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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1931
Page
4
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A devotional snippet centers on Philippians 2 5 3 urging humility and unity. The prayer asks for the beauty of a humble spirit, guiding believers to esteem others above themselves.
The Niagara gorge wall continues to erode as water undercuts the crest. Experts estimate the brink has moved back seven miles in 30 000 years and erosion rates vary from two and a half to four feet yearly atop Horseshoe. Some warn total disappearance is centuries away but doable measures might delay the date.
Portsmouth Star discusses Virginia considering part of a 45 million dollar drought relief fund. Orchardists ask Hyde to act liberally and include fruit growers with other drought sufferers, noting orchards suffered greatly in 1930. Concerns over potential discrimination are raised, but Hyde has reconsidered his initial decision.
An article notes Germany wrestles with compulsory pessimism as statesmen in Berlin discuss creating a state press bureau to withhold sensational news and force newspapers to publish only neutral or negative commentary to curb national mood.
The text debates shifting industry fortunes as women increasingly enter tobacco and autos. It questions whether new growth will come from industries once restricted to men and hints at proposals beyond cosmetics for men.
Nelson F. Richards was named director general of the Seventh Annual App' Festival. Miss Marie B. Hare of Richmond wed 8. Frederick Grimm of this city. Mr. and Mrs. P. Klompus observed their twenty fifth anniversary. Norwegian whalers aided Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd at the South Pole.
Five years ago on January 22 1926 Dr Walter Cox addressed the Kiwanis Club on All men are created free and equal J B Haldeman a Stan Dairyman director pressed for the 1926 annual session in the city A Page County youth was whipped at Luray for theft First county whipping in its history Frederick W Scott of Richmond donated 3000 for a Virginia bell at Valley Forge PA J H Henry of the Common Council spoke in Richmond against higher telephone rates.
Fifteen years ago on January 22 1916 Nemo argued that the Boy Scouts of America could combat prevalent evils. Charles H Cath er of Gainesboro and wife celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. England feared greater German fleet raids per London Daily News dispatches. Virginia delegates name John M Steck to invite President Wilson to speak to the legislature. Shenandoah Valley Academy beat Winchester Club 47 to 9 on armory floor. A glass bottom boat offers passengers forward visibility in a sea disaster, notes Louisville Courier Journal.
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