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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star details subscription in advance prices for year monthly and other terms. The notice lists rates and delivery options while noting association with The Evening Star Co of Winchester and national advertising reps in New York Des Moines and Chicago.
The Washington Post reports President praise for Richard E. Byrd and Antarctic companions amid the Little America reception. The piece praises Byrd's lands claimed for the United States, notes potential value in minerals and marine wealth, and extols American traits like daring matched with preparation. It likens Byrd to Lindbergh and frames exploration as a public good.
A fragmentary note from Cumberland Times recalls swimming season and public curiosity about President John Quin Dam’s diary referencing swims near the Potomac. It describes privacy, modest attire, and a humorous episode where a dissident office seeker refused to reveal clothes until granted an interview.
The article quotes Health Commissioner Wynne urging swims not to exceed fifteen minutes and cautions swimmers to avoid overexertion, cold water, or post meal swims. It notes that vigorous and long practiced swimmers should stay near shore and be mindful of fatigue as the season opens.
The New York State Athletic Commission recognizes Max Schmeling as Gene Tunney's successor after a controversial bout with Jack Sharkey. Schmeling was behind when a foul by Sharkey in the fourth round shifted momentum and sealed Schmeling's claim to the title. The crown now shifts from American to German as observers note his youth and power and speculate on his reign.
The Virginia Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South plans to curb political questions within church matters as reported by The Atlanta Journal. The note reflects church policy debates of June 23, 1929.
A report states Virginia favors pay as you go road construction and urges Georgia to adopt the same method. The piece also notes a “wild man” seen in the mountains of north Frederick county near Whitacre and that Sheriff Pannett has been asked to search for him.
The Bankers' Service Corporation of New York pledged support to Shenandoah Valley Inc for the site of Shenandoah National Park. A melee erupted in the French Chamber of Deputies. Kiwanis Night highlighted nationwide. Local clubmen met at the George Washington Hotel with Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden as speaker. Sidna Allen, linked to the Hillsville tragedy, became an evangelist in the Virginia State Penitentiary.
Henry McVicar of this city, long tied to Mexican business interests, has departed the country due to internal disorders. Large hailstorms, some as big as baseballs, were reported between this city and Hagerstown Maryland. Miss Bessie Lee Perry wed Harold Co. Jones. Westmoreland Davis, Democratic candidate for Virginia governor, made a campaign stop in this city.
Susan Lynn of Winchester Virginia testifies Natex improved long standing digestive and energy issues. She describes relief from indigestion gas nervous fatigue and sleep disruption after ten hour factory work and urges others to consult the Natex Health Expert at Peoples Service Drug Store for free advice and health booklets.
Extract from a June 13 1930 decree directing a master in chancery to report distributees and heirs debts liens investments and potential real estate sales for A B Richards estate. Notice calls all interested parties to appear July 18 1930 at 18 Rouss Ave Winchester VA to aid execution of the decree.
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