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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star is mailed from Winchester Virginia as second class matter. It publishes daily except Sundays and is consolidated with several local weeklies including Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A rigid copyright statement asserts that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to reprint dispatches credited or not in the paper and all local news published within. The notice emphasizes broad entitlement to reproduced content by the AP.
A partial advertisement page lists subscription prices per period and carrier rates. It mentions national advertising representatives located in New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines and Atlanta.
The article discusses President Roosevelt's disarmament message to the Soviet government and argues that de facto recognition implies formal recognition. It notes Russia's growing strength, the need to cooperate for world economic recovery, and the possibility of settling three disputed points: debts, seized American property, and propaganda.
A mid year Chicago high school girl struck a seven year old cyclist and, after a sleepless night, died by her own hand. Witnesses said she did everything an adult would to avoid the accident and the piece questions why a child should drive in heavy traffic.
The Chicago Bar Association polled members on judiciary candidates for the June 5 election and endorses judges based on character and merit. It opposes several sitting aspirants, urging voters to back candidates it deems unfit and to cleanse city government.
One year ago the Winchester Ministerial Association urged a prayer week. Modern Woodmen of America planned a June 4 class for 50 locals. Dr. Hunter H. McGuire began his 31st year as president of Winchester Memorial Hospital. Walter Shade announced plans to close the Fairfax Hotel. Insurance men gathered for a banquet honoring veteran business figure Shirley Carter.
Five years ago wheat bread grain sold at 1.75 a bushel in local marts. Rev Dr Murray D Mitchell will deliver the address here in June. R L Gray Williams, local attorney, said short ballot idea not new. Handley High School beat Randolph Macon Academy in baseball. Winchester Aviation Club planned by local enthusiasts.
An Annapolis sale of furniture and silver at the Kent Oliphant house draws Virginia Oliphant into a conflict with Jane Bleecker over a suspicious mirror and Dutch spoons. Virginia shields the truth, while Michael McMillan and Marty Van Duyne intrigue her as Rickey imagines his future fame.
Hogue Creek Virginia reports include Mr and Mrs Scott White and children visiting High View West Virginia. Several homestead guests arrive and depart among local families including Larricks Orndorffs Nail Foster Clowser and Kilham with illnesses noted for J S Orndorff.
F. Frazier Jelkes, 52 year old Wall Street broker, sues for desertion and misconduct in Newport Rhode Island. His wife, 26, has filed a counter suit. The case draws Newport society to the courtroom, with a mysterious tall mustached stranger mentioned by several witnesses. Mrs. Jelke is niece of the late Senator Oscar Underwood of Alabama.
Associated Press reports Shouse, head of the Prohibition repeal group, foresees a 1933 repeal with votes in 37 states. The survey shows 37 states moving bills, 5 failing, and 4 delaying to 1934. States with convention dates listed include New York June 23 and California June 27.
Precipitation data show none in the past 24 hours. May totals 3.95 inches for the month, year to date 16.48 inches. Twenty year average is 34.53 inches per year. Monthly averages range from 2.36 inches in January to 3.73 inches in May and 3.45 inches in July and August.
Gaston B. Means story recounted in court about the Lindbergh baby kidnapping is being reviewed by the justice department. Means remains both plausible and puzzling to secret service operatives who fear his blend of deceit and adventure. Roosevelt aides are reticent, while reporters are blocked during Veterans Administration events.
The piece notes Alfred E Smith as a popular NYC mayoral figure yet sidelined by Tammany control under Mayor John P. O'Brien. It cites Dr. Nicholas Butler urging Republicans to back Smith, the Seabury fuse, and speculation that Smith might someday topple Tammany. It also discusses global gold standard shifts and their effect on currencies, highlighting the London gold price as a world benchmark.
More than 2,000 National Guardsmen sworn as deputy sheriffs to curb bloodshed in Wisconsin milk war. Pickets clash with officers leaving heads cracked and bullets exchanged. Farmers dump milk under deputy watch as Oscar Dettman, WWI veteran, is named Shawano county sheriff by Governor Schmedeman, who removed Otto Druckrey for improper methods.
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