follow. The council approved the discount to yield a 6 percent return on money and to provide early revenue to avoid temporary loans.

Winchester W. A. Baker City Hall Common Council Star Rush Baker

Davis Defense Seeks Delay in Davis Lottery Trial

New York Sept 29 The Davis trial will enter a third week starting Monday as defense lawyers request the rest of the week to present evidence refuting government charges that Senator James J. Davis knew of Moose Lottery schemes run as charity balls in 1930 and 1931. William Smith Moose Supreme Council member Rochester N Y testified and denied statements to U S Attorney Herlands about a contract paying Moose initiation fees. key issue remains whether Davis owning the Moose department knew of funds diverted from the Moose propagation unit to charity halls.

Associated Press New York United States James J. Davis Davis Loyal Order of Moose William Smith Moose Supreme Council Rochester N. Y Charles H Tuttle Smith William B. Herlands Mavis Moose Herlands Javis Moose Organization Moose Propagation Department

Two Chevrolet Classics Offered at Bargain Prices

Bickers Motor Co Ford Dealer lists a 1923 1929 model pair including a Standard Coupe in blue and a Cabriolet in dark blue with 1931 wheels. Repossession circumstances allow disposal for a small sum of 150 dollars.

Bickers Motor CO Ford

Little School to Welcome Visitors This Week

The Little School at 522 South Braddock Street invites the public Thursday and Friday to view nursery classes opening Monday October 3 for children aged eighteen months through four years.

South Braddock Street

Lower apple rate to south sought by growers

Growers in the central and eastern United States press for a reduced first class rate of 25 percent into the south for apples and related produce. Railroads’ rate committees in Chicago discuss the request after New York talks, with initial reports misquoting a 30 percent figure. Local chambers and horticulture societies in Martinsburg, Virginia, and other apple regions urge rail presidents to grant the 25 percent rate to boost tonnage and distribution.

South United States Chicago New York City Trunk Line Association Central Chamber of Commerce Martinsburg Baltimore and Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Horticulture Society Chambers of Commerce Virginia

Many Stars To Play Here In Weekend Baseball Series

Winchester Park Association brings two All-Star nines for post season contests. Saturday afternoon the locals face Front Royal All-Stars, a team undefeated this season. Manager Sandy Baker holds practice today and tomorrow at 5:30 at Rouss Spring Park. Sunday the Shenandoah Valley All-Stars from Strasburg to Harrisonburg meet the Park team at 3 p.m.

Winchester Park Association Co Boys Sandy” Baker Rouss Spring Park Shenandoah Valley All-Stars Shenandoah Valley Strasburg Harrisonburg Park Boys

World Series Broadcast Planned at Rouss Park

By special arrangement with Miller and Anderson, a 11 tube Philco Radio will be installed in the grandstand on Saturday and Sunday for the benefit of baseball fans so that they may hear and see both games.

Miller and Anderson Philco

Suspect Held For New Jersey Investigator

Harrisburg Illinois and New Jersey police officials dispute who will question Dennis Lawrence a photographer held on the Lindbergh kidnapping case Sergeant E J Gibbons says Illinois authorities will hold him until an investigator arrives from New Jersey Chief Walter Moody confirms the order Col Norman Swartzkopf says he is not sending a man to question Lawrence framing the ongoing cross state confrontation over questioning duties.

Associated Press Harrisburg E. J. Gibbons Illinois Highway Police Springfield Ill New Jersey Dennis Lawrence Gibbons Walter Moody Lawrence Norman Swartzkopf

Cider Mill Opens for Custom Pressing in Albemarle VA

L A Hudson of Albemarle Virginia announces a cider mill offering custom pressing services with contact details and phone code 2009F14.

L. A. Hudson Albin

Parachute Jump Stunt at Local Airport

Stunt flying and passenger flights are scheduled at the local airport on Sunday October 2. All equipment is licensed and prepared for safe demonstrations.

Evelyn Shryock Beauty Shoppe Reopens Under New Management

Announcement that Evelyn Shryock Beauty Shoppe is reopening under Blanche Dove and Mary Bowers formerly of Mary Ann Shoppe. Patrons cordially solicited and appreciated.

Evelyn Shryock Blanche Dove Mary Bowers Mary Ann Shoppe

Roosevelt Day Activities Highlight Nebraska Campaign

Governor Roosevelt arrived in Omaha on his special train after an overnight trip from McCook. He planned three informal talks near Omaha and a speech in Sioux City, meeting farmers at a Gus Sumnick farm to discuss their problems as part of a day of active campaigning.

Associated Press Omaha Neb Franklin D. Roosevelt McCook Sioux City Roosevelt Gus Sumnick George W Norris White House Tor’s Charles W. Bryan William Jennings Norris Theodore Roosevelt New York

Also Mentioned on This Page

A. Mi Vernon Gomez Lon Warnerf Ee Lda S Pe Valley Pike Rouss Fire A. P.cua the Little School Rouss Park Fred L. Glaize McCook, Nebr Republican Party Jefferson Jackson Lincoln Wilson
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