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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1929
Page
4
Consolidated with Morning News and Weekly News under Associated Press syndication. The note credits AP for news dispatches and local reports, signaling shared use rights and republication authority across the page.
A devotional reflection citing Matthew 18 19 20 and a prophetic question about time approaching when all shall dwell together under one shepherd. The piece emphasizes agreement in prayer and communal spiritual unity through scripture and prophecy.
The article recalls Herbert Hoover’s Virginia visit where locals treated him not as a political figure but as a president living simply among their community. It contrasts his reception with past campaigns and likens his approach to Theodore Roosevelt’s “common touch” at Pine Knot, Albemarle County.
The Blue Ridge Division of the A E F is praised for its storied World War I service from Pennsylvania to Virginia. It fought in the Meuse Argonne offensive, including Montfaucon and Romagne, endured heavy losses, and earned the unique distinction of entering and leaving battle multiple times before the armistice.
A parade of officials and workers embraces pajamas as everyday gear. Fire chiefs in Millstadt announce volunteer crews will respond to fires in pajamas with boots and helmets. Sarasota mayor and companions golf in chromatic silks. Long Beach taxi drivers wear night garments as uniforms. Russian tour delegates swim in bathing suits and vote for pajamas. An Oklahoma oil man arrives in St Louis in orange dotted pajamas campaigning for cool calm. Chicago plans mass pajama marches to win the battle. Designers race to add pockets while manufacturers chase first sun fast pajama. Nightwear may revive nightshirts.
Mountain Falls notes a large crowd at the St. John picnic with music by the Highview Band led by Mr. Eaton. Joseph Keffer, vacationing here, returned to Staunton where he works, and Rev. Gilbert Ansell, improving in health, was seen in Keyser.
Weekend guests at Evergreen included Rev K Koontz and wife from Nebraska Mr and Mrs Grassboro of Nebraska Claude B H Richard of Mount Jackson Virginia Roy Richard of Woodstock Virginia L D Arnold and children and his mother of Winchester Herman Barr of Winchester Thelma Richard from Memorial Hospital Winchester Ruth and Naomi from Mountain Falls Rev C K Koontz and party returned to Nebraska Thelma Richard also left to pursue nursing J B Crowell was dinner guest at B U Richards Sunday
Wall Strider Wall Inc of Charles Town West Virginia promotes lower prices and higher quality in sales. The note is dated August 22, 2011.
A Parker report shows drivers aged 30 and under account for 2.6 percent of licensed motorists but 5.73 percent of fatal crashes, based on 496 fatal accidents in Massachusetts last year costing 715 lives. The finding appears in a Massachusetts Safety Council publication.
Trustee Frank L. Thomasson will auction the Thompson farm of about 250 acres near Mount Jackson on August 23 1929 at 2 30 pm. The sale includes the residence barn and related real estate with existing mortgage balance 5087 25 payable in semi annual installments. Personal property cattle sheep cows turkeys and farming implements will be sold for cash. Taxes and insurance premiums prorated. Possession subject to current rental.
A letter cites a proposal to start manufacture of an extra strong ale to be given away as prince’s brew and questions naming it prince of ales. The piece also cites Lindbergh praising foolproof airplane design so a novice could operate it as easily as a car.
Court in Derick County Virginia orders Lafe Miller to appear within ten days of publication to protect his interests in a divorce action. Publication runs weekly for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and a copy of the order is posted at the Frederick County courthouse front door by Sept 2 1929. Deputy Clerk Baker signs.
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