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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1930
Page
4
A short postal notice from Winchester Virginia states the publication is entered at the post office as second class matter and published daily by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester.
Advertisement price list shows yearly six month and monthly rates in advance. National advertising reps are Devine Tenney Corporation with offices in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
A brief notice states the paper is shared through Associated Press dispatches and merged with Morning World News and a weekly edition. It confirms free use for news content and mentions exclusive rights arrangements.
A devotional invocation citing Ephesians 6 14 through 18 urges believers to wear spiritual armor including truth righteousness gospel peace faith salvation and the word of God. It asks the Lord to equip believers for the good fight of faith through prayer and supplication in the Spirit.
The International Wailing Wall Commission begins hearings over the Wall’s ownership between Jews and Muslims. It notes Jerusalem as a once and future Jewish city and urges the panel to protect access for all worshippers regardless of creed.
A humorous Sing Sing tale centers on prisoner Jack Levy whose bulging mattress story leads to a transfer to Dannemora. The piece parodies historic deceptions like the Trojan horse and Linlithgow hay bulge, comparing prison plots to historic ruses and noting enduring Scottish prowess.
Staunton leader quotes a minister saying pulpit occupants fear thinking and fear change. He warns pastors to resist altering core teachings to fit shifting conditions and calls for a simple life, justice, and neighborly duty over new church schemes.
The Winchester golf team, a 23-man squad, defeated the Cumberland Country Club in a notable match. Loyalty Council, Order of Fraternal Americans, launches a recruitment drive for new members. NYSE prices rose amid profit taking as the market stayed firm. Representatives from 16 nations attended a service at the Church of Christ.
Five years ago on July 8 1925 an east coast heat wave pushed a 102 degree record. City property owners owed about 6000 dollars for pavements. Mayor Ward proposed buying a fire siren for the city. The Daughters of the American Revolution opposed razing the Old Presbyterian Church.
Fifteen years ago on July 8 1915 the City Council urged Chief of Police Doran to use his best efforts to stop automobiles from speeding through the city streets.
Property owners lose bid to stop garages in residential districts. Eddy Press building may become a garage. England sends a people deletion to buy sop. Thomas M. Baker of Charleston WV named director of the local Friendship Fire Company Band.
Brucetown residents hosted and visited relatives over the holiday weekend. J. Walter Gander and family from Pittsburgh stayed with William Jobe and Belle Jobe, with Jamita Jobe joining for a month. Several local families celebrated the Fourth at Berrys Ferry and with hosting guests in Brucetown and nearby Crozet Virginia, Charlottesville and Berryville were represented.
Rev and Mrs J D Russell and daughters of Shenandoah Junction visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Julian Snapp Sr. Joe Bragg and son drove to Riverton Virginia. Herbert Fisher and Julian Snapp Sr with others spent Sunday at O C Windle’s in Lebanon Church. Childs of Summit Point visited Mr and Mrs J P Stine. Folders note guests of Mrs James Fishel at Stephens City and Furman Bragg moving into the Smithey property.
Soak feet nightly for 3 or 4 nights to loosen corns for removal. The oxygen in Radox liberates the corns and roots, with callouses also disappearing. Available at Jaaker's Drug Store and elsewhere.
Mr. W. F. Bragg recently purchased property. Mr. Harrison Swimley and daughter Miss Bruce Swimley, along with Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Washington, called on Mrs. S. J. Swimley, Sr., Saturday afternoon.
A telephone cable spans 54 miles connecting two towns on separate islands in the Fiji group. The undersea link aims to improve communications and integrate services between the islands and broader Fiji network. Local officials expect faster connections for government, business, and residents.
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