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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
10
In quotes from Dayton Journal and Atlanta Constitution editors lament rising incidents of deaths by train, auto, plane and ship. The editors rail against reckless acts such as dragging shotguns through fences, warning of amplified danger and suggesting stricter safety measures.
William B B Flemister died suddenly at his Kent street home after a heart stroke. The report notes his previously good health and sudden collapse. The item mentions local civic notices and a high school sports win, with other dated references to five and fifteen years ago.
The Market Street Methodist Junior Department will present a Christmas program with music recitations and two plays, A Christmas Carol Come to Life and A Christmas Mask. The public is invited to attend Friday evening December 20 at 8 o'clock.
A sequence of land transfers and a lease are recorded. Transactions include the Frederick County School Board selling Locust Grove School land to Henry E. Shirley for $10, Anna C. Brumback selling 50 acres in Opequon to C K Knight for $10, and multiple other parcels exchanged between neighbors and parties such as Harry Fauver, Lawrence Engle, Martin Adams, Janney Davis, and Earl Whitlock with prices ranging from $1,300 to $1,500. A December 9 1929 lease between Rufus Newcome and J W Newcome covers dwelling construction for Rufus Newcome’s life. A rent contract dated December 7 1929 commits Harvey J. Lake to lease land near Winchester for $600 annually.
Secretary Andrew Bell of the local Chamber of Commerce says only a few have applied so far for the 1930 automobile license tags. He notes people delay until the rush hours and must have tags by January 15. He urges anyone missing their card from the Motor Vehicle Department in Richmond to write at once, as no licenses can be issued without the card.
Post office parcel window stays open until 8 p m to aid patrons mailing Christmas parcels after the 6 30 closing time. Much mail bears Red Cross and other seals. Patrons are reminded to place stickers on the back of letters and parcels when using such stamps.
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