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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1926

Page

4

The Evening Star publication note from Winchester Virginia

The Evening Star published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. It is entered at the Winchester post office as second class matter and consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.

Odffice Winchester Evening Star Publishing Co Virginia Weekly News The Weekly Times Weekly Mirror KOTEX

Advertising and subscription rates and AP rights note

The notice lists prepaid subscription prices for various periods and carrier charges. It also states the Associated Press exclusive rights to use all news dispatches credited or not, and to publish local news in this paper. Date shown is Monday, August 30, 1926.

Associated Press

Bible Thought and Prayer on Love for All Men

A devotional card quoting 1 Thessalonians 3:12 2 12 and a prayer asking divine help to abound in love toward one another and toward all people in the world.

Virginia apple growers urged to sell high quality pack this year

Virginia fruit growers face a record apple crop with fears of market saturation. At Governor Byrd's orchard meeting the emphasis was on shipping only number one apples to boost Virginia’s barrel pack and branding. Growers urged to inspect and stamp fruit to avoid past mislabeling and protect long term reputations while seizing a potentially lucrative market.

Virginia United States England Byrd Virinia

Commander Rogers remembered as a naval hero and aviation pioneer

The tribute highlights Commander John Rodgers as a worthy naval scion, intrepid leader, and modest gentleman. It notes his Maryland family heritage, the creed Noblesse oblige, and the tragedy of his death after nine days in a fragile aircraft. His calm, selfless bravery inspires rescuers, family, friends, and the nation.

Baltimore John Rodgers United States Maryland Rodgers Pacific

Spoofing in Charlottesville Progress Hailed as Second Christ

The piece notes that a Boston area claim about a young Hindu figure Jungdu Krishnamurti being hailed as a second Christ reflects ongoing public hunger for deification. Dr Annie Besant, leader of theosophists, is cited as having previously "discovered" him.

Charlottesville Juddu Krishnamurti Annie Besant Theosophists Young

Hindu mystic arrival stirs American audience pockets

The piece notes a young Hindu speaker and Dr. Besant entering public view aimed at spreading spiritual happiness over material joys. It forecasts religious hysteria from church leaders and suggests Besant may be spoofing the effort while P T Barnum would have framed the debut as spectacle.

Dr. Besant America P. T. Barnum Annie Besant

Punishing Violators Before They Kill Somebody

New Haven editorial advocates a strict regime of persistent arrest and prompt penalties for traffic law violators. Police would identify offenders by observation, line them up in court each morning, and apply fines to deter risky driving behaviors.

New Haven Courier-Journal

Republicans rally as Virginia district convention urges vote unity

John W. Morrison of Harrisonburg tells the Seventh District Republican convention in Woodstock that there are more Republicans at heart here than on the poll books and urges voting the existing party members into office. Speakers praise Byrd era policies, tariff protection, and mobilizing GOP strength to elect officials.

Seventh District John W. Morrison Harrisonburg W.stock Will H. Roebush Dayton House of Delegates Rockingham County John W. Leedy Virginia Gov Cameron State House Harry Riddleberger Shenandoah County United States Senate United States Byrd E.A. Zigler Rockingham Republican Committee Harry Byrd Rockingham Gov. Byrd America Republican Party Miller Walter Gifford Harrisonburg State Teachers College George A. Copp Strasburg Shenandoah Paul John Paul G O. P

Republicans Praise Coolidge Era Amid Democratic Party Critique

A speaker lauds Calvin Coolidge as the greatest government in history and cites rising wealth, framing Democrats as a protest party with no issue. Gilbert Pence claims national wealth has grown over a third since the Wilson era, praising the Republican administration.

Republican Party Coolidge Democratic Party Paul Gilbert Pence Wilson

Education session opens September 16 for day and resident students

The 22nd session will open Sept 16 for day pupils and resident students under fifteen. It covers kindergarten, primary and preparatory grades. Miss Affieck, Miss Ardenia Jones and others teach. Piano instruction by Mrs Greene. Kindergarten tuition set at 70 dollars. Katherine Glass Greene serves as president.

Affieck Ardenia Jones Greene Katherine Glass Greene

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