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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1930
Page
2
The text notes prohibitionists lament that the Senate adjourned without appointing a committee to investigate the Weather Bureau. The remark suggests ongoing frustration with congressional action on weather agency oversight.
Henry W. McVicar, a former Winchester resident, notes extensive oil activity across Texas. He describes Refugio’s flaming well visible from Rockport, rapid town-building near derricks, and towns like Petus rising to five thousand residents as roads, rails, and factories expand around oil fields. The scene is a frenzy of night work and new streets.
A Texas reader from Rockport notes how Refugio's blazing well and a shrinking world echo the era’s rapid news flow. He cites distant stations and a looming drought, urging relief before the valley’s dry spell ends.
Residents return to Forks of Capon after a week with Mrs. W. E. Whitacre. Lois Hovermale improves after illness. Lowell Brannon and family visit Elkins West Virginia. Hilda Barrow plans a stay with relatives. Owens Phillips from Baltimore attends a funeral in Elkins. Eddie and Mil dred Largent visit Pennsylvania after their wedding. Merryman of Washington DC calls on friends. Frank Buzzard family weekend at Berkeley Springs WV.
Miss Nellie Jett McCormick daughter of Admiral and Mrs Dupuy McCormick has been guest of Miss Elizabeth Bunting at Lake Forest Illinois and also the guest of Mrs Andrews at her home. Social notes continue from page one.
A reader reports stomach problems causing widespread misery and fatigue. The Dreco treatment allegedly acts fast on the stomach and is described as an excellent remedy that rarely fails to relieve stomach trouble and related ills.
Social rounds in Milwaukee and surrounding areas highlight visits by Mrs. George Russell, Mrs. Van Dyke, Mrs. Louise Bakewell, and families of Louisville, New York, and Raleigh. Royal guests include Gov. and Mrs. Max Gardiner of North Carolina and Admiral Guy McCormick. Weddings and musical events unfold at Rose Hill and Grace Church, with engagements and travel shaping a week of hospitality and society gatherings.
At the 42nd Virginia State Bar Association convention in Hampton an afternoon stormy session opened when S S P Patteson of Richmond moved a resolution to repeal the Eighteenth amendment and restore state self government. More than fifty members favored action, but no immediate action was taken today.
Chicago August 7 The grain market swung up early with wheat and corn advancing on profit taking then closed lower than the prior session. Wheat peaked 15 to 16 1 4 cents above the week’s low while corn touched a new high before retreating. September contracts settled at 96 3 8 cents for wheat and 99 1 2 cents for corn.
Chas E Reed tenant listed in local notice with Duvall and Dunn as auctioneers guiding the sale. The brief item outlines a rental or occupancy matter connected to an auction event and identifies the two firms handling the proceedings.
A local official states no charges will be filed after a claim about water access that required drilling 12 feet deeper than advised. The matter centers on measurement methods and safety concerns without legal action expected.
The Frederick County deer season is closed effective August 20 1930 by the Commission of Game and Inland Fisheries of Virginia. The order, signed by Chairman A Willis Robertson, directs hunting prohibition until further action.
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