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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star records its postal status in Winchester Virginia as a consolidated daily with several weekly papers. It lists subscription prices by mail and by carrier for various periods, noting monthly and advance payment terms.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish and reprint dispatches credited to it or locally attributed news in this paper. Local news published here is also covered by AP ownership.
A brief religious note quotes Romans 15 13 and prays for joy peace and abundant hope through faith and the Holy Ghost. The text emphasizes joy in believing and the blessing of divine encouragement for believers.
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd desires seclusion after returning to the United States. He plans to fulfill official duties for six weeks at most then retire to private life to be with family, finish scientific data, rest, and begin a fall book project.
Richmond Times Dispatch notes eight to ten Virginia counties hit by weekend forest fires, many still burning. esti mated losses run into thousands as timber lands suffer and homes or outbuildings risk destruction, caused largely by carelessness during outdoor spring activity.
Two men discuss a telecommunication setup in a comfortable room as another step is taken in the visible telephoning exchange. The text portrays a cautious progression toward more open and direct audio connections.
The passage describes covert conversations with hidden microphones and the challenges of a silent, natural exchange. It notes that current systems are costly and complex for routine use, requiring vast wire space for many conversations. Radio offers a future option as a simpler, cheaper alternative.
The Richmond News Leader questions British handling of Mahatma Gandhi who faces penalties for simple salt making. It recalls Gandhi’s 1922 arrest for disaffection and a short imprisonment due to appendicitis, noting past respect shown and pondering current potential outcomes for India.
Middletown residents report on recent missionary meeting in Harrisonburg with Rev J B Hupman Mrs Lawrence Sibert and Miss Mattie Wright. Local health updates include Mrs Lottie Boyer returning from Winchester Memorial Hospital and Mrs Walter Little's convalescence. Other notes mention visitors from Winchester and Waynesboro and residents visiting local families.
Jacqueline endures a fog bound country night after a car wreck and a hoax by Mr Carew. She escapes danger, helps an injured old man trapped under a wrecked vehicle using a railway sleeper as a lever, then ferries him to safety before he passes out.
Frederick County Virginia trustee sale for I H Zinn property set for May 17 1930 at 11 a m in Winchester. Two tracts: a 211 3 4 acre farm near Brucetown and a 40 acre limestone parcel near Stephensons Depot. One third cash with two equal annual installments, interest and insurance required. Trustee Herbert B S Larrick. auctioneer A G Swanson. Detroit Free Press note about wets and drys.
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