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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1930
Page
4
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Excerpt notes that the Associated Press holds exclusive rights to re publish dispatched news and other items in this paper. The text lists consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
A short meditative excerpt echoes Hebrews 2 17 18 noting Christ as merciful and faithful high priest who offers reconciliation for sins and succors those tempted. It references Gethsemane and the tempter's power in prayerful reflection.
The Department of Commerce reports a fall in the automobile fatality rate in seventy eight cities to September 6 year over year. The death rate per 100000 citizens dropped from about 27 to 25, with expectations that increased traffic will not reverse the trend. The piece credits better traffic laws safety devices and wiser driving as factors.
A Norfolk Virginian Pilot note recalls Dr. William Archibald Spooner longtime head of New College Oxford and his posthumous link to Spoonerisms. It outlines how initial-letter jokes entered language, crediting anecdotes about Spooner and early quips, noting the term’s development and misattributions.
The writer rails at vain modern sarcasm noting erism is passé while lamenting the warden’s failure to honor the late Dr. William Swooner with a fitting gesture.
The piece laments a shift from comfy davenports and soft furnishings to artful, austere designs. Hammocks vanish from department shelves as decor trumps comfort, leaving shoppers with stiff, titled furniture and a longing for bygone relaxation.
Robert Conrad Post No. 21 American Legion installed new officers with Nelson F Richards named commander Col B M Roszel state commander presiding. Handley High School faculty hosted by Winchester Kiwanis. An apple buyer from Joseph Denholtz and Sons Newark NJ used a local airplane to visit Shenandoah Valley orchardists. Fifteen years ago a will of Major Holmes Conrad was revealed. A memorial tablet for Charlie Broadway Rouss and William W Rouss at Charlestown WV hospital was unveiled. Winchester businessmen met to discuss city manager plan.
Citizens have petitioned the town to remove their traffic officer after he shot a motorist who cut a corner in Pennsylvania. Colonel William Mitchell has been removed from active air service duty after his severe criticisms of the air service. Samuel A. Brill, a retired Winchester merchant, died after a long illness. Janice Meredith will be shown on September 30 here for the benefit of the Daughters of the American Revolution. President Coolidge is alarmed by the high fire losses this year. A new record for losses has been established.
Bananas and produce priced to attract shoppers with items listed by weight and price. Tomatoes, cabbage and potatoes appear with multiple unit options. Local fish such as trout and croakers included with price points. The ad ends with a dated line and a cryptic life note.
Peyt Marshall wins the local golf club championship edging Weems by six holes after a tense final round. Marshall led early and never surrendered the lead, with Weems' best effort coming on a 165 yard iron shot from a ditch and a missed par putt. The match featured 31 holes without a birdie and many par wins, concluding with Marshall taking the final four footer for victory.
Floyd Adams of Gore showcased a sack of Golden Yellow Dent seed corn he grew on his Frederick county farm despite a protracted drought. He was in town today to exhibit the fine seed and discuss methods of deep plowing that aided production.
Classified item notes an apartment for rent at 406 North Loudoun Street with electric refrigeration and a contact phone. Property listing appears alongside a sale notice for Barred Rock cockerels of Park's laying strain offered by R. Crosby in Kernstown with a date marker (9-19-6t).
Mr Adams attributes strong corn performance to 18 inch furrows and deep plowing. Ears reached 14 inches with large grains due to proper fertilization and thorough cultivation. He showcased samples at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, with about 15 barrels on hand.
A humorous remark about realizing fortune when entering a gift shop and seeing items friends did not send. The line playfully contrasts abundance with the absence of personal tokens, implying gratitude for what one has.
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