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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star records publication details for Wirt Virginia with post office classification and subscription prices. It lists annual and shorter term rates and notes advertising representation by Devine Tenney Corp in major cities.
The text appears to be a copyright notice from The Associated Press and The Weekly News Tees indicating exclusive rights to AP dispatches and local news material. It outlines republication rights and credits for Morning News items and other local content.
A religious verse cites Revelation 14 13 and asks comfort for the grieving. The prayer hopes for joy to return and peace for those mourning as the dead rest in the Lord.
An editorial urges readers to preserve belief in Santa by helping needy children. It argues economic gloom risks disillusionment this Christmas as stockings remain empty unless society embraces the spirit of giving and ensures every child finds gifts.
The piece contrasts royal marriage alliances with modern love unions, noting 5000 guests watching a wedding between Scarface Al Capone’s relative and a rival gang dynastic member. It frames the union as a state interest event rather than romance, likening it to Henry V and Katherine of France in diplomatic terms.
The readable text discusses Capone era wage debates and a flawed competitive system in Chicago, noting only a portion of gunmen employed under the wasteful setup. The fragment hints at reporting on crime era labor and city response with limited detail.
Four women leaders at a welfare meeting outlined a conception of the ideal American girl. They said she should train for a useful occupation, maintain wholesome health, love her home, and contribute to its activities. They noted girls are mostly working but still far from the ideal as boys are influenced by their behavior.
Millwood Va Dec 17 Capt Ewart Johnston returning from South Carolina guest of former Senator Frelinghuysen at Rice Hope on Cooper River near Charleston. social notes list numerous visits from Mrs Cameron and others to Powhatan Minturn and The Glen. Debut of Miss Beatrice Patton and guest list includes prominent Washington officials.
Christmas plans loom as Fremont Lutheran holds a Christmas entertainment on December 20 at 7 30 PM. Visitors include Harry Larrick and family from Newport News staying with Mr and Mrs Tears. Mr Kaga remains in serious condition. Local movements include the Sartelle farm family relocation and Mrs Mamie Larrick visiting relatives.
Frederick County Ministers Association schedules its regular monthly meeting at Jubilee Church of the Brethren near Winchester on Monday evening. The program centers on rural church needs with talks by J H Funkhouser Rev D Lambert and Rev E T Clark followed by open discussion.
Belief public school pupils on the honor roll for November include first grader Frank Brumback Anna Mauck Hilda Mauck and Earl Williams second grader Ruth Ellen Brill third grader Harding Williams fourth grader Stella White fifth grader O Leary Brill and sixth grader Henry Brumback. The passage ends with an unrelated remark about Russian traitors and confession magazines.
Advertiser seeks turkeys chickens and black walnuts offering top prices. Contact by phone for arrangements.
Funeral services for the late Mr Snapp will be held at St Pauls Church in Gap. Relatives meet at his house at 10 a m to accompany the remains to the church for a service conducted by Rev Snyder Alleman. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Surviving relatives listed: J M Snapp Julius W Richard H L Brum Naa and H M Brumback.
By distress warrant the case Harper and Sullivan versus Louis Stein will sell at public auction on the Frye lot South Geig street at ten o’clock a m Friday December 19 1930 the personal property includes a traffic truck Clydesdale truck 24 tons capacity three junk chasses a yard swing a porch swing two bedsteads one oil stove one copper car one 15 gallon jar one table one rocking chair one straight chair CASH WIGGINTON Deputy Sheriff
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