Evening Star Post Office Entry Noted in Virginia
Fragmentary OCR notes from The Evening Star show a post office entry at a Virginia mail facility. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to specify the action or participants.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1930
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes from The Evening Star show a post office entry at a Virginia mail facility. No clear names, dates, or events are readable to specify the action or participants.
The notice presents subscription prices for Mall One year in advance 3.50 six months 1.75 monthly 0.30 and carrier rates one year 4.50 six months 2.26 monthly 1.20 Also named are national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corp New York Des Moines Chicago.
Fragmentary OCR shows Associated Press credit note and paper masthead variants The text references Morning News Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror as publish dates and affiliations for the newspaper.
A devotional fragment quotes 1 Timothy 6 6 8 and the hymn O for a thousand tongues to sing praising God. The text reflects on contentment and spiritual riches noting possessions are unpurchasable and faith remains.
The Handley Library in Winchester marks seventeen years since its founding. Judge Handley donated $250 000 for the building, now supported by an endowment of $145 000 yielding about $8 700 yearly. City contributions have totaled $1 000 annually, a small maintenance income for a library of its size.
The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania ruled against voiding Pinchot’s 42 000 Luzerne votes after ballot perforations were found not to create fraud. Pinchot led in Laverne County, securing the Republican nomination, and he remains the regular nominee pending voter choice.
The text describes intense opposition to Mr. Pinchot within the Republican party, especially in Philadelphia. It states Pinchot is viewed as an opportunist by some, using party lines for personal gain. It suggests Pinchot’s defeat would complicate proving the wets’ influence on the wet dry issue.
An editorial contrasts 18th century resolve against tribute with modern internal threats. It cites Chicago crime as a $10 million yearly tribute and critiques reliance on dubious “solutions” like clairvoyants, highlighting tensions between government authority and internal subversion.
In Germany a clairvoyant lottery operator was brought before the court over alleged fraud. Prosecutors claim the defendant promised guaranteed winnings and misled customers while taking deposits for future draws. The case highlights regulatory scrutiny of gambling schemes involving psychic promises.
Barron's Weekly notes broadcasting in Britain is a monopoly under a semi public corporation. Revenue exceeds one million pounds yearly from a ten shilling radio license. Time is not leased to advertisers and programs are stronger than US fare, though Saturday and Sunday schedules are weak. Only listeners pay in Britain, unlike the United States where broadcasting costs are borne by advertisers and passed to consumers.
Weekly Bible Talk reflects on the friendship between Jonathan and David from the Song of the Bow. It highlights selfless loyalty as Jonathan, heir to Saul, aids David to preserve his life and maintain his path to kingship.
A narrative links Jonathan and David by friendship and jealousy to broader questions of genuine faith. The speaker argues true friendship transcends power, praising selfless bonds as core to religion and noting Jesus's teaching on neighbor love.
The piece discusses friendship for God as unselfish, enduring kindness. It cites Emerson on making friends by being one and hints at political speculation about Borah and Hoover, noting a comment from the Miam News.
The trustee under a 1927 deed of trust from A. B. Fletcher and wife will sell at public auction on Thursday Sept. 25, 1930 at 2 PM in front of the County Court House, Winchester, Va. The lot on Highland Avenue fronting 25 feet and 150 feet deep includes No. 413 Highland Ave. Terms: one-third cash, balance in two annual installments with bonds, secured by deed of trust and building insurance. Herbert S. Larrick, Trustee. A. G. Swanson, Auctioneer.
Pastor announces Pleasant Valley service with Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m Christian Endeavor at 8 p m. ecology school meeting at 2 p m and another sermon at 3 p m. In Pleasant, West Virginia Sunday school at 10 a m Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m and sermon at 8 p m.
The Frederick circuit presents Rev. P. R. Diehl as pastor with Relief Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. Epworth League meets at 7 30 p.m. A lamps service follows at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Paxton conducts Sunday school at 10 a.m. and an 8 p.m. sermon by Rev. Jeo we Diehl.
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