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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1932

Page

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Roosevelt push on two thirds rule sparks party backlash

The Roosevelt drive to abolish the Democratic two thirds nominating rule drew strong opposition from rival candidates and leaders. Governor Murray warned it could destroy the party, Senator Glass denounced the plan, and Huey Long pledged full support for the fight while Tammany leaders prepared to oppose the change.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Roosevelt William H. Murray Oklahoma Glass Virginia Harry F. Byrd J. A Huey Long Louisiana

Byrd Urges Tariff Reform Conference and Platform

Former Virginia governor Harry Flood Byrd, backed as his party’s preferred candidate, calls for an international tariff conference to lower barriers and restore world trade. He backs an equalization fee for farm relief, limits on short selling, and a constitutional referendum on Prohibition with a single nationwide vote day.

Associated Press Chicago Harry Flood Byrd Virginia

Officials Agree To Salary Cuts

Governor A Harry Moore and Chancellor Edwin R Walker agreed to 10 percent salary deductions for unemployment relief. The governor earns $20 000 yearly and the chancellor $19 000.

Associated Press Trenton N. J A. Harry Moore Edwin R. Walker

Farley Presses Fight to Abrogate Rule at Roosevelt Rally

James A. Farley moves forward with plans to bring the floor fight against the rule. He names J. Bruce Kremer of Montana to lead the fight for the Roosevelt forces on the rules committee. In Chicago, Hutchins warns of a third party if Democrats fail to take a clear stand on economic issues. He backed a tariff cut, repeal of the eighteenth amendment, and veterans' allowance changes. Governor Ritchie arrives at the convention to a large welcome and parade to his hotel headquarters.

Chicago University Ritchie Roosevelt Virginian Murray Hutchins W. Gaston Robert C. Rand Chicago Maryland Congress Hotel

Winchester Voters Ready as Lists Hit Printers

Winchester prepares for a busy November election with about 2850 citizens qualified to vote by June 8 and expected to exceed 2900 by November 8. City Treasurer W A Baker calls the list the largest in three years as local Democrats and Republicans gear up for national and municipal contests.

W. A. Baker United States United States Senate Winchester Hoover Curtis

Mr. Quarles To Address Bible School Tonight

Grace Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School closes with a 7 30 p m service. 208 pupils enrolled and 132 will receive certificates for efficiency. Supt G R Quarles will speak in the Sunday School auditorium, with handwork displays and an invitation to parents and the public.

Grace Lutheran Church Supt G. R. Quarles

New York Advertiser Seeks Apple Edition Ads

R. A. Hoffman of New York is in town to solicit advertisements for the annual Fruit and Produce Guide Apple Edition to be published August 6. Many local fruit trade concerns have advertised in the guide for years, making it one of the oldest trade journals in the country.

R. A. Hoffman New York Fruit and Produce Guide

Girl Mutilated By Tractor Fatally Injured Near Cambridge

Ruth Harding 14 died at Cambridge Maryland Hospital from injuries at her father's farm near Cambridge. She fell from a tractor while her brother operated a wheat cutter, suffering the loss of her left leg and hip.

Associated Press Cambridge Ruth Harding Jatt Harding Cambridge- Maryland

Home Place For Sale in Winchester Virginia

Real estate listing for 313 W Leicester Street Winchester VA offers a home for sale. Inspection times listed as between 2 and 5 PM on any day. Post reference 6-23-1p-21 indicates a catalog or file code.

Stuart H. Edmond Leicester Street Winchester Virginia

New House for Rent on Angerona Terrace

Modern seven room house on Angerona Terrace West Piccadilly Street features breakfast nook pantry and garage. Strickler and Wagner advertise the rental and provide phone 1299.

Angerona Terrace W. Piccadilly Street Strickler & Wagner

Confederate Veterans Select Atkinson for 1933 Leadership

General Homer T. Atkinson of Petersburg Va named commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans for the 1933 reunion to be held at a yet to be decided location. The choice follows a vote that defeated inviting Union veterans to next year’s gathering and affirmed continued Confederate leadership and traditions.

Richmond United Confederate Veterans Sons of Confederate Veterans Homer T. Atkinson Petersburg Dancey Savannah Grand Army of the Republic Harry Renne Lee Nashville Atkinson William Harden The Georgia Veterans D. C C. A. Desaussure District of Columbia Confederated Southern Memorial Society Appomattox Lee Lyon G. Tyler United States Lincoln Slacker Virginia Board of Education Muzzey Virginia New Kent County Desaussure United Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of the Veterans Washington Hoover Charleston S. C Houston Tex

Robert R Knee Dies In Hardy County

Robert R Knee 26 died Tuesday morning at his Moorefield home from tuberculosis after years of poor health. He worked as a clerk for Lions and Company until illness forced retirement. Survived by wife Marguerite Godlove and parents Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Knee of Moorefield. Funeral Thursday at Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Irvin Orndorff officiating.

Moorefield W. Va Robert R. Knee Knee Lions and Company Irvin Orndorff Olivet Cemetery

Special Sale of Jack Frost Ice Cream

Local notice advertises Jack Frost Homemade Ice Cream with a price of 1 pint 15 cents and 1 pint 25 cents at 2012 S Braddock Street. Includes parcel reference 22 1p 3t.

Jack Frost S. Braddock

Hearing Set After Clarke County Shooting Near Filling Station

Clarke county authorities said a preliminary hearing would be held early next week to determine blame in a shooting at a Shenandoah river area filling station. Thomas J. Smallwood faces a shooting warrant. Helen Stuart 14 of Boyce and two companions to testify.

Millwood Clarke County Shenandoah River Commonwealth Frank M. Wray Thomas J. Smallwood Helen Stuart Boyce Harold Stuart Roy McDaniel Smallwood Wray McDaniel Stuart

Eight Carriers Cited For Tax Nonpayment In Virginia

The State Corporation Commission orders eight certified motor carriers to appear on July 15 to show cause why their licenses should not be revoked for failure to comply with regulations and specifically for not paying state taxes. All carriers operate only within Virginia under passenger or freight certificates.

The State Corporation Commission Virginia

Death Summons Comes To Noted W. Va. Figure

Augustus R. McNeill aged 73 died and was buried Tuesday with Masonic rites from his Willow Wall home Oldfields West Virginia He was survived by his widow and two sons Brown and Cleland long active in McNeill Farms business circles and local chicken industry He was a cousin of Civil War Captain Jesse McNeill of McNeill Rangers known throughout the South Branch Valley for hospitality and antiques in his home including a 100 year old wallpaper depicting English hunting scenes

Augustus R. McNeill Willow Wall Oldfields W. Va Brown McNeill Cleland McNeill Mt. View Inn Capt Jesse McNeill McNeill Rangers Gus” McNeill South Branch Valley McNeill

Postal Service Warns Against Stamp Evasion

The article warns of efforts to evade higher postage rates as rates rise from 2 to 3 cents on July 6. It notes the monopoly of letter carriage, costs added by tax on bank checks, and potential private delivery schemes facing fines.

Sheriff Pannett Appointed Administrator in Suggett Estate

On the recommendation of Mrs Olive V. Fletcher sheriff Luther Pannett was named administrator of the Harry Suggett estate in Frederick County Circuit Court. He has qualified and posted an official bond. Appraisers named are Lee Smith George Smith EF OMcIlwee Charles Parrish and Odus Mauzy.

Olive V. Fletcher Luther Pannett Harry Suggett Frederick County Sheriff Pannett Lee Smith George Smith EF O MclIlwee Charles Parrish Odus Mauzy

Troopers Sent to Fairmont Coal Strike District

Thirty West Virginia state troopers were ordered to Fairmont by Supt. R L Osborne to reinforce a company in the strike zone. Minor violence has occurred since the United Mine Workers called a strike last week over wage contracts with non union mines.

Associated Press Charleston W. Va Fairmont R L Osborne United Mine Workers of America

Phone Installed At Rouss Park

The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company completed a telephone installation at Rouss Spring Park. The number 1174 W is listed. Park officials expect the line to aid the public attending games and provide quick access to doctors in emergencies.

Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company Rouss Spring Park W. Park Association

Saturday Specials at Margaret L Hodgson Silk Stockings

Blue Moon full fashioned silk stockings 69c per pair and children s dresses from 6 9e for sizes 2 to 12 years. Real silk Holeproof Hosiery in summer colors shown by Moling and Cather. lp lt.

Margaret L. Hodgson Moling & Cather

Curb Market Special Prices on Pleasures at EB Boscawen St

Community market hours Saturday from 9 to 2 30 at 29 EB Boscawen Street. Special prices on ples and all kinds available at 15 cents each.

Boscawen St

Loyalty theme drives Virginia Christian Endeavor convention

Norfolk hosts the thirty-eighth annual Virginia Christian Endeavor Society convention with 200 delegates. Rev. Stanley Vandersall urges loyalty to self, the society, the church, and Christ. Welcomes extended by city chaplain and local church leaders as Joseph Mann replies for Alexandria. Continuous program focus on civic duties slated for today.

Norfolk Christian Endeavor Society of Virginia Christian Temple Stanley B. Vandersall Boston International Christian Endeavor Society W. E. Callender J. F. Morgan Rosemont Christian Church Watson Cobeb Norfolk Christian Endeavor Societies Joseph Mann Alexandria Margaret Richards Winchester C. M. Compher Berry Cushing Presidat

Police Recover Two Stolen Tires On Another Auto

Police recover two stolen auto tires and rims from a Ford roadster tied to L. L. Lambert of Middleburg. Tires were found on an unnamed car after a local inquiry based on tire serials. No arrest reported.

Claude David Shenandoah Body Works North Cameron Street Cline L. L. Lambert, Colored Middleburg Gastonia N. C David Groves Brothers

Siam Quiet After Sudden Revolt Establishes Constitutional Monarchy

A brief Siamese uprising installs a constitutional monarchy as mutinous troops seize the palace and detain royal family and ministers. The mass of the people remained largely uninvolved while the royal couple were moved to a warship and the cabinet fled. The revolt’s leader pledges to free the country from the government. Washington confirms the army and navy rebelled in Bangkok.

Associated Press Bangkok Siam Ince Huahin Prajadhipok Rambai Monahi Bangok toGay Inee Prajadhapak Berlin Tempo

Bible School and Revival To Begin At Bloomery

Beginning Monday morning June 27 at 9 o clock a Bible School will run two weeks in the Bloomery school house West Virginia Rev J L McLean Presbyterian clergyman announces All children and youths from 4 to 16 are welcome without charge Revival services will be held each evening at 8 o clock starting Monday June 27 and continue 10 or 12 nights with Rev Julian T Owen of Springfield preaching Everyone is invited.

Bloomery W.va J. L. McLean Julian T. Owen Springfield

Caesar the lion found dead in Place de la Concorde

Paris residents saw a huge lion named Caesar in the plaza. Police drew revolvers but discovered the animal was dead, dumped there by a traveling circus. The story spans other cities with brief world notes on taxes, etiquette, politics, and a boxing match in New York.

Paris Caesar Place de la Concorde

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