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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1927

Page

4

Winches ter Virginia Evening Star Publishing Co.

The Winchester Virginia Evening Star Publishing Co publishes daily except Sunday and the Morning News Weekly and Mirror editions. Subscriptions listed include one year advance 8.50, six months 4.75, and carrier rates 4.50 yearly. Associated Press member rights noted for republication of news dispatches.

Evening Star Publishing Co The Winchester Virginia Ornee Vance Advancy Associated Press

Inspiring Parade Delights Winchester and Frederick County Students

Five thousand children marched through principal streets in a rainbow of costumes as rain and darkness delayed the parade. Spectators praised the color schemes and orderly, clean appearance of the students from Winchester, Frederick County, and nearby counties, celebrating a hopeful future for local schools.

Aia Varis Winchester Frederick County Brunswick Land

In Appreciation of Winchester Apple Blossom Festival Founder

The article reflects on the Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester, praising founder Dad Ryan for his vision and tireless efforts. It notes early challenges including visitor accommodations, festival timing, and financing, and credits his leadership with turning the event into a citywide tradition.

Winchester Dad Ryan Fes

Trade and Transportation Costs Highlighted by Philadelphia Leader

Philip H. Gads, president of the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, argues in a Traffic Club address that in regulated transportation, quality of service is the key. He notes years of higher railroad service and a shift toward first class service as expectations grow.

Philip H. Gads Philadelphia Ber of Commerce Traffic Club of Philadel

Freedom in Business and Service Calls for Private Enterprise

A discussion extols railroads and public utilities focusing on service as the primary concern. It argues government should limit itself to ensuring fair play, asserting prosperity comes from private initiative and that government ownership hampers progress. The piece links improved rail service to reduced inventories and overall economic growth.

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Music for the Fun of It. A Free College Music Course

An organist who teaches at a museum and a college chapel ran a voluntary music appreciation class after the semester ended. He led weekly sessions in the chapel, discussing symphonies operas and other topics with crowds of eager students, without pay or college credit.

Decent Journalism vs Sensational Press

The New York Times is praised for steady, calm reporting amid sensational tabloids. The piece notes that despite rival trends, the Times has the largest circulation, proving readers value sane, comprehensive news over loud features.

Cumberland Times New York Times New the Times Times

Saving the Eyes and Eye Strain Advice

The Massachusetts state board of optometry urges listeners to close their eyes while enjoying radio programs and even during concerts to conserve sight and aid concentration. It warns against constant eye movement and direct focus on nearby and distant objects, noting strain can cause headaches and nervous tension.

Massachusetts State Board of Optometry

Homes in Gardens Sms Alexandria Gazette

There appears to be rising interest among architects landscape art and other authorities in restoration projects and the integration of garden designs with living spaces. The piece notes evolving trends and professional engagement across disciplines.

Alexandria Restor

French Artist Urges Private Garden Fronts Aesthetic

A French artist advocates returning to house and garden layouts where residences face private yards away from the street. The writer notes front lawns dominate homes and questions the value of large public-facing spaces, suggesting backyards could improve community beauty and reduce clutter.

Cross Junction Notes and Local Social Roundup

Cross Junction Virginia April 27 report on cattle work accident where Walter Mason fractured a rib. Social notes list visits and stays by Luther Fletcher John Gunn Frank Donelman Miss Melba Baker Hazel Baker Beulah Braithwaite and others from Berkeley Springs Martinsburg Bloomery and nearby towns including gatherings at Baker Edwards Braithwaite Place and Scrivener households.

S. H. Braithwaite Lloyd Reynolds Albin Reynolds G. H. Edwards Beulah Braithwaite Berkeley Springs J. S. Braithwaite H. R. Edwards Raymond Edwards M. Erle Edwards T. J. Place Clyde Peacemaker Bloomery W. Va Russell Scrivener Snail Martinsburg J.S. Braithwaite Floyd Luttrell Sarah Collins Berke

Mrs Collins to Visit Son In Law In West Virginia

Mrs Collins will spend time visiting her son in law George Unger and his wife in Lay Springs West Virginia this Sunday. The visit aims to spend time with family and share a social occasion during the weekend.

Ley Springs W. Va Collins George Unger

Tanlac Restores Norfolk Man After Year of Rheumatic Pain

HW Lockney of Norfolk Virginia describes chronic rheumatic pain and nervous exhaustion lasting over a year. He credits Tanlac with relieving hip pains enabling walking again after a few weeks and notes overall energy and well being improvements. Tanlac is advertised as nature’s remedy made from roots and herbs with 40 million bottles sold.

Lockney 27Th St Norfolk Taniac Tanlac

Greenspring Hosts Pastors Meetings and Anniversary Program

Greenspring Va April 27 Mrs Raymond Dorsey and son Bruce visited Mr and Mrs A B Fries Over the weekend Rev John Banks begins a Greenspring church meeting Monday May 2 assisted by Rev Luttrell An anniversary program at Pleasant Valley church Sunday night May 1 with Rev J R Collis expected Greenspring Sunday school reorganized last Sunday Everyone is invited to cooperates.

Greenspring Raymond Dorsey Bruce Fries John Banks Greenspring Church Luttrell Pleasant Valley Church J. R. Collis

Queen Mary Favors American Hostesses At London Dinners

In London the king and queen continue their trend of inviting American hostesses to dinners. Guests include the Duke of Roxburghe and his duchess a daughter of Ogden Goelet, the Earl and Countess Beatty, and the Countess of Granard once Miss Ogden Fills of New York. In New York a brownstone on the upper west side hosts the Plovers' Club with tales of famous guests and curiosities on display.

Associated Press London Edward Queen Alexandra George Mary Duke of Roxburghe Ogden Goelet Newport Earl Countess Beatty Beatty Marshal Field Chicago Lady Astor Countess of Granard Ogden Fills New York Upper West Side

Employers and Labor Move Toward Cooperation in Industry

Washington April 8 The Federal Council of Churches handbook notes growing employer employee cooperation in industry. About 1 000 firms with a million workers use democratic methods to resolve daily industrial relations. Churches urge a democratic industrial order with cooperative methods and recognition of organized labor.

Associated Press Washington Federal Council of Churches Hewathean

Kansas City Trains Draw Nighttime Young Crowds

Kansas City at the depot remains a late night habit for the citys younger set. After parties dances and shows they frequent the union station restaurant in golf toys and evening dress. A Chicago note records an annual flag upkeep cost of 544.28 with 110.60 for Topeka and 325.68 for a related item.

Associated Press Kansas City Union Station Chicago Sptbaal

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