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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star lists postal registration at Winchester Virginia and price options for subscriptions and delivery. Rates show full year pricing of 3.50, six months 2.75, three months 0, and monthly 0 with carrier delivery at 4.50 per year and 2.25 per six months.
The article displays the Associated Press copyright and licensing statement. It notes AP news dispatches credited or uncredited remain exclusive to AP for republication and mentions consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.
Fragmentary Bible quote from Hebrews 8 12 speaks of God’s mercy and forgiving sins. The text includes a prayer requesting mercy and grace and a Redeemer to hear. The wording suggests a devotional or church bulletin excerpt focusing on divine forgiveness.
The Shenandoah Valley pike once a luxury route now shows obsolescence as half the road is under construction. A new 40-foot highway will redirect north south tourist traffic, with Shenandoah Valley Inc. promoting Route No. 11 from Staunton to draw travelers south to Florida and back north in spring.
The article notes the 1930 World Series centered on pitching and power hitting. It credits Grove and Earnshaw for the Athletics dominance, with Earnshaw especially highlighted for holding tough opponents and fueling a 3 to 1 victory as both teams total six hits each.
The text notes teams combine strong defense with strong offense, matching the Athletics’ hard era. It asserts this method proves superiority in baseball and suggests a return to traditional, earlier styles of play.
The New York Stock Exchange is again seeking broker data to uncover bear operators believed to spread rumors and demoralize markets. Experts argue harsh tactics may not reflect true value and warn against coordinated attacks aiming to drive prices down.
Daily sports roundup hints at four items for publication. Mentions local teams and events to cover with brief notes and forthcoming features.
Boyce Agricultural High School girls beat Round Hill High School 6 to 4 to start the 1930 31 season. Key players included Martin M Burch E Burch Hazle Kibler and Jolliffe with M Denny as a substitute.
Joe Cronin of the Washington Senators named the American League most valuable player for 1930. The award comes from the Baseball Writers Association of America after a committee vote.
In a tight AL ballot eight experts tabbed Cronin as Washington's best, awarding him 48 points amid competition from Al Simmons and Lou Gehrig. The Associated Press vote marks the second straight year with no official league selection. Harrisonburg High overwhelmed Strasburg 84 to 6, as captain Artz returned an interception 70 yards for a TD.
Interest rises as college football enters its peak with practice over and teams now focused on key matchups. Casey Tech faces Georgia Tech at Pi Z ia Military Institute and Citadel meets Military Institute in Charlestown S C. Dartmouth plays Boston University at Hanover and Georgetown meets West Virginia.
The list shows numerous matchups including Pennsylvania versus Virginia in Philadelphia, Richmond University against Lynchburg, Vanderbilt against Virginia Tech in Tennessee, Navy versus Notre Dame in South Bend, William and Mary against Walford in Williamsburg, Yale at New Haven, Princeton versus Brown in Princeton, and other regional pairings.
Market news notes a steady to slow tone for apples with small increases in prices for several varieties. U S No 1 Jonathans and Winesaps show higher bids, while storage and bulk lots like Grimes and tub offerings reach mix of higher and steady levels.
Minimum temperatures in the past 24 hours reached 58 with a high of 72 and partly cloudy skies. Demand was moderate and the market steady with car loads delivered f o b on usual terms and prices quoted for U S No 1 and Rhode Island Greenings across several sizes and grades.
Rev. M. A. Keesecker, pastor, will preach at 7:30 Sunday evening at White Hall Methodist Episcopal Church South. The message titled Theings That Count In Life invites a welcome to all attendees.
Stephens City M E South notes pastor Rev O D Lambert. Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League 7 p m preaching 7 30 p m Kernstown Sunday school 10 a m Epworth League 7 30 p m Refuge Sunday school 2 p m preaching 3 p m Fairview Sunday school 10 a m
The Humorist notes many thieves reforming to run shops while some continue shopkeeping. The piece contrasts reform efforts with those who still operate storefronts, reflecting on crime and enterprise in society.
A brief church notice notes a four program event at St Stephens Colored Methodist Episcopal Church with invitations extended to attendees.
Opera singer Marion Talley declares she will quit farming duties and resume her singing career, saying the higher notes will be easier to handle than farm work.
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