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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1930

Page

5

Virginia Governor Hopefuls Avoid Prohibition Question

A heat wave sweeps the country causing deaths in major cities while all Democratic Governor candidates in Virginia are grouped as Gry and avoid the prohibition issue. Mrs Lillian May Wingfield is drowned in the Shenandoah near Berry's Perry as she and friends were boat riding. W Corong of Front receivers for the Arthur G Jones Woolen Corp is mentioned.

Virginia Lillian May Wingfield Shenandoah Rivst Berry Perry

Five Years Ago July 2 1995 Washington and West Virginia notes

The article recalls Arthur G. Jones of Fairmont Virginia will exercise an option to purchase the Winchester hidden mill. A mass meeting and political maneuvers shape the 1930s Byrd era. A grant mentions shipments of rescue horses valued at 250000 to 300000 destined for Saratoga Race Track stables.

Arthur G. Jones Fairmont V. Va H. F. Byrd Willian Jennings Bryan Washington Saratoga Race Track

Noted War Rumors and Public Excursions Reported Locally

Local readers report war talk from the Seventh Day Adventists framing the current conflict as a prelude to broader events. Citizens are taking advantage of excursions to Washington City and Pen Mar via two routes. Kaiser William II is quoted promising to end the European war by January and to push a treaty by his birthday on January 27. The season for the hop harvest, referred to as the rain of the s, is approaching and many await the appearance of the hoppers.

Nthc City Pen Mar Kaiser William II Germany

No Japanese Beetle Found By U S Crew

United States government inspectors comb Winchester and Erie County for the Japanese beetle causing damage in the east but report no trace of the insect. The USDA team at Fairfax Hotel plans to move to Painesville Ohio for further operations led by Robert E Rothemel with T Haydeners S Ky Young and Paul Hasay.

Winchester Erick County United States East United States Department of Agriculture Fairfax Hotel Painesville Ohio Robert E. Rothemel T. Haydeners Young and Paul Hasay

New York Population Reaches 6 959 195 After Census Recheck

The Census Bureau announced New York City's population at 6,959,195, up 1,889,147 or 23.8 percent after a careful recheck. The figure exceeds the prior 6,958,792 released by city supervisors. A separate note mentions tourists needing passports and a $2 license somewhere.

Washington New York City Census Bureau New York

Anodyne Promises Quick Relief and Money Back Guarantee

A famous pone claims Johnsons Anodyne provides instant relief from head congestion and coughing. The ad urges readers to try a bottle at a druggist and offers a prompt refund if no improvement is seen.

Johnson

South Population Rises Steadily in Decade

Census Bureau shows the South of 16 states and the District of Columbia posting a 142 percent population gain over ten years. On April 1 the region held 37,821,423 people, up 4,695,520 since 1920, with the South comprising about 31.3 percent of the nation’s total population despite an unofficial national total near 123 million.

Washington Sorabia Census Bureau South United States

Family Finds Shelter After Apple Tree Shade Rescue

Family stranded near Winchester slept under an apple tree in an orchard south of town and are now occupying a house. Ma James Mars of the Salvation Army first discovered them. Major reports the family needs a stove, bed, and clothing. donations may be sent to a local address.

Winchester James Mars Salvation Army Raior Ae Radcarpeter Shenandoah

Farm Board Chief Foresees Severe Drought Impact

Farm Board Chairman Legge warns the drought may be the worst in 30 years as relief comes through reduced surplus. He and Secretary Hyde plan a winter tour of the winter soft wheat belt to promote acreage reduction while noting wheat as livestock feed could aid price relief but is not a steady policy.

Washington Farm Board Legge Hyde Department of Agriculture

Flaming Well In Texas Town Dying Down

Refugio Texas July 28 The flaming gasser has subsided after a day of approaching disaster several hundred residents fled as oil derricks and equipment were moved back from the crater workers dug a pit and laid a six inch pipe to flood the well with water to extinguish the blaze a 15 by 15 by 15 foot concrete cap vanished into the crater while spectators lined the scene guarded by officials and police during the long night gaze.

Refugio Texas

Round Table of Lutheran Meeting at Massanetta

Massanetta Springs hosts the Round Table of Lutheran Meeting Leaders in conference sessions on church work. Dr White Rhyne of Charlotte and Miss Peard Setzer of Hickory teach specialized units for Sunday School levels. Certificates are awarded this morning.

Lutheran Church Conference Tra Massanetta White Rhyne Charlotte N. C Peard Set

Christ Chance Topic Draws Large Lutheran Audience

Dr P D Brown of Columbia S C urged in a morning lecture that America faces a crisis solvable only under Christ. He said Christ has not had a true chance in American life and must be heard today through conscience humanity and God s voice in the Bible. Large crowds were expected at Massanetta Springs for the conference s closing day and program.

Lhette Carina Christ P. D. Brown Columbia C. Weer America Christ América God Massanetta Springs

Shipwreck near Dunkirk claims fifteen crew members

A steamer named Amasa ran aground six miles off Dunkirk New York at 12 3 a m. The vessel capsized leaving fifteen crew members below the waves. Six survivors were rescued but efforts to locate the rest failed. The National press notes Captain W Amasa Sons as owners.

Erie Erie Eee Cortyne

Advertising Illuminates Progressive Business

Advertisements connect readers with the good and profitable ventures that progressive businessmen promote. They educate and inform, shedding light on matters that concern the community and sustain progress through commerce.

Tanker Sun Collision Leaves 49 Dead In Fog

Scituate Massachusetts reports a sunken tanker wreck with 49 lives lost after a collision in dense fog. Divers say the vessel rested on its side on a sandy bottom and did not explode as feared, with search efforts ongoing since Saturday.

Scituate Mass Or An Insurance Company Fairfax Hubert Grove

Public Sale Notice of Frederick County Land in Winchester

Public sale of a valuable tract of land in Frederick County Virginia with deed of trust and trustee actions in chancery. notices call for August 16 1930 sale in Winchester location with terms and conditions and scheduled hearings for related liens and judgments.

Frederick County Winches Ginia Virginia Coe Drannen Eald Clerk’s Office Bint” Trust Charleston Koul K Co. E Corpleston W. Va

Ship disaster witnesses two crew bodies amid wreck at sea

Grove described the ship sinking at hall speed with all windows broken and the foremast split. He found two ghastly figures as he was lowered to the Princess, one upright tangled in a life line and the other on the porthouse floor. Mr. C. B. Valentine of the University of Virginia is staying in Winchester at Hotel Jack.

ABA Cos Frederick County Virginia Pig Corporation Winchester Ramacciotti Paolina One of Oak Presester Burr P. Harrison Fiorello Ramacciotti Fiorello Secentivos Fiorello Rainecciotti Aoe Evening Star Menpeeoet Grove C. &. Valentine University of Virginia Jack

Fourth Quarterly Church Conference Notice

The Fourth Quarterly Church Conference of First Aa will be held at eight o'clock. As a preface to the Annual Conference there is business to come before the church and a full attendance is urged.

First Aa

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