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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1928
Page
4
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Fragmentary religious reflection card cites biblical verse 55 6 about seeking the Lord and calls readers to prayer. It includes a clipped prayer line and a brief exhortation to call on God while near, without clear date or event details.
A Roanoke Times summary notes the North Carolina department promotes scenic highways with native plantings and attractive roadside scenes. The article cites national interest, billboard restrictions, and civic prizes as part of efforts to curb highway uglification and lure tourists to points of interest.
Albert Lefevre longtime Corcoran professor of philosophy at the University of Vic died suddenly. Known for his engaging ethics lectures especially Death of Socrates his courses drew many students. An author and former editor of Philosophical Review he also led the Southern Society of Philosophy and Psychology.
In Cumberland Times commentary, Miss Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster argues tobacco should be illegal under food and drug laws and constitutional amendment. The piece mocks reformers who connect tobacco to moral decay and liquor prohibitionists who still smoke.
A sizable majority denounces procrastination as weak kneed and reprehensible, reflecting strong sentiment against delays.
The article reflects on investing life over money, recalling editors who spent lifetimes serving their communities. It contrasts bonds and land with the returns of service, urging readers to consider the deeper dividends of a life well lived. The speaker notes the value of lasting impact when facing death.
Braddock and Clifford Streets hosts worship and church activities led by Rev. R L Williamson. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. morning worship 11 a.m. evening service 7 30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6 45 p.m. prayer meeting 7 30 p.m. Wednesday.
The Centenary Reformed Church outlines its Christmas activities with a 9 45 a m church school session. Dr Flickinger leads a class on The Origin and the Date of Christmas. Morning worship at 11 a m features a Christmas sermon. The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 p m followed by a 7 30 p m brief service for those wishing to attend other church programs. A dawn Christmas service at 6 a m walks to Bethlehem to view the nativity. At 6 p m the church school presents A Star in the Sky with songs and a pageant Christmas With Christ by the youth group.
The John Mann M. E. Church Colored on East Cork Street announces a church school at 10 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. by Pastor Rev Horace A Johnson on Gods Gift To Man. Epworth League at 7 p.m. and pastor's address at 8 p.m. on The Angels Song. Christmas service at 9 a.m. with an 8 p.m. program featuring the church school under Miss Bettie Jackson with Mrs Florence Robinson and Miss Louisa Stephenson assisting. Public invited.
An advertisement touts Thoxine as a physician prescribed remedy for sore throat and cough with instant relief and no harmful ingredients. It claims direct action on internal cause, safe for families, with a money back guarantee.
John Burowski, convicted of the August mail car holdup murder of Thomas Jackson, farmer, was hanged in a snow storm at the district jail courtyard in Carry Sound. The execution followed a momentary objection to the black cap and ended with a brief prayer as the trap was sprung.
A health advisory urges early prevention of flu by treating early cold symptoms with Vicks Vapo Rub. It recommends applying Vapo Rub to nostrils, inhaling steam, and rubbing throat and chest at night. The product claims two relief methods: inhaled vapors reaching air passages and skin acting as a poultice.
The notice lists services at Christ Episcopal Church Washington and Borcawen Streets with Rector Rev. Robert B Nelson. 8 a.m. holy communion. 9:45 a.m. Sunday school. 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon "A Reasonable Service" 5 p.m. evening prayer and address. Stephens City schedule includes 9 a.m. morning prayer and sermon. Monday at 5 p.m. Christmas Sunday school celebration.
Grace Lutheran outlines Sunday school at 9 30 with classes for all ages and a 11 o clock worship service led by the pastor. A 7 pm Christmas program with tree recitation and carols follows. A Tuesday morning 6 o clock service and Wednesday 7 30 pm Woman's Missionary Society Christmas service are planned. Everyone is invited.
Washington December 22 Objection to the confirmation of Clyde B Aitchison of Oregon as a member of the commission was filed leading to a Senate review and possible hearing on the nomination.
Carl Renner reports a shooting contest at Northwestern awarding prizes of turkeys geese ducks chickens and guineas in a local event dated December 22, 1921.
Interstate Commerce Commission withdrawal and Senate committee delay discussed by Senator Wheeler of Montana. The panel noted a satisfactory commission response while Aitchison blamed budget cuts under President Coolidge for slowing telegraph campus valuations.
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