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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1930
Page
7
The 1929 Woodrow Wilson Peace Prize has been awarded with $25,000. Dr Henry Louis Smith has resigned as president of Washington University. Authorities announced plans to fill a North occupant position in September. An owl perched nonchalantly on an East Piccadilly restaurant sign among pedestrians.
The Kruschen Method is and claims to burn fat if needed and detoxify the body by daily half teaspoon in hot water before breakfast. An 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks and is sold at Baker's Drug Store and other drug stores worldwide.
Today funeral rites were held for Robert M. Ward a leading member of the Winchester bar. Ward was a respected attorney whose career and community work were noted by peers and local officials. He passed away recently at his Winchester residence.
Fragmentary text notes a Virginia Senate floor bill to abolish the office of motor vehicle commissioner. The report also mentions earlier local Rotary remarks by A. L. Mace of Massachusetts, and a reference to land under water in Central Europe.
Travel specialists from Shenandoah Valley assert Florida offers strong appeal for visitors and retirees, highlighting warm climate, beaches, and diverse attractions as key motivators for trips.
In a town note the board visitors visit a women's college and plan to open its doors in February after substantial subscriptions to the Commercial and Saving Bank. A British cabinet break up is cited over conscription. Mrs Frances Elien Hare died at the end of a brief obituary fragment.
An Astoria resident aged 104, born in Astoria, died in the city. The obituary notes her long life and ties to the community.
Chicago voters see Anton J. Cermak as the Democratic choice for mayor with no opposition in his party while Mayor Thompson runs for re election facing two primary challengers.
Local notice promotes Winchester Steam Laundry offering cleaning and laundering services with contact phones 28 and 29 and references to a Monday Wednesday Saturday schedule.
Blacksburg Va Dec 30 Six matches including five against Southern Conference opponents announced today by the VP I athletics. The season opens in War Memorial Hall against Duke grapplers and continues with weekends in North Carolina North Carolina State Washington and Lee VMI and Davidson as the non conference foe.
Hollywood, Dec 30 The motion picture star Charles Arthur Shires was jailed on drunkenness and carrying concealed weapons charges after a late night arrest. Police say he reeled and tried to entertain officers with a long monologue, ending his career halt as officials sorted the situation.
The Striblings say William L. willing to face Boston fighter Sharkey in Miami or Schmeling in Chicago with a February or March date. Pa advised William Carey that negotiations with Madison Square Garden officials have been ongoing for W L to compete against Sharkey.
Monarch and MVP Hack argues that bats with thinner handles, not livelier balls, increase home runs. He recalls 1924 Giants when thick handles were common and notes pitchers rubbed dirt on balls in the NL, a practice he says reduces ball liveliness. He cites Chicago Cubs as an example of strong attendance regardless of ball speed.
Tacke Lattimer, once hailed as a hero during a convict uprising and a major league player, leaves Ohio prison after the governor grants clemency as a Christmas gift. He was serving a life term for murder.
The article notes fans desire to see the old horse hide vanish and observes women flocking to Wrigley Field in large numbers on ladies days, highlighting the crowd's interest and gender dynamics at the event.
Backed by colleague Senator Robert B. Howell of Nebraska, Lucas faces renewed demand to quit his Republican post after criticizing Senator Norris and challenging party loyalty.
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