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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star reterened at the post office at Winchester Wales and BeOONG clase published every day except one by Evening Star Publishing Co of Winchester Virginia.
Subscription rates listed in advance for yearly and six month terms. A National Advertising Representatives section names Devine Tenhey Corporation and offices in New York Des Moines Chicago.
A notice states that The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to the use and republication of all news items credited to AP or not, and all local news published in the paper and its weekly editions.
A fragmentary devotional invocation urges fathers to temper discipline with mercy. It calls God to make a father’s heart his altar and love the guiding flame so that children may rejoice in them.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch recounts John D. Rockefeller's 91st birthday with a note on his health and kindness to others. It highlights public perception of him as a good citizen and generous benefactor, and its reflection on the Rockefeller family legacy and stewardship of wealth.
The New York World warns that gold plated doorknobs at the Waldorf Astoria may invite theft as rumors spread that they are solid gold. The piece notes the ease of removing knobs and cautions the hotel to consider security against souvenir grabs and misleading publicity.
The author suggests doorknobs of other materials may replace glass and diamond in safety. Porcelain is proposed as the only truly safe material, with a note that porcelain doorknobs would be a welcome novelty again.
A columnist reflects on the Mount Rushmore carving of George Washington by Gutzon Borglum. The 60 foot face looms 420 feet high in the Black Hills of South Dakota, intended to endure 500000 years, outlasting human history and suggesting future generations may view Washington as a landmark beyond time.
The text compares a sculpture to eternal fame, noting carvings echoed by Easter Island statues. It suggests future people in 501,830 A. D. may honor such works as mankind’s best representation of fame.
Orando Virginia notes weekend visits from Huntington and Fairmont guests. Henry Loving Branson Himelright and Mary Wells hosted J J Racey relatives. Emma Racey returned from Washington, water scarcity dominates as cisterns and streams run dry. Local residents welcome guests from Joneswood Stephen City McKeesport and more.
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear names and phrases including Edmonson and a Sunday reference. readable details are insufficient to determine event, people, or location for a fuller card.
Notice by Mrs. Eller Neil stating she will not be responsible for debts incurred against her name. Dated 7 10 81. Citizen seeks to limit personal liability and protect assets from potential creditors in this public notice.
Alfred Payne, a aged colored resident who died suddenly Wednesday night, will have his funeral at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon from the Old School Baptist Church. Rev. B F Layton will conduct the services. Chicago has 15 Lake Michigan bathing beaches.
The Rev Dr W H Hess, of Marland Virginia and Washington DC, was elected to the vacancy as president of the reunion body succeeding the late Rev Hogue of York Pa in a July meeting.
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