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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays and consolidates several local papers. Subscription rates listed include one year 3.50 in advance six months 1.75 three months 0.90 and one month 0.30 Carrier rates show one year 4.50 six months 2.25 three months 1.20. The paper is a member of the Associated Press with rights to local and dispatched news.
A devotional note quoting 2 Chronicles 19 7 urges fear of the Lord and fair judgment. It asks believers to walk in God’s ways and cleanse themselves by heed to His Word.
Clifton Forge notes a Virginia murder trial where attorney Summers secured a not guilty verdict for Miller under unwritten law yet Summers himself received a fifteen month federal sentence in Atlanta after pleading technical violations. Summers had been a former prosecuting attorney in the western district of Virginia and faced scrutiny for his own punishment.
Governor Byrd sees a two step path to reform with 1928 ratification of an amendment. The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch warns of rumors and political opposition seeking to thwart simplification, urging supporters to elect legislators favoring the measure and prepare for a sustained fight.
Richmond News Leader notes that Arthur Bowie Chrisman's first book Shen of the Sea won the Newbery Medal for children’s books. The article recalls past medalists Hemis Van Loon for Story of Kind Hugh Lofting for Voyage of Dr Dolittle and Elashi Boardman Hawes for Dark Frigate, highlighting the prestige and rarity of a first book earning the prize.
The article praises Chrisman, a Virginian from White Post, Clarke County, for winning in a year with many strong juvenile works. It notes his whimsical, original stories about Chinese life and his background, including a Los Angeles stint and influence from an Oriental mentor. It emphasizes his contribution to children's literature and the value of books.
A reader laments road hazards and harsh driving when crowds fill town parking spaces in Winchester. The note contrasts hammering thumbs with being edged off highways and jokes about drivers read minds and possible arrests in a crowded valley route.
The article notes that regardless of opinions, such tactics are to be welcomed, reflecting a stance that supports practical or strategic measures despite controversy.
An auction will be held at Mrs. C Netta Rogers administrator of John D Rogers near Clearbrook Virginia on December 14 at 10 a m The sale includes horses cows hogs farming implements blacksmith and carpenter tools wind saw gas engine harness 100 shocks of corn and fodder and related farm items J A and J W Nolliffs managers.
Local cleaning service offers washing, pressing and cleaning for clothes, small rugs, gloves, furs and parasols. Contact Swift Pressing Club by phone 856 at 8 S Braddock Street for details.
In Albin Virginia December 8 Mr George Cather of Nebraska visits Dr and Mrs W M Janney. Mrs Blanche Willingham of Berry is visiting her mother Mrs J B Yeakley. Susan B Howard called on friends in the village. Mr and Mrs Russell Orndorff of Nain were guests of Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff. Mr and Mrs Newton Cather of Chambersville called on friends here. Mr and Mrs S B Brown were calling on friends in the village.
Day recently, and Mrs. C. F. Crim were calling on Mrs. A. V. Hudson on Sunday.
Dodge Brothers sales reveal a November record in the first three weeks, with November 1 to 20 deliveries 24.8 percent above 1925 and 34 percent ahead of 1924. The gains span the United States and Canada, with large cities showing strong improvement.
The records show higher figures than 1926 for the same weeks with Wiener expectations in the city and suburbs. In Wisconsin and Minnesota areas gains reached 142.9 percent and 126.3 percent respectively.
Anant New Pially Radio offers a 5-tube model claimed to boost home reception by about 100 percent. The device is described as selective, powerful, economical on battery use, and priced about a third of typical 5-tube sets. A 10 day free trial is offered with satisfaction guaranteed. Full test reports available by writing Geo W Naylor Jr Dept 1856 161 Chambers St New York City.
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