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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
2
The article reflects on Jesus fasting forty days in the wilderness and resisting temptations. It argues genuine following comes from steady deeds over miracles and personal choice shaped by moral principles, urging readers to seek God at life’s crossroads.
Opequon Memorial Kernstown Round Hill Burnt Church and Opequon Church announce Sunday services with Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m preaching 11 a m 7 30 p m and 2 30 p m respectively cordially inviting all to attend Also a Detroit News quip notes sardines packed in tall cans now resemble tigers on a streetcar
January 28 to March 10 listings show auctions for Miller M Swimley estate near Swimley Station Stephens City and other local properties in Virginia. Items include stock implements and household property plus real estate for several estates and individuals.
A Virginia reader argues foxes should not be killed or laws repealed. He claims foxes boost land values, attract wealthy fox hunters, and bring economic growth to Virginia, citing his personal study of fox habits and a farm neighbor’s shifting view. Millwood, Va. January 23, 1931.
In Funk's Alleys last night the American Legion team defeated Kiwanis to extend their run to three straight wins. Coca Cola and Post Office also played, with Coca Cola dropping three games to zero, the high scores reaching 471. Kiracore led the Legion with a 114 in one game and total 306 for the night while Miller topped Coca Cola with a 119 single game and 333 total.
In New York on January 24 the boxing champion Jack Dempsey and baseball icon Babe Ruth spoke in adjacent hospital rooms. Dempsey showed his swollen left hand while Ruth displayed the scar from his season ending injury. They teased aging and exchanged friendly remarks about recovery.
Virginia led 10 points early in the first ten minutes then held a slim margin to defeat V M I 28 to 21 in Lexington. Harrison starred for Virginia with three baskets while Mayo and Delafield added one each. Grainger scored for V M I with a side shot.
Berryville Avenue church under Rev G J Rohart invites all with Bible in hand to morning worship and gospel message. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m emphasizes denominational night with rally and week of service. Evening gospel preaching and singing at 7 30 p m invites welcoming attendance and participation.
Cameron and Boscawen Streets Rev C Bd Anderson pastor holds Sunday school at 2 p m with Ralph Cather as superintendent Preaching at 730 p m Prayer meetings on Tuesdays and Fridays 730 p m All welcome The writer notes the League of Nations is not first to face deep waters and mentions Jules Verne and 20 000 leagues under the sea as a comparison to modern finance.
Mild midwestern weather and weak grain pits abroad pushed Chicago Board of Trade prices lower. Wheat and corn futures closed near daily lows with little upside momentum as traders maintained a bearish tone.
The modern game began with New York’s Knickerbocker Club in 1845. Abner Doubleday of Cooperstown drew the first diagram of the playing diamond in 1887.
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