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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1930

Page

8

Winchester Man Target of Bullets At Kearneysville

Martinsburg Journal reports Troopers Huff and Smith were called to Kearneysville where a youth allegedly fired at a Winchester man during a dispute over relations with the man’s sister-in-law. The Virginian fled toward a telegraph tower, state officers were summoned, but the assailant disappeared and the victim did not file a complaint.

L. A. Bowers Burke Street R. E. McIntyre West John Street

Europe Will Not Buy Unless They Can Sell

Senator Connally of Texas reports from Europe that the Smoot tariff bill hurts U S exports. He says Europeans feel unable to buy from the United States unless they can sell to us, noting widespread regret and disappointment at higher tariffs observed during his London trip with the inter-parliamentary union.

Europe Associated Press Washington Senator Connally Texas United States London Inter-Parliamentary Union

Rev White Speaks At County Church Day Event

The Rev. Dr. William McC White of Raleigh Presbyterian Church, native of Winchester, led the Sunday all day observance at Road Hill Presbyterian Church. He spoke on The Country Church as Seen From Itself in the afternoon after morning talks by Rev. G M Morrow. Selections by Burnt Church quartettes, readings, poems, and a Junior Choir performance filled the program with Sunday school lessons led by J E Lupton and W A Orndoff.

William McC White Winchester Presbyterian Church Raleigh N. C Road Hill Presbyterian Church White G. M. Morrow Burnt Church Ellsworth Orndoff Ada Glass Baker Virginia Bayliss Longfellow J. E. Lupton Hortense White Messrs J. W. Larrick, Jr W. A. Orndoff

Rev Curran to Lead Services at Mt Williams Schoolhouse

Mt Williams Virginia notes Rev J Russell Curran will hold services at the schoolhouse on August 30 at 8 pm and the following Sunday at 11 am and 3 pm. Congregants urged to attend all services and bring lunch for Sunday morning. Several local residents and visitors are listed among those seen these days.

MT. Williams J. Russell Curran Ernest Ashwood Mary Ashwood George Hummer Annie Orndorff Noel Williams Paul Wolverton A. L. Brewer I. N. Wallace C. J. Keckley W. Hilliams Zirkle Lucien Winford Charles Ashwood Co. I One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard Winchester Virginia Beach S. A. Bly Bly

Georgia popcorn popping on the stalks in fields

The Pocatello Idaho Tribune cites Georgia reports of popcorn popping in fields and hints Kansas will soon report hens laying hard beile eggs.

Georgia Kansas Pocatello Idaho Tribune

Cumberland Fair Racing Set to Pack Five Busy Days

Cumberland Maryland gears up for its thirteenth annual Cumberland Fair with a five day race program featuring seven races daily from August 26 to August 30. Children’s day opens August 25 with special activities. gold and silver trophies await race winners. Agricultural livestock poultry and pet stock departments are well filled and a large premium list accompanies free attractions and nightly fireworks. Cervanne's Band will perform. the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offers special round trip rates from August 24 to September 1 and a Thursday August 28 special fare for the return journey.

Cumberland Cogea Toon Harry A. Manley Cervanne Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

Disciples Plan Hampshire Convention With Augusta Congregation

The Churches of Christ in Hampshire County with the Augusta Congregation will hold their annual convention August 21 to 23. Rev. W. L. Dudley and Rev. S. J. Goode lead ministers from Winchester and nearby churches. Fifteen churches will report. sessions start 7 30 p m Thursday and end Saturday afternoon.

Churches of Christ of the Hampshire West Virginia Augusta Valley W. L. Dudley Winchester Romney

Famous Old Church Burned In Jefferson

The Old Furnace Church near Shannondale Springs in Jefferson County, built about 90 years ago with funds from Miss Miria Perdew, burned in a recent forest fire. Once the communal center for an iron works community, it had fallen into disuse and decay as the iron works project ended.

Shannondale Springs Jefferson County Miria Perdew Iron Works

Keeping Up With the Times in Funeral Service

The article reflects on how modern science has transformed funeral practices from crude, makeshift methods to up-to-date processes. It notes that keeping up with the times requires study and investment in equipment, but efficiency reduces overall costs.

the Times

Love Among the Millionaires at Capitol Theatre Last Times

The Capitol Theatre presents Love Among the Millionaires in a lively musical romance with Clara singing Believe It or Not Ive Found My Man. Stanley Smith falls for a wealthy Palm Beach fantasy while clashes with their fathers threaten the match but the drama leads to a happy ending. Also William Powell stars in Shadow of the Law opening tomorrow for a two day run at the Capitol Theatre with a gripping melodrama and strong performance.

Capitol Theatre Clara Stanley Smith Palm Beach Stanley Claude King Charles Sellon William Powell Powell

Conspiracy Charge Against Florida Governor Reported

Sheriff W B Cahoon announced the arrest of three men in a claimed conspiracy to assassinate Gov Doyle E Carlton of Florida. The detainees are Fred Eberhart publisher of the Tallahassee State News Frank Ralls and Henry Hassimer of Jacksonville. Warrants to be sworm out tomorrow.

Jacksonville Fla W. B. Cahoon Doyle E. Carlton Florida Fred _ Eberhart Tallahassee Gov Carlton

Radox Bath Advertises Foot Relief

A vintage ad touts Radox Bath to remove corns calluses and hard skin. It promises painless feet after 3 or 4 nightly baths, claiming roots lift out and feet become strong and vigorous, with Baker's Drug Store and other druggists selling the product.

Baker's Drug Store

Miniature Golf blamed for easing unemployment

The commerce department claims miniature golf courses help relieve unemployment while critics argue they mislead the public and fail to address real job loss, suggesting the industry does more harm than good.

Commerce Department

Special Services In Indian Hollow

Special services are held this week at the Helping Hand Mission in Indian Hollow led by Rev. E J Rohart pastor of the First Brethren Church. The event features a series of religious gatherings and community outreach in the area.

Helping Hand Indian Hollow E. J.rohart First Brethren Church

City in Charge and Preaching Meetings Open Nights

Meetings open nightly with a 7 30 song service followed by preaching. Everyone is invited to attend these meetings held in the city. Report notes that more than 2 000 California school teachers have been retired on pension.

California

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