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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1930
Page
9
The Massanutten Military Academy faces a competitive drill event this afternoon with Virginia's Grand Commandery of the Templars and School Board officials in attendance. Admiral Nurton and Mrs. Henry Schneider are noted among participants.
Five years ago on May 21 1925 reports say New York City planned blind fish and other tests near Endless Caverns Virginia as part of an airplane north polar expedition. The city census reached six thousand in police records.
The fragment mentions A T Ritenour ending a long illness and references Miss Meda and Harriet Pearson from the Handley class, indicating a local school or alumni item noting health and student references. The text is partial but points to a school community update.
The Gaucoann general orders 8000 cannon from Bethlehem Steel Company for a Captain Robert Gen military reunion in England. In Oklahoma about 16000 jobs are created by new oil field openings. Methodist communicants are urged to pray for an end to the European War.
Memorial ceremonies mark the May 23, 1863 Front Royal battle with a 12 o clock dinner for Confederate Veterans at Veterans Hall and visiting troops. Exersises at the High School Auditorium begin at two, with P H Drewry as speaker. A parade to Prospect Hill Cemetery follows for decoration of the unknown dead and flower strewing.
A dense listing shows several stations and times across NBC CBS and local networks. It notes programs like Mystery House Two Rand Orchestras and Concert Clasairs, with multiple stations including WEAF WGR WJAR WHAS WJR WABO and others airing spin schedules and hours across the day through late night.
Arkansas Gazette notes golf experts suggest discarding equipment the player lacks confidence in to simplify gear. A housewife describes decorating with willow branches curved and cut to resemble small baskets around a flower pot.
Multiple short advertisements list for sale and for rent items including furniture a dining room suite parlor furnace rugs kitchen cabinets chairs tables and other household goods. Also several real estate listings a brick house on Woodland Ave near Cameron St and a six room house on North Kent Street with notes on access and terms. Additional notes advertise two modern bun galows near Handley School and an old trees area with easy terms plus rental office space and small houses for rent.
The Corporation Court orders nonresident defendants to appear within ten days to protect interests in the estate of Fannie T. Fenton and Ella C. Fenton. The case aims to sell 126 North Washington Street, Winchester Virginia, to ascertain legatees and heirs and to construe the will and grant relief. The order will be published weekly for four weeks in The Winchester Evening Star and posted at the courthouse.
Report notes a man has beaten horses in a 10 yard dash from standing start. It states no man has beaten a horse in a longer race, highlighting an unusual speed comparison.
In the Rotman empire a red flag signified war and the capitol held a mobilization call. The ruling body directed the assembling of the military of active parvica as tensions rose.
A comical exchange between Foxy Guy and his wife centers on a request for ar Pathinder Magazine. The wife asks to buy the magazine while the bus jokes about fashion and carriage attire.
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