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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
4
The notice presents mail subscription prices by period including one year six months and three months in advance with rates noted. Advertising representatives for national coverage are listed as Devine Tenney Corporation in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
The Associated Press will be the exclusive owner of all news dispatches credited to it or otherwise used in this publication and of all local news published herein. This policy affects how content is attributed and distributed by the paper.
A religious excerpt discusses freedom in Christ and serving others. It cites 1 Corinthians 7 22 23 and includes a brief prayer asking to walk with Thee in humble service.
The seventh Apple Blossom Festival is praised as a crowning success despite cold weather. Highlights include a grand parade organized by J R Dushane, a notable children’s parade led by Garland Quarles and Hale, and the Handley School pageant described as magnificent. Queen Sue Pollard’s coronation and a final dance capped the two showings at Handley hill.
A Columbus Ohio prison fire is described as a collapse of buildings equipment and management with 4300 inmates in space for 1500. The piece argues for state and prison system accountability and broader government negligence. Also a Frederick County Virginia decree outlines a master commissioners report on real estate liens rents and taxes with May 23 1930 hearing dates.
The seventh annual Apple Blossom Festival drew wide rail and military support, including the Navy Band under Lieut ant Benter and several railroads. Governor Hardman of Georgia attended to crown the queen and celebrate Winchester’s historic event, prompting plans for an even brighter eighth festival.
The Consumers' Utilities Company applies to the State Corporation Commission of Virginia for changes to water heater rates to become effective June 1 1930. Minimum charge 1.50 per month. First 2000 cu ft 2.45 per M. Next 28000 cu ft 1.20 per M. Over 30000 cu ft 1.10 per M. 1 cent discount per hundred cu ft if paid by the 15th. Filed April 12 1930. Signed: ellville Arkansas note on women office not relevant.
Harold Smith announces Prof. Henry E. Garrett of Columbia University proposed a method to curb mental ill health across future generations. The note compares industry and labor to Siamese twins needing mutual harmony for survival.
Uncle Eben says a sharp man uses eye contact to distract attention from the reach of a razor. The Washington Star quote highlights a sly tactic used to lure victims.
The Beefsteak Club, founded in Queen Anne's reign in the early eighteenth century, is believed to be the earliest. It comprised the nation's chief wits and great men and used a gridiron as its badge.
A Kansas City Star item notes that housemaid fees are rare as household labor savers become common. It also mentions rising reports of check writers suffering from palm issues and thumb injuries from installment books.
The Ontario Free Press notes the census man may uncover who bribed Secretary Fall as part of the broader investigation into the scandal.
Public auction at 11 a m on May 24 1930 in Winchester Virginia to sell land in Frederick County Mt Falls on the Southwest side of Cedar Creek Grade Back Creek district. Property from deed dated July 10 1925 secured by trust. terms one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments with a deed of trust upon purchase. Auctioneers Duvall and Dunn.
A Battle Creek physician notes constipation causes much misery but a tablet named Rexall Orderlie provides relief. It draws water into the colon to loosen dry waste and promote a gentle natural movement without habit. Chew an Orderlie at night for a brighter tomorrow. 24 for 25c at Rexall Drug Store Brooke's Pharmacy.
Sunny days in late winter and early spring drive sap flow. Trees tapped with an auger and spouts, sap collected in pails, then boiled down to concentrate 40 to 50 gallons of sap into one gallon of syrup weighing about 11 pounds.
The Trustee under a 1928 deed of trust will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester County Court House on Saturday May 10 1930 at 11 o clock. The property at 6 West Cork Street No 6 consists of a two story brick building on a 22 ft 4 in wide lot. Cash due day of sale with the balance in two equal annual installments secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Herbert S Larrice Trustee A G Swanson Auctioneer.
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