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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1934

Page

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Roosevelt arrives in Wisconsin on return to Washington

President Roosevelt tours Wisconsin on his last inspection leg of the no on campaign. He insists the New Deal promotes prosperous growth with no injury to honest business and notes restored confidence among agricultural workers and those aided by relief programs. He cites gains for children and banks under government cooperation as he travels toward Washington.

Assocated Press Green Bay Wis Roosevelt Washington Central Standard Time Wisconsin Northwest Prairie Associated Press National Recovery Administration

Prevention of Wars In Future To Be Discussed

Richard W. Buckingham of Washington will speak at 6 45 Sunday evening during the vesper service at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. He recently graduated from American University and is described as an able speaker. Members of the Epworth League and Francis Asbury Union youth are especially invited. The public is invited to hear him.

Richard W. Buckingham Washington National Council For the Prevention of War Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Buckingham American University Market Street

Governor Olson Exceeds Authority Attacked in Court

M. H. Boutelle counsel for striking truck drivers seeks injunction against military rule arguing Governor Floyd B Olson has exceeded his authority and violated the U S Constitution before a three judge federal court in Minneapolis The large crowd included federal conciliator E H Dunnigan and co mediator Father Francis J Haas as peace talks continue in the 24 day strike

Associated Press Minneapolis M. H. Boutelle Floyd B. Olson E. H. Dunnigan Francis J. Haas

Convalescing Library Custodian After Ladder Fall

George W. Hardy custodian at Handley Library is convalescing at his home at 130 South Cameron Street after a fall from a ladder while hanging pictures last week. Initial fears of serious injury gave way to a diagnosis of strained muscles and ligaments with no broken bones. He has been confined to bed several days but stood briefly yesterday.

George W. Hardy Handley Library South Cameron Street

All Dresses Greatly Reduced at The Betty Shoppe

A classified-style notice announces deep price cuts on all dresses at The Betty Shoppe, inviting shoppers to pursue bargains. The ad signals a limited sale period with emphasis on dress varieties and savings.

New Orleans Mayor Wins Court Victory Over New Police Board

District Judge Nat W. Bond granted an injunction protecting Mayor T. Semmes Walmsley by ruling the act creating a seven member police board unconstitutional. The board would have shifted police control away from Walmsley to a public panel named by local organizations, a move opposed by Walmsley allies and Huey P. Long. Conflicting factions had armed camps and National Guardsmen in the city amid the dispute.

New Orleans New Police Board Associated Press Nat W. Bond T. Semmes Walmsley Bond Huey P. Long Walmsley State Assembly Long

Canadian pair land in London after long Atlantic flight

Canadian aviators James Ayling and Leonard Reid landed at a private field in Middlesex after 31 hours 43 minutes aloft from Wasaga Beach Ontario. They aimed for Bagdad Iraq to set a 6,300 mile record but covered just over half the distance amid fog and dwindling fuel.

Associated Press London Wasaga Beach Ont James Ayling Leonard Reid Bagdad Iraq Heston Airfield Stag Lane Stag Lane Airdome Canada England Reid Hendon Weaer Atlantic Halifax N. S North Atlantic Aranmore Flat Island Strait of Belle Isle British Isles France Germany Poland Rumania Ancient World Center Turkey Great Britain

Yard Party Near Nain by Fairview U B Ladies Aid

A yard party is scheduled near Nain on Saturday August 18 hosted by the Fairview United Brethren Ladies Aid. The event runs from 11 in the morning to 1 in the afternoon with proceeds likely supporting church activities.

Nain Fairview U. B. Ladies’ Aid

Soft Water Ad for Winchester Steam Laundry

Winchester Steam Laundry promotes soft water service and advertises a contact phone 28 with a dated line 3-26-1p-e o d noting telegram delivery options.

Winchester

ABC Store Opens Secret Sale to Train Staff

In Winchester the ABC liquor store opened at six pm to acquaint staff with cash registers and shelf stock. Sixty bottles sold in three hours for 55 50, averaging under a dollar. Public hours began at nine with light foot traffic and no crowd. Prices noted high by some observers. bootleg prices around 3.00 per gallon. In Leesburg Virginia Delegate Wilbur G Hall denounces the board for allowing fictitious names on purchase slips as hypocrisy and an empty subterfuge.

Winchester Abc Liquor ABC Board Associated Press Leesburg Wilbur G. Hall S. Heth Tyler Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Board Hall

Opening of Wholesale Beer Storage Announced

Walter J. Young Co announces wholesale license No 4077 for a wholesale beer storage facility in Virginia. Telephones 1282. Sole distributor for an area. A barrel cooper is wanted at John Livengood Byrd Orchard Berryville Va. 8-9-1p-ti.

Walter J. Young Co Barrel Cooper John Livengood Byrd Orchard Berryville, Va

Public sale notices in Winchester Virginia 1934 auction

Public sale set for Saturday August 11 1934 at 2 PM at the County Court House Winchester Virginia. Under attachments in Bursey versus Free State Poultry Co Inc the 1934 142 ton Chevrolet stake body truck motor No 14146453 and in Oats versus Snapp the 1927 Buick car motor No 860088 are offered. Cash terms. Deputy Sheriff J W Newcome for H L McCann FredericK County Virginia.

County Court House Winchester Free State Poultry Co., Inc

Rain Delights Farmers While Picnics Face Washout

Rain brings relief to farmers and orchards in Winchester area as 2 inch plus totals fall. picnics suffer with three events rained out or hampered. Sunday school gatherings at Kline's Grove Vaucluse and Smith Park Marlboro affected. Jordan Springs event uncertain. Weather remains unsettled with heavy showers south of the city and cloudburst-like downpours.

Virginia Winchester Research Laboratory Union Kline's Grove Vaucluse Frederick Market Street Smith Park Marlboro Cedar Creek Star Office Woodstock Winchester

Girl Missing Since Last March Is Home Again

Eunice Pollock a 20 year old University of Wisconsin co ed returned to Manitowoc Wisconsin from New York City with her parents Miss Pollock disappeared from Madison last March 17 after being dismissed from her sorority house with undisclosed reasons She did not reveal plans about staying or resuming study and declined to discuss her departure or length of stay.

Associated Press Manitowoc Wis Eunice Pollock University of Eunice New York

Silver nationalized by Roosevelt order shocks markets

President Roosevelt signed an executive order nationalizing silver at 50.01 cents per ounce under the 1934 silver act. Mints will receive all silver in the United States and pay 50.01 cents per ounce after 6.8 percent seigniorage, with exemptions for certain coins, ores, foreign-held silver, and contracted deliveries. Trading in silver futures was suspended as New York brokers quoted near 49.5 cents and Chicago wheat jumped on the news. Senator Thomas hailed the move as a blow to the gold standard, predicting a new era of prosperity. the policy sparked widespread market speculation and concern over physical silver stocks and mint operations.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Morgenthau United States New York Commodity Exchange Handy and Harmon Treasury Chicago Silver News Thomas Thomas (Dokla Senate Chicago Board of Trade

First Virginia Infantry Completes Rifle Drilling at Camp

The First Virginia Infantry Regiment joins 116th National Guard in rifle range firing after three days of intensive training with 37 mm guns mortars and bayonets. The 91st brigade inspection by Major-General Milton Reckord to review a guard of honor for Governor Peery is slated for Saturday with daily parades at 4 30 p m next week.

Associated Press Virginia Beach Virginia Infantry 116Th National Guard Winchester Virginia 91St Infantry Milton A. Rickard Maryland 29Th National Guard Reckord George C. Peery George Campbell Peery National Guardsmen 91St Infantry Brigade

Woman rental agent killed in New York

World News at a Glance reports a New York woman rental agent was killed. Other items note labor plans in Atlantic City to safeguard organizing rights, McAdoo appeals a divorce record ruling, Republican power struggles in Springfield, Cranega extortion case under Lindbergh law, Hollywood drawn into a congressional inquiry, Canadian airmen complete a transatlantic flight, and Reichsbishop Mueller seizing control of the German Protestant Church.

Associated Press New York N. Y Atlantic City Organized Labor Today Los Angeles William G. McAdoo John F. Cranega Hollywood

Extortionist Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Penitentiary

John F. Cyanega age 25 was jailed for ten years after attempting to extort $10,000 from Col. Henry H. Rogers Standard Oil heir by threats against Rogers and his wife. Federal Judge George Murray Hulbert handed down the sentence in New York.

Associated Press New York John F. Cyanega Henry Huddleston Rogers Standard Oil Lewisburg George Murray Hulbert

Frederick County to consolidate schools and hire more teachers

The Frederick County School Board met all day to decide consolidations and new teacher appointments. Several one room schools will close this year including Back Creek, Friendly Grove, Lamps, Cross Roads, Evendale, Opequon, Shirley, Little Mountain, and Woodbine, with students moved to Mount Williams, Mountain View, Round Hill, Miller, Carpers Valley, White Hall, and other campuses. A new consolidated grade building is planned between Cross Junction and Gainesboro to be ready by September 1935.

Frederick County General Assembly Back Creek Backsell Grove Friendly Grove Lamps Russell Grove Mount Williams Mountain View Mounttain View Round Hill Shawnee Cross Roads Evendale Opequon Carpers Valley Stonewall Shirley Little Mountain Woodbine White Hall Bryarly Valley Federal Emergency Relief Administration Miller School Deerfield

Company I wins the regimental rifle match at Virginia Beach

Company I of Winchester under Captain Paul R. Hartman won the regimental rifle match with a 690 score out of 750. Company A placed second with 663 and Company K of Charlottesville took third with 656. K had won twice before but did not repeat this year.

Virginia Beach Winchester Paul R. Hartman Charlottesville Company K

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