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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1931
Page
1
London Stock Exchange prepares to reopen. trading in New York returns to normal. Pound sterling rises to four dollars twenty cents. Philip Snowden, chancellor, appeals to patriotism in a radio address as anti profiteering measures are enforced and purchases of foreign exchange are restricted.
The pound sterling fluctuated widely today in New York with a range from 4 to 4.20 dollars. At the day’s high it neared yesterday’s close as exchange traders reported uncertainty over stabilization methods and no decision was expected for two weeks or more.
Britain enters day two of a six month suspension of the gold standard amid slow market adjustment. The London Stock Exchange prepares to open as New York recovers, with an official ban on short selling in place and the pound quoted in francs. Snowden appeals for calm while pledging the budget remains balanced and inflation fears are overruled.
The Virginia Manufacturers Association outlines its October 9 and 10 convention agenda at Virginia Beach. Key topics include unemployment, workmen's compensation, taxation, steam pollution, and safety with leaders from Virginia Woolen Company Newport News Shipbuilding Chosen speakers include H B McCormac Homer L Ferguson and John E Edgerton. About 150 manufacturers expected.
Emma Hull dies at her Hagerstown home as the second victim in a 12 August shooting spree linked to her estranged husband William Hiser. He faces murder charges in Hull and Hiser deaths, with the Roland boy wounded but not seriously.
President Hoover arrived in Washington after a trip to Detroit where he spoke to the American Legion. He spoke yesterday and returned to the capital today to resume duties.
Officials report excessive per capita water use during the drought leading to restrictions by Winchester water authorities. Lawn sprinkling is limited to one hour daily from 6 to 7 PM, with cooperation noted. Taste issues blamed on vegetable growth in the supply, no extra chlorine added, but could recur if underground reserves do not rise with rain.
Leeds Church near Markham Virginia will host a memorial Sunday October 4 for Dr James Markham Marshall Ambler former US Navy assistant surgeon who died in the Jeannette Arctic Expedition in 1881. Rev F G Ribble will preach at 11 am with memorial addresses at 2 30 pm by David Rankin Barbee and William Marbury plus an address by Harry F Byrd at the closing service.
Parties interested in taking stock in the New Building Association are asked to call or write on or before October 6th, the payday for initiation fees and dues. Hansbrough & Carter.
Classified note from FREL L. GLAIZE seeking crates of apples in good color. The short text specifies apples must be clean and at least 25 percent in good color and is placed as a small classified item.
Virginia State Treasurer Purcell reports a favorable end year balance of over 7 million dollars, despite expenditures exceeding revenues by nearly 4 million. The year began with about 11 million in balance. revenues totaled 50.3 million and disbursements 54.1 million for the year ending June 30, 1931.
Staunton City Council invites six bus lines to a September 29 conference on a proposed union terminal. Participating firms include United Bus Lines Roanoke Old Dominion Stages Roanoke Charles Pullen Monterey Fisher and Sons Waynesboro Shenandoah Stages Harrisonburg and S L Echard Staunton. An ordinance to ban bus parking on city streets may take effect November 1 1931 but final approval is pending.
Jane E. Larrick infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs Kinzel Larrick of 27 East James street died at 5 20 yesterday afternoon from whooping cough. Born July 6 1931 she had suffered weeks. Funeral from parental home tomorrow morning at 10 Rev E J Rohart officiates. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Classified notice seeking a skilled radiator repair man named Earl Shade. Appears in a late 1920s era advertising section with terse job-ready phrasing and minimal context.
Warner Bros booked 36 attractions for the 1931 32 season at the Capitol Theatre. The slate opens with Bird of Paradise starring Dolores Del Rio, followed by Frontier with Cimarron talent. Also featured are Are These Our Children, Symphony of Six Million, The Love, The Sphinx has spoken, The Other Passport, and more with Irene Dunne Lily Damita Edna May Oliver Hugh Herbert and others.
Philadelphia dated report notes Mr and Mrs Ral Parr honeymooning at the home of J Graham French after their marriage the day earlier Sonia Walsh Whitman had been divorced from Francis Slingluff Whitman in Reno less than two weeks prior Parr aged 54 and prominent in society and racing circles was widowed three years
Stocks moved in a narrow range in quiet trading with little variation from Monday’s close. U S Steel, American Telephone, General Electric and General Motors were steady while several rail shares advanced modestly. About 2,000,000 shares changed hands and call money rose to 11 percent.
A vivid window display at Union Bank of Winchester on North Loudoun Street shows a bank teller receiving a deposit from a small child. The attractive sign aims to promote thrift among children and has drawn much attention and comment.
Antwerp Belgium report says five thousand barrels of apples mainly common fruit and United States utility grade sold at 80 to 115 francs. Prices in foreign markets may net growers about 1 to 2.25 dollars per barrel F O B Winchester. Continental Petley and Cather notes demand remains fair.
An Alexandria trial board heard charges by former secretary Miss Carrie A Williams against Rev Dr William A Shelton pastor of Mount Vernon Place Methodist Episcopal Church South Washington The proceedings were private with Shelton family and friends outside and witnesses inside Bishop E D Mouton ordered the trial and was represented by Dr W E Hammond The opening proceedings resembled a civil suit.
Willy Rody Christian Johanssen and Fernan do Coste Viega were rescued off Newfoundland by the motorship Belmeira and taken aboard the S S Stavangerfjord. They are due in New York Friday afternoon sailing from the voyage.
Home made ice cream cake soup ham and sandwich supper on September 24 in the basement. Supper available after 5 o clock for 30 cents. Enjoy good music fishing fortune telling and contests as part of the event.
John J. Pershing lauds the Boy Scout movement calling it one of the great movements in America today. The statement underscores the national impact and character-building value attributed to scouting by a prominent military figure.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Mrs. Sasteetie Ebert renounced her late husband Charles Ebert's will and elects widow's dower. Commissioners are named to lay off and allot her one half life interest in the northern farm, with report to determine estate creditors and shares.
Scott Grant, a well known local farmer and stock man, entered a not guilty plea to a $50,000 breach of promise suit filed in July by Estelle Whetzell of Baltimore. The clerk's office in Harrisonburg, Virginia, provided the information. No hearing date was given.
The city street department began asphalt paving on Woodlawn avenue in Harris Addition, connecting with National avenue eastward to Chestnut avenue. The department also completed resurfacing of Woodstock lane in East Winchester.
Water notice announces sprinkling hours from 6 to 7 p m until further notice. Citizens are urged to cooperate in conserving water as directed by the Water Committee chaired by C H Harper.
In Geneva on September 22 Kenkichi Yoshizawa announced the League of Nations will respect treaties. In Nanking Chiang Kai-shek vowed to lead the nationalist government in a supreme struggle to preserve the race and dignity of the nation. Reports circulated that peace talks were possible to present a united front against Japan. The council discussed withdrawing troops from each territory and Japan signaled a joint China Japan commission to ease the crisis though Manchurian invasion reports continued. Japanese forces reportedly moved toward Harbin, raising the risk of Russia involvement if the Chinese Eastern Railway is used.
Secretary of Banking William D. Gordon announced the Littletown Savings Institute in Littletown Pa was taken over by the department. The June 30 statement listed deposits of 1 278 851 dollars assets 1 633 028 dollars capital 1 255 000 dollars surplus 85 000 dollars undivided profits 21 642 dollars.
Shenandoah Valley Medical Society announces its semi annual meeting will be held in Winchester on the last Thursday in October replacing the previous September date. The arrangements committee disclosed the change today.
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