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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1933

Page

8

No U S Permit For Getting Beer On Prescription

Richmond April 13 Thomas E Stone supervisor of permits for the Fourth District bureau of industrial alcohol Virginia today asserted no federal permit is necessary for the prescription or sale of prescription beer and wine not exceeding 2.2 percent alcohol by weight The sales must be on physician prescription and druggists must obtain dealers tax stamps from the department of internal revenue The statement followed inquiries about the Layman state prohibition act and prescriptions may be written on physician's reg blanks.

Richmond Thomas E Stone Bureau of Industrial Alcohol Virginia Department of Internal Revenue United States

Physicians May Prescribe 3.2 Beer or Wine Without Permit

The article notes physicians may prescribe 3.2 percent beer or wine without a federal or state permit. It states medicinal liquor prescriptions for above 3.2 percent alcohol by weight must use U.S. government prescription blanks and be written only by physicians with federal permits.

United States

Easter Services At Burnt Church

A special service will be held at Burnt Church at 8 o clock Easter Sunday morning. An interesting program has been arranged and all are invited to attend this service. Breeding new water lilies is noted by the Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin with the first hybrid created in 1851.

Burnt Church Missouri Botanical Garden Bulletin

Robertson Aims to Cut Tariff Barriers for Farm Relief

Washington April 13 Rep Robertson argues lowering trade barriers is essential to farm relief. He criticizes farm relief as incomplete if domestic markets alone are boosted, urging expansion of American products abroad to raise commodity prices. He cites mortgage loan effects and the need to restore foreign markets to balance prices between farm outputs and manufactured goods.

Washington Robertson House Virginia Its

N and W Fight 65 Million WV Tax Assessment in Federal Court

The Norfolk and Western Railway Company moved to restrain WV state and counties from collecting taxes on its 1932 assessment. The suit seeks a three judge federal panel to determine the proper valuation, arguing the present assessment should not exceed 46,731,341 dollars.

Charleston W. Va Norfolk and Western Railway Company West Virginia State Board of Public Works

Expulsion Sustained for William and Mary Student

Maurice Berkwitz a senior and honor student at the College of William and Mary had his expulsion sustained by a unanimous college board vote after whiskey found in his dormitory room. He may apply for readmission based on his record and the action was supported by President Chandler despite student protests.

Maurice Berkwitz College of William and Mary College Board of Visitors Board of Visitors J. A. C. Chandler Berkwitz Chandler Williamsburg

Guilt verdict returned in Williamsburg murder case

A James City County jury found William E. Ellis guilty of murdering Gordon E. Gray and sentenced him to ten years in the state penitentiary. Defense attorney Ashton Dovell said an appeal would be filed. The shooting followed a quarrel over a house sale contract in Norge Virginia.

Williamsburg James City William E. Ellis Gordon E. Gray Ashton Dovell Norge Ellis Gray

World Conference Invites Eleven Nations To Washington Talks

Washington embarks on a push to restore the gold standard as eleven nations confirm high level participation. Britain will send Ramsay MacDonald, Edouard Herriot sails mid April, Guido Jung and Hans Luther head finance and diplomacy for Germany, Bennett for Canada, Ishii for Japan, with China Brazil Chile Mexico and others awaiting delegates as talks set for London in June.

Washington Roosevelt Ramsay MacDonald Great Britain Britain United States America State Department Prance Edouard Herriot MacDonald England Italy Guido Jung Germany Hans Luther Hitler Canada Richard B. Bennett Japan Kikiharo Ishii China Brazil Chile Mexico Argentina Czechoslovakia Rumania Europe London

Opie resigns as 116th infantry regimental head

Colonel Hierome L. Opie of Staunton resigns as commanding officer of the 116th Virginia National Guard infantry. Governor Pollard elevates him to brigadier general in the unorganized militia. Opie, veteran of the Mexican border and World War I, will devote time to his Staunton News Leader publishing business after 30 years in Virginia service.

Richmond Hierome L. Opie Staunton 116Th Virginia National Guard Virginia Samuel Gardner Waller War Department Pollard Opie France Staunton News-Leader Staunton Rifles 116Th Infantry Twenty-Ninth

Transfers From Fee Basis Will Save $204,717

The State Fee Commission advised Governor Pollard that moving county treasurers and commissioners of the revenue from a fee system to a salary basis will save $204,717.08 to Virginia this year. Savings arise from reduced salaries and trimmed office expenses, with the net effect shared by counties.

Richmond State Fee Commission Pollard Virginia Commonwealth E. R. Combs Commission County Boards of Supervisors Boards of Supervisors Combs

Parents Protest Eye Operation in Infant Daughter

York residents, the Vasco family, barricaded themselves in their home while opposing a physician’s plan to remove the infected eye of 2 year old Helen Vasco to save her life. Her twin Anna fell ill with a fever, drawing the doctor for urgent care. The couple insisted the child was healthy despite medical advice.

York iPr John Vasco Helen Vasco Vascos Helen Anna

W. Va Congressman Warns of Reds in Address Here

A wartime audience in West Virginia listened as a congressman warned of communist influence. The event featured a Ladies Auxiliary banquet with a lengthy committee roster and a menu including celery, olives, chicken salad, and desserts.

W. VA T. J. Dale

Man Arrested Over Force Marriage Attempt in Maryland

Elms was arrested in Hagerstown after a woman, Mrs. Reinert, claimed he forced her to accompany him to Maryland to marry. A large army rifle was found in the car. A warrant was issued by Judge Tavenner. extradition sideshow to Winchester was expected. Sheriff McCann to return with the accused. The man’s background in the county is unclear.

Elms County Court House

New Secretary Of Missions To Be Here Monday

Miss Etta Nunn new state secretary of missions will speak at the Church of Christ Monday evening April 18 at 8 o clock. She has served in Mexico as a missionary and will share a message. The public is invited.

Miss Nunn Mexico

North Dakota College Develops High Yield Wheat Variety

Ceres wheat an improved variety developed by North Dakota Agricultural College could boost state farmers’ earnings by over two million dollars in 1932 compared with returns from Marquis wheat.

Ceres North Dakot

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