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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1930
Page
5
Allen B. Gray chosen eminent commander of Winchester Commandery No. 12 Knights Templars. Handley High School seniors to present A Full House. President Hoover pleased with Rapidan floodine preserve.
Five years ago on April 7, 1925 Emmert's local ladies wear shop owed over $1 000. Frandsome festival posters have been obtained for sale to defray Apple Blossom Festival expenses.
A local headline notes Handle High School launching a boxing series at City Hall. The report mentions a funeral of an old and prominent family in this city.
The article outlines ideal poultry raising conditions for the county around Retown. Crawford Adams, violinist, headlined the local chautauqua today. Russians drive gains against Austro Hungarians reporting 60 000 prisoners. Dr A C Swimley made a rapid county visit saving two children who had swallowed poison.
In Hayfield Virginia a pie social at Mountain View schoolhouse raised funds for uniforms and costumes for about 26 pupils led by Prof. R L Triplett for the Apple Blossom Festival parade in Winchester. Local graded school teachers plan to march, boosting Western Frederick’s large representation this spring.
Capon Bridge area residents attended the High School Athletic Association banquet held in the school auditorium with 35 members and guests. Speeches were given by Rev. Dr. Beverly J C Spindler Dr. E F Gardner and H E Hietz with Maynard Horner as toastmaster. Girls basketball letters were awarded and medals for top scorers 178 points by Myrtle Eaton and 8 by Maynard Horner. The community also notes church meetings and a planned Easter program by the Woman's Auxiliary and a play directed by Miss Suit. Additional visits include locals from Kearneysville Slanesville Winchester Cross Junction Highview and Keyser with health and hospital updates for residents.
Brucetown Virginia April 7 Mrs Janney McKee and her son from White Hall visited Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre Rev C J Clarke returned from Roanoke where he stayed with friends Mr and Mrs J Swimley Junior hosted a large group of school children at an event
Members of the Junitor Red Cross attended a Handley School meeting in Winchester. Mary Jane Brill returned from a visit to Alice Russell of Summit. The Wendle family and nephew from Lebanon Church visited Herbert Fisher's home. Mrs H L Myerly and Mrs J P Stine are ill. W Hardesty of Stephenson called on S J Swimley Sr. Andy Whitacre and family, and the Robert Smiths, visited Front Royal.
Debate over suppressing indecent books in Massachusetts grows heated as lawmakers clash on censorship. Attacks focus on curriculum, community standards, and authority of state officials. Public interest surges as amendments are proposed and hearings continue.
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