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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1927
Page
4
A period notice details daily publication by The Evening Star Publishing Co with price options for subscriptions including annual, six month and monthly rates. It notes consolidation with other local papers and credits The Associated Press for news dispatches and local coverage.
A newspaper note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible readings as a priceless future heritage. It cites Psalm 92:1 praising the Lord and prays for upright conduct, asking guidance to avoid unrighteousness.
Adm Hilary P Jones warns tangible results from arms talks may fail as naval strength overshadows diplomacy. He predicts a conservative build up of the navy to a proper position, criticizing pacifist disarmament chatter and wartime armament profits. The New York World urges caution against Admiral dominated delegations.
Professor W. R. Legge leads the apple exhibit push at the Winchester Fair to elevate horticulture. Extra prizes from local businesses aim to spur growers, though harvest timing limits portrayal of York Imperial and Frederick County’s full qualities. Silver cups for best exhibits may attract more growers than cash prizes.
A partial OCR fragment notes an unclear item with stray words and stray punctuation. The readable content hints at a listing or notice but lacks complete details for a full summary.
The Virginia National Guard shows strong training and preparedness across units led by General Waller. Infantry regiments at Camp Byrd and Camp Tobyhanna, plus Coast Artillery battalions, report high efficiency and growing strength under leaders Opie, Bright, and Varney. The 2100-strong infantry encampment at Virginia Beach stands as a key annual event.
An editorial calls for a thorough Senate investigation into the Stone Mountain Memorial Association. It cites charges of extravagance and mismanagement while affirming leaders, but argues government supervision could restore confidence. The piece advocates transparency and possible government oversight of finances and contracts.
The piece argues the Republican Party may drop tax cuts from its platform due to uncertain year-end surpluses. It notes plans for large expenditures such as naval expansion flood control and farm relief, with Congress and the Coolidge administration linked to the budget. The author predicts unkept promises and voters bearing the cost.
In a lively summer debate on worm versus fly fishing the article cites authorities from The Treatyse on Fishinge to The Compleat Angler. It notes support for worms by Dame Juliana Berners and Izaak Walton, while critics like Andrew Lang question handling worms.
The excerpt discusses thoughtful citizens considering public matters and cites Walton urging calm and angling as a metaphor for restraint. Mr Coolidge is noted to practice this quiet approach, advocating noncontentious conduct over wrangling.
The piece recounts Vincenzio Gentile admitted to the United States as a clarinet blower artist in 1923. It recalls a town opera house incident where a manager protested calling him a fat bum. The author argues Gentile should stay as a shoemaker, contending artists include unorthodox cases.
Refuge Va August 18 Mr and Mrs Ollie Grim and children Aubrey and Gervis travel to Oakdale Pennsylvania to attend the Beaty reunion set for August 18. Also noted is Mrs C R Greene recovering from illness and Miss Pearl Orndorff returning from a visit with cousins Margaret and Anna Lee Grim.
The column lists residents and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rice of Williamsport Ohio with two children visiting relatives, Mr. Wise Kitchen improving at home near Stephens City, and gatherings at S W Grim with J R Bray and family from Refuge along with Byron Emmons and Miss Sallie Emmons. Also noted are Elsie Weeks visiting near Refuge and Mrs. L J Cave improving after illness. James Cunningham from Cumberland Maryland spent the weekend near Double Churches. Walter McCauley of Vaucluse threshing for local farmers.
A lively round of social visits and small happenings in Armel Virginia. Mrs Boxwell recovering in Washington. Mrs Emma Clinger hosted Mrs Shiley and others. new coal oil stove bought. families visit and travel notes include Ridgeway Gore Winchester Macedonia and Hagerstown. A joke on job boasts ends the column.
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