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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star Publish Co. of Winchester Virginia is listed as publisher for multiple local papers under consolidated branding The Morning News The Weekly News The Times The Weekly Mir with daily except Sunday schedule.
The readable bits show advance payment terms with amounts like 3.50 and 0, monthly in advance rates, and miscellaneous stray figures. No coherent event or clear entities are present to form a full news item.
A concise religious exchange centers on salvation by belief in Jesus Christ. The fragment cites Acts 16 30 34 and includes whispered devotional phrases urging faith as the path to being saved. The text appears as a devotional or sermon snippet with incomplete lines.
Richard T. Wilson longtime clerk at the Virginia State Corporation Commission died last night He earned a reputation for deep knowledge of Virginia carriers and served over two decades building a strong technical staff and guiding the commission His leadership contrasted with others described as politically appointed figures in the state business community.
Governor William Tudor Gardiner of Maine seeks a state wide government survey modeled on Virginia's 1926 reform. He appeals to the National Bureau of Municipal Research and the Spelman Foundation which funded the study, aiming to abolish redundant offices and streamline departments for savings and accountability. The Virginia example cites substantial abolitions and ongoing efficiencies.
The report notes Virginia’s limited scope for large economies but cites its achievements as a potential model for others. It contrasts Maine’s rising ads for expanded government with a call for critical examination of state activities at this opportune time.
The Cumberland Evening Times warns of an expert counterfeiters’ ring around New York City that planned to print and distribute up to a million dollars in ten dollar notes and certificates. It urges designers and mechanics to avoid involvement, notes the risk of long prison terms, and emphasizes reporting any offers of counterfeit activity to local police.
Mineral County court opens with Miss Wetzel as star prosecutorial witness in Dr. Otto Fisher case. Lee Brown private detective testifies about investigation into Miss Lonnie Beckone’s death and rejects charges of improper methods or promised immunity. Letters and postal cards read in court reveal remarks from Brown and a hopeful message to Wetzel from friends. Brown admits writing a letter while in hiding. denies marriage proposal or eluding testimony.
Former sheriff Vause Alkire now a city officer testified that he was absent at key Punich dates and no immunity was promised. The defense disputed Miss Weisel’s immunity claims while Lee and Brown denied them. Lee said he warned of threats to Weisel and ordered jailer to restrict contact with others. Dr. Fisher aided the defense and Weisel and her relatives sat at the counsel table.
Handley library needs funds as book purchases decline in 1928 due to higher prices. West Virginia Senate rejects a proposal to submit the lieutenant governor question to voters. Richmond Randolph Lodge plans a monument for Edmund Randolph at Old Chapel Cemetery. Coolidge urges continued federal economy in a valedictory address. Five hundred thousand forest seedlings are to be planted in Virginia.
Five years ago January 29 1925 R G Vance of Waynesboro addressed the Kiwanis club at lunch eon yesterday. Citizens warned not to trigger fire alarms for chimney burning as method to clean chimneys. Mr and Mrs John S Sloat departed for Florida for February. Country produce prices rise due to snow blocking highways. A dance honored the Virginia Horticultural Society at the George Washington Hotel last night.
Fifteen years ago on January 29 1915 reports said large Russian forces advanced on Konigsberg while a Panama Canal landslide postponed the opening from March to July 4. Villa was reported seriously wounded and Elizabeth Huyett wed John Burns. G Walter Mapp of Accomac seeks amendments to the Byrd liquor control law of 1910.
By decree of the Frederick County Circuit Court the Special Commissioner will auction the 143 acre farm at Vaucluse near Winchester on February 26 1930 at noon. The property includes a dwelling barn and outbuildings with limestone land near markets churches and schools. Terms: one third cash and balance in one and two years secured by deed of trust and a policy of insurance. bonds bearing 6 percent interest. James P Reardon Special Commissioner.
In Baltimore probate files, the will of the late G Ernest Bantz directs the residue of his estate toYork Pennsylvania and a children's player project. Isaac Sass named executor leaves $1 to Julia Ada Beardsworth of Staunton Virginia. The York gift funds a playground to be named Bantz Park in memory of the donor's mother. The will dated January 20 1930.
A pithy comparison notes that a person rises when pressure is applied and heat is turned up at the bottom, implying resilience and backfire under harsh treatment.
In Frederick County Virginia two chancery suits seek to construe the will of C N Kline and to administer and distribute decedent real and personal estate under court supervision. Defendants not residents of Virginia are ordered to appear within ten days of publication and notices are posted in Winchester newspapers and at the courthouse. A second case pursues settling the real estate of Lucy A P Baker, paying debts, and distributing remaining assets, with similar notice and appearance orders for nonresidents.
A Frederick County man reports complete relief after using Natex at The Peoples Service Drug Store. He had lifelong constipation with acid indigestion back pain and poor sleep, and after three weeks on Natex his bowels regulate digestion improves and sore stomach vanishes. The Natex Health Expert offers free advice and health booklets at the store.
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