Winchester Population at Start of 1930 Given as 11 013
The 1930 population of Winchester is listed as 11 013. Thomas J Hancher a prominent United Brethren church member and retired farmer died at his home 449 Fairmont Avenue. State authorities estimate six cancer deaths daily and an annual economic loss of 15 192 000. Surgeon General Cummings warns of a second influenza epidemic.
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Fairmont Avenue
Cummings
Byrd Secures Site for South Pole Base Flight Assured
The New York Times reports Commander Byrd has found a location to establish a base at the South Pole, making his flight to the region appear assured.
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New York Times
South Pole
Byrd
Five Years Ago December 30 Died in Moorefield District
A historical note recalls the sudden heart attack death of Dr J H Light elder of the Moorefield district Methodist Episcopal Church South. It also reports that Leopold and Loeb defense lawyers will be paid 150000 for their services and mentions a warning to farmers about a new poultry disease entering the United States from Europe.
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Loeb
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Farmers and Merchants National Bank
United States
Europe
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Death rate on the rise in all causes says report
The article notes a rising death rate across all causes and mentions specific illnesses including scarlet fever as part of the context. It highlights concern over public health trends and historical disease impact.
Belgians Receive Aid as Lynorta Sail Near
December 30 1914 the steamship Lynorta will sail from Norfolk with a shipload of supplies for the suffering Belgians. Winchester residents are engaged as their contributions will be shipped aboard. Officer Lewis Lege, a night officer, shows signs of lockjaw after a nail cut during plastering. The state board of health warns of recent deaths from mad dog bites and calls for vigilance as several dogs are at large.
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Norfolk
Winchester
Lewis Lege
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State Board of Harth
General Vasquez Leaves Hopkins Hospital for Home
General Vasquez president of the Dominican Republic will leave Johns Hopkins Hospital today to start home after kidney removal surgery. Senora Vasquez's health improved as she cared for him. He plans to sail Thursday for Puerto Rico on the steamship Comffia, then fly to Santo Domingo.
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Comffia
Santo Domingo
Hugh Young
Miami
Market Report From The Local Wholesale Market
The Star summarizes daily wholesale prices with a wide range of farm and dairy goods. Lists include mixed feed at 2.120, corn meal at 3.80, creamery butter, dairy feed, cracked corn, cotton seed meal, and various poultry, livestock, and produce items with posted prices across departments.
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Arte Tees
Christmas Day Social Notes From Local Families
Christmas greetings and gatherings fill the community as families host and visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Long with Udell and Mrs. G. A. Mulver and George join Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Williams for Christmas dinner. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Himelright visit the Thos. Cooper household, while Miss Thelma Richard spends the holiday with her parents, and P. P. Glynn and family call on the Coopers.
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A. Richard
P. P. Glynn
Cooper
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