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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1933
Page
1
Washington plans for congressional adjournment stalled as House and Senate seek agreement on veterans relief. Senate advances administration bill to appoint Hawaii governor and House votes on independent officers' supply bill with veteran hospitalization funding at stake.
Advertisement offers 6 percent coupon bonds for sale by mortgage trustee R Gray Williams or Fred L Glaize. Semi annual interest details provided. Contact names and dates indicate a midweek notice for sale or inquiry.
United States Attorney Medalie accused Hugh B. Baker former president of the National City Company of trying to align his testimony with Charles E. Mitchell in a tax evasion case. Baker could not recall whether Mitchell outlined a plan to him about a management fund payout to officers in 1929.
The market moved unpredictably as traders acted on interpretations of domestic and foreign events with buying or selling orders. Sterling opened at 4.08 dollars and call money stood at 1 percent.
Dow Jones and Company reports railroads will pursue a further 12 1 4 percent wage cut. Notices will be sent to the four principal railroad brotherhoods tomorrow.
Berlin reports Dr Erwin Wasserbaeck head of the Austrian legation press department was expelled from Germany after his arrest in retaliation for Vienna detaining Theodord Habicht German adviser to the Austrian Nazi party.
Virginia's distinguished service medal was conferred on General John J. Pershing by Governor John G. Pollard in a brief ceremony at the War Department in Washington.
The Sunday School of Fremont Lutheran Church in Hayfield Virginia will celebrate Children's Day with services on Sunday June 18 at 3 p m An program of music recitations and exercises will be presented Mrs C H Harbaugh in charge and the pastor Rev E C Seastrunk will be present to give an address
The Senate approved a resolution granting the widow of Theodore F. Shuey one year's salary. Shuey died after reporting Senate debates for 65 years without a day’s absence. he was 88 and a Virginia native.
The funeral for the late Benjamin Randolph a colored resident of Boyce will be held at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon from Shiloh Baptist Church with Rev E Bailey officiating. Chevrolet truck with large apple body and low mileage advertised for sale at Weems June 16.
Edgewood Arsenal Md June 14 The body of Jack G Berry 22 of Clearbrook Va drowned off Maxwell Point was sent to Winchester Va for burial today Military honors included a salute by a firing squad and taps on bugle The bodies of Richard Stover and Ernest Palmer also drowned remain unrecovered due to rough water Funeral services for Berry are set for tomorrow at the National Cemetery with arrangements to be made by Supt J R Martin The deceased served in Company A First Chemical Regiment and had been at Edgewood Arsenal since last spring He previously served in Hawaii and was a member of the Virginia National Guard’s 106th Infantry.
Three robbers halted a Hagenback Wal lace circus crew en route to a bank in Upper Darby near Philadelphia. They abducted three employees from a car, stole over 5000 dollars, and fled amid a gunfire exchange with cir cus hands. no injuries reported as the abandoned car was later found.
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 14 a pet dog led Mrs. George Myers of near Mercersburg to a cistern where three year old Samuel Myers had fallen through a board cover and drowned in three feet of water after playing. The mother climbed in by a ladder and pulled him out but he was dead.
Spokane researcher reports humorist and author Stoddard King, known for There a Long, Long Trail, died at his home from sleeping sickness at age 43 after five months of illness. The piece also notes a high altitude weather observatory on Mount Rose Nevada and a quote attributed to Hi Ho from the Washington Star.
Classified notice seeking an orchard foreman with verifiable references and practical experience. Applicants instructed to write Box 1000 at Star Office. June 14.
Miss Jackson will showcase summer merchandise at the George Washington Gift Shoppe on Thursday June 15 starting at 1 p.m. The event highlights new summer goods and invites shoppers to view featured items.
President Roosevelt moved to activate the recovery plan through the public works and industrial control bill with cabinet members and General Hugh Johnson coordinating the effort. The administration then prepared to implement details of the program to speed public improvements and liberalize working agreements as Congress approves the bill 46 to 39 despite some party opposition.
Staunton Virginia June 14 by order of Judge Joseph A Glasgow and Dr J B Catlett William Franklin state prisoner was moved from the local jail to King’s Daughters Hospital yesterday afternoon He left in an ambulance with Jailer J F L Long in charge Franklin is very weak cannot retain food and said the Winchester to Staunton trip nearly killed him Dr Catlett said recovery is possible but improbable and the jail is no place for him officials will watch for escape attempts
Frankiin an astrologer also known by several names faced accusations of bilking Augusta county residents. Detected by private investigators six weeks ago near Williamsport Maryland he swallowed multiple poison tablets en route to Waynesboro Virginia. He fell ill at Strasburg and received hospital care before being moved to Staunton last week.
Despite opposition from progressives, President Roosevelt fulfills a pledge from inauguration day by naming Walter H. Newton to the federal home loan board. Newton previously served as Franklin D. Roosevelt's secretary to President Hoover.
The Park Association will hold a regular meeting this evening June 14 at 8 o clock in Council Chamber. All members are urged to attend. Ryland Conner, Secretary. The text notes a footrace style borrowed from American Indians who jogged along a straight par row trail.
In Hayfield Virginia on June 14 fishermen reported smashing fish records on Hogue Creek. A bizarre catch described as a boat like creature and later a brown leather-back carp measured 32 inches and weighed 15 pounds. The fish was dressed and stored for a family barbecue.
Chief of Police C. W. Hollis issued a formal warning against trespassing on the George Washington headquarters lot at Braddock and Cork streets where boys have used the area as a baseball field. Several church windows were broken by balls. further warnings will lead to arrests and prosecutions, with play restricted to outlying lots away from buildings.
Grover C. Rose a Loudoun street tailor is confined to his home after injuries from an automobile crash last Sunday morning in front of Grace Lutheran Church. His left ankle was fractured both knees cut and bruised and he suffered a severe nervous shock. The car was driven by Harry Rappaport.
Advertisement seeks the owner of a small female police sai and provides a contact phone number 41-1 for return. Police notes accompany the inquiry.
A grand jury charged Ira Rae Brown and his wife Louise with blackmail and sending a threatening letter demanding 4700 dollars from Mrs. Fuller widow of the George A Fuller Construction head. They pled not guilty before Judge Freschi and posted 7500 bail with Voluntary Defenders of the Legal Aid Society assigned. A police confession from Brown aided the arrest of his wife.
Dr T W Ayers field secretary of the Foreign Missionary Board of the Southern Bapt i st Convention will deliver an address on missionary work at 8 o clock tomorrow evening in the First Baptist Church announced by Pastor Rev E T Clark Ayers a medical missionary to China for 25 years will recount experiences from his service Winchester residents recall his lectures last fall on On a Wheelbarrow Tour Through China All are invited to attend the lecture tomorrow evening
Moscow June 14 Storms kept aviator Jimmy Mattern at Khabarovsk eight hours after departure on the trans Pacific leg of his world flight. Fog and ice in the Tartar Gulf forced a return. his motor remained in good condition. He planned to try the Nome hop again soon.
Members of Lions clubs from Maryland Delaware and the District of Columbia gathered in Hagerstown for their annual convention. The Hagerstown and Boonsboro clubs are joint hosts in the event.
State Motor Vehicle Inspector Bayliss will conduct prescribed examinations for chauffeurs and motor vehicle operators who have not driven 500 miles. The tests, held at the city police station from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., are mandatory under state vehicle regulations.
Moling and Cather advertise porch shades at their shop with prices described as the lowest in fifteen years. Located at lp-1t, the notice emphasizes discounted outdoor shading options for homeowners.
A Friday night concert featuring vocal and violin performances at Market Street M E Church. A silver offering will be taken.
George C. Peery told Amherst audience that Joseph Deal’s accusations about rising public debt are unfounded. Peery cited 1926 assessments showing localities gained more from state funds than they paid, and argued the education department serves children not politics. He asserted Virginia’s debt is lower now than in 1915 and denied deficit claims, urging relief for impoverished local governments under segregation.
Former Wisconsin Progressive Republican senator R F John J Blaine has been named to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation by President Roosevelt. He was an active campaigner for Roosevelt’s nomination and election.
Shenandoah Valley Inc executives met at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel Staunton to draft next week ads for forty newspapers. The 1933 valley campaign for towns from Woodstock to Winchester was discussed with President A T Moore and attendees naming Major E M Brown Holcombe Parks C B Houck John Mims Eugene Branth and F P Loth.
The document notes the Secretary of State does not address war debts as a focus of the United States strategy. It highlights the American delegation head's cautious approach and lack of concrete indications on proposals to advance the general meeting program.
A report circulated in Washington that President Roosevelt would convene a war debt conference. French representatives at the world economic conference discussed possible separate negotiations with Britain’s Ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay representing Great Britain. The French debated whether to pay the $19,000 war debt interest defaulted last December to qualify for negotiations.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull urged the world economic conference to remove trade barriers and adopt a permanent international monetary standard. He stressed exchange restrictions should be eased and warned debt tensions, while withholding concrete U S proposals. The address drew approving reactions from foreign delegates and contrasted with earlier speeches by Britain and other nations.
A public sale notice lists heavy draft cost ready for work. Weem's sale scheduled June 16 from 1 to 3 PM with 3 percent perhaps.
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