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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1927
Page
4
The text urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It includes Psalm 119:108 plea for acceptance and guidance and a prayer for lips to speak of Thee from a full heart.
President Coolidge submits a fiscal year 7 1 2 budget totaling 3 505 793 765 dollars excluding 753 million for the postal service. War dominates most of the 75 percent of defense cost while total past and future war spending reaches about 2 653 850 415 dollars. The piece argues war’s price exceeds money and urges World Court participation for peace.
In Portsmouth, a New York auto dealer turns Blue Monday into a sales event with a 30 man chorus, an orchestra, and weekday serenades. The manager says the morning songs lure prospects, aided by saxophones banjo piano and drums, while workers joke about buying cars to avoid a tuba tied to violence.
Lynchburg News reports the Houdon statue of George Washington in the State Capitol at Richmond is said to be in danger of destruction. The note suggests concern over potential damage though specifics are unclear.
The author presses the General Assembly to adopt Governor Byrd’s recommendation to fireproof the Capitol. They warn that the Houdon statue, other valuable artifacts, and the building itself have long been at risk, urging immediate funding to protect the historic site.
The Virginia Journal of Education argues that schooling should stimulate honest thought, not just collect facts. It cites historical figures like Mendel, Lister, Pasteur, Reed, Edison and Lindbergh, urging teachers to foster constructive thinking and judgment in pupils.
The president plans to leave Key West aboard the battleship Texas for Havana next month to attend the Pan-American Conference. The Texas, recently modernized, may be escorted by destroyers and cruisers, underscoring the naval power behind the presidential voyage and its significance.
A Norfolk Virginian-Pilot note discusses a large group of men named in connection with next year's presidential nominations. The piece acknowledges criticisms while signaling ongoing influence and debate over future party choices.
Advert keeps urging Lifetone Tablets for nervous men and women with claims of steady nerves bright eyes and buoyant daily vitality. Bakers Drug Store offers refund if not helpful with a 72 tablets per dollar deal and mail orders noted.
Bloom Virginia December 9 The Friendly Grove school plans a Christmas entertainment on Tuesday December 27 at 7 pm with a short program and social to follow. Pies cakes ice cream and refreshments will be sold the proceeds aiding the school. W F White attended the Virginia Education Association convention in Richmond as a delegate for Frederick County one room schools. Young inspector-director recently visited local schools.
A reflection on a weekend misadventure where a planned skating outing ends as the pond is flooded. The narrator notes the cruel irony of a Saturday mishap and laments luck.
Mrs. Ralph Morris of Winchester visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Scott Shifflet last week. Mr. P. P. Glynn was in Winchester on business Wednesday. St. John's Sunday school will hold a Christmas service Christmas Eve.
Harry Shoemaker once of Bloomsburg Pennsylvania arrived in Martinsburg West Virginia on his way to Petersburg after a frightening attack in Harrisburg. He was struck on a city street, robbed of all possessions including stamps, and suffered a skull fracture needing three weeks of hospital care. He planned to work in a lumber camp and continued via Winchester and Romney. The Eskridge Kansas note is quoted as a separate line.
In loving memory of husband and father Geo W Pugh who died December 10 1926. His labor ended and faithful hands are still. We miss his gentle smile and comforting voice. Never forgotten, his memory lingers near the grave where he rests. By his wife and children.
In memoriam for Rachel Barrett who departed this life December 11 1926. Her children Edwin Alvin Frank Ethel Stanton Lamp and Mrs Mitchel remember her with kind words and sorrow. The poem recalls home without a mother and the farewell at the golden gates with the beloved sister remembered.
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