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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star published in Winchester Virginia lists subscription prices by mail and carrier, timeframes and rates. It notes consolidation with local papers and Associated Press rights and regional advertising representatives.
Psalm 56:1 echoes mercy and trust amid foes. The excerpt invokes faith and fear turned to reliance on God, urging steadfastness in spiritual struggle and divine guidance on the path.
A critique of Horatio Bottomley contrasts English restraint with American tolerance. The piece argues British public life punishes fraud while American democracy favors comeback, noting Bottomley’s journalism, scandals, and the idea of an American path to power versus British dismissal as impossible.
Newport News Daily Press outlines a plan for railroad reconstruction with a federal co ordinator and fifteen assistants to streamline operations. Duplicated services would be dropped competition limited terminals consolidated and useless trackage abandoned. The piece argues for revamping to meet practical rates and new conditions as business revives.
The piece argues for a broad, coordinated transport system including land water and air beyond railways. It warns of a difficult transition with losses but predicts eventual gains in security for owners and overall lower costs and efficiency for the nation.
The data show precipitation in the past 24 hours ending 8 a.m. at 0.05 inches. May to date yields 5.86 inches, year to date 18.39 inches, and the 20 year average is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages: January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 3.11, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37.
A Winchester ceremony marks a year since soldiers fell in battle. In Indianapolis a grueling speed race saw forty participants start this morning. Senate opposition to a sales tax is noted with fifty one members named. Sgt. Smith reports thirty six recruits from the area bound for the Panama Canal Zone. Ramon Navarro stars in Hiddle at the Palace Theatre to large crowds.
President Coolidge toured the Gettysburg battlefield to honor soldiers who died in the war. Local events include Rev. E T Clark leading the Winchester Lions Club and Charles R McCann heading Frederick County Democratic Committee. The Senate set to probe election expenses in New York and Ohio. Empire Theatre to close Saturday for major renovations.
Fort Loudoun students plan a public recital this week as part of the finals program. F. J. Schneiderhan, local entomologist, urges apple growers to spray trees this summer. Juveniles are warned by local police to stop playing baseball in the streets. Skillcraft Clothes Shop advertises “better clothes” here. F. E. Clerk, addressing Middletown High School graduates, declares education essential for the farmer.
Dorothy Jordan shines as Judy Peters in the Fox film Bondage at Hable's Palace. Alexander Kirkland impresses as the doctor guiding Judy toward a life-changing moment. The drama is praised for handling delicate themes with convincing performances.
Warner Bros presents Song of the Eagle shown at the Colonial Theater. A sweeping panorama of American life highlights twenty years of events in vivid display. Adventure, drama, and patriotism frame the feature program for local audiences.
Maurice Chevalier headlines Paramounts A Bedtime Story at the Capitol with Helen Twelvetrees Edward Horton and Adrienne Ames. A baby on the doorstep creates comic situation as Chevalier’s charm and wit drive the film.
In Leesburg Virginia Thomas Harris 55 died of a gunshot wound at Loudoun County Hospital after a shooting at the Norman home. Henry Norman 45 a prominent horseman is jailed in Leesburg following the morning incident on C E Norman’s property.
According to Gallaher Harris said Norman fired the shot that penetrated the abdomen. Harris is survived by his widow and several grown children. Norman was arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Chamblin.
Delegates of the Grand Lodge of Virginia Odd Fellows praise Winchester hospitality after the annual convention. An excursion to the Shenandoah Valley showcased prize horseflesh and a famed England bought horse worth 125000 dollars. Edinburg visit included mayoral welcome and refreshments. Daily baskets of apples appeared in City Hall lobby during meetings.
Police Justice Don ald L. Weems led Monday sessions with cases from automobile accidents public conduct and liquor law violations. Convictions included Mrs Bernard Herrell for illegal liquor possession with 30 days and 50 dollar fine suspended. Thurman Huff reckless driving. Lige Pollard using T tags on a Ford sedan. Louis Nicholson reckless driving with car damage and costs. Sarah Fletcher Marshall Fletcher and John Myers assault charges. David Thomas disorderly conduct and disturbance of worship with jail and fine. Linwood and Shirley Tracey disorderly conduct with jail and fine. G Hill and Russell Oates drunk with fines.
Virginia Oliphant hosts a supper with Tony Bleecker and Michael McMillan while her brother Richard pursues Mary Lee Logan and bonds with Lute Carney. Anthony Bleecker flirts, Mrs Grundy grills, and a late guest seeks Rickey for questions about the secretary as romance and family pride collide.
In a May 29 1933 letter Miles B Dean of Winchester Virginia argues the Morgan partners support American stability while Ferdinand Pecora pushes sensationalism. He credits the Morgans with keeping the nation grounded and questions Pecora and non native insinuations in Washington. He notes income tax transparency and urges native born investigation by Americans.
May 1 reports show US cold storage holdings of apples at 183000 barrels 2463000 boxes and 1673000 bushel baskets with total refrigeration equivalents of 1562000 barrels 4685000 boxes. Holdings trend 9 percent below last year and 9 percent above the five year May average.
Mitchells General Health Center plans to reopen in Edinburg Virginia in the same offices. It promotes drugless treatment with special attention to incurables and claims gallstones can be removed without surgery or drugs. A money back guarantee is offered with limited daily hours and appointments.
Nomination notice by N H Sibert to seek election to the House of Representatives on an independent ticket covering Clarke Frederick and the City of Winchester. The filer states intent to run and lists the date range 29-31.
Poultry owners face broodiness that cuts egg output and profits. Use a broody coop with a wire floor, keep water fresh, feed light mash once daily, and deny grains. Break the habit in 3 to 6 days, or up to 12 if needed, then cull persistently broody birds to maintain flock productivity.
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