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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1930

Page

8

Married Man Shoots Waitress Then Kills Self Near Frederickburg

Earl Turner a 42 year old married man shot and killed Miss Margaret Limerick a 20 year old boarding house waitress then wounded himself on a road five miles from Frederickburg. A motorist found Turner injured near a highway he said he and Miss Limerick were tired of living. The couple had left the hotel where she worked and Turner roomed about six pm they did not return. Letters from the girl to him suggest their marriage plans were halted by Turner’s wife and presumed living in Philadelphia.

Margaret Limerick Washington Turner Miss Limerick Philadelphia Saint Augustine Adam Samuel

Reliance U B Charge to Hold All Day Meeting

Sunrise U B Church on Middle Road hosts a full day meeting led by Rev. S R Ludwig with Emmett Dettra directing music. A basket dinner will be served and additional speakers are expected. Services at 10 a m and 2 p m with Sunday school at 10 a m and an illustrated lecture at 8 p m. Friendship and Stephens Guy join Sunrise attendees.

U. B Middle Road S. R. Ludwig Emmett Dettra Friendship Stephens Guy Reliance

Samuel of Shiloh and a Life of Faithful Service

The speaker extols Samuel as a model of godly life born to devout parents Hannah and Elkanah. He highlights Samuel’s theocratic authority, consistent conduct, and impact on Israel, contrasting his piety with others who preached righteousness yet failed in life. The talk links Samuel’s upbringing to his leadership in troubled times and stresses service in all honest livelihoods.

Samuel Hannah Peninnah Shiloh Eli God Mount ‘Ephriam Elkanah Freal

The Stitch Set with a Prayer for I Dedicated to the Service

A readable fragment notes a “stitch set” and a prayer dedicated to service. The item appears as a short dedication likely tied to a community or religious event, with limited context but an emphasis on service and devotion.

U S Population Rises 16 Percent From 1920

Census Bureau reports continental U S population at 122 698 190 in 1930 up 16 987 570 or 16 1 percent from 1920. Including territories total US pop reaches 124 848 664, up 17 339 809 or 16 1 percent. Pennsylvania 9 640 832. Maryland 1 629 321. Virginia 2 413 471.

Associated Press Washington Continental United States Census Bureau Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia

Born Reckless at Capitol Theatre features Edmund Lowe

Edmund Lowe stars as a gang leader in Born Reckless at Capitol Theatre today. Cather Dale Owen leads the female role with Lee Tracy Marguerite Churchill Paul Page and Ben Bard in supporting parts. Let Us Be Gay comes to Capitol Monday and Tuesday starring Norma Shearer with Rod La Rocque Marie Dressler Hedda Hopper Raymond Hackett and Gilbert Emery in a witty Paris driven romance.

Edmund Lowe Capitol Theatre Catcer Dale Owen Lee Tracy Marguerite Churchill Paul Page Ben Bard Capitol Norma Shearer Paris Rod la Rocque Marie Dressles Hedda Hopper Raymond Hackett Gilbert Emery

Grandma memories and family jars preserved

A St. Joseph News Press note recalls how at this time of year their grandmother would can preserves in family jars, a tradition still recalled as the jars remain in the family.

St. Joseph

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