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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1931
Page
8
A gas explosion in Monessen Pennsylvania early today destroyed an entire business block. The blast hurled more than twenty people from their beds and shattered windows across several blocks. Fire followed the blast and caused serious damage as investigators assess casualties and causes.
In ancient Rome candidates wore white togas brightened with chalk to appear in public places. The Latin white candor and candidatus gave rise to the word candidate, illustrating how visual display aided political campaigns.
Critics mock the claim that future conflicts move to air power, arguing optimistic cheers oversell the battlefield shift and question the role of generals in frontline roles.
The Capitol shows River's End tomorrow, a Canadian Northwest drama by Curwood. Charles Bickford stars in the leading role with a stirring plot, danger, and a golden romance.
Funeral services for Robert Shade aged 66 were held December 19 at Greenwood near Unger's Store West Virginia after a truck toppled on him December 17. Local reverends led the service with six nephews as pallbearers. Survived by two daughters and several relatives. Community mourns his generosity and public spirit.
The Virginia state highway department reports a record year 1930 building nearly 500 miles of roads with final payments made on most. Concrete and bituminous projects populate the totals while Route 52 near New Bohemia to Suffolk remains incomplete for final payment.
Cap itol shows William Haines newest talkie Remote Control a baffling crime plot mixed with riotous laughs. Haines as a radio announcer showcases versatility with Amos n Andy impressions and sharp timing supported by Polly Moran Roscoe Ames and John Miljan in a fast paced comedy drama. River's End follows tomorrow. James Oliver Curwood's novel
Police probe into the death of 19 year old Beulah Limerick suspecting foul play after a bullet wound is found in her skull. Beulah’s former marriage had been annulled and her erstwhile husband William Earl Aitcheson is being sought. Her brother Vernon Limerick and two others linked to the night’s events are in custody.
Gore Virginia January 2. A Christmas Eve program by the Union Sunday School drew a large crowd. Performances included songs by the choir and Bible Class, recitations by Larrick and Kern family members, a Christmas theme pantomime, and an offering with treats and presents. Rev. Anderson led an address.
Heywood Broun notes that Americans swing between optimism for stocks rising to 300 and fear of prices falling to zero, reflecting a volatile Wall Street temperament. The column portrays a market of extremes and uncertainty.
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