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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1934
Page
8
A large brandy venture plans a bonded ware room and full plant supervision under a resident federal official. The Merriman’s Lane site, on Carl F. Massey’s farm, aims to become Virginia’s first licensed fruit distillery, with operations running through winter and fall months.
The article recalls Massey brothers converting part of their apple packing shed into a distillery while keeping the apple candy plant running. It notes historical regional distilleries, including Kernstown's L. S. Savage's Sons and Cumberland Maryland makers, and mentions harvest whiskey traditions and famous brands like Old Gray aged eight years.
At Christ Church Millwood a large gathering of the Order of King's Daughters and Sons reviewed 200 members and $2,000 raised for county needs. Rev B Duvall Chambers urged spiritual renewal and the five circles to reclaim one family each year. Mrs John B Neill reported on health work hospital care and calls for a county nurse. State president Mrs Henry S Eley spoke on Mend for today and build for tomorrow. Officers elected: President Mrs John B Neill first vice Mrs E J Smith second vice Miss Agnes Page secretary Miss Theodora Cox. A reception followed in Bishop's Chapel.
An advertisement touts a new face powder by an exclusive French process. It claims long wear, pore minimization, smooth natural blending, no irritation or dry look, and a fresh youthful bloom for 50c and 1 dollar at Baker's Drug Store.
Arnold Colombo former cashier of the defunct Harriman Bank testifies in New York accusing Joseph Harriman of directing him to make false entries in bank accounts. Colombo says he was ordered to falsify records as part of the scheme.
Helen Black a social science teacher in Oklahoma City public schools had a small hoarded gold supply seized by federal agents. They broke open her bank safe deposit box after she refused to accompany them with a key to access the contents.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Miller versus Federal Land Bank case offers for sale at public auction in front of Winchester Court House at 12 o clock Saturday May 26 1934 a 39 acre Frederick County Virginia farm six miles west of Winchester and one mile west of Opequon with seven room residence barn sheds silo and orchard. One third cash on sale day balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
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