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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star at Winchester Virginia announces post office entry as second class matter and notes consolidation with Morning News Weekly Mirror and The Weekly The Weekly Mirror. It lists subscription rates by term and confirms Associated Press membership and copyright usage for local and dispatch news.
A newspaper item urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to gain a priceless heritage. It cites Job 20:4 5 about the short triumph of the wicked and the fleeting joy of the hypocrite, and includes a prayer asking God to keep the servant from presumptuous sins and avoid dominion over them.
The article reflects on the breakthrough of telephone communication across oceans and the rapid pace of scientific progress. It credits human curiosity and determination for turning seemingly impossible dreams into achievable feats, urging sustained effort to conquer new challenges.
The article notes King George dislikes bobbed hair and court ladies may wear wigs during a transitional period. It predicts a surge of wigs in various colors as women seek to avoid showing frizz behind the ears, with fashion shifting toward wigs rather than bobbed styles.
The piece recalls a young Middle Temple law student who stole a stag from the Prince of Wales in royal grounds. It contrasts Paris Padua and Ordova universities as centers of scholastic philosophy and notoriety for rowdy undergraduates.
The article reports a conference with Walker where theatrical producers discussed self cleaning measures to align with mayoral wishes. They argued for cooperation to protect standards while resisting censorship and to ensure art remains a public, morally sound force.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch outlines the front page label Virginia First in the Heart of the Nation. It describes scenes from Gloucester to Staunton and Mount Vernon, Newport News Shipbuilding, coal mines, and Virginia homes. The issue promotes tourism and settlement in the state.
The Wytheville special grand jury indicts Floyd Willard for the murder of a prisoner taken from Wytheville jail. The Greensboro News hopes South Carolina authorities will investigate the Aiken lynching case. Wythe county public opinion shifts to support the justice system and a clear response to lynching history.
Local markets quote wholesale prices for eggs and poultry including young chickens leghorns and heavy hens, plus butter and flour at various ranges. Baltimore wholesale figures show wheat corn hogs sheep and pork values, with mixed feeds and screenings listed.
The notice describes a $60,000 bond issue with 6 percent interest payable semi-annually. Bondholders have protection through a first mortgage on all buildings and equipment. Total value upon completion is estimated at $250,000. For more information, contact Dr. J. E. Harris, Secretary-Treasurer.
A short item from Defiance Crescent News notes lingering heat around a distant announcer. The piece hints at friction and public attention without giving specific names or dates.
At the Canadian National Institute for the Blind in Winnipeg a young woman is described as a rapid and skillful dressmaker who lost sight in both eyes several years earlier.
Helium, a gaseous element, was discovered in the sun’s spectrum by Lockyer about two decades before the element was proven to exist on Earth.
A concise proverb notes the prodigal son’s return was driven by hunger as he headed back to his family. The line reflects on repentance followed by practical need.
Rail timetable outlines Worfolk and Western departures from Berryville with connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton and many others. It lists 9:15 A M to Roanoke Cincinnati Columbus 12:26 P M local service to Roanoke 6:53 P M local to Shenandoah 8:34 A M to Hagerstown connection to Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and a 11:29 P M service to Philadelphia and Newark with Pullman sleepers and dining car details.
Bloom Virginia residents enjoyed a Christmas program at Friendly Grove School on Christmas Eve with Santa Claus distributing treats. The Glynn brothers reported a large cat in a cave area near the water toilet on Tuesday night. An arrival of a baby to Rev and Mrs E R Cooper is noted along with visits and holiday travel of several local families. St John’s Church will hold a 10:30 a m service led by Rev A F Tobler.
In various English schools pupils travel in groups to European historical sites for study. The trips are supervised by teachers and funded by the students' own expenses.
Historical sales notices list numerous entries by date and seller across Virginia and nearby towns. Each line notes buyer or seller, location, and items such as stock, implements, or household goods, with several purebred animals mentioned.
Notice to common stockholders of the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp. that its annual meeting will be held January 19, 1927 at 2:00 PM at the mill plant on Millwood Road in Frederick County Virginia. Elections of a board of directors and review of officer reports on the agenda. No stock transferable within thirty days prior to the meeting for voting.
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