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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1929

Page

4

God’s Idea of Marriage and Prayer for a Happy Home

Consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror. By mB For one year in advance 3.60 For six months in advance 1.76 For three months in advance 1. A one month in advance 0.40 Weekly 10. Associated Press The Associated Press is entitled to the use of news dispatches. Jesus says in Matthew 19 9 that marriage joins male and female as one. A happy home rests on united hearts in faith and blessed hope.

Wekely Associated Press God Jesus Matthew

Affection Damages in Alienation and Promise Suits

The piece argues alienation of affection and breach of promise cases rise in prominence with damages often speculative. It cites Law Notes criticizing such suits as archaic and unfairly treating wives as property while endorsing sensible restrictions to curb blackmail and unjust actions.

Law Notes Law Usave

Lovers Scattered as Met Opera Moves Beside Art

Danville Register reports officials at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York removed a popular Lovers statue near the entrance to discourage spooning. They relocated the statue to a more conspicuous spot and increased lighting in tombs and vaults. The changes provoke cynical comments from spectators as the museum welcomes 5 000 to 8 000 daily visitors and answers a flood of questions about the museum’s so called greatest work.

Danville Register Metropolitan Museum of Art New York Man Cupid He Museum

The Metropolitan Museum and the Puzzle of Massed Masterpieces

The author questions whether the Metropolitan’s vast collection dilutes art’s individuality. He cites Robert Henri on perceiving life in each art element and wonders if combining works robs them of their unique context. The piece argues that art must live in its own background to inspire viewers.

Seers Fitid Metropolitan Robert Henri Andes Metropolitan Museum Henri

Hoover's Call on Cutting War Costs Promises Nonwar Spending

The Emporia Gazette notes Hoover urges reducing army expenses and argues 18 cents of every tax dollar currently funds nonwar government, including post offices, waterways, farm relief, courts, dams, and public projects. It envisions a stronger general welfare if war costs are cut further.

Emporia Kan Hoover America Boulder Dam

Former Olympic Star Wins Toroft Marathon Swim

Martha Novelius the Olympic champion, now professional, edged Ruth Tower of Toronto by 80 yards after six miles in the Wrigley swimming marathon. Tower from Denver finished second 800 yards back as Novelius led from the start with a 5 29 time, faster than last year’s winner.

Toronto Ont Novelius Ethel Hertle New York

Refuse Italy's Request For Race Postponement

The Schnei der Cup trophy committee ruled Italy's plea for postponing the airplane speed races was not allowed under contest rules. British planes are set to race around the Cowes course on Sept 6 and 7, while Italian efforts amid accidents, including the death of Capt Giuseppe Motta, face mounting tragedy. The committee issued a communiqué to Italy after a lengthy Royal Aero Club conference.

London Italy Cowes Isle of Wight Guiseppe Motta Desenzano Trophy Royal Aero Club

Divorce Suit Against Harry J Higgs In Winchester Court

In the Corporation Court of Winchester on August 24 1929 Bessie Hoffman Higgs seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimonii from Harry J Higgs on willful desertion grounds. The defendant not resident in Virginia is ordered to appear within ten days of publication to protect interests with a weekly notice in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks and posting at courthouse front door by September 2 1929. Clerk Corinne Barnett authenticates and forwards copies to the defendant.

Corporation Court Wincester Bessie Hoffman Higgs Harry J. Higgs Virginia Hig Winchester Corinne Barnett Ward

Phaden Keeps Women’s Air Derby Lead at Wichita

Mrs Phaden from Pittsburgh extended her elapsed time lead in the National Woman's Air Derby as the field reached Wichita Kansas. Flyers who departed San Monica California headed to Cleveland Ohio spent the night here with Phaden arriving at 3 17 p m after a day of racing toward the municipal airport.

Wichita Kans Louize McPhetahidge Phaden Pittsburgh San Monica Cal Cleveland Ohio

Tulsa Flyers Set Record At Local Airport Landing

A crowd of 12,000 greeted cross country flyers at Tulsa as Mrs Phaden led with 2:36 p.m. start, Nichols from Rye finished second at 3:28 p.m., Gladys O'Donnell third and Phodebé Ombe fourth. Interleaved notes mention Ruth Elder and Fort Worth departure with unrelated international facts following.

Tulsa Okla Nichols Rye Gladys O'Donnell Long Beach Cal Phodebé Ombe Memphis

Dawes Optimistic On Anglo American Naval Talks In Scotland

Charles G. Dawes spoke in Elgin Scotland stating that naval reductions negotiations have advanced but cautioned against premature public discussion. He warned that inadequate preparation would spoil the upcoming naval conference and noted muted formal talks with Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald and the American ambassador.

Elgin Scotland Charles G. Dawes Ramsay MacDon Forres England

Miss Helen Miller Returns From Funeral Visit

Miss Helen R. Miller has returned to Washington after attending the funeral of the late Mrs. Snowden B. Kline.

Helen R. Miller Washington Snowden B. Kline

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