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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1933
Page
8
Eunice Leake Jr. a three year old boy, missing over twenty hours, was found by an elderly Black man Bailey Major near a mountain stream. He had wandered five miles and was in serious condition but expected to recover after medical care.
Washington January 20 Democratic leaders announced plans to back a broad debt relief proposal for farmers. After a meeting with President elect Roosevelt Senator Robinson presented a plan to restructure farm obligations while avoiding bankruptcy and foreclosures. The measure, crafted with farm organizations, would be introduced in the House soon and could pass this session or in a mid April special session if time runs short.
President Hoover criticized Democrats in the House for blocking his government reorganization program and for their charges that budget estimates for supply bills were reduced. He argued the figures were actually raised by 35 million dollars and said economies could be achieved if executive orders stood. The statement followed Ways and Means action and criticism from Burns of the Appropriations Committee.
Frances Lassiter, 16, will be kept under observation at a state hospital in Williamsburg after juvenile court officials appointed a commission of alienists to evaluate her. The panel will review her history and behavior, with exams conducted by experts from Richmond and Williamsburg. The court previously considered sending her to Richmond.
The Lutheran Synod of Virginia will hold its 104th annual convention at St. Mark's church in Roanoke next week. The event runs Tuesday evening through Friday with principal speakers including Dr. Foster U. Gift of Baltimore and Dr. Lewis S. G. Miller, a returned missionary from Japan, among others.
An inquiry from Calgary Alberta Canada asks how to handle a bridge problem where hearts are trumps. The opening lead is the queen of spades and Y Z aim for a grand slam.
The passage details a double squeeze and specific play sequence for a grand slam. It describes leading from dummy, discarding by declarer and dummy, trump management, and the sequence to win seven straight tricks. It concludes with a final discard and the three remaining cards.
In the final squeeze between declarers and defenders, lead plays force each to discard. If A throws a spade, the spade and the Ace of diamonds in dummy win the last two tricks. if A keeps his spade, dummy keeps two diamonds and discards his spade. If B discards club or diamond, the remaining cards in dummy and diamonds seal the last two tricks, making a grand slam unavoidable.
Covington January 20. Glen Hardiman 22 was convicted of second degree murder in the death of his cousin Dennis Hardiman 16 and sentenced by an Alleghany circuit court jury to 20 years in the penitentiary. Prosecutors said the shooting followed a row over alleged moonshine operations in a county section known for illicit liquor feuds. The killing took place January 9 at Alleghany Station.
Staunton hosts intrastate indoor rifle competition with units from Headquarters Company and Company I of the 116th Infantry, plus Companies K L and C. Sgt Glenn Seabright of Company I is top national scorer. teams of ten shooters compete at 50 feet with prone kneeling and standing stages for state and regimental honors.
Richmond Jan 20. A man damus directs the State of Virginia to refund Norfolk $22,412.18 in delinquent real estate taxes entered by Judge Julien Gunn in circuit court today. The action follows an act from Delegate R F McMurran and amendments urged by the Governor. The legislature sought to allocate sums collected on delinquent taxes before the segregation act took effect. Norfolk had paid $22,412.18 into the state treasury for taxes due May 1 to July 1 of last year prior to the seg law.
John W. Hall aged 74 native and lifelong Loudoun resident dies at his Leesburg home after an extended illness. Survived by widow two sons Wilbur C and Stilson H Hall both of Leesburg a brother Bushrod A Hall of Leesburg and a sister Mrs Blanche Potter of Staunton. Funeral at St James Episcopal Church with Rev G Peyton Craighill officiating. Interment Union Cemetery.
Two lions released from a cage refused to chase hunters at Wolf Island Kentucky. Denver M Wright and companions retreated inside a barb wire barricade as the lions roamed the sands and river. Wright planned to pursue the animals in African fashion the next day unless authorities intervene.
Full Snead, 70, Russell County farmer, died at his Barnett home leaving a widow and twenty-two children. The farm was presented years ago by former Gov Henry C. Stuart on the birth of his twenty-first child. He had one marriage. Funeral services will be held at the home Saturday afternoon.
An Exchange quotation argues legibility matters in writing and dismisses handwriting as a sign of a superior mind. It stresses that anything written should be legible without aid.
Martinsburg West Virginia January 20 a heavy pumper plunged over an embankment two miles east of the city injuring Hight firemen. The article notes coverage under a Blanket Policy for all bona fide volunteer firemen in the line of duty.
London reported the death of famed Irish novelist George Moore who passed away today. He would have turned 81 next month, ending a long literary career noted by the Associated Press.
Dublin reports the Irish Free State censorship board banned George Moore's A Story Teller's Holiday on the eve of his death Friday night, restricting publication and distribution in the state.
The Greeks said they were unable to locate evidence against Samuel Insull and asked where investigators looked, joking about under the Parthenon as a source.
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