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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1933

Page

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Watchful waiting shapes US stance on disarmament effort

The United States adopts a temporary watchful waiting policy toward Geneva disarmament talks as Europe prepares for new conferences. President Roosevelt urges redoubled effort to overcome obstacles amid Germany's exit from the arms parleys. In Berlin a Reichstag election notice restricts party tickets to Nazi approval, with other parties barred from presenting tickets.

Geneva Wen Arthur Henderson Assemblage Salvador de Madariaga Spain Mr. Henderson Henderson Washington United States State Department Roosevelt Germany League of Nations Lord Robert Cecil England Hull Norman H. Davis Phillips Davis Berlin Nazie National Socialist Hitler Ministry of the Interior

Byrd Constrained by Laryngitis in Norfolk

Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, the explorer, lay in bed at a Norfolk hotel with an acute laryngitis and pharyngitis. Dr. Guy Shirey said if no improvement by afternoon, he would call in more specialists as Byrd awaits departure aboard the Jacob Ruppert while under mental strain from planning a South Pole expedition.

Associated Press Norfolk Richard E. Byrd Guy Shirey Shirey Admiral Byrd Navy Yard Jacob Ruppert Dr. Shirey South Pole

Thirteen Die In Pennsylvania Weekend Auto Crashes

Philadelphia report notes thirteen fatalities over the weekend from automobile accidents with more than 30 others injured. A fleeing motorist blamed for the death of 16 year old Earl Berger of Harrity Carbon County struck him and a companion on a bicycle near Palmerton. Eleven injured in a three car crash near Danville. one driver pulled from a flaming wreckage with a crowbar.

Philadelphia Pennsylvania Earl Berger Harrity Carbon County Berger Palmerton Danville

Boat Builder Herman Legare Missing After Scow Adrift

Herman Keith Legare 26, Eastport boat builder and Naval Academy graduate of 1930, is missing after a scow he likely left his shop on was found drifting in Chesapeake Bay. A note at the shop said he was going away for a few days. Earlier, on March 31, police found him in a room in Annapolis with a chest wound and a revolver nearby.

Annapolis

Cannonizations Approved for Bernadette and Thouret

Twenty one cardinals and Pope Pius time met in a secret consistory at Vatican City to approve the canonizations of Blessed Bernadette Soubirous of the Sisters of Christian Instruction in Nevers France and Blessed Joan Antida Thouret founder of a branch for the Sisters of Charity.

Associated Press Vatican

Roosevelt creates deposit liquidation board for bank relief

President Roosevelt announces a deposit liquidation board to lend up to 1 billion dollars to depositors of closed banks. Funds come from the Reconstruction Corporation with Treasury, Comptroller of the Currency and the Deposit Insurance Corporation in cooperation. The board will loan up to 50 percent of bank deposits and distribute assets with dispatch while seeking cooperation from all authorities.

Associated Press Washington Roosevelt Reconstruction Corporation The Treasury Comptroller of the Currency Deposit Insurance Corporation Deposit Liquidation Board C. B. Merriam Jesse H. Jones Dean G. Acheson Lewis W. Douglas J. T. T. O’connor Walter J. Cummings Tion United States Jones New York

Markets Tread Water As Investors Seek Clues

New York October 16 The Associated Press reports muddled financial markets showing a sagging tendency across leading issues. Transactions were light as traders awaited developments with rails and industrials heavy amid widening bid offers. Sterling stood at 4.46% with call money at 0.75 percent.

Associated Press New York

Advertising snippet highlights coffee and linens sale

A fragment describes Reardon’s Special Coffee and Moling & ae D advertising for lovely linens at special prices in a Pure Food Store display. The readable text emphasizes value and product focus with no clear date or event.

Reardon’s Moling & Ae D

Miss Christy to address Girl Scouts of Winchester

Miss Jean Christy regional camp advisor will hold two evening courses for leaders in Winchester this week. The Handley School assembly will feature her talk on Scouting Wednesday morning. Mrs. A C Carson donated the new Girl Scout headquarters front room at the Conrack residence. the city awaits furnishing donations from families and friends.

Girl Scouts of Winchester Jean Christy Christy Handley School A. C. Carson Riverton Conra Boscawen Stewart Streets Girl Scouts Carson Irene Mathews

Officers of the Reserve Corps To Resume Meetings

The Officers Reserve Corps School will resume at Shenandoah Valley Academy with Col. B. M. Roszel leading. A War Department approved program will be outlined at the Wednesday evening session and officers and National Guard personnel are invited.

Officers’ Reserve Corps Shenadoah Valley Academy B. M. Roszel Roszel War Department National Guard

Colored Man Is Seriously Hurt In Auto Crash

George Jackson age 21 of Front Royal lies in critical condition at Memorial Hospital after an automobile crash near Front Royal Sunday around 6 pm. He has a double jaw fracture plus leg and collarbone breaks and lost much blood. Robert Elkins, 22 of Black Rock Fauquier county, shows improvement after Friday night injury. Owen Seleck of Rappahannock county is free on $1500 bail after an assault charge related to the episode.

George Jackson Front Royal Memorial Hospital Robert Elkins Black Rock Fauquier County Elkins Penecostal Rappahannock County Owen Seleck

Drivers Fined for Faulty Brakes by Winchester Magistrate

Three truck drivers appeared before Magistrate A J Tavenner for operating vehicles with faulty brakes. W L Lillard paid 6 25, J D Cougill 3 75, and Thomas J Clark 6 75. The fines followed inspections by Inspector R E Bayliss on roads into Winchester using an approved stopping distance test.

J Tavenner W. L. Lillard J. D. Cougill Thomas J. Clark R. E. Bayliss Winchester

Rev E A Lambert leaves Braddock Street Church for Roanoke

The Rev E A Lambert and his wife depart Braddock Street Methodist Church South after three years of steady service. A farewell sermon highlighted his conscientious ministry and warmth, while praise for Mrs Lambert’s leadership in youth and women’s work echoed through the congregation.

E. A. Lambert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Lambert Roanoke C Church Trinity

Irons Returns as Palace Manager in Winchester

A. C. Irons of West Burke street, longtime theatre and movie house manager, becomes manager of the Palace moving picture theatre in Winchester. He takes over from H. A. Dowman who moves to a Jeanette, Pennsylvania venue, after a recent stint in the automobile trade here.

Martinsburg W. Va Evening Journal A. C. Irons West Burke Street Central Opera House Shenandoah Hotel Palace Moving Picture Theatre Herman Hable Winchester Mr. Irons H. A. Dowman The Apollo Hero

PERMANENT WAVES and Beauty Services Ad

Local ad lists PERMANENT WAVES by Ermane E at $4.00 and Eugene services at $5.00. The Beauty Nook requests phone contact 1312, dated 10-16-1p-11.

Ermane Eugene Beauty Nook

Beer License Applications Filed Across Courts

Beer applications are filed daily in the Circuit and Corporation courts. Licenses must be renewed by October 31 under Judge Williams. County and corporation clerks list applicants including John Moyer and Eugene Branch. Soft drink licenses are granted in Frederick County and church trustees are appointed for Star Tannery Methodist Church.

Williams Commissioner of the Revenue John Moyer Smith Larrick Kermit Slonaker Herman South V. C. Heishman Roy Prederick Hu Helkinen A.T. Pat

Two Die In Plane Crash At 600 Feet Near Clarksville

Clarksville Tenn Oct 16 William T Murray Nashville transport air pilot and Harry P Lyle former Clarksburg pharmacist were killed when their plane caught fire at about 600 feet altitude. Murray failed to open his parachute and Lyle had no parachute as they leaped from the flaming craft.

Associated Press Clarksville, Tenn William T. Murray Nashville Transport Air Harry P. Lyle Clarksburg Here Murray Lyle

Sentences Will Be Passed Today In Court

Judge Philip Williams hears evidence in chambers in the Corportation Court this afternoon in the cases of George Cross Orlando Farmer Edwin Spates Bryan Breckenridge and Robert Norris charged with breaking into the Louderback store room on North Loudoun Street in the first week of September. Sentences are expected late this afternoon. Sam Washington and George Carter who pled guilty at the last term to breaking into W W Dellinger s home and taking valuables valued at 240 appear this afternoon to receive sentence which was deferred at plea.

Philip Williams Chambers of Corporation Court George Cross Orlando Farmer Edwin Spates Bryan Breckenridge Robert Norris Mr. Louderback North Loudoun Street Sam Washington George Carter W. W. Dellinger Williams

Maryland Plans Convention Vote

Delegates to the state convention will meet at the Rennett Hotel tomorrow night to ratify Maryland's September 12 vote on repeal of the prohibition amendment. Governor Ritchie will outline plans for the convention the next day. The chairman of the meeting probably will be selected.

Associated Press Baltimore Maryland Rennett Hotel Ritchie

Square Dance At Rouss Park

The regular square dance is set for Thursday evening in the park pavilion at 9.00 and again Saturday night at 8.00 with J. Jenkins and his music providing the entertainment.

Rouss Park Park Pavilion J. Jenkins

Supreme Court Denies Review in Murder Case

An order from the Supreme Court denying a review leaves a man held for murdering women unchallenged. The report also notes Bell Telephone System gains in Virginia, with a September net increase of 240 telephones, the first rise since 1931, and overall gains across Chesapeake and Potomac companies.

Supreme Court Virginia Charles H. Weber Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Chesapeake and Potomac Maryland West Virginia District of Columbia States Walter 8. Gifford Opry Cers Bell System

Negro Indicted for Slaying Mrs Isley and Buckner Loses Bid

George Crawford, a negro, indicted for the murder of Mrs Agnes Isley and her maid Mina Buckner at Middleburg Virginia in January 1931, loses Supreme Court review blocking extradition from Boston to Virginia. The House adopts a resolution to investigate Judge Lowell over his order releasing Crawford and blocking extradition.

Associated Press Washington George Crawford Agnes B. Ilsley Mina Buckner Middleburg Supreme Court Boston Virginia Lowell House of Representatives Crawford House Judicial Committee Massachusetts Loudoun County

Stop Sign Warnings For Valley Pike Enterers

State Traffic Inspector R E Bayliss and Lieut George F Miller continue a road safety check near the Valley pike entry south of the city. On Friday they issued warnings to drivers who failed to stop at the sign and said tickets will be issued to violators appearing before the magistrate.

R. E. Bayliss George F. Miller Bayliss Valley Pike

Weropack Company Receives State Charter

The Weropack Company, an Ohio corporation with principal office in Winchester Virginia, is authorized to pack and deal in frozen fruits and vegetables. C. C. Curry is agent in charge, maximum capital $25,000, with H. E. Oswald serving as president in Cincinnati.

State Corporation Commission Weropack Company Ohio Corporation Virginia Winchester C. C. Curry H. E. Oswald Cincinnati

Federation To Be Considered Meeting by Church Women

Committees from city churches meet the Feder ated Council of Church Women tomorrow evening at 5 30 o clock in the Handley Library auditorium. They will decide whether local churches affiliate with the Federation of Churches of the United States. All pastor selected members should attend.

Federated Council of Church Women Handley Library Federation of Churches of the United States

Lost Blue Sleeveless Sweater With Zipperfront

A blue sleeveless sweater with a zipper front has been lost and could be returned to Star Office. A reward is offered. The notice asks for its return by the finder.

Star Office

Owl's Hall Oct 17 Event With J I Jenkins Orchestra

Social note invites readers to Owl's Hall on October 17 for an evening of music by J I Jenkins Orchestra. Bring friends and enjoy entertainment in a community setting.

Square Dance Owl’s Hall J. I. Jenkins

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von Hindenburg Explorer Byrd Expedition Norfolk Hotel U.S. Treasury Miss Christy Girl Scouts of City Reserve Corps Mr. Lambert Southern Methodist Roanoke Charge Paul Palace Here Bell Telephone System Isley Buckner
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