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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star entered at the post office at Ester Virginia as a second class mail daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia.
A listing shows subscription options with annual six month and three month in advance rates and a weekly access option. It also notes advertising representation by Devine Tenney Corporation with offices in New York Des Moines Chicago.
An historic newspaper notice describes consolidation of publications as The Weekly News merges with Morning News Item and local paper content from the Associated Press context. It notes reprint rights and exclusive use of AP dispatches.
A fragment from a religious page invokes 110:1 lines and Rev 16:7 praising God’s true and righteous judgments. It quotes ancient prayer to the Ancient of Days with adoring language and a chorus of worship.
The piece argues Christmas spirit arises in December as people donate to the needy. It highlights giving as self transforming, uniting a nation in brotherhood and kindness. The author frames charity as a modern moral miracle guiding the giver toward a deeper sense of humanity.
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas lauds the army of young newsboys who carry papers, saying a paper route teaches sound business, courage, patience, punctuality, and duty. He suggests future successful men learned to win harsh customers while selling wares to passersby long ago.
The article lauds the newsboy as a model of pluck poise and initiative in a machine age. It notes how a newspaper route remains a source of valuable discipline and a bridge to professional work.
A reflective verse notes the year’s end and the Christmas bell as a symbol of salvation. It contrasts pagan pomp with Christian faith and images a single white figure guiding storms, celebrating the birth and universal freedom from pain through faith.
Walter Crabtree faces imminent indictment early next January for the murder of three Romney County residents in West Virginia. County farmers were guests of Winchester Rotary Club at a recent event. Dowell J. Howard led the program. Public auction at the county poor house fetched 2400.75 dollars. The Interstate Commerce Commission proposed a merger plan for major railroads in the county. The House moved Commander Byrd to Rear Admiral rank.
Christmas holidays at Handley High School begin today and run through January 4. Governor Byrd’s tax equalization plan would abolish 841 local officeholders. The Federated Council of Church Women plans a Christmas day remembrance for prisoners at the local jail. Miss Josephine Arthur completes a three year nursing course at Stuart Circle Hospital in Richmond. Miss Margaret McLean Bechtel of Milford Connecticut marries Nathan H Carpenter.
Fifteen years ago on December 22, 1915, merchants report record holiday sales while rumors spread of a new bank to be located in the Main street district. Government forecasters predict no snow for Christmas. Plans are set to mine manganese in the county and ship ore to Pittsburgh. The Gallipoli retreat is disputed with differing British casualty claims.
The annual Christmas entertainment at the United Brethren Church is set for Thursday night at 7 30 with primary and intermediate programs directed by Mrs Iva Mae Bowles Miss Mary Cather Miss Madaline Anderson Miss Gladys Patton and Miss Garnet Hamrick The public is invited and urged to attend for a spirit rich in Christmas meaning and unity quoted from Archbishop Cosmo Gordon Lang.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a fast acting cough suppressant and throat soother. It claims immediate irritation relief and internal action, with a money back guarantee if it fails to outperform all prior remedies. Sold in 25c 60c and one dollar bottles at Baker's Drug Store and other outlets.
The Star prints a concise memorial for Edward J. Snapp who died unexpectedly last Tuesday at his home near Fawcett. He lived a quiet unpretentious life as a successful farmer and fruit grower whose industry and honesty were widely respected in the community.
A tribute praises a man always ready to support educational and religious projects, noting his inspirational attitude to life. It expresses that his home, church, and community feel his absence as his loss is keenly felt.
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