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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publication details a second class matter at the post office and subscription prices for mail and carrier service. It notes consolidation with other local publications and credits the Associated Press for dispatches and local news.
A devotional fragment urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Prov. 23 15 and expresses a desire to become Thy children in character and conduct through prayer.
In Virginia, Rev David Hepburn opposed to Smith seeks to vote in the Democratic primary, then leads a movement to undercut the Smith ticket. The Roanoke World argues he shows moralism when convenient and questions whether he should participate at all, given his decades of Democratic work and aim to wreck the ticket.
The Associated Press summary notes firm resistance to midsummer influences, contrasts with last year’s decline, and a much better crop outlook. It reports petroleum operations at solid levels, rising steel production, and first definite gains in carloadings amid a generally favorable business climate.
In midsummer of a presidential year business is at a low ebb yet indicators show underlying soundness of conditions in the United States and persistent faith of the American people in their government and country.
Mrs. James Chauderis and daughters Helen and Mary Jean visit Braithwaite kin in Cross Junction Va. Sunday gatherings include numerous relatives and friends from Winchester Martinsburg and Washington with yard party and several extended visits. Various households host guests such as the Angell Baker Gunn and Clark families, L Lucile Grant and many others enjoying a summer social.
The Rev. L. C. Messick pastor at Blairton United Brethren Church has recovered after sunstroke during a funeral in Johnsontown. He recalls nothing of the final prayer and was carried unconscious to a Martinsburg physician. A similar incident occurred July 4 two years ago during a public ceremony.
Travel fatigue from long hot trips strains nerves and causes headaches and sleepless nights. Capudine offers quick relief. two teaspoonfuls in water soothes nerves and fatigue. Safe liquid formula available at drug stores in 30c and 60c sizes.
A homing pigeon named Ben Bolt set a new long distance record of 2200 miles from Norwalk Ohio to Los Angeles California. The bird completed the journey in five days nine hours and thirty one minutes.
Mr. and Mrs. H L LaFollette hosted a surprise party in Trone Va to celebrate C B Whitacre turning seventy five at their home last Sunday. Attendees included Whitacre family members and relatives from nearby towns and several visitors who joined in the festivities.
Real estate notice announcing the second section opening for sale of a few choice lots at pre development prices. Prospective buyers urged to visit and select their lot. Dated August 7, 1961. William M. Richards.
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