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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1933
Page
6
A study by W J Phillips and G W Barber, to be published by Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, describes corn earworm egg laying habits. The moths lay 500 to 3,000 eggs on corn and other crops. control relies on field cultivation and preplant tillage.
Delegates from Southern Mar ist churches in Berryville Rockland Front Royal Summit Point met in Berryville last Saturday to plan the fall gathering at Front Royal Methodist Church. Miss Leslie Fox presided and officers were elected: President Mrs Carroll H Iden Berryville Vice President Miss Leslie Fox Front Royal Secretary Mrs E G Conner Berryville Treasurer Mrs W D Eye Summit Point.
Hiram Campbell 25 of Keystone is indicted for the murder of his brother Jack Campbell 32 of Elkton. The grand jury heard the self defense claim after a preliminary hearing before Trial Justice John N. Booton. Trial set for April 10.
Mrs Maude Ramsey Tobias wife of Hancock physician Dr I T Tobias died at home after months of illness. She was daughter of the late Dr and Mrs M D Ramsey of Harford County and leaves husband and son Dr Herbert Tobias of Berkeley Springs now ill in Hagerstown with pneumonia. A private funeral will be held. The article notes her son’s marriage to Miss Priscilla Bridges who was Apple Blossom Festival queen in Winchester years ago.
Senator Wheeler seeks a Department of Justice probe into charges that Andrew W Mellon and treasury officials failed to collect taxes from foreign steamship lines and Gulf Oil. Civil suits by David A. Olson claim taxes were illegally withheld and seek government recovery, with no action yet taken.
Dowell J. Howard of northern Virginia spoke at the Massanutten Chapter father and son banquet in Woodstock on the subject Thought and Cooperation. The event highlighted progress reports from Fred Fadley and Richard Fadley with prizes won by boys and praise from Prof. C E Richards and county officials. Musical selections and humorous interludes accompanied by Mrs Shutters.
Special services of an evangelistic nature begin at Ebenezer Church of Christ next Sunday night April 2. Meetings run each evening at 8 o clock for two weeks. Rev S Jeg Goode leads with help in music and other tasks welcome. Easter Sunday closes with an all day program including a pageant and rededication service.
Washington March 27 Senate Democratic leaders moved to enlarge the extra session program to include action on the St Lawrence waterway treaty and the American adherence to the world court but said neither should interfere with emergency measures. After the foreign relations committee favorably reported the American Canadian pact for a 540 000 000 navigation and power project on the St Lawrence river Senator Robinson AR majority chief said he would ask the committee Wednesday to report the world court resolution.
About two hundred workers at the Martinsville cotton mill walked out in protest of a ten percent wage reduction. They left peacefully after a prearranged signal, vowing not to return until pay returned to pre cut levels. They say average wages were 15 to 18 cents an hour before the cut and that even then many earned only three to four dollars weekly. A bonfire was built near the mills as evening crowds gathered.
Reported plan within a movement to boycott Jewish businesses in Germany aims to retaliate against foreign protests over alleged anti semitic outrages. The Telegraphen Union signaled tolerance but not official support, while Munich urged restraint until anti German boycotts abroad halt. Nazi statements promise internal organization and committees to counter international pressure.
In a column urging mothers to watch for signs of puberty related health issues a Floyd Virginia reader praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the finest medicine for women's weakness saying two months use left her feeling like a new person. The ad notes back pain relief and mentions availability from druggists and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce's Clinic in Buffalo New York.
Regulation No. 112 revises Subsection (c) of A-75 to open trout season from April 15 to June 30 with a daily bag limit of 20 and a season limit of 200. Brook and mountain trout must be 7 inches or longer and other trout 8 inches or longer. Order by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries. CARL H. NOLTING.
A Jewish rights wave in Washington and New York sparks moves to abrogate US Germany treaties and rally against antisemitism. Representative Sirovich calls for action amid protests, while Alfred E. Smith urges open confrontation of intolerance at Madison Square Garden.
Retired Brigadier General Samuel T. Ansell filed a libel suit against Senator Huey P. Long seeking 500000 in damages. Ansell, who once helped probe Louisiana's 1932 Senate race, alleges the libel arose from a Senate floor speech and a mailed circular issued by Long in New Orleans.
Washington reports that the White House and the War Debt creditors Britain and France held economic discussions on world issues. Jacques Stern predicted France would pay its 19 million dollar December debt, while Hull and the British ambassador pursued tariff and trade talks ahead of the conference.
Dr. L. C. Corbett, principal horticulturist, U S Department of Agriculture, urges early seed purchase and careful garden planning to fit land area and family needs. He presents seed quantities for 100 feet of row and for four people, highlighting prioritizing five to six key vegetables and storing staples like potatoes.
Dr A J Le Master of Bedington seeks closing of five railroad stations. Public Service Commission West Virginia grants a hearing in Martinsburg on April 7 at 10 o clock. Protestants may present arguments. Freight can still load at Berkeley county stations but must be delivered to the crew at the freight train or baggage car.
The meeting discussed a new livestock unit covering three counties, aided by commissions and freight-rate reductions. A bullish lamb outlook was noted due to the late lamb crop in California and strong wool demand, with hog prices seen as favorable for the next four to five weeks. Cattle prospects were muted until October, while overall meat retail prices remained high amid higher freight costs. A committee for Warren County was authorized to be named with cooperation from local association members.
Janet Allen Walker obtained a final decree of divorce from James J. Walker former mayor of New York City. Circuit Judge Worth W. Trammell signed the decree after Mrs. Walker filed for desertion ending the suit begun earlier.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of The Cliff estate on Berryville Pike near Winchester on April 29 1933 at 11 am Bids require one third cash and the remainder in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. The property includes 35 acres 13 8/10 poles with a large modern colonial house an attached cottage garage and extensive grounds with gardens and orchards.
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