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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1933
Page
4
A fragment from The Evening Star publishing company shows subscription rates and classifications. It lists daily publication with exclusions, associated press credits, and various advance pricing for one year, six months, three months, and one month.
Fragmentary religious verse mentions trust in the Lord and dwelling in the land with Psalm style phrasing. It quotes a scripture reference and repeats a chantlike line about Christ for all and doing good.
The Washington Post notes 1932 marked the lowest national wedding rate since records began. 7.87 marriages per 1,000 people, totaling 981,759 ceremonies, with 1930s declines in divorces. 160,329 divorces in 1932, 6.1 marriages per divorce. The piece links marriage trends to broader economic conditions and business activity.
The Martinsburg Journal notes that extreme drought in Nebraska and Kansas has damaged spring wheat, raising U S prices from 75 cents to over a dollar. A fair price around one dollar a bushel is needed, but lasting relief requires stabilizing the wheat market and boosting domestic consumption to restore prosperity.
Citizens in the Muscle Shoals region warn that during the last sixty days real estate transactions in the Tennessee Valley have neared risky levels. Local observers, including long-time residents, urge prudent actions and call for allies to curb the surge and protect investments.
News reports show a sudden influx of workers to Muscle Shoals despite no official hiring need and a rapid turnover in property, with an acreage option contract spreading through Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga and Memphis as a warning against a regional land boom.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. is none. July to date 2.84 inches. Year to date 22.89 inches. 20 year average annual rainfall is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37.
One year ago notices mark the formal opening of the Sanitary Laundry. Bill Dickey of the New York Yankees was fined 1000 dollars for assault on Carl Reynolds. A street battle with five bandits occurred as police clashed and the suspects escaped. John Hughes Curtis, involved in the Lindbergh kidnapping hoax, also fined 1000 dollars. A special grand jury was summoned by Judge Philip Williams to hear Orndorff evidence.
Ex Confederate soldiers J. Vance Bell and Daniel H. Anderson lie side by side in death in Augusta County. Poultry products from the area are valued at $2,000 annually. An armed white mob frightened an elderly Black man nearby. Aviator Bert Acosta is fined $1,000 for a stunt over congested urban zones. Virginia Conservation and Development Commission plans more historical markers.
A brief item recalls a Boston preacher who kissed a bride and was beaten by the offended groom ten years ago. The note also mentions a dinosaur lizard estimated at 15 million years old, a 90 foot skeleton unearthed in sandstone linked to Charles T. Wyndham, a Winchester businessman, and arrangements for a Chautauqua show. A near riot is reported in the old Shenandoah Valley League between New Market and Harrisonburg.
The item recalls advances along the Oise river from fifteen years ago. A speaker explains why colored soldiers served in the war. Martinsburg soldier Charles W. Morrison and Miss Lillian L. McDonald wed. A typhoon hit a Guam island group in the South Pacific, a U S possession.
The report portrays Congress playfully addressing the London economic delegation, branding itself as a formal rubber stamp while affectionately calling the visitors doormats. A light political jibe underlines a cordial yet cheeky stance in the exchange.
An advertisement promotes B C a pharmacist compounded remedy claimed to ease violent headaches nervous tension and muscular aches in minutes. It asserts non habit forming ingredients provide quick relief for colds neuralgia fever and distressed nerves with no opiates. Available in 10c and 26c packages at drugstores.
Michael searches Washington Square for Virginia while Mrs Leonardi withholds details. Virginia learns Rickey plans to marry Marty, Mary Lee frets, and Virginia wonders if Tony might tempt her away. Weenie the dog and a rainy mood deepen the suspense as Michael drifts in hope of a kiss and a wedding.
A Civilian Conservation Corps squad at Big Meadows Virginia is restoring Hoover’s Summer White House on the Rapidan for immediate occupancy. Superintendent Pat Earls leads the effort with Marines under Sergeant Taylor maintaining caretaking duties. A driveway and cleanup are included as William E. Carson invites use of the site.
George Campbell Peery born in 1873 in Virginia built a public career from farm work to law, served in Congress for the Ninth District, chaired committees, and held posts including governor candidate and Food Administrator. He was active in the Democratic Party, law practice, and various business ventures in Southwest Virginia.
Washington reports weigh who influenced President Roosevelt in urging a vigorous independent American currency policy for the London conference. Baruch and Woodin reportedly favored different paths, while Hull's future and Moley’s role are debated amid talk of a new form of managed currency tied to commodity values.
Rail improvements already authorized will be pushed as traffic taxes the lines. The Pennsylvania Railroad, with sound equipment, directs a new electrified tunnel under Baltimore and the Baltimore Washington line electrification to be completed this year.
Banks face surplus cash burden as they cannot pay interest on demand deposits. The Pennsylvania Railroad could have prepaid its Reconstruction Finance loan in full but chose to conserve cash, accepting a loss to avoid tying up funds.
The Roosevelt administration plans a phased recognition of Russia and opens all trade avenues. Financing by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation will enable the immediate sale of 60 000 to 80 000 bales of American cotton to Russia as a prelude to further deals. Soviet representatives are reportedly informed of the gradual recognition process.
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