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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1930
Page
4
The Evening Star entered the post office at Winchester as second class matter no. 26 but excludes Sita of Warning Company of Chester, Virginia.
The notice lists subscription prices for mail and carrier delivery. Mail rates: one year 3.50 six months 1.75 three months 0.90 one month 0.30. Carrier rates: one year 4.60 two months 2.25 one month 1.20. Advertising reps cited: Devine Tenney Corporation, New York Des Moines Chicago.
A historic consolidation unites The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror with the Morning News under the Associated Press banner. The move expands coverage and local dispatch rights across the region.
A devotional prayer invites divine guidance to study and be approved by God. The excerpt cites 2 Timothy 2 15 and asks the Master workman to teach and guide in rightly dividing the word of truth.
Dieudonne Coste and Maurice Bellonte complete a nonstop Paris to New York crossing, a feat never achieved before. Their daring flight, fighting western winds and obstacles, marks a historic milestone admired by Americans and strengthens Franco American ties.
Richmond News Leader recalls General Henry T Allen as a widely known Army officer famed for fairness and understanding during the German occupation of Germany. After returning in 1923 he dedicated himself to raising funds to feed Ruhr region children.
A New York Times report describes a mental test among male inmates at the state prison. The Na tional Prison Reform Committee found 57 percent of subjects exhibit criminally oriented mentality and real attitudes toward crime.
The text argues against the belief that youth crime stems from advantaged youths and asserts that the law abiding are often those with initiative and brains. It critiques postwar views that equate nonconformity with a higher type, noting that low intelligence can align with delinquency. The piece questions assumptions about who turns to crime.
A Japanese schoolboy's humorous piece titled The Banana lampoons sausages and bananas, noting differences in texture, cultivation, and classification. The Los Angeles Times highlights the playful observations on the similarities and contrasts between the two foods as told by a child.
Brucetown notes list visiting relatives and friends across towns in Virginia and nearby states. The item mentions Whitacres and McAboys, Snapps, Russell sisters, and the Timberlakes hosting or visiting. Junior League activity, a Potomac Edison picnic at Braddock, people attending the Winchester fair and meeting Congressman Judge John W. Fishburne. Huyett-Jobe leaving for winter study in Pennsylvania.
The funeral for Mrs. Alice Maysilett drew many relatives and friends including acc B Rey y chene Mrs J O Conell idle Etta OConell Mr J B Snapp and numerous others. Rev G J Clarke and Mr and Mrs Newton Clarke visited Cumberland last week.
Recap of historical items: Virginia leaders favor Garlands Pollard over Brown for governor. Police officer Massie wounded by a knife. District Nurse Association appeals for funds. Winchester team defeats Rockville Maryland. Virginia Valley Orchard sells 200 acres at about 400 dollars an acre. five years ago hail damaged Jefferson and Berkeley apple trees. Shenandoah dirigible journey. 1915 Germany accepts U S submarine warfare demands. Evelyn Nesbit Thaw against fighting divorce from Harry K Thaw.
Reading from the fragment the piece notes male buyers in Wise County inquire about used touring cars. The text cites a price of 680 dollars for a touring car with lights and horn details.
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