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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Winchester announces its post office and press status with distribution details. It lists publication affiliations, Associated Press rights, and subscription prices for various terms, plus carrier and weekly rates, and national ad reps in major cities.
A short biblical quotation from first John warns against loving the world or its possessions. The verse asserts that loving the world alienates the love of the Father and stresses spiritual priorities over material riches.
Richmond News Leader reports the death of Isaac DeC Porcher of Pinopolis described as the last of the American Huguenots with ancestry on both sides traced to French Protestant refugees. The bachelor planter defended his estate and enslaved workers as a guardian of southern tradition and plantation life.
The Senate votes for a drastic investigation into racketeering in major cities. Investigators will tabulate detailed knowledge this summer, guiding future legislation to cripple underworld sharpers harming legitimate business.
An article from the Century of Progress in Chicago notes new lollipop designs with flexible loop handles that reduce injury risk if dropped and allow hanging for later consumption. The piece suggests these changes reflect modernized candy from the fair environment.
The text suggests accepting progress in a flexible handle design rather than criticizing, advocating a constructive plan if available and avoiding rigid traditional arrangements. It emphasizes moving forward with new ideas like progress in lollypops as presented.
One year ago F F A athletes at Handley High ranked fifteenth among 49 at a V P S track meet. Virginia graduate Harry R Kern Jr admitted to Winchester Bar. Walter M Shade elected president of Winchester Shrine Club. First annual memorial rites held at Mount Olive. Five years ago Winchester Memorial Hospital to graduate six nurses. A man 91 and a woman 74 wed at Cumberland Maryland. Beau Geste draws crowds at Colonial Theatre. New Empire Theatre touted as valley’s most modern cinema. Fresh Air children to visit July 25 for a week. Ten years ago Gladys Whitmore wed Howard Solenberger at Chambersburg. Flour sells for 7.40 a barrel in local market. Winchester water supply strained by drought. Security prices rise on the New York Stock Exchange. F S Emmerton and Company run remodeling sale locally.
Postmaster General Farley signs order restoring the two cent local rate on first class mail effective July 1. Congress approved action on Farley recommendation, aiming to spur volume and prevent furloughs. Local letters 2 cents per ounce or fraction. non local rates unchanged.
Governor Pollard reviews initial suggestions under the Federal works act offering up to 60 million dollars for Virginia projects. Proposals include a Stratford to Deltaville road, a boulevard to Shenandoah National Park, a Norfolk Portsmouth tunnel, a Yorktown Gloucester Point bridge, Hampton Roads sewage plants, 4-H camps, and rural electrification. Final action awaits federal organization completion and project readiness.
The famous Bridge of Sighs in Venice connected the Doge’s Palace to the state prison. A replica in New York spans a canal used to escort prisoners to the Tombs, borrowing the name.
Washington reports 638 million dollars for road building and navy expansion as part of the national recovery drive. 238 million to raise treaty strength and 400 million to fund state highway grants. Bids open for 17 new ships July 26 and four destroyers July 6.
Governor Pollard dispatched Adjutant General Gardner Waller to the Big Jack Overall plant strike area in Bristol as an official observer. He said the law shall be enforced and that peaceful picketing is allowed but no violence or disorder. Captain Sexton reported some disorder prompting the move.
Virginia flees a mistletoe crowd at Derekdale while Tony teases. In the gallery, old Anthony Bleecker counsels her on dignity, love, and paths for Tony, noting Jane Bleecker’s memory and a possible match with Derekdale’s mistress role. Virginia waits for Michael McMillan’s arrival.
The report lists precipitation data including the past 24 hours ending 8 a m 0.33 inches and year to date 19.60 inches. It compares June to date 1.12 inches and shows monthly totals from January to December with values from 2.02 to 3.73 inches, reflecting laboratory records.
The Children's Day service at Fremont Lutheran Church Hayfield VA drew a large crowd from Winchester and nearby towns. The junior Sunday school rendered a pageant titled In Childhood Realm with thirteen roles, backed by the Hayfield choir. Rev E C Seas trunk delivered the closing sermon and the service ended with God be With You ’til We Again.
Adjutant General S. Gardner Waller announced the annual encampment of about 4 000 Virginia National Guard men will proceed on schedule this summer. He said the full fifteen days of field training will be provided though some units may train at the state rifle range in Virginia Beach due to federal funding reductions.
The barn on Mrs. William Hoover’s farm in Hayfield Virginia burned around midnight while the family slept. Hay, farming implements, a hennery with many chickens, and possibly some stock were destroyed. Loss partly insured and arises during a lean mood as feed stores for winter are at risk.
Execution in the case of W Carroll Willis versus Harry H Willis leads to a public sale at the County Court House at 10 o clock Friday June 30 1933. The item offered is a two door Chevrolet coach automobile.
Local residents learn Natex, a new triple strength prescription, offers relief after other medicines failed. Madison Heights resident Mrs. M. E. Stinson reports improved bowels, digestion, nerves, and sleep after Natex treatment at Peoples Service Drug Store. The Natex representative is available daily to explain benefits.
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