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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1934
Page
6
Gov Pollard prepares a budget message amid calls for slashing costs and raising revenue. Discussions focus on prison reforms, county consolidations, liquor control, and a potential 1 percent sales tax as a last resort to balance a deficit approaching 2.5 million dollars.
The outgoing governor stated there are more topics to discuss but time limits prevented it. He selected the 20 most important items for the new administration to tackle after leaving office January 17. George Cc. Peery will succeed him and is preparing his inaugural address and early appointments, some due on inauguration day afternoon.
At a recent meeting W F Day told county officials that several school projects including excavations and foundation walls are paused while Washington decides if C W A funds may be used. A decision is expected any day. Grading well drilling and sanitary work may proceed with C W A funds on these projects. Affected schools include Kernstown Bryarly White Hall Mountain View Gainesboro and a new building near Winchester. The Star Tannery road project is being revised to use the old road bed after rights of way could not be obtained and will be submitted to district and state directors soon.
William Ford, brother of Henry Ford and former president of William Ford & Company, filed voluntary bankruptcy in Detroit federal court listing liabilities of 412,900 dollars and no assets.
An advertisement promises quick relief for high blood pressure and related symptoms with a trial offer. It states you pay only if greatly improved, otherwise cancel the charge, and instructs sending $1 to Dr Hayes Assn at 8814 Coates, Kansas.
O H Benson national director lauds Shenandoah Area Council Boy Scouts for leading nut gathering and tree planting in 1933. Records include Troop 2 Winchester 100 bushels, Troop 1 Winchester 50 bushels, Dan Beard medal won by Franklin Pingley, and Troop 8 Winchester three bushels.
I have disposed of poultry and must move. For quick sale 1 3 600 egg double deck 1 2 400 egg capacity Newton Giant coal burning incubators and 5 Newton coal burning brooders of 500 capacity plus other poultry raising gear. Cash on delivery. 18 10 12 15 17 19.
Staunton Va January 8 clergy and lay leaders from the Baltimore conference gather at Central Church for the first of 34 missionary and evangelistic rallies. Three bishops and three mission leaders travel from Nashville to join Dr E F Cook of Macon Ga as speaker with events scheduled in six locations including White Sulphur Springs Roanoke Winchester Romney Alexandria Baltimore and a Staunton opening presided by Bishop William F McMurray.
Instructions to prepare fried oranges by peeling, segmenting, and removing seeds. Batter dip and fry in hot fat, drain, sprinkle with sugar, and serve with orange sauce. Describes as an appealing option for a supper party.
Judge Donald L. Weems presided as several cases were dismissed for lack of evidence. Three colored defendants Lula Bank 19 Dan Wilson and Vondella Jackson were fined 10.75 each for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Vondella Jackson has an old penitentiary record and a prior break in case. James Leake of Culpeper received six months for petty larceny.
Nine recent law violators, previously held in the local jail, were transported by prison van to the State Farm on the James River west of Richmond to serve out their terms. Names and sentences include Floyd Campbell, John Fries, Theodore Vanersdale, Robert Cline, Clarence C. Snapp, Robert Norris, James Leake, Ray Kerns, and Russell Whitacre with varying months and fines.
Judge Philip Williams ordered several bills paid. J W Newcome jailer received 448.80 for board and keeping prisoners. Donald L Weems justice of the peace cases 87. C Lee Barr city sergeant 50 salary. James P Reardon commonwealth attorney 40 for prosecutions. Clark M Smith clerk of court 12 for services in cases.
Arizona's new congresswoman Isabelle Greenway, a Roosevelt wedding bridesmaid, receives legislative guidance from veteran Speaker Henry T. Rainey during her early days in Washington. The veteran lawmaker offers pointers on congressional work as Greenway begins her term.
A Washington dispatch reports Senatorial subservience to President Roosevelt alarms observers. Many lawmakers privately criticize his policies yet publicly endorse them, fearing repercussions. Both parties’ conservatives show dissatisfaction, though Democratic critics struggle to speak openly.
The piece notes improving sentiment under the Roosevelt era, with few politicians risking attack. It cites early daring attacks by Schall Hatfield and Dickinson, then broad reluctance to oppose the administration. It reports better retail sales post Christmas, steady prices, and rail infrastructure growth including new stations in Newark Atlantic City Houston and Los Angeles with Syracuse tracks elevated and terminals built in Philadelphia Cincinnati Omaha.
The retiring New York mayor John P. O'Brien and incoming Fiorello H. La Guardia are pictured in the mayor’s office. O'Brien offers his full cooperation as he returns to private life, marking the fall of Tammany in New York politics.
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