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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at Winchester post office as second class matter, published Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
The notice lists subscription prices for print in advance with options for one year six months three months and one month by mail or carrier, and shows advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corporation covering New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A brief notice states the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to publish news dispatches and local news in this paper, with consolidation references to Morning News Item The Weekly News The Week Times and The Weekly Mir.
Reverent call to fear God as judgment time nears. Scriptural excerpt Rev 14 7 invites worship of the creator and a petition for divine compassion.
Washington Star recounts a London tale of the Prince of Wales and his dog Cora. When the terrier suffered rheumatism the Prince had steps built by his bed to help her reach her perch. The story promotes kindness to animals and reflects Christmas sentiment.
Richmond Times Dispatch describes a National Conference on Nomenclature of Disease adopting a numeric system. Main body sections get base numbers like 6 for digestive tract and 64 for stomach, with digits added for known causes such as 2 for intoxicants and 3 for onan.
A fragment references rival speakers and a boastful colleague, noting doubt about his tongue condition described as a fungus ringworm, suggesting a tainted health claim within the political dialogue.
A late plot style editorial outlines traffic safety duties for both drivers and pedestrians. It urges careful crossing, watching for streetcars, and avoiding risky behavior like speeding, sudden lane changes, and ignoring signals to reduce accident risk and prevent hospital stays or funerals.
William Thomas Claggett Rogers 51 prominent Leesburg resident died at home after a years long illness. He was a Loudoun County native married to Anne Ferguson of Pittsburgh. Survived by widow daughter Nancy Graham Rogers son W C T Rogers Jr sister Mrs R B Wildman and brother Julian Rogers of Baltimore. Funeral service at St James Episcopal Church followed by interment in Union Cemetery.
Troop No. 3 held a regular meeting at the troop headquarters on Friday night at 7 30. Scoutmaster Brown presided and the reading of last meeting’s minutes was dispensed with. Seven scouts attended and reported good turns. One visitor, Mrs J F Bly, attended. Regular monthly dues were collected. The meeting closed with the Scout oath laws and closing sentence.
Oliver C. Good of Winchester Virginia laments a long standing mud hole on the Martinsburg pike north of the city. He urges local authorities to repair the main thoroughfare into Shenandoah Valley wryly noting schoolchildren must detour to reach dry land. He cites historic James Town comparisons and mentions local residents Pidgeon Bowly Richards and Johnston.
A runaway boy Vernon Cumberland from Cumberland slipped from his grandparents and rode a Baltimore and Ohio freight train to Grafton. A brakeman found him near the east park and he was brought to Mayor Charles O. King who, the child decided, is Santa. Vernon spoke to the mayor while being fed, then a forgiving grandfather arranged his return home by telephone.
Staunton Virginia will mark Woodrow Wilson s birthday with a memorial banquet and ceremonies December 29. The Interclub Council has set aside Monday for the 74th birthday since it falls on Sunday this year. Member groups include Rotary Kiwanis BPW Chamber of Commerce and the American Legion.
St Paul and Trinity in Stephens City hold Bible School in the morning with large classes for youth. Evening services include Luther League and worship, with Boy Scouts sermon at 11 am and prayer meeting midweek. All services well attended. everyone invited to worship.
Weather outlook for the week ahead indicates possible precipitation with a mix of snow and rain beginning Monday across the region. Officials advise residents to monitor daily forecasts for changes and prepare for inclement conditions.
Mostly fair conditions with snow flurries in the north and rain in the south around Thursday. Cold start in New England with a warming middle of the week and a colder end of the week.
Classified notice lists items for sale including iron safe adding machine computing scales type writer desk chair electric sign check writer violin refrigerator meat slicer store counter and shelving overcoat. Contact Star with reference 12-11-3t.
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