Evening Star Baltimore News Listing July 12 1926
Winchester Virginia newspaper notices include postal details and publication data for The Evening Star with rates for mail and carrier delivery. The issue is dated Monday July 12 1926.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1926
Page
4
Winchester Virginia newspaper notices include postal details and publication data for The Evening Star with rates for mail and carrier delivery. The issue is dated Monday July 12 1926.
A historical sketch traces the rise of picture postcards from Sir Adolph Tuck who printed the first Christmas cards in 1879 and launched general picture cards in 1894. It notes their heyday as a labor saving, ready made communication and their later loss of popularity.
A Roanoke World News summary notes an open letter from Episcopal Church leaders calling for a nationwide campaign, the bishops crusade, to improve effectiveness. They admit excess resources yet minimal apostolic results, urging believers to view themselves as soldiers in spiritual warfare, not mere sheep.
The article urges all churches to awaken from lethargy and undertake critical self analysis, noting the Episcopal Church’s candor in seeking remedies. It predicts similar conclusions across denominations and hopes for a collective effort to reach the unchurched.
The piece contrasts Grantland Rice’s praise of Bobby Jones with ancient Greek ideals. It muses that Greece exalted athletes with artists, and argues modern society favors sports and public spectacle over courts and finance, noting Greeks’ regard for fame through physical prowess.
The Star lists daily corrected wholesale prices for local buyers across meats dairy grains and livestock. Notable figures show cracked corn at 40 per ton and local hay 16 to 20 per ton, with eggs and butter prices as read.
A charity yard party benefiting a local ball team takes place on July 22 at Bryarly's School House. Fundraiser aims to support equipment and travel costs for the team.
Train list shows Roanoke to Bristol Shenandoah and beyond with multiple local, overnight and Pullman services. Connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke link to Memphis Nashville and Philadelphia routes. Fares and reservations available from Berryville Virginia and Roanoke Virginia agents.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction in Winchester Virginia on August 9 1926 starting at 11 oclock A M. The sale includes Brick House Lot Washington Street Lot Piccadilly Street Lot and combinations of parcels. Terms require one third cash day of sale with balance in one and two years secured by bonds a deed of trust and insurance. Bond with security approved by the Clerk. Corinne Thomas Deputy Clerk.7-10-4wks.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a public auction of a carload of medicated stock salt at its Winchester Virginia freight office on Saturday August 1 1926 at ten o clock a m. The car originated in Mifflinburg Pennsylvania and was consigned to Farmers Medicated Stock Salt Company care H Batt. The car arrived April 19 1926 with receipt refused. It is advertised to cover transportation and storage charges.
In the clerk's office of the Corporation Court of Winchester on June 23 1926 Gladys Turner sues Roy G Turner for divorce on desertion grounds. Defendant to appear within ten days after due publication with notices posted and mailed. The order to publish weekly in the Evening Star for four weeks and a copy posted at the courthouse. Clerk J Gray Beverley. Also notice of forfeiture and sale of a 1926 Ford coupe seized for illegally transported spirits to be heard July 19 1926. Sergeant Adam Forney and Clerk J Gray Beverley report.
Archie F. Orndorff of Winchester, now living near Clear Brook, denies any link to a liquor case in the county magistrate court involving a man named Arch. Orndorff of Siler. He says his name has been repeatedly confused with the defendant and he was annoyed by the mix up.
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