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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
4
The page lists subscription prices for Winchester Daily Press and carrier rates, followed by Associated Press credit and a Bible verse from John 15 1 2 and a prayer. The mix suggests a newspaper front with ads and religious content.
Stithnton News-Leader discusses the rise of automobile horn blasts and factory noise. It argues regulation is hard, notes enforcement limits, and urges long term solutions through education and quieter machinery. It warns repeat offenders face driving bans to curb public nuisance.
The Alexandria Gazette argues that modern heating reduces ventilation and increases cold and flu risks. It recommends maintaining indoor temperatures around 68 degrees and keeping rooms consistently warm with ample bed clothing, though fashion strains may clash with health guidance.
Visitors to Virginia Governor's Office over the years have met Peter Saunders in the outer office and Violet McDougal as executive secretary. Both will be retained by the incoming administration under Governor Byrd, a tribute to their efficiency.
Miss Eva Fries of Winchester visited her brother Willie Fries. Mrs. Charley Loy shows improvement. Retta Place Edith Boehr and Elsie Outermore visited the Stines. Hilda Unger called on Barbara Luttrell. Mary Unger visited Mamie Boyce. Henry and Richard Boyce spent Sunday with Stewart Hawkins. Old Bethel M E Church plans a Christmas entertainment for December 22.
In Middletown Virginia on December 18 Rev. E. L. Woolf presided as elder at a local church meeting. The report notes leadership and attendance figures for the gathering.
Sunday activities include a Grace Methodist sermon in Winchester. Guests at the parsonage included Mr and Mrs J B Hupman. Fred Manuel and family visited the Manuel family. Walter Little is critically ill at Main street home. Mrs Albin Beatty ill. Frank Werrick of Hyattsville purchased the Neal Kline property and will move in March. Visitors at Legge home included Clark Legge Raymond Boden and family. Bennie Gordon visited from Washington. Mrs Wilburn Kern of Gore spent the weekend with her parents. Miss Amy Clark and Miss Watkins, teachers at Hume, Va, stayed with the Clarks. Dramatic art reference from Detroit News noted.
Deeds recently recorded in Winchester show transfers of parcels on Jefferson street and South Loudoun street with restrictions on building costs. Transactions include Maury J. Davis and Julius C. Davis selling to Walker McC. Bond for a land tract with a 4000 dollar minimum dwelling cost, Linden A. Singhass buying from Clinton and Lucien Stouffer for 3000 dollars, Nimrod Turner acquiring from Charles E. Jefferson for 650 dollars, C. B. Harlee purchasing from Mary J. Davis and Julius C. Davis for 10 dollars with 4000 dollar building minimum, and Cornelius Robinson selling to Bessie Brown for 400 dollars.
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