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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
5
A nearly finished eight mile gap on the east west highway through West Virginia between Red House and Gormania Maryland will open to the public on October 15. Local businessmen note the completion of this final uncompleted stretch completes the corridor.
Maryland road authorities announce a two week opening of a new cross state route from Parkersburg on the Ohio River through New Creek Romney and Winchester to Oak land and Mountain Lake Park. The gradual five mile climb to the Alleghany mountains offers easier grades and scenic views. Enthusiastic travelers praise the State Road Commission for completing the project.
Ray Lowther Yale rowing star faces ruined fortune and a fractured engagement with Barbara Landon. After years of wandering as a saxophonist, he meets Barbara aboard a ship and resists her plea to marry, while she vows to win him back tomorrow.
A report notes the road constriction areas, the grades encountered, and how curves are managed. It details the impact on travel speed and safety, highlighting engineering measures and driver advisories in place.
William Switzer, claiming residence in Pennsylvania, came to the Bridgewater post office seeking the home of a woman who had replied to his marriage ad. He was told no such person was known in the area and no record of the correspondent existed.
Johann Schober, Austria’s chancellor in 1921, has returned to power and formed a cabinet to replace the resigned government of Dr. Ernst Streeruwitz. The move consolidates leadership and signals political stabilization amid postwar turmoil.
A man visiting the office expressed deep disappointment saying he planned to take the fair letter home. After seeing the letter and photograph he accepted that the postmistress had provided full information and assistance. He left on the next bus, likely sharing his sister’s upset reaction to the song.
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