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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1933

Page

6

Propose New River Bridge At Shepherdstown

Prospects for rapid action on a toll bridge across the Potomac at Shepherdstown West Virginia look favorable. State road chiefs from Maryland and West Virginia have agreed to offer a fair price to current bridge owners or, if refused, to build a new structure funded by the Public Works corporation. Estimated cost is 200000 dollars with a repayment period of eight to 12 years for the federal 70 percent advance.

Potomac River Shepherdstown W. Va Maryland West Virginia Public Works Corporation

Bridge plans continue after March and April surveys

Soundings and surveys for the new bridge have been completed, blueprints drawn, and work advances follow the efforts conducted in March and April.

Beauticians Ask For Floater Tax

A Cumberland committee of beauty parlor owners asked the mayor and city council to adopt a licensing fee and regulating ordinance to protect against floaters. Miss Nynn Fey and Mrs. Lucie Z Dreyer led the group. An ordinance in Fairmont West Virginia will be studied for applicability. Mr. E Pedigo of the Virginia Produce and Food Distributors Association was in town on business.

Cumberland Nynn Fey Lucie Z. Dreyer Fairmont W. Va E. Pedigo Virginia Produce and Food Distributors’ Association Richmond

Buckets bladder laxative advertised by Baker's Drug Store

Stop Getting Up Nights Use this bladder laxative. Drive out impurities and excess acids that irritate the bladder waking you. Regular 25 cent Buckets box made from buchu leaves and juniper oil. After four days test if not satisfied, return for refund. Buckets claimed to cleanse like castor oil for bowels and improve sleep. Baker's Drug Store calls Buckets bestseller.

Baker’s Drug Store

Price of Bread Increases Rumored in State

Reports from Maryland say bread prices will rise with 20 ounce loaves up one cent in Hagerstown soon while Baltimore bakers delayed. Current large loaves sell for eight cents wholesale and ten cents retail as overhead costs rise and more staff are used for the recovery drive.

Hagerstown Baltimore

Virginia towns regulate beer near schools in court ruling

The Circuit Court of Tazewell County ruled that towns can prohibit beer sales in certain areas near schools. The decision may go to the Supreme Court of Appeals for final determination.

Virginia Circuit Court Tazewell County Supreme Court of Appeals

Board awards depredation claims on sheep and turkey losses

Frederick County Board of Supervisors ordered payments totaling 216.80 for depredations by dogs during its October meeting. Listed claimants include Joseph Funkhouser 4 sheep killed 6 crippled 45 Cora Sale 2 turkeys 6 Hugh Carper 1 gobbler 3.50 Butler and Bro 1 sheep 11 crippled 26 Beatey 5 grown 15 young turkeys 277.5 Watson 6 sheep 30 Williams 2 sheep 8 Taylor 2 sheep 7.68 Rogers 1 gobbler 4.50 Brumback 1 sheep 8.37 Funkhouser 5 sheep 40.

Frederick Joseph R. Watson M. Williams C. L. Taylor E. M. Rogers J. W. Brumback P. M. Funkhouser

Life Insurance Case Transferred in Frederick County Court

An order by Circuit Court Judge Philip Williams moves the Union Bank of Winchester versus Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company from the law side to the equity side. The dispute centers on a life policy of J. C. Sherman assigned to the bank, with the insurer resisting. In a separate item, Braddock Street Methodist Church holds its regular weekly Young People's meeting tomorrow at 7 PM in the church.

Circuit Court of Frederick County Philip Williams Union Bank of Winchester Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company J. C. Sherman Life Insurance Young People's Chair Braddock Street Methodist Church

ALL Bran to Fight Common Constipation

Public health style notice explains constipation signs and risks and promotes Kellogg ALL-Bran as a natural remedy. It cites bulk fiber and iron as beneficial, compares bran favorably to patent medicines, and suggests two tablespoonfuls daily with medical advice if needed.

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