15 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
1
A wave of buying in Wall Street lifts banking shares while Chicago markets show quick gains on renewed confidence in finances. Investor optimism steadies trading as banks report steady liquidity and stronger balance sheets amid stable interest rates.
Franklin D Roosevelt and William H Woodin vow to make banks operate properly and to punish those responsible for banking difficulties. Woodin, on the White House steps, says they must bring culprits to justice and reminds of ordinary savers who lost funds.
Banks resume operations nationwide as Roosevelt's reopening plan continues. The Fifth District approves 11 banks reopening in Virginia and Maryland, with deposits outpacing withdrawals and restrictions eased in savings banks. Clearing of checks and stock trading resume, with the New York Stock Exchange back in action and markets firm.
At a special session in City Hall the Winchester Common Council reviewed a plan for a municipal diesel powered electric plant to supply pumping, White Way, street lights, and City Hall. The proposal would be paid monthly from the saving on purchased current, with a consulting engineer to review specs.
Plans for the Tenth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival proceed with May first target. Director General J Pinckney Arthur cites cooperation from businesses and individuals and expects a fine fete. Three additional princesses named to represent colleges, plus a Lions Club float entered for the parade. VPI Cadet Band may join the grand feature parade if timing avoids ROTC inspection. Blossom Time in Michigan and Standard Oil stations offer route info.
The Citizens' National Bank and the Bank of Warren in Front Royal Warren county reopened today for normal operations after delayed official notification. Clarke county banks Berryville and Boyce also opened for business, with deposits exceeding withdrawals as customers rushed to deposit funds.
An editorial lauds Winchester and Frederick County banks reopening with soundness amid the banking crisis. It contrasts solid local banks with nearby states and credits President Roosevelt for the national bank holiday and license restrictions. The piece urges continued confidence, energy, and economy to rebuild prosperity at home.
The House approved the Cullen 3.2 per cent beer bill and sent it to the Senate with hopes for rapid passage. The measure would legalize beer with 3.2 per cent alcohol and tax a barrel of thirty-one gallons at five dollars. Senate finance committee was set to review with Executive Session planned to report for action after other economic measures pass.
The Handley School faculty presents The Prince Chap a three act comedy by Edward Peple on Friday evening March 17 at 8 o clock Tickets are 25 cents for adults 15 cents for children and will be sold at the auditorium door with no reserved seats Miss Elizabeth Freed directs the production and Miss Opal Robinson chairs the general committee with several faculty volunteers assisting The faculty thanks Kurtz Furniture Gray and Sheetz and others for props costumes and posters.
Lenten services will be conducted this evening at Grace Lutheran Church at 7 30. The pastor's subject will be Looking At Life With Optimism.
Readable notes indicate Moling and Cathe display new glazed chintz and curtains in a shop window. The item list emphasizes fabrics, patterns, and home decor appeal.
Miss Ruby Jackson will present the latest spring styles in ladies and misses wear at the Geo Washington Gift Shoppe. The showing is set for Thursday March 16 with accessories featured.
A March tornado ripped from the Mississippi River to the Cumberland coal country striking Tennessee and Kentucky. It left at least 30 dead and over 200 injured with extensive property damage across Nashville Harrogate Jellico Kingsport Oswego Pruden and surrounding areas. The National Guard was deployed to maintain order as new fatalities and injuries were reported.
Winchester four banks resumed regular business at 9 o clock amid a wave of public confidence. Federal authorities in Richmond listed Shenandoah Valley National, Merchants National Bank and Trust, and others as open under emergency limits to prevent hoarding. Local state banks Union Bank of Winchester and Commercial and Savings Banks also reopened.
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