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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

4

Magnify the Lord in Prayer and Praise

A devotional excerpt presents Mary’s Magnificat from Luke 1 46 47 and a prayer to God of hosts praising the glory of the Lord and the brightness of His face as enthroned in glory.

Tourists in Virginia Back Highway Financing Policy

The Richmond Times-Dispatch quotes Dr. William Moseley Brown urging no cut in the gasoline tax used for highway building. The piece argues tourism strengthens Virginia’s economy, supports state highway investment, and warns curtailment would hurt growth and industry. Tourism brings millions and advertises the state nationwide.

Richmond Times-Dispatch William Moseley Brown Commonwealth Virginia Geenery Cradle of the Republic Commission On Conservation Nd Development Ese Everal Jont

Overloaded School Courses Spark Public Debate

The Atlanta Constitution contrasts old field school training with high brow institutions, arguing education must progress without endless expansion. It notes universities and colleges face shortages of trained graduates while employers and business leaders gripe at inadequate high school and college preparation.

Atlanta Constitution Constitution Georgia America Olleges A. ‘Et High School College Paduat

Call for Curriculum Reform to Improve Public Education

Citizens nationwide demand revision of common school curricula. They argue current schooling delivers poor arithmetic, spelling, and general knowledge, producing unexamined students and inflated claims by educational theorists. The public seeks genuine, value for money education and accountability.

Japan’s Imperial Heir Question After Birth of a Daughter

News traced the birth of a daughter in the Japanese imperial family and the mistaken news of a boy. The error caused widespread debate about succession and the role of Prince Chichibu as heir presumptive, while Setsuko Matsudaira’s marriage linked to Washington.

Imperial Household Japan Nagee Chichibu Christ Hirohito

District Almshouses Considered for Southwest Virginia

The Bristol Herald Courier reports several counties and Bristol contemplate a consolidated district almshouse. Estimated total cost around 65000 dollars with about 7000 per jurisdiction. Property sales from county almshouses could cover their shares, though regional interest remains limited.

Virginia Bristol Herald-Courier Southside Boards of Sueerste

Meyer Transit seeks state certificate for Winchester to Romney car service

Notice to the public that on October 7, 1929 at 2 PM the Meyer Transit Company requests from the Virginia State Corporation Commission a certificate of public convenience and necessity to operate motor passenger service between Winchester Virginia and the Virginia West Virginia state line toward Romney West Virginia. Thom as O Moss counsel.

Virginia State Corporation Commission Winchester Virginia Virginia-West Virginia State Line Romney West Virginia Ad Meyer Transit Company Thomas O. Moss

Auto horns replace doorbells in courting rituals

The Kansas City Star notes women lack more knowledge of other women than men do, as many dent fenders at the corner each evening. The Atlanta Constitution compares past suitors pressing doorbells and suits to modern courtship where suitors press auto horns and women go motoring, pressing his suit.

Kansas_ City Star Atlanta

Light for Life's Darkest Moment in School Lunches

Nutritionists and physicians urge careful use of candy to provide quick energy for children returning to school. They note kids have smaller stomachs and higher activity, so sweets can be included without reducing overall nutrition. Boarding schools and some public cafeterias already feature confections as part of daily menus.

Rama V. Bennett Los Angeles County Health Committee

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