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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1934
Page
7
Mercer Pa W C McCoy president of the Mercer Fair Association writes to a farmer praising small relief from NRA CWA RWD AAA and suggests pig cow ewe and perhaps hen will revive spirits.
Roger A Crown 17 a grocery delivery worker in Quincy Mass faced misfortune as a motorist's vehicle struck his bicycle injuring him. He rode on the running board to inspect damages and fell. His own bicycle was stolen while awaiting repairs.
In Washington Democrats back Joseph W. Burns of Tennessee as the strongest post Rainey successor while Republicans aim to defeat Rainey in Illinois 20th district. Observers note party discomfort about Byrns and Rainey amid looming leadership changes. New York readers urge steady Washington action over perceived expediency and quick decisions. Roosevelt faces need for liberal backing as Perkins and Richberg gain labor support while General Johnson’s allies falter.
The city reports show Berlin votes in the national referendum with strong support for the regime. Swastika influence looms as millions cast ballots, while a substantial minority reportedly rejects the figurehead in the overwhelming turnout.
Middletown Virginia social column reports Mrs. Frank Willey returning home improved after a Berryville visit. Several families and guests from Shenandoah City Hyattsville Md Washington D C Front Royal and Winchester appear at homes of Willey Lauck Ginn and Weirick. Activities include visits 4 H Club demonstration home canning parties and school postings.
The United States dollar rose 3 percent to 4.98 pounds on the London market, closing at the day’s high after steady demand and New York buying, with unofficial outer-night trade at 5.02. The French franc hit a fresh peak near 74.50 to the pound, closing around 74.56, while sterling weakness did not unsettle markets as gilt-edged securities remained strong.
Funeral services for William Henry Haber 69 of near Stephens City were held at his home and Mt Hebron Cemetery. Rev S J Goode and others officiated with a quartette from the First Baptist Church rendering Abide With Me and Jesus Saviour Pilot Me. Burial followed in the family lot. Relatives from Waynesboro and Shady Grove attended.
A whimsical note describes a widow preserving a will by attaching spools of thread cotton silk a needlebook scissors and sewing tools to a gayly colored ribbon. The ribbon sits where items can be pulled to hand from bedclothes.
John B. Mallon former assistant manager of the Capitol and Colonial theatres is transferred to Hagerstown Maryland to serve as assistant manager at the Colonial Theatre under Oscar Gray. He moves from Washington where he managed the Earle Theatre. Mrs Mallon will join him in Hagerstown in a few days.
President Franklin D Roosevelt urged non partisan support for the national relief program during a welcome home talk in Hyde Park New York. He stressed Americans must pay to help the stricken in other regions and cooperate beyond party lines with the budget shaping income and outgo in coming months.
The public is invited to a square dance at the park pavilion this evening at 9 o clock. Proceeds benefit the park and music will be by the J I Jenkins orchestra.
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