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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1933

Page

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World Economic Talks Bridge US Britain and France

The United States and Great Britain push a seven point plan for global economic recovery including tariff cuts and silver price rises. Roosevelt and MacDonald pledge progress toward June conference while Herriot joins to review debts and disarmament amid talk of a Kelogg Briand pact and possible war debt relief.

Washington United States Great Britain Roosevelt MacDonald Re House White House London Rooset Herriot France Europe America Bennett Canada

Aerial Circus and Baseball Game Planned Sunday

Plans for a large aerial circus at Admiral Byrd Airport and a baseball game at Rouss Spring Park on Sunday April 30 are announced by the Winchester Park Association and American Legion Post No 21. Proceeds support a local swimming pool and the Legion charity fund. The events run from 1 to 7 pm with flights, jumps, and stunts followed by a 3 pm game between the Park nine and Northern Athletic Club of Washington DC.

Admiral Byrd Rouss Spring Park Winchester Park Association Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion The Park Association Legion Post Admiral Byrd Airport Park Nine Northern Athletic Club Washington, D. C

Funeral Rites Held For Late Granville C. Woodson

Funeral services for Granville C. Woodson retired southern educator were conducted at the Church of Christ on West Cork street with ministers from three churches officiating. The interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers named and generous floral tributes.

Granville C. Woodson Lester D. Arnold South Stewart Street Church of Christ West Cork Street W. L. Dudley J. Goode Homer Lyman Claude Grove L. L. Hockman R. D. Saxe Ray Robinson John F. Rodman, Jr D. J. Howard McSherry Lupton

Florida Legislature Passes 3.2 Percent Beer Bill

The Florida Assembly approved a bill legalizing manufacture and sale of 3.2 per cent beer and wine in Florida and sent the measure to Governor Sholtz for his signature.

Florida Assembly Associated Press Tallahassee Fla Florida Sholtz

Mrs Roosevelt to Cut Cake in Fredericksburg Birthday Rite

Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will honor James Monroe by cutting a birthday cake in Fredericksburg Virginia on Friday the 175th anniversary of his birth. She will be entertained at luncheon at the Shrine and law offices where Monroe once practiced.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt James Monroe Fredericksburg Monroe Roosevelt

Winchester Council Approves Gas Pumps Permit and City Hall Decor

The Winchester Common Council met in special session at City Hall. They denied a permit for Cure Gas Pumps and approved curb tanks and three pumps at 48 South Loudoun, also granting a filling station at Loudoun and Gerrard. They considered Red Cross welfare reports and hospital questions while planning festival decorations in lieu of a license fee.

Winchester Robert B. Nelson Martha Stowers Red Cross Lillian Anderson Memorial Hospital Nelson Miss Stowers Sowers Page Miss Anderson Hollis Mr. Page Miss Aderson Anderson Messrs. Henry Marshall Reardon Henry Terminal Auto Supply Company South Loudoun Street Messrs Forney Glaize Miller Rosenberger Barr Dellinger Hable Harper Hoye Riley Loudoun Gerrard Streets City Hall

Joe Apple Plans Three Radio Broadcasts for Apple Blossom

Virginia Tech figure Joe Apple will air three broadcasts to promote the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival set for May 3 and 4. The schedule includes WJSV Mount Vernon Hills on April 28 at 12 30 PM, WRVA Richmond on April 29 at 4 30 PM, and WTAR Norfolk on May 2. The Extension Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute sponsors the programs.

Joe Apple Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg A. H. Teske WJSV Mount Vernion Hills

Big Joe Bread Glowing Health in Every Golden Loaf

Advertisement touting Big Joe Bread with claims of glowing health in every golden loaf. Encourages readers to try the product today.

BIG Joe

Virginia to Call Part of Civilian Conservation Corps Quota

Arthur W. James announced that Virginia may call a portion of its 5000 CCC quota within a day or two. Counties and cities should certify allotments and begin issuing certificates to eligible men immediately.

Arthur W. James Public Welfare Governor's Emergency Relief Committee Virginia Civilian Conservation Corps Mr. James Board of Public Welfare Red Cross James

Newspapers May Make Charge For Radio Programs

E. H. Harris chair of the AP radio committee proposed a resolution urging newspapers to accept radio broadcasting programs as advertising matter only. The convention also recommended protesting the sale or giving away of news to radio stations before publication and preserving newspaper proprietary rights in news.

Associated Press New York American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Today E. H. Harris

Macon Skipper Testifies on Thunder Storms

Capt Alger Dresel, commander of the U S S Macon, testifies at a naval court of inquiry into the Akron disaster. He says his ideas on handling lighter than air ships in storms came from aerology texts and Lakehurst instruction. He notes ground school manuals advised reading articles on storm avoidance.

Associated Press Washington Alger H. Dresel U. S. S. Macon Los Angeles Naval Court of Akron Diesel Lakehurst Macon Manuel

Nearby Estates Open for Historic Garden Week

Mrs. Fred L. Glaize Sr announces extensive Virginia estate tours in Frederick and Clarke counties as part of Historic Garden Week. Over 100 estates will be open through Saturday with nominal fees aidingGarden Club of Virginia restoration efforts. Headquarters at George Washington Hotel with volunteer desk staff guiding visitors.

Fred L. Glaize Winchester Clarke County George Washington Hotel Winchester and the Star Today Virginia Kenmore Washington Betty Waington Lewis Fredericksburg Stratford General Lee Westmoreland County Garden Club of Virginia Thomas R. Boges The Virginia Club Lawrences. Davis Roanoke Robert G. Cabell, II Richmond Garden Week William R. Massie Rose Hill Greenwood

Earthquake Death Toll Rises in Kos

Aegean island of Kos reports 119 dead and more than 600 injured after the powerful quake that struck Sunday. Rescue teams extend search of ruins as aftershocks continue.

Associated Press Kos Dodecanese Islands Aegean Sea

Bronx Painter Admits Ties to Hendler Kidnapping Plot

Tony Rocco a 27 year old Bronx painter acknowledged in a New York lineup that he was with men who sent a letter to Manuel Hendler demanding 7500 under threat of killing his son Albert. Police said Rocco said that was all he knew and he was arrested last Saturday with details not released until today's lineup.

Asutated Press New York Tony Rocco Bronx Manuel Hendler Baltimore Albert Rocco

Frost Possible Tonight in Richmond Forecast

A weather bulletin from the Richmond office of the U S Weather Bureau indicates possibly light frost may form tonight across local areas. The Star reports the forecast as issued today by the national meteorological office.

The Star Today Richmond United States Weather Bureau

Dr. McFaden To Address Rotary Club

The Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden pastor of Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church will be principal speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon tomorrow at 1 pm at the Washington Hotel.

F. T. McFaden Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Rotary Club George Washington Hotel

Festival Story Will Go On Air From Two Units

Winchester's Tenth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival will be aired coast to coast with two radio units presenting a 5 to 5 30 pm program from WJEJ Hagerstown. Frank M. Boucher will announce, Cy Mee and George Emman's Orchestra provide numbers, and Daveth Wells will speak at 10 30 pm on a national hook up. Cadets from Massanutten Military Academy will furnish a trumpeter detail for the parade and several veterans groups plan participation in the grand feature parade on May 4. Charles Town West Virginia enters an artistic float and rail rates to Winchester will be offered for travelers from Washington and Baltimore.

Winchester WJEJ Hagerstown Frank M. Boucher Cy Mee George Emman Daveth Wells Continental Oil Company America Guard of Honor Massanutten Military Academy Woodstock Handley High Esplanade Fin Rtke Watoes Harry Brindle Massanutten H. J. Benchoff Frank L. Burns J. P. Arthur Edward C. Goss American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Mr Goss Henry Hart Post Cumberland Arlington Post Alexandria Post Huntingdon Post Huntingdon Goss Charles Town W. Va Fred A. Read, Jr West Virginia Arthur Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Washington Baltimore Fes

Culpeper Approves 120000 Bond for City Power Plant

Culpeper voters approve a 120000 bond issue for building a municipal power plant and distribution system. The 363 to 251 tally follows an opinion by Mayor Edwin H Gibson that taxpayers won’t bear the cost, funded by plant revenue.

Culpeper Edwin H. Gibson Virginia

Ruby Jackson Shop Special Showing at Geo Washington Gift Shoppe

Miss Jackson hosts a special showing of knitted goods and summer merchandise at the Geo George Washington Gift Shoppe on Thursday April 27. The event highlights handmade items and seasonal gifts for shoppers.

Miss Jackson Geo. Washington

For Sale 1930 Ford Closed Cab Pickup

Classified notice from Bickers Motor Co selling a 1930 closed cab Ford pickup in excellent condition with good paint and rubber. Ford dealers listing appears with 25-1p-31 date.

Ford Bickers ,Motor CO Ford Dealers

Virginia 1932 Auto Tags to Go Void Sunday Night

Virginia motorists face a Sunday night deadline to discard 1932 license plates with the 1933 plates available at the Chamber of Commerce until 10 pm. Most car owners have yet to obtain new licenses, while For Hire tags must come from the Richmond DMV.

Virginia Chamber of Commerce Division of Motor Vehicles Richmond Direct Bureau of Public Roads Rarbore Pennsylvania Iowa Idaho Mississippi Arkansas

Good Business News Triggers Stock Market Rally

Good business news spurred buying power in New York stocks on April 26 with rails and utilities leading gains into the afternoon. The market slipped from yesterday’s selling but rebounded as fractions to three-point advances appeared and trading volume remained light. Sterling cables opened at 3.78 dollars and call money stood at 1 percent.

New York Sterling

Virginia Representative Files Seven Impeachment Charges Against Judge

Rep Smith, Democrat Virginia, impeaches Federal Judge James A Lowell of Boston over releasing George Crawford in the Virginia murder case. Seven articles accuse misconduct and oath violations amid state and federal legal tension. Governor Pollard says astonishment at ruling and considers appeal with attorney general as Massachusetts appeals habeas corpus decision.

Pollard Massachusetts Bat Lowell Associated Press Washington Representative Smith Virginia James A. Lowell Boston George Crawford Middleburg Smith Crawford Loudoun Agnes Nina Buckner Joseph B Ely Judge Lowell George Richmond

Rudy Vallee Wife to Defend $100,000 Suit

Fay Webb Vallee, wife of Rudy Vallee, is named defendant in a $100,000 alienation of affections suit filed in Supreme Court by Mrs. Kathleen Leon, wife of actor Garfield Leon. The complaint alleges Vallee offered money and enticed Garfield Leon to leave his wife. summons served April 7 as Vallee traveled home to California.

Associated Press New York Fay Webb Vallee Rudy Vallee Supreme Court Kathleen Leon Garfield Leon

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British Statesman Mr. Woodson Mrs. Roosevelt World of Apple Hendler Dr. McFaden Rotary Ruby Jackson HOUSE Congressman Smith Motor Vehicles Frazier General Assembly
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