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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1934
Page
8
Stocks attempted a modest rebound but the rally was feeble with limited participation. Early gains faded as trading turned dull, sellers lifted less persistently, and no major news or changes in commodities provided new momentum.
The Rev. I. D. Bowman, pioneer in Brethren home mission work from New Jersey, will preach twice this week at First Brethren Church on Berryville Avenue. His first sermon tonight is Infant Christianity, followed by Perfected Christianity tomorrow. Services start at 7 45 PM. Everyone is invited.
Two Winchester fire departments Charley Rouss and Sarah Zane will attend the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen Association convention in Waynesboro Pennsylvania August 14 through 16. The Reuss Company will be joined by a large parade band and the Sarah Zane unit by its drum corps for the final day parade.
A public note calls for organizing a decency league this afternoon in response to salacious motion pictures and other degrading influences. The author condemns portraying vice as normal and denounces criminals as heroes, urging action to protect public morals.
A historical pledge condemns suggestive billboards and immoral films and calls for abstention from such motion pictures. It commits to promoting decency and enlisting others to join the League of Decency.
Funeral services for Howard F. Grubbs were conducted at the Lutheran Church in Stephens City on Sunday at 2 PM with Rev. Allaman and Rev. Richardson officiating. Pallbearers included J. H. Funkhouser and others. hymns featured Abide With Me and Rock of Ages. The procession proceeded to Green Hill Cemetery. survivors include wife, three daughters, a son, father, and two sisters.
Closing quotations today show Chicago wheat for July at 96 percent and September 97 percent with December at 99 1/4. Baltimore Spot wheat quoted at 93 5/4. Corn futures and spot prices listed. Winchester deliveries noted at 70 cents per bushel and 3.50 per barrel.
Washington reports the Federal Bureau of Agricultural Economics predicts a 400 million bushel drop in 1934 world wheat output due to drought. The Northern Hemisphere outside Russia and China is down about 300 million bushels, with 100 million from the Southern Hemisphere. Canada increases by 80 million. world carryover falls about 50 million.
Joe Flickinger, expert swimmer and diver, will manage life guard, swimming and diving at the American Legion pool for the summer for Otis Sargent. Rules enforce showers, no ducking, no diving from windows, and limited water polo games 4:30 to 5:30. Admission now 20 cents with 10 cent for lessons. tickets 10 for up to $1.50.
Minneapolis July 24 An ultimatum demanding immediate settlement of the truck drivers strike was drawn up with the option of military intervention. The plan set a twenty four hour window for acceptance and would be refined at a meeting at Mayor Bainbridge home with Governor Olson Adjutant General Walsh and two federal mediators Father Haas and E H Dunningan.
Chicago July 24 The death toll rose to 535 as heat continued to blaze across the nation setting new intensity and duration records. In the midwest the deadly heat showed no relief as its effects remained severe and widespread.
Washington reports that liquor and beer taxes yielded 258 911 332 dollars in the fiscal year ending June 30 after repeal. Internal revenue figures show gains across categories. Commissioner Helvering denied widespread cotton processing tax avoidance and urged evidence submission.
The slayer Dillinger was fatally shot by federal agents and East Chicago police after a theater stop. Rumors swirl about a red haired woman guiding him to his end, with speculation that she aided a jailbreaking mate for bounty rewards. Federal officials praise the Chicago and East Chicago teams in this pivotal arrest and vow continued justice.
The blizzard covers tractor treads making navigation to Little America hard while Admiral Byrd’s radio remains down for days. On July 20 he told Dr. Poulter by hand crank radio he had a bad arm but gave no details on his condition.
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