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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1935
Page
6
Royall Virginia police arrested wood and Tena Smedley for the sale of illegal liquor and liquor to minors. The charges stem from information after several youngsters appeared in Judge Olmstead's court on assaulting a Randolph Macon Academy cadet. Officers found a knife and a moonshine bottle at the scene as part of the investigation into illegal liquor flow in Front and Warren counties. Police anticipate more arrests as inquiries continue.
State Senator Aubrey G. Weaver left Front Royal for Richmond to preside over a Virginia Board of Law Examiners meeting. The assembly had passed a prerequisite requiring a two-year course or equivalent for admission to the Virginia bar, with representatives from regional law schools attending.
Mrs. Wyndham Lee chairs the committee for the President's Birthday Ball planned for January 30. Committees report rapid progress and a venue has been chosen at War County High School auditorium. Mr. F. Earl Parsons returns from Cincinnati and Louisville with interests in local apple exporters W. J. Hearty, Inc.
The coroner testified the Lindbergh baby’s death involved a skull fracture and a large bullet-sized hole. Evidence included ransom money handling by J P Morgan staff and Bartow’s closet storage. Hauptmann’s former counsel discussed possible life sentence in exchange for confession.
Mrs. R. H. Herr visits Washington for several days. Howard Mohnert of New York City, former Randolph-Macon Academy student, guests Elizabeth Do at Manor avenue. Frank Gibbs to Norfolk for business. Senator Aubrey G. Weaver in Richmond on business. Jack Anderson and Albert Orloff spend a day in Washington on business. Dr. and Mrs. C. H. Armentrout visit Front Royal. Mrs. L. S. Rohr hosts bridge. Sue Compton Reed takes a job at State Loan Bank in Strasburg. General and Mrs. Beverly Brown depart for Short Hills New Jersey to visit friends next week. Julian Major hosts bridge Friday night. Thomas Johnson visits son at Randolph-Macon College. A. E. Whitessel and spouse plan several weeks in Florida. Rev. and Mrs. T. W. Tayloe return from Florida vacation.
Witnesses detailed the May 12 1932 discovery of the Lindbergh baby body in a Mount Rose road thicket near Hopewell and the Chelsea Ridge area. The state argues the death occurred in Hunterdon county while the body was found in Mercer county as Hauptmann faces trial.
In Connemara Ireland boys dress as girls until age nineteen fourteen for ease of dressmaking for mothers. dresses favored over trousers.
Stocks showed muted optimism amid expectations over Congress and President Roosevelt as a major proposal by Wagner to create a broad unemployment and old age insurance program was outlined. The plan includes employer payroll taxes, state admin funds, and a mix of compulsory and voluntary protections with fixed benefit levels and staged tax rates.
Baltimore market shows active trade across cattle hogs calves and sheep with steadier prices for better grades and modest gains in selects. Bulls and fatties vary by finish. hogs advance modestly on select lots. lambs and ewes see steady demand from nearby buyers. Philadelphia reports no price changes for dressed poultry eggs and butter with steady movement in poultry and egg markets.
Closing grain prices show Wheat May 97 1-8 July 88 1-2 Sept 86 1-2 Corn Mar 89 1-4 May 83 3-8 to 1-2 July 81 5-8 to 3-4 Sept 71 7-8 Oats May 52 1-8 July 45 1-8 Sept 42 1-2 Rye May 68 3-4 July 68 1-2 Sept 68 Barley May 76 1-2 July 70 Lard Jan 12.67 May 12.95 July 13.07 Bellies Jan 15.65 May 15.90 Cash grain figures include No 3 hard wheat 1.02 3-4 No 2 mixed corn 91 3-4 to 90 1-4 No 2 white 92 Spot wheat 95 cents bushel and white corn 95 cents bushel at Winchester markets with deliveries at mill cited.
The Roosevelt administration outlines a wide social security plan with an employment insurance fund. Beginning January 1 1938 employers would pay a three percent payroll tax deductible for state insurance funds. Senator Van Nuys proposes adding employee contributions.
The article describes a faux medieval fortress at Cintra near Cape de Roca, with the Palacio de Pena perched on the Sierras. It notes its 19th century origins linked to Maximilian and Napoleon, and references ancient relics and the practice of royal touch for scrofula offering historical context.
A heavyweight from Detroit with a growing record of knockouts and decision wins is viewed as a potential challenger to Joe Louis for the heavyweight title. The fighter has built momentum through decisive performances and quality opposition.
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