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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1933

Page

4

Newspaper Advertising Rates and Policies

Consolidated notices list rates for subscriptions and advertising. It outlines price options for periods of prepaid subscriptions, plus classified and display ad charges, memorials, cards of thanks, and deadline rules for display ads with border. It names national representatives Divine Tenney Corp. and offices in major cities.

Divine, Tenney Corp New York Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Des Moines Atlanta

Democratic Ticket ELECTION 1933 Campaign Note

A historical notice lists candidates for governor and the house of delegates, naming George C. Peery for governor and E Blackburn Smith for the delegation. It includes a biblical verse unrelated to the ticket.

Alcatraz Island to Confine 600 Notorious Criminals

The Department of Justice, via War Department accord, will ship about 600 hardened convicts to Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay. Noted inmates Harvey Bailey and George Kelly are slated for transfer, with isolation emphasized to prevent prison outbreaks and outside influence.

Roanoke Times Department of Justice War Department Washington Alcatraz San Francisco Bay Island Harvey Bailey George Kelly Urschel Alcatraz Island Bailey Kelly

White House social policy trims duties and greetings

The White House scales back formal dinners and handshakes as President Roosevelt limits engagements due to heavier duties. Mrs. Roosevelt notes social restrictions reflect broader government activity, with radio addresses replacing many in person visits and private citizens visiting the President less often.

White House Roosevelt

The New Order and N R A Reform Goals

The N R A is a start in reforming capitalism. It has halted child labor and sweating, begun outlawing cutthroat competition, and aims to curb monopoly while preserving healthy competition. Long term planning and forward progress, not a return to the old order, drive its purpose.

Topeka

Plans for Democratic rally and local notices

One year ago plans for a Democratic rally were set for October 20. L M Winesburg of Edinburg sues Shenandoah County for 20000 over his daughters deaths in a car crash. Roosevelt to reveal stance on the bonus issue. Christ Church Millwood marks 100th anniversary. Boyd Richards stands trial in Corporation Court on a statutory charge.

L. M. Winesburg Edinburg Shenandoah County Mabel Esther Winesburg Roosevelt Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Millwood Boyd Richards Coolidge Hugo Ebener Graf Zepee Germany Curtis Martinsburg W. Va Tomorow Winifred Compeon Howard L. Berlin Gore

Stephens City Notes Visit Highlights Local Social Ties

Stephens City Virginia residents welcomed guests from Newport News Fredericksburg Martinsburg and Speer over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Paul Samsell Mr J P Carbaugh hosted visitors during the gathering and extended families gathered for informal social time.

Stephens City Paul Malm B. A. Guard Newport News Eloise Trussell State Teachers’ College Fredericksburg Paul Samsell J. P. Carbaugh Rachel Miller Emily Grace Rutherford Tom Annie Vonharden Martinsburg W. Va Emma Guard Spee Mattie Dean

Illness and travel notes from a small town column

Little Bettie Jean Evans remains ill at her parents home with scarlet fever. Alva Steele visits relatives in Washington. Communion services are planned at Trinity Lutheran Church on Sunday. Clergy from nearby towns return from the Century of Progress Fair in Chicago.

Little Bettie Jean Evans Mrs. Howard Evans Trinity Lutheran Church Alleman This Place Seastrunk Albin Tilden Snapp St. Paul's Chicago

Recent Police Court Fines and Sentences Reported

Charles Hare was fined 10.75 dollars yesterday in police court by Judge Donald L. Weems for drunkenness. Ashly Bowles received a one month jail term for skipping a board bill. A bandbox, likely 200 to 300 years old, gets its name from a wide circular band of paper or reboard with top and bottom added. The inventor is unknown.

Charles Hare Donald L. Weems Ashly Bowles

Heart and Yacht: Lizetta Bets Love With Stuart Logan

Lizetta Boyd, the plain looking social climber, bets she can win Stuart Logan’s heart within six months at Tropica Beach. She gains his attention during a dinner cruise, impressing him with choices and charm while rivals plot and watch from shore. The pair grow closer as a yacht party unfolds and tales of stolen jewels thread through the scene.

Stuart Logan Tropica Beach Lizetta Boyd Stuart Lizetta Logan Pedro Budge Jim Shore Highway Marion

Rainfall Totals and Averages from Winchester Lab

Present and past rainfall data show 24 hour ending 8 a.m. at 0.65 inches. October to date 1.17 inches year to date 35.43 inches. Twenty year average is 34.53 inches. Monthly averages listed: January 2.36, February 2.00, March 2.70, April 11.00, May 3.73, June 38.1, July 34.5, August 34.5, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.25, December 2.37 inches.

Winchester Research Laboratory

Beer licenses granted in court by Judge Williams

Additional beer licenses granted in Corporation Court and filed with the clerk include C. R. Grubbs manager of Winchester Beverage Company George T. Garber for Winchester Distributing Company Perry Andros proprietor of Winchester Lunch Room John L. Shine wholesaler and Nick Kellas proprietor of Nick's Restaurant.

Philip Williams C. R. Grubbs Winchester Beverage Company George T. Garber Winchester Distributing Company Winchester Wholesale Company Perry 4. Andros Winchester John L. Shine Nick Kellas Nick

Power and Glory Wows New York Audiences at Palace

The Lasky Fox picture The Power and the Glory drew rave notices in the Palace Theatre lobby last night. Critics praised its suspenseful, grown up storytelling and new Narratage technique, with Spencer Tracy and Colleen Moore delivering strong performances. The film, directed by William K Howard, promises crowded shows through the engagement tonight and tomorrow.

New York Palace Theatre Fox William K Howard Spencer Tracy Colleen Moore

S. O. S. Iceberg opens at Capitol Theatre

Warner Bros presents the Universal special production S. O. S. Iceberg at the Capitol Theatre. Director Tom Garnet and a small crew spent two years filming in Greenland for thrilling authentic scenes with Ernest Udet and Rod La Rocque leading a Danish cast. Also shown is Charley Chase in Sherman Said It.

S. O Rod la Rocque Rosque Charley Chase Sherman

Barbara Stanwyck Stars in Baby Face at Colonial

The new Barbara Stanwyck film Baby Face is showing at the Colonial for the first time in Virginia. Stanwyck plays a woman who turns from one man to another with Brent as part of the supporting cast.

Barbara Stanwyck the Colonial Today Colonial Virginia Reas Brent

Administrator's sale of Funkhouser estate items

Auction scheduled for 10 o clock a m on Thursday October 26 1933 at the residence of the late W S Funkhouser near Stephens City. Sale includes 3 work horses 2 milk cows 1 manure spreader plows wagons farm equipment and Ford car among household effects. Cash terms. removal after payment. Administrator H N Funkhouser and auctioneer C I Brumback.

W.S. Funkhouser Stephens City Ford Fordson

Night confrontation at Green Gables beer parlor in Martinsburg

Police responded to a four person fracas at Green Gables on the Martinsburg Winchester pike near the Virginia line. Eddy Peery of Winchester was reported struck with a beer bottle and treated in Winchester, while two girls and a Berryville man were noted as involved. Interior damage reported though no arrests were made.

Martinsburg W. Va Andy Morgan C. D. Jack Green Gables Martinsburg-Winchester Pike Virginia Line the Evening Journal Eddy Peery Winchester Haden Peery Berryville

AELP For WIRED Wives Promote Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for weary wives. It claims 98 of 100 women report benefits and urges readers to buy a bottle from their store today, promising visible results.

Lydia E. Pinkham

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The Evening Star Evening Star Pobcc Co Morning News Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Associated Press Democratic George C. Peery James H. Price John R. Saunders U. S. Senate Harry F. Byrd House of Delegates E. Blackburn Smith Selena NEW Order Berlin Harrisonburg John Paul George B. Keezell Ises Strand Theatre Kes W. Trenary Oie the Revenue Pershing Kriemhilde Liberty Loan Club J. Sidney Peters Perry M. Catlett Chambersville Ridgeway W Va Cee Dake Parker Old Meountain Nan i Stephens Washington, D. C Miss Alva Steele Mr. and We Will Baker Scott R. J. Scott Central Press Association New England Fijian Islands Kalahari Region South Africa Chapter Roo Elinore Hable's Palace Warner Bros. Capitol Capitol Warner Bros. Colonial H N. Funkhouser W. S. Funkhouser C. I. Brumback Baker’s Drug Store Capon Springs LEE Baking Company the Gas Company INO. S. Solenberger & Co., Inc N. Loudoun St Winchester Furniture Co South Main Street Winchester, Va Northern Virginia Power CO Geo W. Kurtz North Cameron St
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