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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1930
Page
2
An advertisement touts Johnsons Anodyne as a universal remedy that clears the head and banishes coughs. It promises a refund if no immediate improvement is noticed after trying a bottle from the druggist.
Middletown Va September 24 The Middletown Agricultural Advisory Council opened the school year with a meeting at the Middletown State Bank to set objectives and revise the teaching plan for 1930 31. Members listed include FE M Funk J D Huffman J H Fisher Edgar MacDonald Robert Campbell Fred Larrick and others.
Pickeral and R A Wall, agricultural instructor, were joined by honorary members Leslie D Kline superintendent of schools and L B Connelly Jr district supervisor of agricultural education in the listing of officials and educators recognized for service.
Millwood residents and guests share weekend visits and teas at Powhatan and The Moorings. Notables include Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Labouisse in town for family gatherings, with Captain Ewart Johnston and Randolph arriving by air. The Mayo Memorial Cup handicap concludes with Miss Gwynn Harrison winning, as Dr. Wilmer prepares for a national medical meeting in Washington.
The Pullman News reports that the first all steel sleeper was produced in 1907 to meet new tunnel construction rules under the Hudson River into New York City. The requirement: no combustible equipment in the new rolling stock.
Governor Pollard proclaims October 5 to 11 as Fire Prevention Week urging public education on fire safety. The effort, joined by Virginia and 47 other states plus President Hoover, targets reducing fire losses noted in recent national statistics. Chief L S Jones in Richmond outlines a year long campaign to raise fire consciousness and prevention.
A Commonwealth proclamation from Richmond dated September 20, 1930 urges care to reduce fire hazards. It notes heavy losses in life and property and calls on civic organizations to inform the public of fire prevention methods to save homes stores factories and lives.
A union memorial service for Rev. Dr. John Gibson Reveley will be held at the Presbyterian Church in Capon Bridge West Virginia on Sunday at 2 PM. The Hampshire county four-church committee and invited clergy will conduct the service with multiple denominations represented.
Bridge, aided by Mack Brothers Quartette of Bianesville and other performers, entertained the crowd with a varied program. The collective showcased musical versatility and local talent in a community event.
David Weinburg, a Miami tailor, was kidnapped and beaten, tarred and feathered, then left wrapped in a white-hooded garment. Chief Scarboro said he was moved from hospital to the county jail for his safety as police see possible Communist tract activity as a motive.
The advertisement touts new enhancements for the Eight and Six, built on design proven sound by three years of owner use, promising proven reliability and ongoing advancements.
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