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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1933
Page
4
A Sunday page from The Evening Fishing Co. of W cinta includes a devotional insert Eternal Life by Luke 10 27 28 urging love of God with all heart soul and strength and neighbor as oneself. The piece appears among subscription and press notices typical of the era.
Staunton News Leader reports a call from the General Federation of Women's Clubs for American women to use economic influence to support the NRA while avoiding harm to small businesses. It highlights sweatshop labor in home sewing and argues buyers can end exploitation by choosing labeled garments and questioning采购 sources.
A traffic column explains the right of way rule, noting that the car entering first has priority, but if the leftside vehicle enters first the car on the right must yield. Maxwell Helsey comments on common driver misconceptions.
An editorial argues drivers must slow at intersections and obey right of way to reduce crashes. It notes that cars from the right have no right to force stops and cites 2,430 deaths and 184,750 injuries in 146,500 accidents last year from misunderstandings over right of way, urging laws align with common sense.
Five local youths receive jail sentences for alleged gasoline theft from parked cars in Johnstown. Sheriff Luther Pannett orders exercise for prisoners in coal jail as Judge Williams mandates. About 125000 Virginians remain unemployed per press reports. Two Boy Scout troops set to enter camp next week.
Five years ago the summer's heaviest rainfall recorded 1.65 inches yesterday. Princess Illeana of Roumania will marry Prince Heinrich of Schaumbourg Lippe in Germany. Sarah Zane Fire Co plans to participate in Washington DC Labor Day parade. Mrs Mahion Estep of Mount Jackson dies after a fall from an upper story while escaping pursuers in her sleep. Local citizen keeps a small china saucer bearing Lincoln portrait.
The president proclaims August tenth as a day of mourning for the late President Warren G Harding. In sports the Shenandoah Valley league resumes with Winchester defeating Strasburg 3 to 2. Harrisonburg State Teachers' College summer school draws nearly nine hundred students. The Winchester Star publishes a special edition on President Harding's death. Boyce Baptist Church is dedicated as a new church. Primary campaigns close today.
A report tallies twelve thousand American casualties in the latest Western Front operation. The government sets sugar rations at two and a half pounds per person per month. Three Winchester boys are reunited in a French city as a letter to a mother confirms. President Wilson visits Hog Island shipyard near Philadelphia with an official party. Ashby Sprint returns to open a Washington, D. C. produce market for a local firm.
The article notes most popes were Italians with a few French and other nationalities. It lists Sylvester II as Spaniard by general regard but born in southern France, Adrian VI as Dutch from Utrecht born in 1459, and Adrian IV as the only English pope. It adds Peter as a Jew and Victor of Carthage as African but not Black.
Manny Strewl of Albany acted as intermediary in the release of 24 year old John J. O Connell Jr son of a political leader from kidnappers. He negotiated a $40 000 payment for the release and was held for questioning though no formal charge was filed.
Sally Gwynne arrives in Daytona to secretary work for John Kemble Proctor a Florida millionaire. After Proctor’s murder the night reveals a prowler a gun linked to Proctor and a hidden ledger in Gus Vitelli’s room. Sally and Ted Chandler plan to uncover the truth as suspense builds toward a continuation.
The report records precipitation over the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 1.00 inches and August to date at 1.01 inches, year to date 25.79 inches. It notes a 20 year average of 34.53 inches annually and 11 inches per month with monthly figures listed from January to December.
Mrs Woodin flew from the east to Tucson Arizona to be with her husband William H Woodin Jr secretary of the treasury son who is seriously ill at home with a heart ailment in Tucson Arizona
Warner Bros Capitol presents 42nd Street starring Ruby Keeler return engagement. Critics note Keeler’s limited acting but strong looks and lively singing. The film attracts audiences seeking new personalities with a demure ingenue appeal. Also features News and act listings.
Warner Bros Colonial presents The Three Musketeers at the Colonial Theatre this Saturday. The serial feature stars John Wayne Ruth Hall Jack Mulhall Francis X. Bushman Jr Raymond Hatton Noah Beery Jr and Robert Frazer in a modern action adaptation. Also shows Ken Maynard in The Lone Avenger western.
Lovers of sea based drama will enjoy The Gorilla Ship at the Palace tonight only with Ralph Ince Vera Reynolds Reed Howes and Wheeler Ownman. Ince plays a hard sailing master who is brutal to betrayers but loyal to the heroine. Added features include a Mickey Mouse Phantom of the Air chapter eight and a two part Comedy. Saturday Rex Bell and Clara Bow star in The Fugitive. All day Saturday two children under twelve admitted for ten cents with a candy bar or set of Jacks given to early attendees. shows start 10:00 am and run to 11:00 pm.
A neighborhood event titled Greenway Yard Party is planned for Saturday in August. The notice invites residents to gather with activities and refreshments at a local yard setting managed by Essatis Sunday School.
Washington watchers note large centralized industries resist New Deal rules, with heavy banks relying on delays to stall recovery. Johnson faces a battle with labor and management while Farley struggles with cabinet allies Ickes and Wallace. Canada plans to float debt in London as U S shipments amid drought and tariff talk ripple through markets.
The piece notes labor gains and corporate fear of nationalization in steel coal and oil. It cites concerns over un constitutional sections of the National Recovery Act, legal and public relations counsel warnings, and government actions against large firms for extra constitutional trade practices. Roosevelt is described as a formidable power lawyer.
Missouri charges filed against Mrs. Herb Farmer and Mrs. Frances Nash for obstructing justice as members of the Nash gang in the Kansas City Union Station massacre. Frank Nash, husband of Mrs. Nash, was killed along with four officers when gunmen struck during his custody handover.
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