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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1930
Page
2
In Weekly Bible Talk a mother asks Jesus to appoint James as secretary of state and heir to the throne. Jesus asks the two brothers if they will face hardships. they assent. James is beheaded and John is said to die in exile or suffer boiling, per tradition.
The speaker recalls seven church ads from a recent paper and argues Jesus valued effort over degrees. He praises the title Minister as finest, noting D D, Presiding Elder, Bishop, and Moderator arise from earned labor, study, travel, and service, illustrating the lesson that worthy work comes from toil.
All persons who may be indebted to or have claims against the estate of William M. Snapp, deceased, are urged to come forward and contact the administrator to file their claims promptly. The notice seeks proper settlement under court supervision and assigns deadlines for filing.
A speaker contends that government service and success come from earned work and sacrifice not inherited wealth or connections. He cites a young man drawn to money, then a list of ten celebrated doers who built success from effort, not birth. He warns fathers to let sons endure hardship, likening character to a resilient oak enduring storms.
A reflective sermon contrasts lasting greatness with ornamental monuments. It cites a writer and Jesus teaching that true glory comes from serving others, not from grand stones. The message, spoken to a community, stresses inner principle over external display.
May 3 1929 report notes Rev Dr C A Freed leads Lutheran services in Columbia South Carolina. A tornado devastates Virginia and six other Southern states with Woodsville suffering the largest damage. A new Shenandoah bridge work begins at Berry's Perry while W A Baker declares candidacy for City Treasurer. Over 250 members of the Imperial Order of 6o Great Council to meet here next week.
Five years ago on May 3 1925 the photographing of the proposed Shenandoah National Park area had begun. Many leading Virginia physicians were to meet there next week. A testimonial dinner was planned for Dad Ryan for his work with the Apps Blossom Festival. Winchester Cold Storage closed for the summer after moving over 150000 barrels of apples in the past season.
Prof. Edgar Arnold of the Kerr School receives a student tendered prize gift as war clouds loom with Austria and Italy on the verge. Shenandoah Collegiate Institute loses to Ball Tonin 13 to 8 in a local match. Rural Free Delivery plans to extend to 100 000 residents under the act.
Rosenberger and family from Rosenberger Virginia return home after visiting relatives in Mergen West Virginia and attending the Apple Blossom Festival. Mina Snapp and small son from Forest Glen Maryland visited J. B. Snapp. Howard Allamong and son from West visited Mrs. Katie Allamong. Annie Clowser and daughter Eva visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy Frye. Paul Smoke and children and Ada Smoke visited Mrs. I. B. Frye.
Buyers in the low-price field are urged to choose a Six. Chevrolet promotes its Six model with four semi-elliptic springs and four Lovejoy hydraulic shock absorbers for comfort and security on any road. The car idles smoothly and delivers even power in all speeds, promising a pleasant ride for all passengers.
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