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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1930
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for The Evening Star including annual, semiannual, quarterly, and monthly options by mail and carrier. It also notes the paper’s association with the Associated Press and rights to reprint news dispatches, plus consolidation with several local publications.
Fragmentary devotional prayer text references learning from childhood and scripture. It cites 2 Timothy 3 14 15 and asks for guidance to remain in learned truths. The passage emphasizes wisdom unto salvation through faith in Christ Jesus and a prayer for divine protection.
From Winchester comes a dispatch noting Mrs. Marshall Ashby, wife of a Frederick county farmer, as champion rolling pin thrower of northern Virginia. She scored nine hits out of ten in the Winchester Fair event, drawing commentary on aim and potential future endurance contests and a playful nod to the old rhyme.
An essay ponders September as the season of returning home after summer leisure. It argues homes are comfortable for adults, while youths favor continuing the vacation mood. Vacations are valuable but home remains the supreme solace and source of happiness.
A Petersburg Progress-Index item notes the tomato entered common use less than a century ago. Initially deemed poisonous, people washed hands after handling the love apple plant. By about 1850 the vegetable was found safe to eat, curing long held fears about its toxicity.
The bulletin notes that unscrupulous canners used rotten fruit before rigid federation rules. Tomato canning dairy? The mato-canning industry has grown 100 percent since the law's enactment 22 years ago. Canned tomatoes remain a principal staple of the trade.
An unprecedented rainy spell turns a barren Death Valley into a vivid arc of wildflowers. A botanist cataloged 100 varieties within a 50 yard radius, noting seeds may have blown in from miles away or slept dormant for decades. The scene underscores Mother Nature as both prodigal and economical in seed propagation.
The Federal Bureau of Entomology notes heat and dryness reduced crop pests such as corn borers and the Mexican bean beetle. Many moths shriveled, surviving insects laid fewer eggs, and aphids diminished too. The agency suggests benefits may offset this year’s losses in the next few years.
A Winchester Boy Scout community mourns Charles R. Anderson Jr age 22 or so as an Eagle Scout who represented Shenandoah Area Council at the 1929 World Jamboree in Birkenhead England. He returned home ill with pneumonia battled back to health and earned a meritorious service medal before his death drawing heartfelt sympathy from the local Scouting family.
Funeral services were held Wednesday September 3 at Brucetown for George M. Shimp of Braggs Clarke county Va death occurred September 1 after an illness of heart disease Pallbearers were Royston Carper Lanahan and Strother He is survived by one daughter Mrs Ida Humphries of 312 South Kent street and one sister Rosie Davis of Keyser W Va
A quoted remark by Prohibition Director Woodcock asserts that the enforcement of the law is fair and earnest, defending the policy and its lawful application.
Washington reports the 1930 drought the most severe in length area and precipitation deficiency among seven historic droughts up to August 29. Water sources dry in Missouri Illinois and other states with game protectors noting low lakes and efforts to pump water and relocate fish.
Old time gospel preaching began last night in a large tent beside the Church of the Brethren on the Berryville pike. Dr C F Yoder of Argentina delivered Lazarus, come forth. Rev E J Rohart invites all to attend to hear the full old gospel and truth from the heart of God.
Invites readers to attend services featuring Dr Yoder described as a sound Bible preacher and leading science teacher in South America. He has taught for over 15 years and will share a five minute message for children. Bring your Bible and bring the family.
German scientists have developed ultra-short rays for radio purposes that vibrate almost as rapidly as infrared light. This breakthrough could impact communications technology and spectroscopy, signaling a step beyond existing radio frequency methods.
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