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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1933
Page
8
Delegates at the sixth annual convention of the National Catholic Alumni Federation adopted a resolution praising President Roosevelt for his economic program and its aims to serve the people. A second resolution condemned anti clerical actions of the Spanish government.
Wilbur F. Trout a young Front Royal attorney and Democratic candidate for the Warren Page county district has withdrawn from the race. The withdrawal leaves C. C. Louderback of Stanley Page county as the only candidate for renomination.
Delaware formally ratified the proposed amendment to repeal the eighteenth amendment in the federal constitution. It was the sixth state to take such action.
Closing quotations in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets show July at 82 1/2, September 84 3/4, December 87 5/8. Winchester and Spot wheat prices listed with Winchester at 76 and Baltimore Spot at 83. Payments and data provided by Winchester Milling Corporation via Sticker Sales Corpora tion.
Willis B. Bower a 64 year old tax specialist from Rockville Maryland who worked in the government income tax division collapsed and died of a heart attack in a Chicago union depot after alighting from a train with his wife and her father Dr. Henry Brundage of Bloomville Ohio.
In Chicago on June 24 delegates from 25 state truck associations met to draft a code of fair competition under the industrial recovery act. They urged freedom of road use for trucks and mutual recognition of motor licenses among states, seeking federal supervision.
Mrs. Minerva C. Smith, 42, mother of three, was shot to death in her bed. Her husband Asa J. Smith, 48, was arrested on murder charges. A shotgun with muzzle to head and a stove poker held by the victim’s fingers were found at the scene. The couple lived in Collinsville near Georgetown.
Toronto born film star Mary Pickford receives 1 144 972 dollars from her mother Mrs Charlotte Smith known as Charlotte Pickford who died in Beverly Hills March 21 1929 The Surrogate Court of York grants the will The will leaves the bulk of the estate to Mary Pickford and creates three trust funds of 200 000 dollars each for Lottie Pickford Forrest Jack Pickford and Charlotte Pickford adopted granddaughter
State's Attorney Prescott of Montgomery County asks for a venue change in the Berry E. Clark embezzlement case. A hearing is set for next Thursday at 10 a m. Prescott says false statements were spread about trial costs. Clark has had three mistrials with a six to six verdict in the most recent trial.
The earliest chairs in this country were Tudor with triangular seats and curved legs known from home. Square seats followed, then upholstered chairs and backs. Cane seating came with Dutch influence and remained popular.
Mrs. Lorna Velie of Bremerton Washington married George Hearst eldest son of the Hearst family at the Hearst ranch San Siméon California on June 24 Governor James Rolph of California was invited to give the bride away Hearst is in charge of radio developments and programs for Hearst newspapers and affiliated stations.
The dirigible Macon arrived at the naval air station after a flight from Akron Ohio. Rear Admiral Ernest J King praised the ship calling it a grand ship and a refined second edition of the Akron. It will stay until fall then depart for Sunnyvale California.
In Barnstable Superior Court Kenneth Buck and Cyril Buck faced closing arguments as the district attorney and defense counsel summarized their roles in the McMath kidnapping case. Kenneth's lawyer called the “fanciful” account of Bill the kidnapper true while Cyril's attorney urged the jury to doubt Neil McMath's condemnation of Cyril and suggested faith remains.
Woodrow Orndorff of Mt. Williams was fined $5 and costs by County Magistrate A. J. Tavenner for engaging in a fight with Harry Pingley at a Mt. Williams baseball game. Orndorff pleaded guilty and admitted being the aggressor. Pingley was not fined.
Frederick C. Howe of New York is selected by President Roosevelt to head the trade agreement section of the farm act administration overseeing wheat and other commodities. Howe previously served as commissioner of immigration at the port of New York during the Wilson era.
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