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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1933
Page
4
Watered at the post office in Winchester Virginia as second class matter. Published daily Sunday by The Evening Star Ashing Co Winchester. Morning News Item Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror. Associated Press rights noted for news dispatches and local news.
The text lists subscription rates by period and payment terms with unclear currency and dates. It mentions months in advance and carrier options alongside jumbled place names including Hey Fork, Atlanta, Chicago, and incomplete identifiers, reflecting a damaged page fragment.
The Leas Luke Lea and Luke Lea Jr. fight extradition from North Carolina by filing repeated habeas corpus petitions in Tennessee. Judge Cunningham rejects the writ, holding the Leas are fugitives from justice and the petitions valid warrants. They plan further appeals to Tennessee and possibly the U S Supreme Court, potentially delaying extradition for months or years.
Richmond Times Dispatch notes the Confederates may skip their annual reunion due to budget constraints. General Homer T. Atkinson, Petersburg, says no appropriation has been considered as legislatures balance deficits. He urges understanding of tough times and remains hopeful for the future.
Col. James P. Barney of the U S army inspected 320 Conservation Corps recruits at Fort Knox Kentucky and warned that scanty fare and poor living conditions under poverty have undermined the health of the detachment.
The speaker notes a two week training window is insufficient to prepare recruits before forest assignment. He warns the limited period harms the young soldiers’ conditioning and morale as hunger and fatigue take their toll.
One year ago Charles Coffman was chosen president of the Winchester Rotary Club as firemen prepare a comic parade for the Apple Blossom Festival. Local rainfall to date totals 12.03 inches while dry leaders oppose retaining prohibition.
May 3 and 4 were chosen for the apple festival. Winchester Laboratory notes bridge grafting is an old practice. Emmert Son and Company offer ladies coats at 13.95. Shenandoah Valley National Bank advertises life insurance trusts. Detectives will guard guests against pickpockets at the fete.
The film stars Jack Holt as Steve Rand a fearless engineer who must finish a railroad in the tropics risking his marriage Lilian Bond portrays his spirited young wife The Columbia picture marks Bonds first leading role and is billed as Holt’s finest starring vehicle to date opening at the Palace Theatre.
Warner Bros Capitol presents King Kong from RKO Pictures at the Capitol Theatre. The film terrifies with immense monster visuals and ground shaking scenes that surpass classic fright icons, as Kong stalks the jungle and wreaks havoc.
Warner Bros Colonial presents Twenty Thousand Years in Sing Sing at the Colonial tomorrow. The film promises a vivid look at prison life with its human side including laughter romance thrills and grim tragedies in a dramatic coloring.
Dr. J. S. Leonard claims a real internal treatment for piles cures by improving blood flow. After 1,000 patients, he reports over 900 successes and markets HEM ROID tablets at Baker's Drug Store with a money back guarantee.
In the aftermath of Judge Morris’s arrest and her father’s exposure, Merta Morris vows to rely on Philip for financial and social backing. Pierre remains devoted but cautious as she contemplates an engagement to Philip to preserve status. Pierre and Merta discuss money, taxes, and the need for Philip’s security while she weighs her future.
Precipitation for the past 24 hours ends at 8 a.m. amounts to 0.26 inches. April to date 4.22 inches. Year to date 12.49 inches. Twenty year averages show January 2.36, February 2.00, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 4.5, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.
Federal court in Boston heard the habeas corpus case for George Crawford charged with murder in Loudoun County Virginia. Virginia seeks extradition. Crawford is defended by J W Allen and Butler Wilson with Massachusetts officials represented by S D Bacigalupo. The dispute centers on grand jury composition and Crawford's alleged admission after arrest.
A large audience in Boyce Virginia applauded the Boyce Agricultural High School Senior Class drama Anne What's Her Name a mystery filled comedy with a love thread. The boys and girls chorus earned encores for high quality entertainment. seniors and top pupils performed well with several named cast members and a pianist.
Washington beat New York 4 3 at Griffith Stadium as Sam Rice delivered the winning run in the ninth inning. Joe Cronin set the pace with drives and Lou Gehrig exited after a head injury but returned to go hitless in his next at bat. Whitehill outpitched Gomez and Moore as Ruth struck out twice.
A historical note identifies the longest dictionary word as an antidisestablishmentarianism nonce term from debates over disestablishment of the Irish church in British politics last century.
Secretary Frances Perkins argues for stabilized production to meet national needs without surpluses. The piece contrasts Hoover’s boom slump view, notes appeals to Mrs. Roosevelt, and mentions rivers and harbors funding shifting to public works. It also covers O’Connor’s career and currency worries among New York financiers amid Roosevelt measures.
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