Evening Star of Winchester 1928 Publication Details
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1928
Page
4
Bible Thought and Prayer Reflections for Children
Daily selections urge parents to have children memorize verses for lasting heritage. The piece cites Proverbs and Psalm lines and offers a short prayer praising reliance on God for help.
Shakespeare Wins Lynchburg News
Yale students hear Gene Tunney lecture on Shakespeare and his sonnets illustrating the poet’s universal appeal. The prize fighter’s talk at Yale drew five hundred students, offering a new angle on literary appreciation and boxing fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynchburg
Yale
William
Shake Speare
William Lyon Phelps
Gene Tunney
Shakespeare
Phelps
New York Times
Sam Johnnson
Gene
Heeney
Dempsey
Pericious Primers Critique Sparks Reading Debate
Covington Virginian laments primers like the Little Red Hen shaping false ideas of poultry in young readers. The piece questions rewriting primers and ponders bedtime tales and other classics, defending children's intelligence and imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covington Virginian
Little City
Dr. Doolittle
Radio's Debt and Credit in the Nightly Habit
Lewiston Journal notes a critique of radio as a mass influence. General Manager Sarnoff claims radio has saved the world 60 million dollars while readers are urged to consider the cost in sleep and health from late-night listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Sarnoff
Radio Corporation of America
Chicago Dims: City Fails Budget Test and Court Judges Demand
The Baltimore Sun notes Chicago’s budget gaps with creditors reporting over a million in debt and only about thirteen thousand in treasury. The Crime Commission calls for three Criminal Court judges to resign. The piece criticizes the mismanagement and dependence on pending bond proceeds as the city faces a large deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
Chicago
Crime Commission
Criminal Court
Chicago Justice Underworld Influence Questioned
The text argues that the judiciary is extreme and cites Chicago as an example where underworld ties can affect resignations and court cases. It suggests gunmen plea guilty to minor offenses to avoid major trials, reflecting a corrupting perception of justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Local Market Report Shows Varied Wholesale Prices
Wholesale prices quoted by local buyers include flour per barrel at 8.50 to 9.00 and mixed feed per ton at 2.2.0. Cracked corn per ton stands at 52.00, with hay and straw values listed. Local and Baltimore wholesale markets feature numerous items from chickens to cattle and hogs with varied per unit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
UY Rlm
Eestor
Cory Isaewis
Pasea
Cccewsas
Gutter
Baltimore
Lane Gola
Astiy
Elie Eterna
Asda
May Day Observed As National Child Health Day
Secretary Hoover announces May 1 as National Child Health Day to promote child health care nationwide. Churches schools and clubs sponsor events. 17 000 clinics exist from prior years. aims include universal preschool physical exams and improved health programs led by PTA and women’s groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
American Child Health Association
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Department of Agriculture
J. ©. Penney Company
Miss Amanda Ritenour Dead in Strasburg Va
Announcement of the death of Miss Amanda Ritenour, following a brief illness in Strasburg Virginia. The funeral is set for 1:30 tomorrow afternoon at the home of B F P Ritenour in Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ritenour
Strasburg
Amanda Ritenour
B. FP. Ritenour
United Shoe Repair Shop Notice
Notice: United Shoe Repair Shop will call for your work and deliver it. Phone 493. 1 W. Water St. (4-26-44).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United
W. Water St
Desirable County Home Seeks Public Auction Sale
By virtue of a deed of trust dated September 16 1924 the property of Harry J Wilts and others is offered at public auction in Winchester Virginia at 12 o clock noon on May 26 1926 The home of the late Silas J Cleveland lies on the Winchester Berryville Turnpike with 23 acres described as ideal for trucking or poultry Includes a stream and sulphur spring with the building formerly used as a store room Possession given Day of sale terms require one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance M M Lynch Trustee Auctioneers Duvall & Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry J. Wilts
Frederick County
Court House
Winchester
Silas J. Cleveland
Berryville
M. M. Lynch
Duvall & Dunn
Notice of Referral in Forney Estate Case in Winchester Court
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia M M Lynch administrator of Adam Forney deceased vs Sarah V Forney an order of publication directs a commissioner to report on the estate debts priorities and rightful heirs. Notice to creditors and interested parties published weekly for two weeks and a May 5 1928 hearing at 20 Rouss Avenue Winchester with adjournment if not completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court
City OF
Winchester
Virginia
M. M. Lynch
Adam Forney
Sarah V. Forney
Rouss Avenue
Desertion Divorce Case in Frederick County Virginia
The Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia issues a divorce action between Gertie FE Armel and D M Armel on the grounds of desertion. D M Armel is a non-resident and must appear within ten days after due publication. The order to publish runs four weeks in the Evening Star and copies are to be posted and mailed to the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Frederick County
Virginia
Gertie FE. Armel
D. M. Armel
Evening Star
Court House
Blanche F. Noonan
Divorce Decree Sought in Frederick County Case
In Frederick County Circuit Court on April 13 1928 Mary K Whetzel sues Howard A Whetzel for divorce a mensa des desertion grounds. An affidavit states the defendant is not a Virginia resident and he must appear within ten days after publication. Publication ordered in The Evening Star Winchester VA for four weeks and notice posted at courthouse and mailed to defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
County OF
Frederick
Mary K. Whetzel
Howard A. Whetzel
State of
Virginia
Evening Star
Winchester
Blanche E. Noonan
Judge Weems to Judge Winchester Mileage Guess Contest
Judge Weems has agreed to preside as the judge for a mileage guessing contest tied to the Wolverine Coach driven by Earle Seabock around Winchester last week. The winner receives top prizes from local merchants after the 100 hour continuous drive, with the car’s speedometer sealed until the 9 o'clock show. Seabock, famed for automobile and airplane stunts, will perform feats on Empire stage with Weems announcing the sealed mileage and prize distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
Winchester
Earle
Secon
Seabock
United States
Canada
Empire
Houdini
Child Encounters A Violin Larger Than Usual
A brief note describes a baby noticing a violin of unusual size and hints at a man who tucks a violin under his chin. The quirky remark adds a humorous, editors’ insight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baby
Editors, Inc
Patent owner warns orchardists over bridge grafting process
N J Wigginton asserts the 1916 U S patent covers his bridge grafting process. He states Teske demonstrated it at Winchester on April 20 1928 and warns misuse will be prosecuted. He offers rights to use the process by applying within days for spring and summer grafting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teske
Va. Polytechnic Institute
U. S
Field Laboratory
Winchester
N. J. Wigginton
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