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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1933

Page

5

Cubs Eye World Series At Fair Opponent Rumored

President William Veeck announced the Cubs aim for a World Series during the Chicago Exposition period with a preferred opponent of the New York Yankees. Giants and Pirates also began coast workouts as managers expressed optimism about a swift season start. Bill Terry and James J. Tierney spoke of a young, hustling Giants squad ready to surprise the league.

Los Angeles Cubs California Sun William Veeck Chicago Veeck New York Yankees New York Giants Catalona Island Giants Wrigley Field Pirates Pacific Paso Robles Pittsburgh Pirates Terry Tierney Bill Terry James J. Tierney

The Son-Daughter at Hables Palace San Francisco Chinatown

Helen Hayes and Ramon Novarro star in The Son-Daughter at Hables Palace in San Francisco Chinatown tonight and Tuesday. Also features Lewis Stone Warner Oland H B Warner and Ralph Morgan with short subjects and Paramount News Events.

Helen Hayes Ramon Novarro San Francisco Chinatown Palace Lewis Stone Warner Oland H. B. Warner Ralph Morgan Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Lowe's Fox Theatre Washington Tom Lee Tony Won Paramount

State Fair features top stars in true midwest life drama

Fox Film presents All American themed State Fair with Janet Gaynor, Will Robers, Lew Ayres, Sally Silers, Norman Foster headlining. Based on Phil Strong's prize story, the film follows a week at a state fair as each family member seeks a supreme desire amid typical American life. Also advertised with a Paramount Novelty and Capitol News.

Fox Film Allstar Screen Janet Gaynor Will Robers Lew Ayres Sally Silers Norman Foster Phil Strong Paramount McNamee Capitol News

Monkey's Paw at the Colonial Tomorrow

Believers in black magic and omens may see themselves in the Monkey's Paw showing at the Colonial tomorrow. The production promises signs talismans and portents as part of the eerie tale.

Remedy Claim for Ugly Pimples and Eyes

Fragmentary ad copy promotes a remedy titled ANSWER TO UGLY PIMPLES and mentions a tablet solution for blemishes. The text includes warnings about unsightly skin tones and claims a safe, non habit forming laxative product available at druggists for 25 cents.

Jolly the Old Boy Pleases a Middle Aged Man

The text addresses a middle aged man as “Young man” in a humorous or affectionate line. It reflects a playful or teasing tone used by the speaker toward the recipient.

League Groups Will Meet In Boyce On Apr. 6

The Northern Shenandoah District of Virginia Leagues will hold its annual meeting in Boyce on April 6. Speakers include Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines of Washington and Lee University and J. H. Montgomery of Richmond. Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Winchester will also speak, with Miss Leslie Fox of Front Royal serving as district secretary.

Boyce Shenandoah Virginia Oration of Mary F. Powers Bayard Warren County Warren Rappahannock Clarke Frederick Page Rockingham Francis Pendleton Gaines Lexington Washington and Lee University Virginia Cooperative Education Association J. H. Montmery Richmond Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church, Winchester Leslie Fox Front Royal

Raccoon and Bear Skin Coats Highlight Animal Names

A brief note describes the raccoon as a strictly American animal native only to North America. It also corrects a common misconception that a coat labeled bear skin may be made from any animal other than a bear.

Glass Eye Wearers and British Clubgeist Notes

Four hundred thousand in the country could wear glass eyes but only 63 percent do. The piece reflects on pride and poverty with a line about London society noting White's as the oldest club.

Contract Bridge Lessons From Central Press

Central Press tutor E W Shepard explains bid shifting to reveal hand patterns and distribution. He illustrates with hands showing when to bid spades or no trumps, and how partner responses affect forcing bids and invitations in bridge.

Central Press E. W. Shepard

Collegians And G A A Teams To Play Pa Cagers

Winchester based Dixie Collegians and Girls Athletic Association teams prepare for cage battles against Mercersburg squads in Handley High School gym starting at 8 p.m. The G A A sextet faces Mercersburg Alumnae, touted as a strong feminine team, followed by the Collegians versus Mercersburg Cossacks who narrowly lost 39-37 to locals in a recent showdown.

Dixie Collegians Girls Athletic Association Winchester Mercersburs Handley High School Mercersburg Collegians

Propeller Acts as Brake in Power Dive Speeds

A model airframe notes that once a certain speed is reached in a power dive, the propeller reverses function and slows the craft. The observation highlights how propulsion can oppose forward flight at high velocities.

Long Trousers for Women Rumor Reaches Winchester

A Winchester rumor says Hollywood style long trousers worn by Marlene Dietrich may appear locally. Stores reportedly ordered shipments of matching skirts and blouses, with optional walking canes and cigarette holders, as Winchester Modern looks to trends from Fifth Avenue and cinema.

Hollywood Marlon Dietrich Winchester Marlene Dietrich Milady Fifth Avenue Dietrich

Swanson Walsh and the Roosevelt cabinet prospects

Washington notes discuss Senator Swanson as navy and foreign relations chair, and Senator Walsh as attorney general in the Roosevelt era. The piece mentions Insull associates, Florida justice handling the Zangara case, and shifting European balance of power amid Pecora hearings on New York stock market manipulation and National City Bank disclosures.

Washington, D. C Swanson House Committee On Naval Affairs Committee On Foreign Relations Farley Roosevelt Thomas J. Walsh Justice Department Florida Congress Miami New York N. Y Ferdinand Pecora Senate Banking and Finance Committee Wall Street Charles E. Mitchell National City Bank Gordon Rentschler National City Co Pecora Harry F. Law Hugh B. Baker National City Company Mitchell National City James Couzens Michigan

Estate Settlement In Winchester Bank Case

The Commercial And Savings Bank sues to settle the estate of Robert L. Gray deceased and to determine interests of Richard H. Gray Allen B. Gray and Jane Gray Stouffer in real and personal property. Notice orders appearance within 15 days and publication in The Evening Star for four weeks and posting by March 6 1933. A copy-Teste Corinne Barnett cop y Clerk Herbert S Larrick.

Robert L. Gray Admirat Als Richard H. Gray Allen B. Gray Jane Gray Stouffer Gray Robert Robert L. Gray, Jr Carlin S&s Evening Star Winchester Corinne Barnett Copuy Herbert S. Larrick

Cabinet Wife of Woodin to Enter Washington Society

Mrs. William H. Woodin of New York will join Washington society after March 4 following her husband’s selection as secretary of the treasury in the Roosevelt cabinet. Woodin, a director in major corporations and a noted composer, enters the social scene as his post takes effect.

Henry Morgenthau, Jr Roosevelt Morgenthau Turkey Federal Farm Board New York State William H. Woodin New York Washington Society

Maryland Banks To Reopen With Improved Confidence

Maryland banks that closed for three days due to Governor Ritchie's bank holiday are expected to reopen Wednesday morning. Authorities say new protective measures and broad public input have strengthened resources and public confidence, ending days of speculation and rumors from New York reporting.

The Star Baltimore Maryland Ritchie New York

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