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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1933

Page

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London conference waits on Moley as brain trust aims fail

London dispatch reports Assistant Secretary of State Raymond Moley silent on concrete proposals while Anglo American talks with private meetings hint at joint effort. U S delegation reportedly rejects stabilization by dollar pound franc as administrative, sending plan to Washington for action.

Associated Press London World Economic Conference Raymond Moley Washington Roosevelt Moley United States

Sanoco Opens First Filling Station South of Potomac

Sanoco opens its first fully Sun Oil Company filling station south of the Potomac at the northwest corner of Loudoun and Gerard streets and Valley avenue. It will sell Blue Sunoco gasoline and Sunoco motor oil, offer greasing and tire service, and be located at a major motorist trade corner at the Valley pike and the Lee Jackson highway.

Sanoco Potomac River Loudoun and Gerard Streets Valley Avenue E. A Dick”) Clevenger Sun Oil Company Philadelphia Blue Sunoco Valley Pike Lee-Jackson Highway

Wicker Named To Manage State Home Loan Bank

Washington dispatch reports directors of the federal home loan bank system named managers to run the Home Owners' Loan Corporation operation in eight states. John J. Wicker of Richmond was chosen as Virginia head with headquarters set accordingly.

Wicker State Home Loan Bank Washington Home Owners’ Loan Corporation Federal Home Loan Bank System John J. Wicker Richmond Virginia

Virginia lawmakers urged to sign petition for special beer session

Richmond June 28 A move to convene the Virginia General Assembly in a special session without the governor's call to legalize beer and seek a repeal referendum was under way. Senator William M. Tuck led a telegraph push to members of both houses as supporters in Norfolk Richmond and elsewhere pledged backing. Governor Pollard refused to issue the call, noting the constitution allows assembly action if two thirds petition.

Associated Press Richmond Adefi Virginia General Assembly Pollard William M. Tuck South Boston Halifax Norfolk Richmond City Assembly Virginia Byrd United States Harry

Herbert Miller Chosen Head of the Lions Club

Herbert Miller, a prominent local florist, was elected president of the Lions Club at a regular luncheon in the George Washington Hotel. He succeeds Hoye L. Riley. other officers include Rev. Wallace M. Brashears and John P. Allen.

Herbert Miller Lions Club George Washington Hotel Hoye L. Riley Lions Organization Rev Wallace M. Brashears John P. Allen T. J. Orndorff Herman S. Barr Dick Clevenger Dick Clevenger; Tail Twister Jimmy Alexander Sebert Smith Clayton Cochran James Shockey Homer Garber Lions International of Chicago Earl Clowser Andrew Elam John Glaize Allen T. Hawthorne Lyle Herrell Jimmy Hughes L. Jackson Lee Miller Kenneth Rush Leonard Sirbaugh Garland Spillman C. F Bob”) Schenck James Snyder Charles Shewbridge Dave Sencindiver Marian Eckard Charles R. Anderson Lions Chamber of Commerce Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Boyce Lee-Jackson Highway Anderson Fairfax Washington Baltimore P. R. Diehl Ridgeley W. Va Diehl Lion C. E. Brent Methodist Episcopal Church, South Aberdeen M4d Abereen

Yard Party at Bryarly School Benefit

Bryarly School hosts a yard party on Thursday June 29 to raise funds for the Sunnyside baseball team. The event features square dancing and a community gathering.

Bryarly School Sunnyside

Bass Season Opens With Tackle At Miller & Co

Bass season starts Saturday July 1 announced by Miller and Co dealer. The shop advertises a full line of fishing tackle for the opening of the fishing season.

John Miller & CO

Gasoline Prices Up Again In Local Market

Local oil companies announce another half cent rise in gasoline prices this morning. Regular now 21.1 cents per gallon and premium 24.1 cents after cash discounts. June saw four increases total 3.1 cents, including a federal tax hike.

Old Dominion

Labor Urges a $14 Minimum in Cotton Industry

Washington June 28 Organized labor pressed for a $14 weekly minimum wage in cotton textile work at the Commerce Department hearing under the industrial control act. Thomas F. McMahon, president of the United Textile Workers of America, urged 35 hour weeks and no wage differential between the north and south.

Associated Press Washington Thomas F. McMahon United Textile Workers of America Commerce Department Hughs. Johnson

Opening of 100 Blue Sunoco Service Station Thursday

Announcement notes the 24 hour Blue Sunoco service station opening at Main Gerrard and Valley Avenue on Thursday June 29 with Lowell Thomas program and E A Dick Clevenger as authorized dealer. Also mentions a 1p 11 yard party at Hunter M Stine home on Martinsburg pike Thursday night with a Scout benefit if rain moves to the next night.

Blue Sunoco Main, Gerrard and Valley Avenue Lowell Thomas E. A Clevenger Hunter M. Stine Martinsburg Pike

Byrd urges fast handling of Blue Ridge land for Shenandoah Park

Senator Byrd acting as a private citizen proposes a three Virginians commission to settle land valuation disputes between the State Conservation Commission and 20 000 acres in court. He argues quick agreement could free 2 000 000 for purchasing 180 600 acres and unlock more federal funds for park roads and trails. About 160 000 acres have agreed to appraisal prices while 20 000 acres, owned by ~50 persons in 130 tracts, challenge valuations in court.

Blue Ridge Mountain Shenandoah National Park Harry F. Byrd John Garland Pollard State Conservation Commission Byrd Roosevelt Virginia Conservation Commission

No Income Tax By Kahn

Ferdinand Pecora said Otto H. Kahn of Kahn Loeb & Company paid no income tax in 1930 1931 and 1932. Pecora testified before the Senate banking committee presenting his evidence on Kahn.

Associated Press Washington Ferdinand Pecora Senate Banking Committee Otto H. Kahn Kahn, Loeb & Company

Buttenweiser denies Chilean budget details in prospectus

Benjamin J. Buttenweiser of Kuhn Loeb testified to Senate investigators that the firm did not include in the bond prospectus information about Chile's unbalanced budget. He said budget figures were less important than Chile's favorable trade balance and noted the budget later balanced.

Associated Press Washington Benjamin J. Buttenweiser Kuhn, Loeb and Company Senate Chile Buttenweiser Perdinand Pecora Pecora

Friday Specials Dresses in Cotton and Silk

Margaret L Hodgson offers ladies dresses in cotton and silk at 1.95 and 3.95 after former prices 2.95 and 5.95. Sizes range 12 to 20.

Margaret L. Hodgson

Brill Trial Reopens After State Holiday in Hardy County

Omer Brill, 21, on trial for the May 16 murder of Lydia and Esther Burch during a Bean Settlement robbery in Hardy County West Virginia. State witnesses include the victim’s husband and Brill’s aunt, with testimony resuming after the holiday adjournment.

Omer Brill Lydia Burch Love Burch Esther Burch Bean Settlement Hardy County W. Va Moorefield West Virginia Ed. F. Shobe A. B. Beer Lost City Saul D. Halterman Lost River Harry Miller Wardensville J. Allen Hawkins J. William Lee Flats Jacob Hahn Capon H. A. Sherman Eston K. Hawkins Ernest Delander Lawson Lee Husband Brill R. W. Love Annie Brill Brucetown Virgil Baughman Winchester G. K. Kump H. M. Cal

Shenandoah Caverns Issues New Valley Booklet

Shenandoah Caverns Corporation near Mount Jackson issues a 28 page three color booklet highlighting Shenandoah Valley attractions and sights in nearby states. The publication promotes Winchester as the gateway to the valley and will be distributed widely to draw tourists this year.

Shenandoah Valley Silver Springs Fla Indian Cave Tenn Shenandoah Caverns Corporation Mount Jackson Shenandoah Caverns Shenandoah River Winchester Harrisonburg New Market

Bay Dwelling House and Wonderful Garage Sale Notice

Public notice for a bay dwelling house and garage sale at Valley Ave and Gerrard St. at 12 o clock noon on Saturday July 1 1933 at Front County Court House. Listing includes trip 31 6 26 28 30 for reference.

Valley Ave Gerrard St Front County Court House Jas. P. Reardon Tri Lp

Reductions In Appropriations Impact Virginia Schools Says Dr Hall

Richmond June 27 Dr Sidney B Hall state superintendent of public education warned that a 30 percent cut in general fund appropriations could force Virginia public schools to close around February and erase state education administration. He urged the governor to exercise discretion and protest may be filed. other state departments weighed impact.

Department of Public Instruction State Board Richmond Sidney B. Hall Virginia Pollard State Department of Education State Board of Education May Hall Department of Education

Virginia lawmakers weigh special session on beer

State Senator T Russell Cather of Winchester says he has not received a telegram backing a beer legalization push led by Senator William M Tuck of South Boston. AP notes Tuck sought cooperation from both houses to call a special session, Gov Pollard resisting due to required elections to fill vacancies from recent deaths.

T. Russell Cather Winchester William M. Tuck South Boston Virginia Associated Press Richmond Tuck State Senate House of Delegates Pollard Cather

For Sale 6 Percent Bonds by Mortgage Trustee

Bond offering advertised by Fred L. Glaize and R Gray Williams trustee under mortgage. Semi annual interest rate 6 percent. Contact the listed agents for details and sale terms.

R. Gray Williams

California Votes To Repeal Eighteenth Amendment In Bulk

California voters favor repeal by more than three to one, with 718,723 for and 228,083 against from 6,312 precincts. Parallelly West Virginia joins 16 states voting repeal with 200,627 for and 120,479 against from 1,990 of 2,338 precincts amid light turnout.

Associated Press San Francisco Calif California San Diego County West Virginia Charleston W. Va

Winchester Park baseball team schedules 6 pm practice

Manager Paul Carper of the Winchester Park Association calls the squad to practice tomorrow evening at 6 o clock on the Rouss Spring diamond. All players urged to attend.

Paul Carper Winchester Park Association Rouss Spring

Rotary To Meet At the Golf Club this Week

This week’s luncheon of the Rotary Club will be held at 1 o’clock tomorrow afternoon at the Winchester Golf Club.

Rotary Rotary Club Winchester Golf Club

Grain price break shocks Chicago as traders rush to profits

In Chicago on June 28 violent price swings hit the grain market with wheat down up to 7 cents at the open and other grains about 5 cents lower before minor recoveries. Heavy selling to secure profits left few buyers, and the close near the day’s bottom reflected the rapid, profit-driven downturn.

Associated Press Chicago New York Ing R. G. Tugwell Roose Wallace Graham

Conspiracy Suit Targets Davison Chemical Leader

A 15 million dollar suit filed in Superior Court accuses C Wilbur Miller of Davison Chemical Company and the Silicia Gel Corporation of a conspiracy with international financiers to ruin his reputation and drive the firm into ruin. Defendants include Sir Auckland Geddes former British ambassador and Rio Tinto chairman Albert H Wiggin former Chase official James Bruce former Chase vice president and Baltimore Trust president.

Associated Press Baltimore Superior C. Wilbur Miller Davison Chemical Company Silicia Gel Corporation Miller Davison Company Sir Auckland Geddes Great Britain United States Rio Tinto Company, Ltd Albert H. Wiggin Chase National Bank New York Jas. Bruce

Reardon Trustee Sale at Opequon Terrace July 1 1933

Notice of trustee sale for a Bay county dwelling on Opequon Terrace just south of Winchester. Sale set for Saturday July 1 1933 at 11:00 a.m. by Jas P Reardon and M Steck trustees. Parcel identifiers 1p 31 6 26 28 30. Proceedings conducted for MO.

Bay Opequon Terrace Winchester Front Court House P. Reardon M. Steck

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