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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star and Morning News Item publish in Winchester Virginia on Friday August 12 1927. Subscription rates are listed for mail and carrier delivery with annual and shorter terms. The paper notes Associated Press rights and consolidation with local weeklies.
A note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. Includes Psalm 90:15 and a morning mercy (prayer) reference about fresh prayer mercies each day.
The principal business district street in Winchester resumes two-way traffic starting Monday after resurfacing and storm sewer upgrades. Pedestrians must watch for traffic both ways and drivers face new hazards, especially on busy Saturdays at the Loudoun Bosawen crossing.
The Manufacturers' Record highlights massive hydro electric, cement, hotel and rail projects across the south. Investments run from millions to over 50 million dollars, with capital flowing in from other regions and Southern leaders predicting long term industrial growth. Noted figures include Hoover’s forecast of southern development and voices likened to empire builder Henry M. Flagler.
Mr Hoover proclaims the next 25 years of material progress belong to the south. Mr Flagler backed faith in Florida with 75 to 100 million dollars of his own capital, aligning with the Manufacturers' Record predictions for over four decades that are now nearing fulfillment.
Dr Thaddeus L Bol ton of Temple University says true fans in line for seats and loud in cheering are not well balanced. He explains hypertrophy as a growth causing overzealous devotion to one sport, noting fans prize loyalty even if criticized.
Lieutenant Carlton G Champion Jr. soared about nine miles above Boling Field marking another high altitude feat. He previously broke the sea plane altitude record on July 4, proving a scientific approach to aviation and yielding valuable data for progress in flight.
New Orleans Times-Picayune notes that last year floods, earthquakes, and cyclones hit many nations. Jugoslavia and Japan each suffered nine floods, the United States six floods in several nations, Italy leading in earthquakes with five, and the overall catastrophe total reaching twenty-five, higher than Italy and Japan.
The United States Bureau of Mines reports ten major explosions in partly dusted or undusted mines in two years with high fatality rates. In seven gas explosions in rock-dusted mines flames were contained and under ground deaths stayed at three percent.
A Massachusetts driver lost his appeal after an insurance company canceled his liability policy for drunk driving. Since driving without liability insurance is illegal there, he cannot legally drive. The public is urged to support measures that deter drunken driving and protect the public.
Rev G P Cooley visits father and sister B F Cooley and Miss Mildred Cooley. Huckleberry gathering is plentiful in the mountains. Walter Keener of Richmond visits his father and sister Mrs Floyd Derflinger. Myrtle Keener and Johnston of Washington vacation with F L Derflinger family. W R Widmyer family stay with friends after West Virginia trip. S B Green and son Billy meet business contacts. Tessé Green visits sister Mrs R R Stickey. New church dedication set for the third Sunday in August. Mrs Ella Thompson and son in law and daughter from Washington visit Rev and Mrs H E Richardson.
Mr. B. F. Cooley and Miss Mildred Cooley drove to Frederick Maryland for the weekend. Miss Mildred Menefee of Front Royal stayed with Miss Mildred Cooley. Mr. Guernsey went to New York on business. Mr Casper Yates and wife from Washington visited relatives here and returned with Mrs Lena Yates. Holland Yates of Washington is vacationing with his parents. Guests at the Grover home included Mrs Mary Snider and Ruth and John from Pennsylvania, Mrs Emma Lincoln and Marie from Columbus Ohio, and Mr and Mrs Ferdene and son from near Stephene Y.
Readers report relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with letters from Mrs. Berta Meacnan of Lansing Michigan and Mrs. Marte K Williams of Ketchikan Alaska praising improved health. The ad notes the product is made from roots and herbs and has helped overworked women for fifty years.
Massanetta Springs near Harrisonburg Virginia hosts an August 15 to 28 Bible conference drawing delegates from Florida to hear famed preachers and religious leaders. Speakers include Dr John A Hutton Dr Mark A Matthews Dr James J Vance Dr A T Robertson Rev Melvin Trotter H A Tronside Dr Thos W Currie Rev Gipsy Smith Jr Rev J Alfred Kaye Rev Frank C Morgan Charles Brandon Booth Bishop Collins Denny Dr R A Lansley and Homer Hammontree among others.
A Columbus U State Journal line lauds a salesman for his patient approach, noting that as long as he sees even a faint hope, he persists with determined persistence and optimistic salesmanship.
Sale to satisfy execution will occur at public auction on Saturday August 20 at 12 noon in front of the Court House, Winchester. The article notes the first suspension bridge in America, built over the Mohawk River at Schenectady between 1805 and 1808 by Theodore Burr, later torn down in 1873.
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