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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1933
Page
2
The Norfolk and Western asserts railroads are the nation’s largest buyers affecting mills, factories, coal, timber, oil and iron output. It notes post 1929 purchases fell from 1.389 billion to 441.5 million yearly and urges citizens to use rail service and end policies that shrink purchasing power.
Wenatchee dispatch reports that transcontinental lines plan to maintain the $1.25 per cwt rate as a permanent tariff. A response from the Transcontinental Freight Bureau to a petition for a $1 per cwt pre-war rate says reductions are unlikely given strained agricultural and horticultural conditions and recent rate cuts.
The State Highway Commission announced the year’s mileage distribution under the two and a half per cent clause, affecting 38 counties. About 100 miles are added annually, with projects in Culpeper and Staunton districts including Albemarle Route 230 to Greene county line and Route 49 to Route 29 intersection, Fauquier Route 242 toward Flint Hill, Prince William Route 233 to Route 28 intersection, Clarke Route 282 toward Gaylord, Frederick Route 55 toward the West Virginia line, Highland Route 5 toward Monterey, and Rockingham Route 257 toward the West Virginia line.
Virginia farm debt committee secretary C Nelson Beck reports no authority to grant loans. He urges farmers to apply through local county farm loan associations or Land Bank agencies. Loans available through these channels cover up to 75 percent of land value and 50 percent of building value.
In Boyce Virginia on Sunday afternoon Group No. 2 of the Baptist Young People’s Union of the Shenandoah Association met at Boyce Baptist Church. About 125 youths from Front Royal Rockland Boyce Berryville and Winchester attended. Rev. T Eugene West presided and Robert Grove of Winchester spoke on Young People Serving the Church.
Hable’s Palace presents East of Fifth Avenue a Columbia Pictures drama about life in a New York boarding house with tenants each a story. Wallace Ford Mary Carlisle and Helen Tree star with shorts to follow. The Seventh Commandment plays tonight an educational feature for adults only.
Warner Bros presents Stage Mother featuring Alice Brady at the Capitol Theatre today and tomorrow. Based on Bradford Ropes story, the drama follows the heartbreak of stage mothers driving children to theatre success with Maureen O Sullivan Franchot Tone Phillip Holmes and Ted Healy in supporting roles. Added features include Hollywood On Parade and a Vitaphone novelty.
Janet Gaynor stars in Adorable at Colonial with Henry Garat, her new leading man in his first American made picture. The tuneful romance features catchy tunes and Fox scenes in its early release run.
Warner Bros theatres manager Thos W Baldridge announced the Paramount Picture I'm No Angel starring Mae West will be shown at the Capitol Theatre for an extended engagement during November.
A terse legal notice states that no Ohio firm or its representatives may provide cleaning to any employee without prior cleansing with soap and alkali, sanitizer with chemical preparations, and drying at an average heat of 212 degrees.
Two county estates were appraised recently by commissioners of accounts. The J. H. Pickeral estate in Middletown totaled 24354.87 with farm properties, bank stock and loans listed. The Barney R. Lineburg estate, administered by Robert B. Smith, was valued at 12696.04 comprising bank notes and personal property.
Records show seven marriage licenses issued in October at the corporation clerk office bringing the year total to 104. October last year had six licenses and 11 for the year by that month. C. Brannon, county clerk, issued seven licenses in October. county total for the year rises to 62.
Scientists explain that portions of what is now Yellowstone National Park were once submerged as the bottom of an ancient ocean arm. The discovery links geological changes to the region’s unique landscape.
Martinsburg Hose Company No 5 hosts Winchester Park Semi Pros Sunday at the park grounds. West Virginians enter with one defeat by Frederick 20 to nothing. Martinsburg aims to bolster offense with new practice and expects solid local support at 2 30 p m.
The Democrats push complete road improvements across all Virginia roads under the Byrd road law, financed by gasoline and license taxes including tourist taxes. They argue it has cut farmers taxes by over 3 million dollars and improved farm to market routes, contrasting with the Republican demand to only finish essential roads. Major Wise criticizes Virginia’s road system. Vote straight Democratic ticket to support these reforms.
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