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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1933

Page

8

Layman ends gubernatorial bid to back Peery

State Senator George W Layman announces he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor in the August primary. He explains private affairs and supports George C Peery citing Peery's constructive platform and greater harmony with him as governor.

Associated Press Newcastle George W. Layman George C. Perry Layman Richmond Times-Dispatch Deal Layman Bone Mr. Peery Peery State Senate

Train Service To Be Extended For Apple Blossom Festival

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announced extended service between Strasburg and Winchester for the Apple Blossom Festival. An 8:00 a.m. arrival and a 7:10 p.m. return are scheduled on both festival days, Wednesday and Thursday.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Strasburg Winchester

Conferees to Take Up Expansion Bill in House

House Agriculture Committee Chairman Jones said he supports the Senate amendment for currency expansion as conferees prepare to take up the farm relief inflation bill. Democrats aim to force action this week to instruct conferees to accept the inflation provision. Republicans plan a fight but House leaders expect passage of the currency expansion plan.

Associated Press Washington Jones House Agriculture Committee Senate Texas House Representative Snell New York Roosevelt London Potomac River Sequoia Borah Idaho Foreign Relations Committee France England Congress

Wheat market closes in Chicago and Baltimore firms report prices

Closing prices in Chicago and Baltimore wheat markets are supplied daily by Winchester Milling Corporation via Stickell Sales Corp. The notices list September at 72 12 and December at 74 44 with spot wheat at 86 and Winchester spot at 85.

Chicago Baltimore The Star Winchester Milling Corporation Stickell Sales Corporation Ceaters North Washington Street Hagerstown Winchester

Bank Reopens At Westminster After Reorganization News

Baltimore May 1 The First National Bank of Westminster reopened on a 100 percent withdrawal basis after being closed during a pending reorganization plan.

Associated Press Baltimore First National Bank of Westminster

1938 World’s Fair Gas Saver and Oiler for All Cars

Engineers in Wheaton Illinois unveil a 1938 World’s Fair Gas Saver and Inside Engine Oiler that allegedly saves gas and oils valves simultaneously. Claimed to fit all cars and install with a wrench. Promises 327 percent profits and invites users and agents to respond with address and car name.

Wheaton Adv

Sergeant's sale set for May at Winchester Court House

By virtue of distress warrant I will sell at public auction at the Court House Winchester Va Saturday May 6 1933 at 10 a m 3 book cases 1 Remington type writer 1 large desk 1 small desk chairs 4 drawer steel cabinet etc Terms cash Lee Barr City Sergeant

Court House Winchester Lee Barr

Five bombs of terrific force rock Chicago May Day

The article reports five large blasts in Chicago near the loop around 2 30 am injuring and damaging five industrial sites including Illinois Bell Telephone with damage around 150000 dollars. Police rounded up suspected radicals while officials debated motive amid underworld labor warfare theories.

Chicago Loop Illinois Bell Telephone Company Jake Mills Police Department Sprague Warner Grocery Company Willett Bus and Teaming Company Hibbard-Spencer-Bartlett Hardware Company Stratford Marshall Field and Company Washington New Orleans

Regulations For Distributing Gold

Washington May 1 regulations governing the distribution of gold to industries with legitimate uses were issued by the Treasury hours before the deadline for turning in all gold other than small sums up to 100 dollars to the government.

The Associated Press Washington Treasury

Akron Disaster Conjecture Cited In Naval Inquiry

Judge Advocate Ralph G. Pennoyer told the naval court of inquiry that the Akron disaster remains in the realm of conjecture. He said officers and crew were well trained and acted without negligence, while weather data and storm-avoidance practices were flaws highlighted by Lieutenant C J McGuire.

Washington Akron Ralph G. Pennoyer Naval Court of Inquiry Pennoyer C. J. McGuire Judge Advocate McGuire

Anniversary of Deweys Victory in Manila Observed

SAN PEDRO Calif May 1 One hundred ships and 300 air craft of the United States fleet engaged in exercises off shore to day in tests of the latest developments in every phase of naval warfare afloat and aloft. The maneuvers will celebrate the victory of Admiral Dewey at Manila 35 years ago today. The marmoset monkey a small monkey found in Central America is sometimes called the squirrel monkey because its paws tail and body somewhat resemble those of a squirrel. It also has the squirrel's habit of scolding and chatting when excited.

Associated Press San Pedro Calif United States Dewey Manilla Central America

A College Professor Wrote This Prescription For You

An advertisement touts Natex a new prescription tonic promising dramatic health gains and relief after ordinary remedies fail. It claims high medical endorsement and explains costs and benefits for digestion liver kidneys nerves and energy, offering a free health booklet and a one week trial.

Natex People’s Service Drug Store

Mountain Fire Near Harpers Ferry Quelled by Wardens

Three groups of men under forest wardens brought a forest fire on the mountain between Sandy Hook and Maryland Heights under control. The blaze, driven by a stiff wind, burned since Saturday afternoon and covered scrub and undergrowth with no estimate of acreage or damage available.

Associated Press Hagerstown Sandy Hook Maryland Heights Potomac River Pepersey

Davis Trial On Lottery Charge Is Set Again

Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania faces trial on an indictment alleging interstate shipments of lottery tickets tied to a Loyal Order of Moose prize distribution. The June 12 date was set by Judge Henry W. Goddard, with Theodore G. Miller and Raymond Walsh listed for the same day.

Associated Press New York James J. Davis Pennsylvania Henry W. Goddard Theodore G. Miller Raymond Walsh Davis John W. Shirer Pittsburgh W. G. Klugh Hot Springs Ark

Embargo Proclaimed On Corn Borer To Shield Illinois

Governor Henry Horner issued a sweeping embargo affecting 17 states to curb the corn borer spread in Illinois and ordered another embargo on 21 states to protect chestnut trees from blight. The actions target plants possibly infested with the pests and cover nearby states including West Virginia New York and Pennsylvania.

Springfield Ill Henry Horner Illinois Horner West Virginia New York Pennsylvania

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