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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists postal rates for one year six months and three months with advance payment options. The notice also names national advertising representatives Devine Tenney Corporation located in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
The fragment notes copyright and consolidation details for the paper with mentions of Morning News Item and The Weekly News and The Weekly jirr. The text provides publication credits and name variations without a readable event.
A devotional excerpt prays to the Lord praised as righteous and eternal. It invokes Revelation’s eternal judgment and hymnal praise, “Holy Holy Holy Lord God Almighty,” as morning worship.
The Mississippi four state universities are suspended from membership after Governor Theodore Bilbo dismissed professors and installed his appointees. The association warns against recognizing institutions that tolerate such moves, arguing it threatens academic freedom and could trigger alumni and student protests to restore proper standards. The Iowa case shows sanctions can spur reform. Mississippi may need to reform to regain standard rank.
A Roanoke Times editorial urges avoiding denial of hard times and argues papers must present an accurate, unbiased picture. It cites the Lynchburg Advance criticizing self deception and warns optimism should not erase reality of business malaise.
A letter questions what covering was used on colonial Virginia church roofs and notes debate over Old Blandford's roof material. The writer cites Dr. H J Eckenrode and Mr Brock’s Colonial Churches of Virginia and seeks authoritative details on roofing choices used alongside brick origin discussions.
The Lyons police laboratory director developed dust analysis to identify criminals. A case against counterfeiters used brushing clothes and chemical dust tests revealing pyroantimoniate of sodium and lead to link suspects to crime. Dust traces in ears nostrils and clothing may last two years.
Grace Lutheran Church on West Boscawen Street presents a full day of services led by Rev. Luther A. Thomas. Sunday school at 9 30 a m with E B Cooper and Carl Ritter as superintendents. The morning service at 11 a m features a sermon The Man Filled With the Real Christmas Gift. Vespers at 1 30 p m with The First Christmas Gifts as the talk topic. Special music by the choir and a 6 30 p m Luther League program including pantomime Christmas carols.
The Winchester Park Association asks the Common Council to lease Rouss Springs Park without strings to allow free-use games. Parish Farm reportedly leased to Policeman John M. Massie, who owned it years ago. New Style Winchester auto plates to go on sale soon feature a lava red apple. W. W. Glass III led the Winchester Kiwanis meeting as main speaker.
L. J. Williams was elected leader of the local Patriotic Order Sons of America camp while a Wanis Club meeting featured a talk on the city's history.
The city prepares a Handley High School Christmas pageant by student and adult talent. Knights Templars worldwide observe Christmas in fraternal form. A Salvation Army poor box theft resulted in a 60‑day jail sentence by Judge Worsley. Elinor Glynn's Man and Maid plays to capacity at the Empire Theatre.
Trade in your OK Stove on a New Sunbeam Cabinet Heater. The Sunbeam will heat a home of five to seven rooms upstairs and down and keep you more comfortable than ever. It will save money if you have been feeding two or three fires.
Fifteen years ago on December 20 1915 reports note Christmas would resemble prior days on the European battlefront and an accord to halt fighting by that date. Prof Barnes criticizes the British land system vs Prussian militarism while Winchester Mayor Ward bans firecrackers in the business district. A forty horsepower Studebaker lists at 885 dollars as churches prepare Yuletide musical programs and carol singing remains a highlight.
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