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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1930
Page
4
Daily publication note from The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia includes Bible verses Romans 8 24 25 and the hymn I dare not trust the sweetest frame with a reminder to hope in Jesus.
Tributes pour in from across the United States and abroad for Chief Justice Taft. The piece highlights his generous nature, public service over forty years, and his balanced strength in defending duty while showing tolerance. It notes his home life, humor, and impact on millions who knew him or felt his influence.
The Petersburg Progress Index argues that Mount Vernon’s restoration is already well preserved by the Mount Vernon Association led by patriotic women. It contends federal takeover offers no improvement and questions the Crampton bill’s plan to place parts of Virginia under federal control, urging defeat if opposed locally.
The article notes Brazil and Argentina as leading Latin democracies with strong popular elections. It mentions the Brazilian presidential race and ongoing ballot counting amid charges of fraud as part of the political scene. The piece reflects on democratic practice in the region.
The survey notes 800000 votes for a candidate versus 665000 against in Mexico with a 150000 lead in a 1500000 total poll, while Brazilian local results are extraordinary. In Sao Paulo one town reports 6000 to 9000 and Rio Grande do Sul reverses for candidates. Vasconcelos in Mexico attains 1 percent and Coolidge 2 percent in South Carolina in 1924.
The article notes spring weather prompts seed buying, focusing on corn seeds for farmers and flowers and vegetables for suburban gardeners. It describes seed catalogs as highly appealing and the urge to garden growing as the season begins.
The piece notes that late winter delays planting, yet gardeners who plan sow and reap beauty and health. It contrasts dream gardens with those who delay, praising garden work and the joy of cultivation. Blessed be gardens.
White Post notes report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bell and other visitors from Washington calling in the village last Monday. Mentions of Mrs Sona Kathleen H Haymaker, Laura Price on Front Chester road, Cathleen ree and Mr. Ferguson visiting Bentonville, and Mrs. Henry Kerns traveling from Hagerstown to see relatives. J C Bowie visits Ernest Meade after wintering in Norfolk and Baltimore. Mabel Massey heads to Takoma Park Sanitarium. Eva Massey visits sister Lilly Massey in Washington. A silver tea by the Women’s Auxiliary is noted.
Enid Howard evades pursuit after a masked raid on the Markman mansion and saves the safe contents. She fears Roy may be betrayed by a rival despite escaping detection and contends with threats from Mrs Kane and Izzy Myers as she awaits a new confrontation with Phil.
The article lists visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Simpson of Washington and Mrs. Arthur Ribble at The Rectory. It notes Lucile Lee returning home after sixteen weeks at Winchester Memorial Hospital with a broken hip. A prayer service was held Friday at the Methodist Church with offertory sung by local and Cincinnati guests.
Mrs. Lucy Meade and her daughter Miss Lucy F. Meade visit relatives in Alexandria for several weeks. Mr. J. T. Gore has had a handsome installation and will preach the second week with special music. All are cordially invited to attend these services.
Brucetown Virginia notes list funeral attendance for Miss Eliza Pidgeon of Wadesville and visits by Mrs Emma Roe Mrs Joe Ross from Lima Ohio Mrs Oliva Drummond and Mrs Evelyn Beck of Chambersburg Pa. Mrs Julian Snapp returns from Shenandoah Junction where she was weekend guest of Rev and Mrs J D Russell. Senior League business meeting held at the Swimley home.
An advertisement touts Whiskey A famous physician discovering a formula for instant relief. Johnson's Anodyne clears the head and banishes pain quickly. It promises a refund if no improvement is noticed, urging readers to try a bottle at their druggists.
Mrs Laura Orndorff of Winchester visited her aunt Fannie Smithey. Ed Stine and Iga Albin visited his son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs V J Stine. Rev C J Clarke was dinner guest to Mr and Mrs S J Swimley Jr Tuesday evening. Clifford Prentys of Washington and Mr and Mrs C W Hardesty of Stephenson visited Mrs S J Swimley Sr. W B Timberlake has his residence repainted.
Virginia announces 400000 small forest tree seedlings available for idle land reforestation in Virginia this spring. Chapin Jones says Virginia’s reforestation has surged in the past year with 1929 showing an 800 percent increase from 1928. Shipping of trees starts in about a week and applications are simple with low charges to encourage planting on otherwise unproductive lands.
A fragment notes that terms of distribution can be secured by anyone who writes to the Virginia Forest Service at the University of Virginia. The text references an official channel for obtaining distribution details from the state agency.
March 12 to April 3 feature listings of stock cattle implements and household goods for auctions across West Virginia and Virginia. Names include A L Omps Pierce Wathey J Longerbeam Claude Helvestic Harper Adams M M Lynch and others with farms in Berryville Clarke County Winchester Berryville Rippon and nearby areas.
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