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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1930
Page
2
Argentina authorizes during the current year the import of apple containers in barrels from the United States. Mr. Byrd spent time in Washington this week meeting with federal officials about the apple situation and contemplated Argentine restrictions.
Frederick county locals report Cedar Creek near the Valley Pike bridge flowing at nearly twenty million gallons in twenty four hours amid a severe drought. Retired civil engineer Alexander Spottswood Dandridge notes the Winchester plant to supply water lies between the highway and the Baltimore and Ohio line, dated August 11, 1930.
A 1925 roundup notes Clara Whitacre, a mail carrier, held at gunpoint on a Frederick County road. Winchester Park Association launches a $4500 pool fund for Rouss Springs Park, Scouts model at White Rock, and a new mess hall plus improvements. Manuel named Cumberland volunteer firefighters president. Dr. Burruss of VPI praises Rotary clubs for reducing friction. Colonial Brick Co. plans to start operations soon, and a model home is built. Winchester Fair discusses swine prize vs baby prize.
Fifteen years ago on August 13 1915 reports say German forces advance on Petrograd while American policy and Villa the Mexican bandit are noted in dispatches. A New York Tribune report from Mexico is cited as part of the coverage.
Representative C. C. Carlin of Virginia plans a bill in Congress to provide for Mount Weather as a summer White House. A Timber Ridge Vestry meeting of the Valley Church Conference is held with William T. Walter of the First Christian Church presiding. Forty to fifty inside shows are booked for Winchester. Mrs. Jordan Sadler and her son, guests of Mrs. Ruth Anderson, have returned to Richmond, accompanied by Mrs. Anderson.
666 tablets claim rapid relief from neuralgia within 30 minutes a cold on the first day and malaria in three days, marketed as a versatile remedy for multiple ailments.
Biliott Waddell scored a hole in one at Columbus Georgia’s Country Club. The feat occurred during a local tournament setting with onlookers present. No further details on score or event level are provided.
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