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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1933

Page

5

Wheat and grain prices move on mixed signals May 8

Chicago quotes place corn as market leader with gains and losses across grains. Wheat declines while oats and barley show modest changes. hog values rise and lard hits a new season high. Regional markets in Richmond and Baltimore report steady vegetables and mixed livestock activity with price shifts in butter and eggs across major exchanges.

Chicago Richmond Virginia U. S Virginia Creamery

Baltimore Livestock Market Reports Steady Cattle Hogs and Bonds

Baltimore Livestock report May 8 shows cattle market steady with varied grades and prices for steers cows and heifers. Sheep and lambs rise with spring lambs 7.50 to 8.00. hogs up with lights and heavies higher. Government and Liberty bonds listed with Treasury notes and rounds prices.

Baltimore Baltimore Butter and Egg Exchange Lancaster Livestock Lancaster is@io Virginia Chicago Colorado California Springs Jersey City Livestock Jersey City Baltimore Livestock Treasuries

Sleepy Chimney Sweep Tale With Woodpecker Family

A short playful scene describes a woodpecker family clinging to a chimney as they hang up to sleep using their stiff claws as braces. The narrative blends whimsy and cozy nighttime imagery.

From Girl to Woman Uses Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription

Mrs Hildra H Dudley of Charlottesville Virginia testifies that the remedy helps women from teens to middle age who suffer monthly pains nervousness heat flashes and general weakness. She reports improved sleep and energy after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription and highly recommends it to nervous and rundown women.

Clarke County to Issue Bonds for School Improvements in 1933

Clarke County Board of Supervisors approved the Clarke County School Board to issue 7500 in serial bonds on June 1 1933 to refund part of a due bond issue. Five 500 bonds and five 1000 bonds will be issued with semiannual 5.5 percent interest. Bonds may be called with 30 days notice. Sealed bids must reach A F Robertson by May 25 1933 marked Bond Proposal. Full faith and credit of Clarke County pledged.

Acts of General Assembly Clarke County Board of Supervisors Clarke County School Board A. F. Robertson Berryville Virginia Clarke O. Dearmont H. J. Hardesty

State Science Academy To Hold Convention Here

The Virginia Academy of Science will hold its 1934 convention in Winchester for the first time, after an invitation from Handley High School instructor Luther F. Hale and the local Chamber of Commerce. The meeting, attended by educators and scientists from across Virginia, drew about 400 in Fredericksburg for its eleventh session. Dr. W. A. Kepner of the University of Virginia was elected president, with Dr. W. T. Sanger of the Medical College of Virginia as vice president, and Dr. D. M. Allen of Hampden-Sydney College named to the council.

Virginia Academy of Science Fredericksburg Winchester Garland Pina City Luther F. Hale Handley High School Chamber of Commerce Academy Virginia W. A. Kepner University of Virginia W. T. Sanger Medical College of Virginia Richmond D. M. Allen Hampden-Sydney College

Crime Wave Stirring Pride in Town

Jud Tunkins says a crime wave grips the town, lifting a grim pride as the community starts to resemble a larger city in fear and tension. Residents report rising incidents and seek steps to restore safety and trust in local policing efforts.

Examinations Open for Pharmacist Posts May 93

The United States Civil Service Commission will accept applications for junior pharmacist and assistant pharmacist positions to fill openings in the Veterans Administration and the Public Health Service. Applicants must be fully licensed pharmacists and show evidence from a state board of pharmacy. Additional education requirements apply. Obtain full details from J. H. Taylor, secretary of the local board of examiners, at the local post office.

United States Civil Service Commission United States Veterans’ Administration Public Health Service

Leslie Pearson's Rites Tomorrow

Funeral services will be conducted at 3 o clock tomorrow afternoon from Jer s Funeral Chapel East Pall Mall street for the late Leslie Pearson colored. The Rev. John Newman of Hagerstown and Winchester will officiate and interment will be at White Post Clarke county. Surviving Pearson are his parents Mr and Mrs EB H Pearson four brothers and one sister John W Warren P and Hazel V Pearson of Cleveland Sgt Charles Pearson US Army Fort Riley Kas and C N Pearson at home.

Jer East Pall Mall Street Leslie Pearson John Newman Hagerstown Winchester White Post Clarke County Pearson EB. H. Pearson John W Warren P Hazel V. Pearson Cleveland Charles Pearson Fort Riley Kas C. N. Pearson

Quivering Nerves Theme in a Patented Remedy Ad

An old style advertisement touts E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for nervousness irritability and fatigue. It claims 9 out of 100 women report benefit and promises renewed vitality and hope for a return to normal life.

E. Pinkham

Desirable 2 Acre Virginia Lot Sale by Trust Auction

By Deed of Trust dated February 24 1933 the holder of the debt will sell at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia at 1 o'clock p m on Saturday June 10 1933 a 2 acre 3 rod 348 square pole tract with improvements on Route 37 two miles southeast of Winchester. Terms one third cash day of sale balance in two equal instalments secured by two purchaser bonds Deed of Trust and buildings insurance. Trustee R E Perrine Auctioneers Duvall Dunn. 5-9-oaw-4¢wka

Clarence J. Ford Frederick County Virginia Court House Winchester Winchester and Front Royal Licksider Henson P. M. Punkhouser R. E. Perrine

Al Jolson Shines at Palace With Splendid Supporting Cast

Hable presents Al Jolson at the Palace tonight and tomorrow in Hallelujah Im a Bum his latest talking picture triumph. The笑 story features rhythmic dialogue lively tunes and earnest moments with Madge Evans Frank Morgan and Harry Langdon delivering standout turns. A full pictorial record of the Tenth Apple Blossom Festival is also shown.

al Jolson Palace the Palace Jolson Madge Evens Frank Morgan Harry Langdon

Cavalcade Shines as Best Picture at Capitol

Warner Bros Capitol screens Cavalcade to raves with Diana Wynard Clive Brook leading a strong ensemble. Praised for Wynard as Jane Marryot and vibrant supporting cast including Mundin OConnor Jeans Lawton Mercer Browne Tottenham Warburton Lindsay. Also Apple Blossom Festival montage news.

Capitol Diana Wynard Clive Brook Miss Wynyard Jane Marryot Herbert Mundin Una O'Connor Ursula Jeans Frank Lawton Beryl Mercer Irene Browne Merle Tottenham John Warburton Margaret Lindsay Graham McNamee

Colonial opens with Silver Dollar revival at Colonial

Warner Bros presents the return of the epic Silver Dollar at the Colonial today starring Edward G. Robinson Bebe Daniels and Aline MacMahon. The film chronicles the 1849 gold and silver rush with classic frontier drama.

Edw. G. Kevinson Colonial Today Colonial Edw. G. Robinson Bebe Daniels Aline MacMahon

How to Relieve Headaches In Three Minutes

A pharmaceutical ad promotes B C as a fast acting remedy for violent headaches. The preparation is said to be made by a registered pharmacist with multiple blended ingredients. It claims relief in minutes for headaches neuralgia muscular aches fevers and nervous distress without opiates and warns of 10c and 25c packages available at drugstores.

B.C B C

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