21 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1933
Page
1
The article notes ongoing leadership of the Conservative party with glass content continuing in current office. It mentions a potential Treasury post for W. H. Woodin and a Navy Secretaryship to Swanson, indicating cabinet reshuffle prospects.
Senator Glass of Virginia the Democrat said he is content to stay in the Senate and has not changed his mind about declining appointment as secretary of the treasury. He emphasized that his decision has always been final.
Virginia Senator Carter Glass informs President Roosevelt he will remain in the Senate. Swanson path to the cabinet expands as Hull is favored for state, and Woodin is discussed for Treasury. Glass will likely chair Appropriations or Banking and Currency, with inflation relief stance shaping policy.
The renewed trial over alleged serious injuries from the March 31 automobile collision near Winchester began in Corporation Court with Mrs. Lida Malone and Herman Hable facing a jury. A mistrial occurred yesterday due to an expert witness remark. the case for Mrs. Malone proceeds with a new jury.
Harrisonburg Virginia city council approved economy committee recommendations for a 20 percent tax levy cut to take effect with the new fiscal year. The measure reduces 2 per 100 assessed value by 40 cents, aiming to save taxpayers about $16 000.
Auto buyers are urged to visit Winchester Credit Corp for a spring purchase with a selection of all makes and special figures on cars or trucks.
Dr. Karl Meyer of Chicago said Mayor Anton Cermak has definitely passed the crisis after being wounded in the attempt on President-elect Roosevelt. The wound in his right lung has healed and his general condition improved. Mrs. Joe Gill, also wounded, had a comfortable night as doctors reported remarkable improvement. Separately, lawyers for Giuseppe Zangara planned to discuss a possible new trial after his 80 year sentence for the Roosevelt assassination attempt.
President elect Roosevelt met with French ambassador Paul Claudel after a war debts and world economics conference with Sir Ronald Lindsay. He then conferred with economic experts Bernard Baruch and Raymond Moley indicating plans for an early global economic conference.
New York stock and bond markets narrowed further as selling pressure subsided. Prices were mixed with some issues up fractions to two points amid preholiday short covering. Government bonds also saw selling ease while Sterling cables opened at 3.44 dollars.
Ford dealer Bickers Motor Co announces immediate delivery of the new Model 40 and Tudor and Fordor sedans. The company highlights quick availability and emphasizes full Ford engineering and performance for customers seeking early access to the latest V-8 lineup.
Clinger Wood Caldwell a longtime local creamery employee died at 58 after five years of declining health. Born in Winchester he lived most of his life here with a brief period in Pennsylvania. Survived by wife Bes sie Argenbright two daughters Courtney and Eloise and brother William Pierce Caldwell. Funeral Thursday at 3 from 382 National avenue with Presbyterian and Methodist pastors officiating. Interment Mount Hebron. Pallbearers listed.
Gov. William A. Comstock announced in Lansing that a new proclamation will allow Michigan banks to reopen for restricted withdrawals. The measure extends the current holiday with limited withdrawals and replaces the prior order that closed all banks. the existing holiday ends at midnight tonight.
The Sarah Zane Fire Company holds its annual memorial sermon at United Brethren Church on North Braddock Street with Rev. George W. Stover preaching. Five members died last year. brief tributes will be paid. The company meets at North Loudoun Street Hall at 7 and marches in.
Evidence presented to the Senate banking committee shows Charles E. Mitchell earned salaries over one million annually in 1928 and 1929 as an officer of National City Bank and its securities affiliate. Mitchell also testified his company had handled about 20 billion dollars in securities with some defaults, noting difficulties over under one billion dollars.
Three year old Edward Grubbs of Kernstown died after being struck by a car driven by C. C. Skyles of Woodstock. The accident happened near Kernstown school on U S Route 11. An inquest was ordered at Memorial Hospital morgue this afternoon.
Virginia House delegation voted solidly for the Blaine repeal resolution with Montague of Richmond absent on illness. In the Senate Swanson supported the Blaine measure while Glass opposed it.
Handley Library will close tomorrow in observance of George Washington's birthday a legal holiday. Library hours end at 9 o clock this evening for those wishing to borrow books.
Tree ripened citrus offered at one dollar per bushel. See Austin White at Winchester Cold Storage for pickup or delivery options.
Winchester Park Association will stage a home talent show in March to raise funds for playground equipment and an adult swimming pool. The event, run by local residents, aims to renew Rouss Spring Park grounds and open baseball season with a renovated facility. A new by law and multiple committees were formed to oversee finances, grounds, athletics, and equipment.
The Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York, represented by Frank A. Jacques in Winchester area, turned 90 on February 1, 1933 and became the first American life insurer to reach that milestone. Its December 31 1932 statement shows 4.23 billion in insurance in force, 296.6 million in new business, and policyholders’ cumulative gains of about 532.9 million over premiums. Real estate held totaled 20.17 million. Despite a 1923 weak year, total income reached about 228.8 million with 208.0 million disbursements, a 20.7 million excess. The report emphasizes enduring public faith in life insurance and the resilience of insurers in varied times.
Virginia's governor Pollard will travel with about 300 guardsmen and 200 cadets to attend the Roosevelt inauguration on March 4. He will be joined by aides, the John Marshall High School cadet corps, and bands, with a planned schedule of receptions, a White House tea, and a governors' conference.
Rear Admiral Robert S. Griffin retired chief of bureau of engineering in World War I died today at the Naval Hospital Washington of arteriosclerosis. Born in Fredericksburg Virginia, he had served in the navy since 1874.
The Anti Saloon League warned of a legal challenge to any federal act creating state conventions to vote on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Lawmakers from Virginia to Washington discuss constitutional method as debates on repeal proceed amid party leaders framing votes and procedures.
In Chicago Miss Esther Weildrammer says a cheery smile beats typing for keeping a job. Cleveland reports the first triplets born at St Ann's Hospital in sixty years. Oak Park notes Patricia Maguire the Sleeping Beauty ill for a year but receiving 35 fan letters daily. San Francisco cites a thief stealing a pair of left shoes after throwing a rock through a window.
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