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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1933
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription prices for Mall and Carrier delivery, including yearly and short-term terms, and lists advertising rates for classified and display ads. It also notes memorial rates and Bible quotes, with deadlines for display advertising and national reps.
A Richmond News-Leader opinion argues that national recovery depends on full efficiency and honest implementation of the National Recovery Act. It warns that individual self interest and hours shifting undermine the plan, risking disaster if recovery fails. The piece urges collective effort to survive as a nation.
The piece critiques Republican gubernatorial campaigns in Virginia, noting a recurring cycle of dire warnings and anticipations of disaster every four years. It argues that despite prior losses, leaders persist with the same strategy, expecting different results.
Bangkok Daily Mail reports a massive snake invasion in Turkey near Senttina. Kusudpuxel leads swarms into homes stables and beds, causing fear and deaths from bites. Police efforts fail, residents flee to a distant village awaiting the citadel’s fate amid the serpents.
One year ago Governor Roosevelt attracted long lines at western railway stations. Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans totaled over 283 000 to Virginia businesses. City councilman Charles H. Harper spoke to the Winchester Club on water issues. Lou Gehrig predicted the Yankees would win the World Series in four straight games. Lawrence C. Hollis was named a Virginia district deputy of the Elks.
A hurricane sweeping across Florida reports four hundred fatalities. Winchester public schools adopt a healthier program. Mrs. B. M. Roszel appointed head of Robert Y. Conrad American Legion Auxiliary. Virginia deemed safe for Gov. Smith in a Democratic column. Democrats tie current prosperity to the Federal Reserve Act enacted under their party.
Reported friction between apple growers and buyers over prices. Yon Kippur observed by local Hebrew community. Clothing shortages keep many children out of school. Virginia education authorities seek 1.5 million dollars more for schools. Federal prohibition unit seized five thousand stills last year.
More than five thousand pounds of clothing are requested for Belgian relief. Two thousand two hundred men in Winchester and Frederick County registered for the selective draft this week. Arthur Robinson of Winchester has received a lieutenant’s commission in the United States Army. Three cases of smallpox are reported in Winchester. The high school will close for two weeks so students may help harvest apples.
Federal Judge Ed Vaught presides at the Oklahoma City trial of Harvey Bailey and others charged with kidnapping Charles F. Urschel, the wealthy oilman. The article describes the courthouse view where proceedings occur.
Describes women who feel exhausted and frazzled by nerves and suggests Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a relief. Notes many women report improved well being after using the remedy for decades.
Sally Gwynne and Ted Chandler push to uncover the Proctor collusion as Winslow Porter backs their bid. Ted plans a dangerous beach car test to gain freedom, while Hall and Porter plot to use publicity to uncover Vitelli and Collins. Sally probes a missing former servant to locate key witnesses.
Precipitation figures show 24 hour total of 0.22 inches ending 8 a.m. September to date 3.11 inches year to date 33.81 inches. 20 year averages list January 2.36, February 2.70, March 2.70, April 3.73, May 3.73, June 3.81, July 3.45, August 3.45, September 2.15, October 3.06, November 2.50, December 2.37 inches.
Meili Habie presents The Good Companions at Habie Palace featuring Jessie Matthews. Fox Pictures adaptation of the Priestly novel and stage play offers music dancing and comedy as the lively tale of cast-offs who stick together and triumph. Paramount News completes the current bill closing tonight.
Last night at the Capitol Paramount presented the Gary Cooper Fay Wray and Frances Fuller starring film "One Sunday Afternoon" in its first local showing. The picture drew strong favorable comment and is praised for its enjoyable qualities. It will be shown for the last times tonight.
James Cagney appears tonight at the Colonial in Hard To Handle one of his best hits. Studios promote the classic action and wit with the veteran star in top form for local theatergoers.
Governor Kump will crown the Forest Festival queen during a three day event at Davis and Elkins College campus in Elkins. The coronation is expected to draw thousands with J B McLaughlin assisting and James E Allen and L W Coberly among the attendants.
The franc circulates beyond France in Albania Belgium French Guiana the French West Indies and Switzerland. Florins reach the Netherlands and Netherlands East Indies. Pesos are used in Argentina Chile Colombia Cuba Mexico Paraguay Philippine Islands and Uruguay.
By virtue of a deed of trust dated January 5 1928 from J Jos Sullivan to Harry H Lynch Trustee and default having occurred the undersigned Trustee will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Court House Winchester Virginia October 1933 at 12 M all that tract of land with buildings and improvements thereon two hundred six acres more or less in Stonewall District Frederick County Virginia adjoining Logan R Fay and others The property improved by a frame building barn and out buildings Terms of sale one third cash one day of sale balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance on the buildings. Harry H Lynch Trustee Duvall and Dunn Auctioneers.
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