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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1934

Page

7

Peery Sworn In as Virginia Governor in Richmond Ceremony

Campbell Peery of Tazewell is sworn in as the fiftieth Virginia governor by Chief Justice Preston W. Campbell as the Richmond Howitzers fire a salute. He outlines budget and tax plans to balance the state finances, urge eight months of school, and reform liquor, highway, and utility taxes amid post 1932 cuts. Governor Pollard receives ovation as predecessor steps aside.

Richmond Campbell Peery Tazewell Sapipts Fader Cn Cates Edicen Nicustaine Preston W. Campbell Supreme Court of Appeals Pollard Virginia Peery General Assembly Capitol State Corporation Commission State Board of Education Thal Moving Pictures

Three Man Liquor Board Backed by Governor Peery

Gov. Peery urges a three man state liquor control board with broad powers but emphasizes temperance goals especially for youth. He warns against dispensaries before local option and proposes chairman led responsibility with limited salary gaps. He calls for local option protection, enforcement, and temperance measures alongside strong law enforcement and support for Confederate veterans.

General Assembly Peery Commission Treasury Liquor Control Board Long Pollard Gov. Peery Lnc Liquor Control Commission Gov. Peery Wickham Gov. Pollard

Guffey seeks federal probe of C W A in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Roosevelt leader Joseph F. Guffey demanded a thorough house cleaning of C W A operations in Pennsylvania. He accused Governor Pinchot of using federal funds to build a political machine from human misery and suffering and urged action from Washington rather than Harrisburg.

Associated Press Washington Harry L. Hopkins Pennsylvania Joseph F. Guffey Pittsburgh Roosevelt Keystone Pinchot Harrisburg Guffey

Buyers Strike Cuts French Fruit Tax Quotas

Continued from page one the article notes that buyers in the American fruit sector pressed for relief and a reduced French tax on apples and pears. Officials report negotiations with French authorities aim to expand access to enlarged quotas for U S producers seeking entry into the French market.

No Opposition To Appointees Of Gov. Peery

Virginia Governor Peery begins his administration by reappointing ten cabinet members and naming ten state officials. A contest over Agriculture and Fisheries posts unfolds as the new governor meets with former Governor Pollard, entertains at lunch, and hosts a public reception after the oath.

GAP Fund Peery Virginia State Highway Commission Highway Department Skyline Parkway North Carolina Tennesee Commission On Conservation and Development Gov. Peery Richmond Peery Day Commonwealth of Virginia Agriculture Health Fisheries G. F. Holsinger Rockingham Nelson Beck Albe O. A Bloxom Warren F. Draper Ennion G. Williams Pollard Tey Gov Peery Hey Bradier Samuel Gardner Waller Peter Saunders The Commonwealth Jr. Bradford Butlert William R. Shands Statutory Research T McCall Frazier Motor Vehicles C Ff Morrissett John M Purcell Sidney B Hall Arthur W. James Charles A. Osborne Purchase and Printing Mendieta Machado Sterling Havana Batista Antonio Guiteras

Funeral Rites For Mrs. Eliza Ellen Grimm

Funeral services were held at 602 South Loudoun Street for Mrs. Eliza Ellen Grimm wife of Edward L. Grimm who died Sunday in her sixty third year. Rev Dr Hubert Sydenstricker led services with two hymns and burial followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Surviving relatives include three grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews with distant mourners from Baltimore Alexandria Washington Bluemont Hagerstown Pittsburgh Pricedale and Upperville.

South Loudoun Street Eliza Ellen Grimm Edward L. Grimm Hubert Sydenstricker Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery Robert Rinker Elizabeth Rinker John Johnston Baltimore F. M. Beatty Oliver Alexandria Harry Bess Charles Garretson William Veras Barrie Giles Washington D. C D. H. Beatty Ohio Pyle Henry Beatty Calvin Beatty Thelma Best Bluemont Lyle Grimm Walter Grimm A. A. Schuller Luther Ford Edward Carper Myrtle Carper Hagerstown

Last Rites Held For Mrs Alberta Sherman

Funeral services for Mrs. Alberta Sherman widow of W. J. Sherman were held Monday at 2 pm at United Brethren Church. Rev. George W. Stover and Rev. A. R. Van Cleave officiated with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. She born in Frederick county lived in Winchester and is survived by three daughters Kathleen Sherman Oscar Kremer and M F Newlin and 13 grandchildren. Pallbearers were Jonah Good William Perry R E Albin Edgar Carper Mahlon Jackson and Joseph Patterson.

Alberta Sherman W. J. Sherman United Brethren Church George W. Stover A. R. van Cleave Mount Hebron Oscar Kremer M. F. Newlin Hagerstown Jonah Good William Perry R. E. Albin Edgar Carper Mahlon Jackson Joseph Patterson

Mrs Crawford Dies Two Weeks After Husband

Mrs. Crawford, about 75, died in Summit Point West Virginia yesterday after a week of illness following the death of her husband Washington S. Crawford. She leaves one son and one grandson Hugh Crawford as survivors. Funeral services will be held at the son Fenton Crawford’s home tomorrow at 2 PM conducted by Rev W D Eve, with interment beside her husband in Edge Hill Cemetery Charles Town WV.

Summit Point W. Va Washington S. Crawford Summit Point Methodist Episcopal Church South Edge Hill Cemetery Charles Town

G O P Leader Questioned Over Air Mail Contract

The Senate air mail investigating committee summoned William Sacks, Missouri gubernatorial candidate, to explain volunteering to deliver an air mail contract for five percent. William B. Robertson testified Sacks claimed authority for the New Orleans St. Louis contract from former Postmaster General Walter F. Brown by telephone. The panel also heard that Brown and W Irving Glover ordered destruction of some records before leaving office.

Washington Senate Air Mail Investigating Committee William Sacks Missouri William B. Robertson Sacks St. Louis Walter F. Brown Brown W. Irving Glover

Harding's Brother, Noted Specialist On Nerves, Dead

Dr George T Harding I brother of Warren G Harding died at his Worthington home aged 55 a renowned neuro psychiatry specialist and WWI medical reserve member after weeks of illness He is survived by his widow three sons two daughters and three sisters.

Associated Press Columbus George T. Harding I Warren G. Harding Worthington Todey Harding Medical Reserve

Chicago and Baltimore Wheat Prices in Daily Market Notes

Closing quotations for Chicago wheat futures May 89 half, July 87 five eighths, September 88 three eighths. Baltimore spot wheat 95 one half percent. Winchester spot wheat 92? percent. Distribution through Stapy Winchester Milling and Sticker Sales Corp. at 26 North Washington Street Hagerstown Maryland.

Chicago Baltimore Winchester Milling Corporation Sticker Sales Corporation North Washington Street Hagerstown Winchester

Baby Weighing 18 1 2 Pounds Is Held To Be Normal

A daughter weighing 18 1 2 pounds was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Zarnokol in Chester Pennsylvania. The physician said she is the largest baby born in the city and as heavy as a normal six month old child. The mother is 36 and the baby is doing well.

Associated Press Chester Thomas C. Zarnokol

Democrats May Reorganize Their Main Committee

Washington January 18 Democrats move to reorganize the Democratic National Committee after further resignations and a Roosevelt disapproval of lawyers in Washington. The committee lacks a secretary and treasurer with fresh vacancies among the members.

Washington Democratic National Committee Roosevelt National Committee

Dollar Bill Devaluation Bill Approved by Committee

The House coinage committee approved the Presidents dollar devaluation bill and added an amendment requiring the secretary of the treasury to report to Congress on Stabilization Fund operations. Secretary Morgenthau said the New York Fed, acting for the Treasury, is buying gold both abroad and at home.

Associated Press Washington House Coinage Committee Secretary of the Treasury Congress Stabilization Fund Morgerthau Federal Reserve Bank of New York The Treasury

Annual Meeting of The County Coop

Members of the Frederick County Cooperative Farm Bureau are reminded of the annual meeting this Saturday January 20 at 2 oclock in the county Court House. Directors for the new year will be chosen and the annual report presented. After the election directors organize by electing officers.

Frederick

Dress fasteners aid movable paper dolls

When children wanted movable joints for paper dolls and animals, their mother found old dress fasteners worked well. Holes were punched at each joint after assembly, and fasteners attached to bodies to allow free movement.

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