29 Dec 1931
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1931
Page
1
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce calls for heavier taxes on trucks over two tons and federal regulation of interstate motor carriers. It urges abolition of gasoline tax refunds, notes railroads and buses need coordinated growth, and cites road wear from heavy trucks.
Auction sale notice for December 30 at 1 p m listing 500 Highland Avenue as the sale location. Entire furniture stock offered with no bidding. all items to the highest bidder.
Janet Charles Gaynor Farrell showcases a winning effort in a recent event yielding a score notation 28 18 2. The brief item notes the participant and result without additional context.
The attorneys for Herman Webb Ducher plan to ask the Baltimore Supreme Bench or Court of Appeals to review his death sentence for the murder of milk carrier John W. Anderson. Ducher's sentence was reaffirmed by Judge Ullman after a guilty plea to the indictment with Dale H. Lambert. A clemency appeal to Governor Ritchie remains possible, but a higher court review is uncertain.
Eleven county officers elected in November begin a four year term January 1 1932 after oath taking and bond posting in the Frederick County Clerk's office. Notable confirmations include E W Adams Gainesboro supervisor and Robert S Smith treasurer with bonds and re elections for several magistrates and constables.
Washington announces a broad plan to consolidate federal departments and bureaus to cut expenditures. The President disclosed the proposal at a press conference and will push consolidations after Congress acts, including moving the shipping board to Commerce and uniting education, health, construction, and conservation under single leadership.
New York stock market gains broadened as tax selling eased. Rails chemicals and utilities rose notably while Sterling Cables opened at 3 43 dollars, down a quarter, with money renewed at 3 percent. The year end upturn began a day early.
The Lions Club held its last luncheon meeting of the year today at the George Washington Hotel with strong attendance. Hoye Riley, president, led the session. No guest speaker was listed, so members provided entertainment. M S Eckard demonstrated how to get to the top and stay there using a beans jar trick. Herman Barr, secretary treasurer, reported six months of club activities and attendance figures, noting favorable comparisons with other Lions clubs in the district.
Wallace Beery and Jackie Cooper star in The Champ drawing capacity crowds at Hable's Palace. The two hour drama delivers laughter and tears and stirs audiences, prompting chatter as it returns for final showings tonight.
The Best Picture in Town Tonite presents The Champ at The Of Course.
Henry Morgenthau former ambassador to Sa id says the Democratic party will rise from the wilderness when Wilson inspires a revival of leadership. He calls Wilson an idealist and immortal figure in a dinner marking Wilsons seventy fifth birth anniversary in New York. Hoover sent flowers to Wilsons tomb as commemorations spread nationwide.
Virginia fruit growers invited to the Maryland State Horticultural Society thirty fourth annual meeting at the new University of Maryland horticultural building College Park January 5 6 in connection with the Maryland Farm Bureau Federation convention. The program includes notable speakers a student fruit show a commercial orchard equipment exhibit and dedication of the new hall.
Help wanted notice seeks young men and women of neat appearance and advanced high school students for special work. Good pay for spare time. See Mr. Renner 4 to 7 p.m. at the Southern Inn or 10 to 11 a.m. at the Shenandoah Motor Co Inc. 29-1p-31.
In Washington on December 29 the Democrats in Congress faced charges of lacking a tax program as they review Hoover’s tax plan. Administration spokesmen insist opposition equals politics while Republicans claim the majority lacks a concrete plan until Mellon's measure appeared. Continued on Page Six.
A six man armed gang seized Pine River, Minnesota at dawn. They slugged the constable, held residents captive for two hours, and looted the Horrigan drug store and Harold Hill hardware store, taking cash and jewelry. The raiders claimed official business for Sheriff Little of Brainerd.
Virginia State Highway Department surveyors map widening Route 11 from Vaucluse near Winchester to the West Virginia line northward. Funds for Staunton district rebuilds were allocated, with right of way negotiations to start with local officials. Construction expected late this winter or early spring.
President Hoover announced the appointment of Norman Davis former under secretary of state as a member of America's delegation to the Geneva arms conference. Davis was selected from the administration’s pool to represent the United States at the talks in Geneva.
A Texas country store dealer showed a 1918 19 sugar price of 33.33 and offered the same money for a tableload of goods today. The display included sugar salt tea coffee bacon soap and more plus a $5 bill, illustrating the dollar's purchasing power.
For sale by owner a Chevrolet coach with about 500 miles. Will sell at sacrifice. Call Win at phone 395 W. 29-1p-3t Lost Glass Bottle With Silver Top Marked A C K Main Street Store Lost item noted. 29-1p-31 Ann Brook Kern
Saturday features Fred C. Ridgeway and Janet Arles in a delicious display at the event. Local readers are invited to attend and enjoy a midday program with culinary and entertainment elements.
Robert Smith a Virginia Polytechnic Institute sophomore was killed when his stone truck overturned at Main and Broad streets in Luray. Two Wood children escaped injury as Smith’s vehicle skidded while avoiding another truck. he recently returned home from college for the holidays. Survived by his parents and two sisters.
Capitol Theatre manager Frank Boucher announces a new bargain price scale went into effect yesterday. Warner Brothers cuts in price are spreading to Winchester and other Warner towns in the Washington zone. Upcoming Capitol bookings include The Cheat, Peach-O-Reno, Manhattan Parade, Street Scene, Mata Hari, Dance Team and other first run pictures. The Colonial will operate six days weekly with carefully chosen first run films at popular prices.
Ohio Imp. Chester thoroughbred pigs not registered 7 to 8 weeks old priced at five dollars. Contact GEO W BOWLY Hillcrest Orchards Winchester Virginia.
L. M. Buck Russell announces leasing the Conoco Station on the Boyce Pike edge of Winchester with modern service equipment. Prospective customers urged to contact for service. cars called for and delivered without charge. Phone listed. 28-1p-31
Local listing announces a final set of performances titled You Cant Afford to Miss At The 7 Last Times Tonite. The ad promotes remaining showings with dates and venue details for evening screenings.
Army officials recount a report ofLieut E H Bobbitt missing after a crash near Keyser Red House Maryland. Pilots from Bolling Field including Capt Ira Eaker join woodsmen and local officers in a widening search toward Spruce Knob Cheat Mountain with weather hampering air efforts.
World champion Max Schmeling headlines at Hable's Palace this Saturday in his first all talking singing film Love In The Ring a tale of love worth fighting for. The article notes Schmeling's fighting prowess and hints at his looming February bout with Mickey Walker.
The Board of Directors has declared the usual quarterly dividend of 4 percent, totaling 16 percent for the year. Checks covering this dividend will be mailed to stockholders on December 31 1931. Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia Wm G Hardy V Pres Cashier.
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