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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1933
Page
4
Public notice details a newspaper’s post office entry in Winchester Virginia and its publishing history. It mentions consolidation with local papers and the exclusive rights of the Associated Press for news dispatches, plus subscription rates and advertising representation locations.
An analysis compares English and American tax systems through a case of Mr. Morgan. It notes England taxes income and ignores capital gains while the United States taxes capital gains with losses allowed. In boom years Morgan pays large income tax in England less in the U S. In downturns losses erase gains, revealing steadier English revenue but occasional missed profits for very rich individuals.
The Treasury reports banks reopening at over 125 weekly, with about 90 percent of banks back in operation. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation shows funds repaid by banks, insurance firms, and farmers, suggesting the revolving fund stabilizes and may continue to support private business for some time.
The article notes David Lloyd George, once hard on Germany, now calls for fair play and Germany to pay war costs. It highlights his London speech and prior wartime stance during the Versailles negotiations and khaki election.
In Youngwood Pennsylvania a science teacher who taught evolution faced protests. The school board chose to keep the teacher for another year, preventing a repeat of the Scopes case and avoiding public controversy.
City records show multiple real estate transfers admitted to the Corporation Clerk’s office. Transactions include Shenandoah Valley National Bank to Pocahontas Jackson. Lucretia Wood Bly to Virginia Ely Arthur. J. E. Rinker et ux to W. H. Clowser. Arch E. Weatherholtz et ux to J. William Eaton. W. L. Rush to Standard Oil Company for a gasoline rights lease at Route 650. and C D Grim and T R Cather Trs to Stuart M. Perry on Pe Pike with nominal or penny considerations.
Stephens City Virginia society brief notes on residents: several local residents travel to Washington and Winchester, health updates for Virginia Gardner and Ida Steele, plus illnesses and hospital visits involving Loma Gordon, Mollie Adams, and Mrs. L. J. McCartney.
The First Congress met March 4 1789 and in 1792 passed a post office reorganization and franking act. The 1794 act set two cent per letter carriage by letter carriers with delivery directed by the postmaster general and repealed in 1872. Child schooling costs under $100 annually while prison and reformatories cost around $300 to $400 per minor annually.
A Chicago office ad announces a rupture consultation with a specialist at the Geo Washington Hotel in Winchester Virginia on Monday May 29 from 1 to 7 PM. The notice warns against trusses plasters injections or unnecessary operations and notes there is no charge for private consultation with free demonstrations. Only white people invited.
Sidelights on Hugh B. Johnson of Moline Illinois, a soldier, lawyer and manufacturer, who has been offered the position of administering almost unlimited powers in industry. The feature outlines his career and public service roles guiding business and labor matters.
Virginia Oliphant, heir to a dwindling Maryland line, faces a sale of her family antiques and a tangle of affections. Michael McMillan and Tony Bleecker court her as Richard, Virginia’s impulsive brother, navigates debts, loyalty, and danger from Lute Carney. The moonlit river scene deepens bonds, while past marriages and loss shadow Michael’s stance as he wrestles with love and restraint.
Precipitation in the past 24 hours ended at 8 a m shows 0.35 inches with May to date at 4.36 and year to date at 16.89 inches. Average annual rainfall over the last 20 years from Winchester Laboratory is 3.53 inches. Monthly averages are listed from January to December with slight variances. Rev E A Lambert spoke on The Love of Money at union services. A local Sons of Confederate Veterans chapter organized. Seventeen Shenandoah Valley Academy cadets are candidates for graduation. R Gray Williams praised Washington amid a State Teachers College address. Hoover and Borah held a long prohibition discussion.
Winchester fire trucks rushed around town chasing a blaze, but the alarm proved false. Shenandoah County School Board says it will hire only single teachers. Prohibition agents ordered to wear uniforms while on duty. Winchester and Frederick counties pledge $4,000 to the Shenandoah Valley advertising fund. Otto V. Pence, Shenandoah county GOP leader, supports the Short Ballot in Virginia.
Q the snake ate Agee in Martinsburg W Va and Chapman Auto Sales reports strong demand for Fords. At a church social ice cream disappeared during singing. A steeplejack paints the church cross while Capt Paul Hartman leads Winchester High School cadets to a drill win over Shenandoah Valley Academy.
Mitchells General Health Center announces reopening in Edinburg Va in the same offices with a drugless clinic claim. They promise gall stones removed without operation or drugs and refunds if they fail. Office hours 9 to 11 am and 6 to 8 pm weekdays, other times by appointment. Nature's Way Is The Only Way to Health.
Notices state bank closures Tuesday May 30 1933 a legal holiday with all paper maturing that date payable Wednesday May 31 1933. Signatures include George B Bushnell cashier Union Bank of Winchester J H Yost cashier Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Co WM G Hardy cashier Shenandoah Valley Natl Bank and John Sloat cashier Commercial and Savings Bank.
Long-worm invaders damage tender plants by tunneling through roots and drying soils. Control methods include mercuric chloride, formaldehyde solutions, lime water, tobacco dust, and using grass clippings. use only when definite losses occur and guard children and animals from chemicals.
Warner Bros CAPITOL presents Zoo in Budapest at the Capitol Theatre with Loretta Young and Gene Raymond as leads. Cartoon and novelty add attractions. Monday and Tuesday Maurice Chevalier stars in A Bed Time Story. Evening bills promise top programing with Kin Maynard and a Bondage feature on Fox release.
Bob Steele headlines a major triple bill at Hable's Palace featuring Breed of the Border, a famed Western praised for excitement. The program also includes a popular Mickey Mouse cartoon and a clever Baby Burlesque styled number.
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