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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1930
Page
4
Advertising and mailing details show Evening Star pricing for subscriptions and postage. National advertising reps are listed as Devine Tenney Corporation covering New York Des Moines and Chicago in the period.
The notice states the Associated Press news dispatches are for republication by this paper and all local news published herein, consolidated with Morning News, The Weekly News, The Weekly Times, and The Weekly Mirror.
A devotional excerpt urges youths to be examples in word and conduct. It calls believers to embody love, truth, charity, and faith while promoting a communal prayer for purity and harmony among those living on earth.
Richmond News Leader notes Virginia’s school age population grew 6.15 percent since 1920, outpacing the 4.70 percent rise in total population. Analysts cite births in 1923 and migration patterns as reasons, with 1920 1925 and 1930 counts showing steady gains.
Charlottesville Progress condemns the idea that Helen Wills Moody would jeopardize her amateur standing by accepting a $20 000 legacy from the will of former Senator James D Phelan The paper argues the suggestion is in extremely bad taste and reflects poorly on public perception of athletes The discussion centers on whether the bequest influences Moody or her future tennis career
A Norfolk Ledger Dispatch column jokes about replacing army bands with an electrically operated music truck playing Sousa during parades and guard mounts. The piece ridicules the idea, arguing that abolishing bands would signal the end of wars and a new era.
Portsmouth Star endorses New Jersey officials policy to destroy autos deemed unsafe on public highways once owner consent is obtained. Abandoned unfit cars will be disposed of similarly to curb traffic deaths caused by brake failure and unsafe vehicles. The Ohio State Journal notes falling platinum prices for farmers.
Fire crews battled a menacing blaze that damaged buildings in the mercantile area. The force continued work to restore order after the structure held only at one end and did not collapse. A dozen workmen were deployed to salvage the scene and clear debris.
Fragmentary text notes Mrs Minnie Evans Nulton owner linked to Admiral Louis M. Nulton and references to two buildings once housing H Evans and Brothers wholesale tobacco. Mentions estate of Evana and property details.
A large fire heavily damaged Mc Crory shops and the Western Union building, with losses estimated at 2000 to 2500 dollars for the buildings and 500 to 1000 for Mr. Cave. The Western Union office also suffered smoke and water damage about 500 dollars. All losses are reportedly insured. occupants fled as smoke filled the Mc Crory apartments above the theatre. Emma E. Brown and her niece Mrs. Chas. E. O Connor were guided to safety by Vernon Norton and Harold Lucas.
The trustee and special commissioners will offer for sale at public auction in front of the Frederick County Court House in Winchester Virginia on September 6 1930 at 11 00 A M a 54 acre limestone farm near Middletown west of the Valley Pike including a brick mansion and outbuildings The sale is under a July 29 1930 decree in M H Rhodes et al v C E Cougill et al Terms require one third cash with the balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and a policy of insurance. Herbert B Larrick trustee.
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