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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1933
Page
8
A man, visibly intoxicated, was found sleeping with his head on a rail of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks in Winchester. Police could not identify him, calling him a likely floater. He was taken to the station and ordered to leave town.
Frank T. Gartside, head of Washington park division, predicts cherry blossoms will begin pink display around the Tidal Basin by April 1 and be in full bloom by Easter Sunday despite recent chilly, drizzly weather.
House leaders predicted the administration farm bill would win approval today after four hours of debate. Representative Burns said an overwhelming vote was likely, with New York Democrats from Tammany Hall poised to back the measure, and John F. Curry urging full support for the President's proposals.
New York March 22 The stock market opened with a steadier tone after yesterday's shakeout. A little further selling was absorbed in the morning and losses of fractions to two points were largely recovered by early afternoon as leaders moved into positive territory though the list remained dull. Sterling cables opened at 3.42 and call money stood at 3 percent.
Closing quotes from Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets supplied to The Star by Winchester Milling through Stickell Sales. Chicago May 2014, July 505, September 5132. Baltimore Spot 6242. Winchester Spot 62.
The column records residents of Highview Virginia visiting relatives and friends in nearby Stephens City Winchester and Greenway. Names mentioned include Elizabeth Ritenour Lucius Ritenour Joseph Conner Emma Pitcock Garland Bray Marvin White Ed Jackson Julia Grim James Orndorff J R Bray Evelyn Grim Austin Conner Annie McCauley and Marvin Hammock. A brief remark notes Japanese Junkers scavenging scrap from junked automobiles.
A correspondent notes toothpicks appear in classical texts with Spinoza cited. archaeology in Crimea yields a fourth century B C toothpick, and writers from Petronius to Mohammed reference them. The piece contrasts ancient toothpicks with modern toothbrushes, and mocks pretentious chewing at the table. Editor adds notice offering six Dr Clendening pamphlets for ten cents each.
A New York reader explains the distinction between cocoa and chocolate, detailing fat content, processing of nibs and shells, and how sugar and bean varieties affect flavor and price. He shares a tropical example of rich cocoa used with hot milk and notes the evolving definitions of cocoa and chocolate.
Charles E. Mitchell former National City Bank chairman was arrested on a federal charge of attempting to evade 1929 income tax totaling 657 152. He posted 10 000 bail and will face a hearing March 29. Prosecutor Medalie will present to a grand jury. Roosevelt approved the arrest.
C M Shaffer and Marguerite Elliott were married by Rev Brown at the Berryville Methodist parsonage on Monday March 20 at 4 30 p m. Several local residents spent weekends in Richmond Woodstock and Winchester and Mrs Wise Sowers returned from Winchester Memorial Hospital improved after treatment.
The text notes that a mortgage has become the leading modern improvement in popularity over recent years, indicating its strong appeal and widespread use among homeowners seeking financing for property.
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