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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1931
Page
4
A clipped notice from The Evening Star indicates entry at the postoffice and daily fines for delays. The reference mentions Winchester and a recurring public notice related to postal duties and penalties.
A fragmented OCR item lists timing phrases such as one year six months and in advance month. It mentions Carrier weekly and corporate names New York Des Moines Chicago and references a generic schedule fragment.
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to use all AP news dispatches published or supplied to this paper and to any local news published herein.
A devotional excerpt centers on beholding righteousness and awakening in thy likeness. The text invokes Psalm 17 15 and asks for spiritual growth to resemble the serene countenance of the divine.
Governor Pollard appoints Sydney B Hall to oversee public instruction with a focus on rural schools and equal educational opportunity for all Virginia children. The chosen official brings extensive experience and a commitment to improve education across rural sections and coastal valleys.
Richmond Weather Bureau records show a 10.76 inch deficiency in 1930 precipitation, the worst on record since 1871, with June onward rainfall consistently below normal. Amid rural water worries and spring crop fears, residents hope for a heavy finish to winter and early spring rain or snow.
The National Crime Commission urges states to fund psychiatric clinics in large courts for impartial mental evaluations of all defendants. This would curb expert testimony abuse and ensure fair review for both rich and poor defendants.
The article criticizes present inconsistent methods for handling mentally ill defendants and argues for a more reliable treatment approach. It highlights how courts fail to give proper attention to psychiatric care and the risks of a hit-or-miss system.
A Houdon marble bust portrait of the Countess de Sabran sold for 80 000 dollars to a New York collector. The text notes Jefferson valued Houdons genius and his role in introducing it to America when art was young, reflecting Monticello era thought and democratic scholarship.
Harmodio Arias, head of Panama’s ruling junta after deposing the Arosemena government, will govern until Ricardo J. Alfaro, the minister to Washington, can return and assume the presidency.
Misses Virginia and Mildred Hicks return to Martinsburg after Christmas with grandparents Mr and Mrs W H Seldon. Ladies Aid Society to meet January 15 at Luther and Mary Johnson home. Fern Larrick visited Albert Fletcher family. Melvin Seldon back at Fairmont Business College after holidays. The Jacksons moved into Garvin house. Mrs Jackson ill mother. Elmer Morris Finley Haines and spouses return from Higginsville WV.
In Frederick County Virginia on January 7 1931 C F Dunlap sues M L Parson principal defendant and Commercial Savings Bank co defendant. An order requires Parson to appear within ten days after publication to protect his interests. Publication to be weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and posting on the Arthouse front door by February 2 1931. Clerk to mail copies to defendants and file proof.
OTIC notice states Bun Cutter Tire Company of Winchester Virginia keeps warehouse stock of truck tires automobile tires and tubes at the Braddock and Germain streets site. Title to the stock remains with The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Akron Ohio. Dated December 30 1930.
The annual stockholders meeting of Shenandoah Valley National Bank Winchester Virginia will be held at the banking house on Tuesday January 13 1931 between 11 oclock and 1 oclock for the election of directors and other business.
Notice announces dissolution of T. J. Coop & Sons with retirement of T. J. Cooper on January 1, 1931. W E Soares leaves Grocery Department and W H Mann & Son dissolves as Boss er firm name. Public notice appears in local paper.
The Virginiaers will on January 15, 1931, at 10:00 A M in Richmond apply to the Commission for authority to adopt revised Official and Southern Classification ratings for intrastate use. The ratings, shown in Supplements 6 7 9 and 11, become effective prior to January 15 1931 on interstate traffic and will cause rating increases and reductions. Signed E H Dulaney agent for lines in Southern Classification and D T Lance agent for Official Classification.
Jan 15 J H Gore Clear brook stock and implements Jan 16 Nelson Ritter Fort Road entire household goods with wagon and implements Feb 26 J W Cain Swimley Station stock and implements Feb 26 H A Cougill Middletown stock and implements March 5 W D Henington Woods Mill stock and implements
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