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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1929
Page
2
The article recalls the Israelites return from exile to a ruined homeland. They clear debris rebuild gardens and start the temple work amid opposition from local powers and Magi. Leaders reflect on who should help and the costly labor behind the corner stone ceremony.
The writer reflects on the biblical story of rebuilding the temple under Cyrus and the enduring human desire for a house of worship. He argues communities lose faith and tears would follow if no church spire or dedicated building remained for communal worship.
Readable fragments describe a cornerstone laying for a new church with references to the Israelites weeping and singing. The tone suggests a ceremonial scene with religious observance and communal emotion. Names, dates, or places are not clearly readable in the excerpt.
In a letter to The Star Dabney Harrison claims Potts urged to “start something” and says five policemen and 2,000 people attended the games at Rouss Spring Park. Harrison describes incidents of disturbance with police, a sheriff, and an umpire, and notes accusations of beer sales on grounds.
A fragmented list shows radio stations from Cincinnati Cleveland Detroit and beyond with varied programs. Entries include music hours, studio talks and orchestral selections with specific times and call letters such as WLW WJZ WEAR WEAF WBT WRVA WHAS and WSFA.
Real estate ads describe multiple new and near new houses for sale on Gray Avenue Handley area Valley Pike Monmouth Street and nearby. Listings highlight 3 to 7 room homes with hot water heat garages furnaces fireplaces and large lots with prices from 3 500 to 37 500. Also notes additional properties and a Grading Machine Company offer in Winchester Virginia and a humorous item about a Lawton Oklahoma barber and banker preferring foot racing.
Lawton Oklahoma police chief vents anger over officers watching talkies in theaters while on duty. Any officer caught in a theater will be suspended ten days, reflecting strict enforcement.
The notice promotes a 25 percent discount on all dry cleaning services for the remainder of the month. It urges customers to act soon and mentions standard terms may apply.
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