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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1933
Page
4
The Evening Star Winchester Virginia details its publication, classifies as second class matter, and lists subscription prices and advertising rates. It notes consolidation with other local papers and mentions Associated Press news use rights and display advertising deadlines.
The 1933 election slate lists George C. Peery for governor and James H. Price for lieut governor on November 7. The ticket denotes the major party contest in the state.
A religious verse offers assurance from Psalm 55 22 that casting burdens on the Lord will sustain the righteous and keep them from being moved. The text emphasizes divine support and steadfast faith in tough times.
The Urschel kidnapping case ends with George Kelly his wife and four others receiving life imprisonment under the Lindbergh law. Federal officers in Oklahoma City are praised for swift, courageous action that disrupted underworld networks and sent a strong warning to would be abductors. The piece notes the broader fight against organized crime continues despite remaining ring leaders and extended networks.
Public sentiment influenced many convictions despite calls for restraint. Officials stressed that emotions should not alter the firmness and fairness of punishments in these cases.
Richmond News Leader notes five years of work by women restoring Stratford historic estate. Visitors see improved approaches and cleared debris, roof temporarily covered to reduce fire risk, rooms gaining old splendor, floors strengthened, kitchen rebuilt, and a new vista toward the Potomac. Five years remain, but Stratford may again be a premier Virginia showplace linked to its famed associations.
A national fraternity grand secretary notes college men settling down and maturing. Fraternity life has deflated after the Roaring Twenties, with social excesses reduced and college play narrowed. Scholarship among fraternity men now exceeds that of non-fraternity peers, signaling notable self improvement.
One year ago death claims Mrs. Viola Hunt 82 and Mrs. J H Lamp. Young Democrats of Winchester announce a mass meeting set for October 20. A Baltimore blaze destroyed 25 000 tons of sugar.
A sequence of bits from a history page notes Gov. Smith asking Hoover to state his views five years back. A cold wave spreads from the Rockies as weather bureau reports. John I Brown Sr retired after 30 years as letter carrier. he walked far beyond the earth’s circumference. Shenandoah Valley National Bank lists 4,386,078.05 in resources with a 500,000 surplus. A front-page graphic by Wood mocks a 50,000,000 roads bond showing 22,500,000 interest in 20 years and 45,000,000 in 40 years with a pay-as-you-go plan. Bandits loot a cash register at J S Miller. Handley school praised as best by John L Manahan of UVA.
Fifteen years ago reports say British hosts approach Douai while German positions reel on 100 fronts. The county records many flu deaths and six locals join the $100000 Liberty Bond Club. organizers seek four more members.
The will of Joseph Strode of Stephens City drawn August 15 1930 is probated. He leaves 2 to four children Virginia Gregory Bertha Beavers Edna Funkhouser and Helen Strode and 200 to Stephens City Methodist Church South 106 for Green Hill Cemetery care. Remainder goes to widow Beulah Strode for life then split to Frank Strode and Katie Hurst. Beulah named executrix with $1000 bond.
Theodore G Rahutis proprietor of Rahutis Gardens near Gary Indiana becomes the first employer cited as a flagrant NRA violator under the re employment act He was ordered to surrender his Blue Eagle after NRA officials found all 40 of his employees complained of violations to both maximum hours and minimum wage provisions The action could be followed by others nationwide
Lizetta Lozetta aims to win Stuart Logan at Tropica Beach as four rivals plot and a yacht party excludes her. Pedro the sculptor's arrest and disappearance deepen the intrigue while Lizetta faces loneliness and a late dinner invitation from Stuart. TO BE CONTINUED.
Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour precipitation ending 8 a m on October 30 at 0 52 inch year to date 34 78 inches. The 20 year average is 34 53 inches and monthly averages include January 2 36 February 2 70 March 2 70 April 1 1 May 3 73 June 3 81 July 3 45 August 3 45 September 2 15 October 3 06 November 2 25 December 2 37.
Warner Bros Capitol Theatre presents Universal comedy Ladies Must Love described as the gayest musical picture in local days. June Knight sings and dances with charm while Neil Hamilton supports as the lead male in this lively ensemble production.
Warner Bros presents Barbara Stanwyck in a sensational study of a woman's life at the Colonial. Critics hail it as her boldest role since Tilbit and Night Nurse, with George Brent in support.
The Palace Theatre screens Power and the Glory starring Spencer Tracy and Colleen Moore in a 1922 era vehicle with Narratace technique. Ralph Moreau voices chapters while Helen Vinson and a group of juveniles support. The film runs for three days starting today at the Palace in Washington DC, also shown at Loew's Fox Theatre.
By order of the Magistrate's Court in the case EB. Earl Shade vs Valley Co-Operative Fruit Exchange I will sell at public auction the garage of E Earl Shade on North Loudoun Street extended Friday October 20 1933 at 10 o clock a m Description includes 2 Bean Fruit Washers and a lot of apple baskets Cash terms A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff for H L McCann Sheriff October 10 1933
Washington reporters largely skeptical of mechanization and production boosts as cures for the recession. In New York, McKee leads mayoral race as Farley hints at federal patronage shaping Tammany fallout and Roosevelt's deposits plan gains approval for bank reopenings.
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