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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists publication details and carrier rates. It notes Second class mailing, ties to Associated Press and local news republication rights.
A brief church page notes parents should have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Proverbs 23 34 about a righteous father rejoicing and a wise child and offers a prayer asking blessing on happy fathers and worthy children.
George N. Peek of Illinois, head of the National Central States Agricultural Conference committee of twenty two, announces support for Governor Smith. Peek, a longtime Republican, endorses the Democratic farm relief plank and criticizes Hoover’s record as unfriendly to farmers. He is closely aligned with Governor Lowden and signals trouble for Republican hopes in the Midwest.
The passage cites Virginia’s public and institutional libraries totaling about 1.86 million books with roughly one book per two residents. It notes 31 open libraries in 16 cities and 14 towns, comparing Virginia to other U S libraries and calling for expanded access to counter misinformation and support self education.
Governor Byrd proclaims the June 19 vote on Virginia constitutional amendments now in effect. The full constitution is included in the proclamation and the Legislature must enact statutory laws in 1930 to fully implement the changes. No immediate plan for appointing two additional Supreme Court judges is expected to proceed.
Notice from J Lohring Barr states he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Ethel L Barr after she left his home. Dated August 6, 1931.
The Muskogee Phoenix notes that missionaries can articulate their faith while conveying the broader civilization and cultural context to interested communities. The piece emphasizes challenges in translating beliefs into lived social norms.
A notice states that any employer hiring Raymond and Alton Ashby must pay one half of their wages to their mother Mrs. Ora Swartz, referencing the dated contract 8-6-11.
Classified notice from Crystal Confectionery in Winchester Virginia seeks eggs and chickens for sale. Contact details not fully legible. price is referenced as fair market value. Item location listed as 3 6 6m60. Local buyers urged to inquire for pricing and availability.
Hayfield is visited by John Capper of Jacksonville Florida Mrs Edward Weinberg of New York City and Mrs Samuel Crisman of Winchester last Thursday. Threshing yields are light except oats. Mr Baker near West Frederick builds a new silo. Dortha Ruble suffers a broken ram when a cranking machine backfires. A quip notes a rocket car with 27 cylinders and no brakes appealing to collegiate youths.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Minnie A Updike sues Sherman Updike for divorce a vinculo matrimonii on grounds of desertion for three years. The court orders the non resident defendant to appear within ten days and authorizes attachment of his interest in Lot 18 Block 1 Robt M Henry Subdivision. Publication of notice for four weeks and mailing to last known address are required.
The Richmond News Leader notes a bleak new document from the Virginia State Library Extension Division. The statistics folder presents somber data about library resources and public access in the commonwealth.
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