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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1928
Page
4
Publication note stating daily periodical The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia published daily except Sunday and consolidated with Morning News item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
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A devotional excerpt dated Friday December 28 1928 quotes the Lord’s covenant with his people and a prayer asking to hide the word in the heart. The text cites Igo 59 21 and emphasizes divine Spirit and words to endure across generations.
A Winchester news item reports a hobo found with soap a towel and a cigarette lighter believed to be demented. The piece contrasts the usual rugged hobo image with a cleaner, more refined traveler resting in jail.
In Hope Arkansas Mandy Moore and Philip Morris argued over the teaching of evolution. Philip shot Mandy after the dispute and was jailed. The incident follows a November vote banning the theory from state funded schools.
The Roanoke Times cites Calvin Coolidge's closing message to Congress praising the nation’s potential. It stresses that peace and prosperity are tools, not ends, and urges citizens to remember government exists to broaden moral and spiritual life.
A historical warning emphasizes the President's address to Congress as a national call. The message, though formally delivered to lawmakers, carries broader implications for public awareness and civic responsibility.
Baltimore notes a $500000 gift to Heidelberg University from American friends. Ambassador Schurman, once a student at multiple European universities, attended the ceremony. The article frames the gift as a repayment of a debt and a symbol of Heidelberg's enduring influence on American learning.
The Toledo Blade notes the annual Coast Guard report shows 3983 persons saved or rescued and ships valued at nearly 40 million dollars during the fiscal year ended June 30 1928. It adds the service must prevent liquor smuggling when possible amid minor graft criticisms of a few.
The Baltimore Southern Methodist reports the dedication of memorial windows in Stephens City M E Church South. The Golden Rule Bible Class funded Mrs Virginia Trussell and Rev Absalom Knox windows while Ever Ready Bible Class funded Rev Christopher Sydenstricker. Funds raised exceeded two thousand dollars toward a 3500 debt.
A University of Virginia study by Dr. W. H. Stouffer shows Virginia's per capita government spending is lower than the six Atlantic states in overall operations and protection but higher in health, charities, corrections, and education. Virginia reports lower interest costs due to a pay-as-you-go policy.
The Pamunkey Indians, after failing to kill a deer by Thanksgiving, secured a gubernatorial venison and presented it to Gov. Byrd at the Virginia governor’s mansion. Chief Cook led the delegation including Miss Pocahontas Cook and J. E. Bradby among others.
Dr Charles L Minor 63 renowned tuberculosis specialist died at his home in Biltmore Forest Asheville North Carolina from heart disease. He studied tuberculosis and his work is regarded as classic. Survived by widow Mary Venable and three children. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church Asheville. Body sent to Greenwood Cemetery New York.
A brief excerpt discusses a person who suppresses his highest understanding of right and suggests real simplicity may emerge when self is shed. The line reflects reflective tone typical of The Christian Science Monitor.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company of Winchester calls an annual meeting for stockholders on January 8, 1929, at the banking house between 11 and 12 to elect directors and handle other business. J. H. Yost, cashier, authorizes notice.
A compact attributions fragment echoes Bailey stating simplicity as nature's first step and the last of art, reflecting a philosophy on aesthetic restraint.
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