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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
4
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A fragment cites Romans 13 10 praising love as the fulfillment of the law and mentions Lave Wesketh with a note of no ill toward a neighbor.
The article discusses Henry P. Fletcher's selection as Republican national committee chairman as a centrist choice between conservatism and radicalism. It recalls Hoover era setbacks under ultra conservative leadership, praises Roosevelt's rapid New Deal, and argues for balancing government action with individual and market forces toward a middle course. It notes opposition from leftist movements and foresees a pragmatic compromise between radical and conservative forces, echoing Jefferson's ideal of a wise frugal government.
The excerpt lists three Q A items. It claims over 28 million of 42 million women are home-makers, with 1.2 million new recruits each year via marriage. It states electric waves travel at the same speed as light. It notes the penguin uses its wings to swim.
The speaker argues that government should balance regulation with protecting labor's rights. He says Jefferson's idea of limited government guiding industry remains relevant, not radical or overly conservative, as affairs grow complex and the state must restrain harm while avoiding oppression.
The article warns that public education in the United States is in danger due to Depression-era cutbacks. Many schools ended early or closed, roughly 175000 children were left without schooling, classes are oversized, health programs and libraries were cut, and textbooks scarce. Former Gov. Al Smith argues neglecting education harms national progress and patriotism.
The piece notes writers joining a publisher staff strike in sympathy with inside workers. It frames the action as a class issue rather than a pure trade dispute, with many sympathizers from other publishers and a proletarian outlook among the authors.
The Norfolk Virginian Pilot notes Senator Byrd's concern over a proposed licensing system covering interstate farm commodity movements. With the NRA license powers set to expire next month, Congress's hostility blocks renewal and prompts questions on why the administration seeks authority under the Agricultural Adjustment Act and Wallace's urgency.
A quiz lists a harpy as a rapacious bird with a woman's head, notes Bed of Procrustes as a device for stretching or cutting travelers, and mentions Greek myth where Procrustes preyed on visitors. Also hints at virtues of people born on this day regarding money and generosity.
Precipitation in the last 24 hours ending 8 am is recorded as none. May to date is none and year to date is 9.76 inches. The Winchester Laboratory 21 year data shows average yearly rainfall 34.71 inches and monthly values from January to December ranging from 1.97 to 3.94 inches.
Wool prices jump from 11 to 25 cents per pound yielding about 200000 dollars for Virginia producers.
Mrs. R. G. Pleasent of Louisiana appears at the Washington hearing before the Senate privileges and elections committee. She belongs to a women’s group pressing for the ouster of Senators Huey P. Long and John H. Overton. The photo shows Overton and Long listening to testimony.
Fourteen cadets graduate at the academy's final exercises in the Shenandoah Valley, marking the end of the term. Forty-five future farmers from Southwest Virginia counties tour Frederick County during a Shenandoah Valley visit. Bliss Carman dies at 66. Miss Edna E Grubbs marries Mr. N A Haines. A meeting is convened to launch ball park plans.
General William B. Haldeman of Louisville is elected commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans at the 34th annual reunion. Nine firemen are injured when a roof falls during a Norfolk blaze. H. G. Shirley warns high condemnation damages threaten the highway program. Repairs to the Harpers Ferry bridge are finished. The Senate passes a bill for a stronger navy.
Twenty five years ago Miss Marjorie Owen Adams of Front Royal and Mr Frank L Dunn of Martinsburg W Va were married in Hagerstown. Winchester defeats Frederick 6 4 with Johnson pitching for the locals allowing three hits. The Treasury advertises for proposals to construct a Winchester post office. Creditors begin bankruptcy proceedings against the Harrisonburg Times Corporation. Clarence R Walker dies from effects of paralysis.
A premature dynamite explosion at the Fox Brothers quarry near Monticello killed three men and critically injured a fourth while tamping in a blast hole. The dead are R. A. Fox Paul Smith and Minor Crook. the injured are Clarence Dowell and Cook who died later at University hospital. Deputy Sheriff Abbott Smith and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Robert Taylor opened an investigation into the blast cause.
Mrs Christina Thompson Banks widow of the late Rev Dr George W Banks is named executrix as his will is probated in the county clerk office. The will leaves 400 Imperial Orchard Co stock valued at 8000 dollars to the widow. The Imperial Orchard Co owns two orchards one near Wadesville Clarke county and another near Gerrards town Berkeley county West Virginia. The handwritten will dated October 16 1932 was written in Carrollton Kentucky and authenticated by Claude Grim and J H Yost. Appraisers named by Clerk C C Brannon include Grim Yost Lynch McFadden and Butsler.
Trustee sale conducted by John M. Steck and M. M. Lynch on June 16, 1934 in Winchester Virginia. Property known as the William H. Baker Home Place lies on the west side of S Washington Street and south side of West Boscawen Street with about 149 feet 5 inches frontage and 185 feet depth. Terms call for one third cash at sale and balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with insurance policy.
The article notes that Americans commonly lick stamps to seal envelopes while many foreign countries view this practice unfavorably. In those places natives often moisten fingers with water instead.
Northwestern Grade hosts a yard party on Wednesday June 13 at Roan Hill Leagues. Entertainment includes sandwiches and ice cream with proceeds intended for a benefit.
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