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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1930
Page
7
Shanghai reports rush of Red Army forces across three Chinese provinces killing natives and threatening governments, with missionaries warning of danger to the south and calls for 200000 seasoned troops to counter the spread. Captors demand 3500000 gold ransom for fourteen missionaries, including Father De Jenlis and Bishop Magniani.
Chicago Oct 24 gangs resumed violence as a top figure and a hoodlum were killed within 24 hours. Authorities link the Guida and Aiello slayings to gang rivalries with police tracing possible betrayers. Aiello’s death appears tied to past North Side bosses while a Texas ticket hints at flight fears.
Mr and Mrs Aqguilla Miller and family express gratitude to friends for kindness after the death of granddaughter Leota Miller. They thank for flowers, condolences, and the use of cars.
70,000 cheering French greet Coste and Bellonte as they reach city hall where Mayor Leon Meyer pins medals granting freedom of the city. Coste thanks the crowd and reflects on the United States as a great country in brief remarks to newspapermen.
Four traveling elders of the Southern Methodist Church and Bishop James Cannon, Jr., held a conference today to settle charges against him. The charges, though undisclosed, were deemed properly drawn and the investigation will proceed. A committee appointed by Bishop William N. Ainsworth to decide on indictment for the 1934 General Conference is expected to report soon. Elders J. T. Martin, Costen J. Harrell, I. P. Martin, and Forrest J. Prettyman filed the charges and met Cannon in an unannounced session. the bishop returned to Washington tonight.
Dr J H Finley argues small colleges should stress fundamentals over expanding physical plants and enrollment. Randolph Macon College celebrates 54th year of Blackwell's presidency as centennial events begin with an academic procession and banquet. Governor Pollard Senator Swanson and many college leaders attend.
Richmond October 24 prominent men from Virginia official life and churches were summoned to testify for James P. Jones in his trial Tuesday over a 976.40 short age fund embezzlement at the Eugene Methodist Orphanage. Named are former Governor Be. Lee Trinkle T. W. Ozlin Lt Gov James H. Price Bishop W. B. Beauchamp John W. Williams Clerk of the House Dr. Fred R. Chenault Judge Julien Gunn Judge E. H. Wells and Dr. John Joy of Danville among 46 total witnesses. Commonwealth's Attorney Dave E. Satterfield Jr has summoned five state witnesses including Arthur James F. N. Worcester G. Z. M’Allen I. N. Vaughan Theodore Maxhall. The October grand jury returned five indictments for embezzlement and one for larceny against Jones. He is at liberty on 15000 bond and will appear before Judge John L. Ingram in Hastings court.
Local wholesale market data lists prices for wheat corn meal eggs and dairy feeds with figures for butter fat and seed meals. Baltimore wholesale figures and commentary include spring lambs and leghorns. The Rev C H Anderson of Winchester will preach at Old Stone Church tomorrow at 3 PM with an invitation to all. There is a reflective note on statues and marriage wage ideas for future historians.
Factional GOP critique centers on J A Garber as Democratic nominee denouncing the Hawley Smoot tariff and Hoover record. The speaker accuses Garber of voting to limit debate, backing free lumber and cement cuts, and supporting burdens on sugar, hay, and exports, arguing the tariff harmed American consumers and farmers. The piece frames Garber as aligned with standpatters and special interests, contrasting with the Democratic campaign claims.
Cedar Creek Marlboro hosts morning worship at 9 30 a m and 11 a m Sunday school Cedar Cliff Vaucluse holds 9 30 a m Sunday school and 7 30 p m worship. The Rev Dr R B Woodworth of Burlington West Virginia will be guest speaker at both services and all are invited.
Rev R L Williamson, pastor. Sunday school 9 45 a m. Morning worship 11 a m. Evening worship 7 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m. The public is cordially invited to all services.
The Assembly of God on Cameron and Boscawen Streets opens with Sunday school at 2 p m Evangelistic services at 7 30 p m led by A W Hintze of Norfolk Va and ongoing nightly through the week A cordial invitation is extended to all The piece ends with a humorous aside about aging and Santa Claus.
A ceremonial of Acca Temple, Mystic Shrine, took place for the first time in two decades. Albert B. Fall, secretary of the anael Roig the Harding ad 4 bribery case tied to the Teapot Dome scandal is noted. Democrats warn voters about Republican propaganda. Miss Mary H. Hyde, Handley High School graduate, plays hockey for State Teachers College in Harrisonburg, Virginia. J. Newberry 5-10-25 Cent store set to open tomorrow with special values.
On October 25 1925 simple funeral rites will be held at Christ Episcopal Church for the late Richard Evelyn Byrd Sr with many high state officials expected to attend. Also reported Mrs Frank Lovett injured in Md auto crash near Frederick and Duke University to receive 150000000 from James B Duke will.
Teuton armies press into Serbia as Greece looms with Allies. Congressman James Hay backs stronger national defense. Martinsburg schools closed for diatheria epidemic. Gov Stuart endorses H F Byrd for state senator from the Tenth District. Empire Theatre to unveil Uncle Tom's Cabin with a street parade tomorrow.
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