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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1930
Page
4
An OCR snippet shows postal office phrasing for periodical distribution in Winchester Virginia. Mentions second class status and delivery schedules with references to the Evening Star and Devine Tenney National Advertising Representatives in Chicago.
A brief note credits the Associated Press as exclusive source and states publications may include AP or locally credited material from several newspapers and editions. The notice lists consolidated morning news items and weekly titles.
A devotional prayer from I Thessalonians 5 23 asking the God of peace to sanctify and preserve the whole person through to the coming of Jesus Christ The text ends with a guiding prayer line Wherever He may guide me No want shall turn me back reflecting a faith affirming motto.
Petersburg Progress Index reports a reader question about flour prices matching wheat at 60 cents vs 1.20 dollars per bushel. The New York World editor offers no reply. millers’ need for profit is blamed and a public board weighs selling wheat to government mills to yield flour at current mill prices.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch notes President Hoover preparing to aid drought sufferers with federal relief and transportation help. A Debt of Commerce probe seeks damage data, governors from twelve states to supply info, railroads and Red Cross ready to assist.
An editorial notes that night motoring has become increasingly hazardous with more auto types and drivers on the road. It urges the citizen to stay alert while taking family outings for fresh air and reflects on the amplified perils of modern traffic.
The Richmond News Leader warns that night driving dangers include slow family sedans, sudden tire changes, monopolizing trucks, and especially dazzling headlights. It calls for stricter headlight enforcement and local authority action to reduce crash risks on unseen curves.
Ellwood Payne was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to electrocution in Richmond on September 19 for the June 30 shooting of Allie Corbin and the killings of Estelle and Isabelle Corbin. Estelle died from burns, Isabelle survived. Corbin died of gunshot wounds.
Audrey Smith also known as Juanita Gray is in custody after a New Orleans street shooting that left two men dead. Police link her to the case as investigators pursue motive and connections between the victims and suspects.
A quirky piece notes Yellowstone National Park as the home of seven hundred moose and mentions Chinese figs exported in strings of one hundred each, highlighting unusual park curios.
Dagger faces a marriage proposal from Raoul Rakovsky arranged through the Princess Rakovsky. Dagger insists she does not love him, while Raoul seeks her hand and status in French society. The Princess urges patience, while Dagger weighs love against duty and her memories of Blaine Howard.
City council debates Mahoney eye injury claim after conflicting medical notes. Finance moves authorize 25000 loan from unexpended funds to cover current expenses. Contingent Fund transfers proposed for jail repairs and office furniture purchase. Dr Allen petitions removal of residents on South Loudoun Street over sanitary hazards.
A newspaper ad touts ANODYNE as an instant head clearing remedy that banishes coughs. It promises immediate improvement or a full refund if the customer is not satisfied. The copy urges buying at a druggist and hints at the product Johnsons.
On Councilman Sale's motion the petition was referred to the sanitary committee with power to act. All council members attended except President Fred L. Glaize, who is on vacation, leaving Vice-President Chas H. Harper to preside in his absence.
Prof Enoch George of Texas and Miss Rebecca George of Elk Virginia visited permanent relatives Aug 12 with their brother in law I G Orndorff family. Mr and Mrs Vennor Milhon and two sons spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs A S Orndorff. Mrs S G Orndorff reported the death of her mother Mrs Phoeby George of Elk W Va. D C Orndorff and son were Thursday evening visitors.
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