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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1932
Page
6
The piece critiques Senators Watson Couzens and McKellar for misrepresenting war debts and urges reevaluation of postwar loan claims. It notes Britain's and France's debt reductions, U S receipts, and argues Tennessee interests in world trade rely on global price recovery rather than punitive debtor policies.
President Hoover told Congress that if the publicity clause for Reconstruction Finance Corp loans stays in the relief bill, Congress must assume responsibility. A White House statement followed a conference with Senate conferees and the incorporation board. House Democratic leader Rainy said the clause would remain or there would be no bill. The statement stressed that responsibility rests with Congress for any outcome.
Cross Junction Virginia notes report Mr. C. G. Baker traveling to Pittsburgh with John Gunn and Frank Donelan to visit a ill brother. Beulah Braithwaite returns home from Berkeley Springs after two weeks with her parents. Various local residents are listed as visiting relatives or traveling to nearby towns and cities.
The Presbytery of Winchester will meet in the Sunday School room at the Presbyterian Church here on next Monday July 18 at 10 a m in adjourned session.
The meeting will cover a committee report on regrouping churches within the Presbytery. Dr James R Graham is moderator though his attendance is not confirmed. A McMurray of Hoderaville serves as Stated clerk.
Mrs Joan Hay Whitney has leased the Middleburg motion picture theatre, renamed the Middleburg Hollywood Theatre. She modernized the seat 300 venue with sound and cooling, engaging P E Banks of New York to manage. Programs rotate every two days, offering three complete film showcases weekly.
The Frederick County Clerk reports recent real estate transfers. Names include Oliver C. Lewis to Leslie E. Fries with land at Cedar Grove. Beverley R. Keckley to B D Keckley in Stonewall district. Alston Burks to Gilbert Pedkins near Middletown. I B Omps to James F Omps on Timber Ridge. A L Anderson and Sons to Standard Oil Co of New Jersey for a gas station lease at Green Spring. Walter I Cooper to Lillie Hartman at Albin. Chestnut Grove M E Church trusts acquire land adjoining church and burial ground. Wesley W Clark to Chestnut Grove trustees adjacent parcel. Harry K Benham special commissioner to Eppa White on Winchester Berryville pike. J F Howard to W H Funk in Stonewall district.
A Seattle dispatch reports shippers and Pacific Northwest traffic men refused a contract from Pacific coast lines setting 75 cents per box for apples to European ports. Without signing, rates would stay at 90 cents. Shippers opposed the one sided terms and declined discussion, signaling no contract.
The Wenatchee district was represented by Bert Baker BE A. Lee and n Taylor. Hood River district delegates included C. R. Paddock of Seattle. Medford section was represented by J. A. Smith of Seattle. Yakima delegates were I. L. Plette R. J. Tillisch and C. W. Grant.
Mt Olive and Fairview and Mt Pleasant churches announce Sunday School times sermons and Christian Endeavor sessions led by Rev C J Racey. An invitation extends to all to attend the services.
Pastor G M Morrow leads a series of services across Opequon Memorial Kerns town Round Hill Burnt Church and Opequon Chapel with Sunday School at 10 a m and worship at various times including 11 a m 3 30 p m and 8 p m plus Christian Endeavor sessions. Stines Chapel offers 10 30 a m Sunday School.
Frederick Circuit M E Church South lists Rev H S Myerly as pastor. Relief Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 8 p m Paxton Chapel Sunday School at 10 a m.
Round Hill Sunday School morning worship at 10 a m and Epworth League at 7 30 p m. Carpers Valley Sunday School 2 p m with afternoon worship and sermon at 3 p m. Macedonia Sunday School 10 a m Epworth League 7 15 p m evening worship and sermon 8 p m. Revival services continue through Friday night July 22. You are invited to attend these services.
Gravel Springs Lutheran Pastorate lists worship with Rev. C. Seastruner at Bethel. Albin Sunday School at 10 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Stephenson City class joins for 8 p.m. service and 7:15 p.m. Luther League at Freemont. Hayfield noon Sunday School 2 p.m. Divine 3 p.m. Mt Williams Sunday School 10 a.m. Divine 11 a.m. All welcome.
Pastor Capon Springs W V extends a cordial welcome in this Sunday program with Sunday School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m Shiloh meeting at 3 p m Gospel Endeavor at 7 15 p m and preaching again at 8 p m inviting all to attend.
The County Presbyterian Church announces Rev Allen Jones as pastor. Cedar Cliff Vaucluse holds Sunday School at 9.30 a.m. and preaching at 10.45 a.m. Mount Hope Chapel offers Sunday services with the usual morning hour and an afternoon preaching service.
A cordial invitation extends to all for Reliance U B Charge events this week. Ridings Chapel Sanday School at 2.30 pm followed by a 3.30 pm sermon, Greenway Free School 10 am and a 8 pm sermon, Stephens City Sanday School 2.30 pm and a Thursday meeting at 8 pm.
Clearbrook Presbyterian invites everyone not yet affiliated with a Sunday School to enroll and attend. Sunday sessions run at 9 30 o clock each Sunday morning and visitors are welcome.
Winchester Kiwanis will entertain the city police as luncheon guests next Wednesday at 12 45 p m in the George Washington Hotel. Judge Philip Williams and Attorney T Russell Cather will invite Chief C W Hollis and the department. The club notes its admiration for officers who faced a gun battle with burglars last Sunday night.
The report praises the police force for its high morale and steadfast dedication, noting a strong showing of unity and discipline across departments. The tone emphasizes appreciation and confidence in the force’s ongoing service to the community.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer brings Grand Hotel to Hable's Palace Theatre for exclusive first run two days July 21 and 22. Greta Garbo John Barrymore Joan Crawford lead a star studded cast in a roadshow presentation following its world premiere at the Astor Theatre New York.
The review highlights Joan Crawford and Wallace Berry in a stagey, camera driven cinema approach with the lead acting as a walking personality. The piece notes inventive photography and the film's central characters tangled destinies, while Cedar Cliff seating goes on sale Saturday at Palace box office from 10:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The Associated Press reports a debate between legend and meteorology as forecasters dispute whether St Swithin's Day predicts 40 days of rain or fair skies. The Weather Bureau says no fixed pattern governs the next six weeks, noting current swings toward wet conditions.
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