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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1930
Page
4
The passage lists membership subscription prices for various terms and delivery options and identifies Associated Press rights. It notes exclusive AP use of news dispatches and local content, and mentions consolidation with several weekly papers. Names Devine Tenney Corp. are cited as national ad representatives.
A brief religious reflection centers on Hebrews 11 4 noting Abel's sacrifice as more excellent and righteous, with the verse highlighting God bearing witness to his gifts and a prayer asking grace to enter unlikely hearts and God’s glory in the speaker’s thoughts.
The 1926 religious census reports Virginia with 46.5 percent church membership up from 40.3 in 1906, 82 religious bodies and 7 565 churches, 7 213 edifices valued at 74 633 081, with 14 denominations new since 1916. Nearly half the population belongs to a church, suggesting churches could help industrial troubles in the south.
British Empire policy faces a pivotal moment as Prime Minister Bennett advocates preferential arrangements for dominions. London watchers weigh a cabinet response while Philip Snowden argues against the plan, signaling a contest likely to shape the impending general election. Stanley Baldwin urges Conservative support to elevate the issue.
The text argues that protection grew through war and that the Conservative party backs empire. It suggests aligning protection with empire to forge stronger ties among dominions and the old country, potentially delivering a winning platform for the party.
The Roanoke Times notes Judge Fishburne tops the ticket for Congress in Virginia's Seventh District but warns campaign workers not to slacken. Democratic organizers are urged to stay tireless, as Republicans will push to place Fishburne’s name on the ballot and secure victory.
As winter nears city welfare efforts intensify. Institutions serving the poor and social welfare groups will make voluntary reductions to support food shelter clothing and medical care for those in need.
The text urges to share generously to aid others as conditions improve slowly this season. It warns that a tougher winter lies ahead and calls for prudent preparation and remembrance of those in need.
Mrs Mae Harmon spent a day with Mrs Earl Roberts at Kernstown. Amelia Barrett of Pitcairn Pa visits uncle and aunt O C Miller. C J Johnson and family visited Mrs Ebersole. Mrs C M Barrett travels to Martinsburg to be with ill daughter Mrs Mae Mason. Frank Barrett and son Harold return from Pitcairn Pa.
Mrs Sheridan Newcomer visited her daughter Mrs William Carlisle after calling on friends near Winchester. The Clarence family and Mr and Mrs John Walters are noted visitors along with Stover and Mrs Chapman of Winchester in local social notes.
Governor Pollard joined state officials at a dinner in Richmond as the Conservation and Development Commission discussed a two year campaign to advertise Virginia through the Yorktown and George Washington anniversary celebrations.
The governor spoke in support of boosting tourism through fees for celebrations and historic sites. He highlighted the Shenandoah National Park Colonial National Monument in Tidewater, Huntington Marine Museum, and Rockefeller restoration at Williamsburg as draws. Officials praised William E. Carson and H. J. Eckenrode for driving highway marker programs while R. A. Gilliam led the toast.
Mrs Annie M Orndorff of Mount Williams Virginia hosted guests on Sunday October 14 Mr and Mrs A L Brewer Mrs Mary J Clowser and others attended the gathering in her home.
Mrs. P. J. Wolverton and children and Mr. and Mrs. C. Jey and Mr. Virgie Burkhart spent the weekend at their respective homes in Wineli.
Be Hurl himelright at Bathaay wanentaa in Win waaaeue Mrs. Annie M. Orn dorff Mr. Boyd Lineburg near Winchester visited Sunday at Mr. A. L. Brewer's. William Brill recently visited his grandson, Roy Brill.
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Mrs. W Brill has been for some time. Mrs. I and Mr. Wallace visited her sister Mrs. A L Brewer last Monday.
A brief editorial remark notes the Germans have embraced fascism and suggests that rigidly predetermined thinking eliminated personal choice, framing the shift as a loss of independent decision making.
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