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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1929
Page
4
The notice appears as a legal or court entry from The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia concerning Kay Lea. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate a published matter involving a court or public notice.
A short religious passage cites John 15 8 about bearing fruit to glorify God and includes a devotional prayer line about life eternal arising from earthly dust and a blooming red blossom.
The Tennessee Legislature raised the cigarette tax from two to four cents per twenty, prompting the Greenville News to warn that Tennessee now leads the nation in cigarette taxation. South Carolina considers similar measures amid deficits, urging prudent fiscal limits while noting broader trends toward luxury taxes and sales taxes elsewhere. Virginia, under Byrd, is cited as a counterexample of sound government as its deficit shrinks and economy strengthens, showcasing praised fiscal leadership.
The Baltimore Sun reports widespread claims that slavery persists in Liberia. A commission to investigate is forming with American Dr. Charles B. Johnson of Fisk University named as a second member to join a League appointment, and a Liberian as third member, amid contention from awarding authorities.
A critical examination argues slavery persists among Liberians despite national name symbolizing freedom. Reports cite peonage and forced labor leasing to planters, while US interests push rubber production and a $5,000,000 loan overseen by a US president appointee. The piece urges prompt revelation of the truth.
December 23 1928 reports the City Council approved a 500000 bond ordinance and Judge Williams will set a date for the special election. Also notes Virginia apple crop projection of 3700000 barrels and Hoover inauguration cost not to exceed 45000. Christmas events include Girls' Athletic Association tea, carols practice, and cantata at First Baptist.
Mrs. Pargie Haines of Jersey Mountain west Romney W Va stayed days with her brother George Peacemaker. Mrs W E Nelada and daughter Ruby Nelson and Miss Ellen Oates spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W H Oates. Mr Qnie Amick was in Winchester Tuesday on business.
A compressed notice stating payments received by the Commonwealth and compensation paid by the city. The fragment references receipts and a pieced breakdown of funds, with the wording indicating official accounting or legal settlement aspects. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear in the text.
In Renner Nain Virginia a divorce a vinculo is sought by complainant against defendant Florence Craig Huebner on adultery and desertion grounds. An affidavit says she does not reside in Virginia. She must appear within 15 days to protect her interests. The order requires four weeks of publication in Winchester Star and posting at the courthouse. Clerk to mail copies and file proof.
Cross Roads Va December 21 There was preaching at Pleasant Grove United Brethren Church last Sunday morning by Dr J H Brunk the conference superintendent Mrs Sallie Oates Miss Ruth Oates Mr W H Mauzy Mr Fred Whitlock and Mr and Mrs J B White visited the home of Mr and Mrs J R Oates Sunday
The Shenandoah Valley would be tapped by five of the nineteen big railroad outfits if consolidation proceeds. The Pennsylvania and the Baltimore and Ohio would tap the northern valley at Winchester, while the Southern crosses from Front Royal to Harrisonburg. The Wabash Seaboard system would run from Hagerstown to Roanoke, and the Chesapeake and Ohio Nickel Plate would cross twice, main line through Staunton and James River division through Lexington. Also noted is a rapid unpaced mile of 2:02 for a bicycle feat and Ed Walsh’s 1906 World Series strikeout record of 12.
Christmas services list in Frederick Circuit includes December 24 7:30 pm pageant The Spirit of Chitelineey and other selections. Valley December 25 11 sermon Christmas Bells December 26 7:30 pm pageant Glad Christmas Sting and other selections. Round Hill December 27 7:30 pm special music and Christmas recitations. Reverend P R Dibhl invites public attendance.
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