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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia consolidates with Morning News and weekly papers The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror. Subscriptions priced for one year six months three months and one month with carrier options and advance payment. Member of Associated Press.
Parents are urged to have children memorize daily Bible selections for lasting heritage. The psalm verse invites God to hear prayers, and a prayer line speaks of faith looking up to the Lamb of Calvary, Savior Divine.
The State Accountant report shows Frederick County had the lowest per capita delinquent and insolvent taxes at one cent, while Arlington led with $4.13 per capita. The Frederick record reflects prompt tax payments and a low county tax rate, about $2.75 per hundred, under County Treasurer Robert S. Smith, praised as one of Virginia’s ablest treasurers.
The Moorefield Examiner reflects on the daily, monotonous task mothers perform to prepare breakfast every morning. It highlights the tireless effort, family dynamics, and the need for appreciation when mother is tired, ill, or away, urging readers to greet her with kindness.
The South remains a major topic for any publication, as Editor and Publisher notes in its weekly magazine. The piece discusses the challenge of handling a large regional subject in a special issue and reflects on measurement and scope.
Southern Newspaper Publishers celebrate a twenty fifth anniversary with a feature titled Triumph of the New South Acclaimed on Publishers' Silver Birthday. Marlen Pew reports a vivid portrait of the New South and previews articles on sentiment, primary industries, and the Mississippi flood challenge. Noted contributors include Senators Robinson Tyson Swanson Ransdell and governors, plus leaders from newspapers and business.
White Post notes detail Mrs. Lucy Meade visiting cousins near Washington and traveling to King George. Betty Waters and daughter Hebe and Darrow return to Charlottesville after six weeks with Emmert Stuart. a cellar fire at Stuart’s home was extinguished by Boyce fire truck. Other items include travel, church visits, and local gatherings across Virginia and Washington D C.
The author announces candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2, 1927. The notice states intent and dates for the upcoming election.
Governor Byrd and Henry G. Shirley announce a July 1 meeting in Purcellville to co ordinate state and county highway work. Invitations go to boards of supervisors and county officials in multiple counties to discuss a unified road program and avoid duplication.
Gore Virginia reports visits by Meredith Cockhart of Winchester and W H Shirey of Monrovia Maryland. George Cather of Red Cloud Nebraska is in Winchester collecting data about Jeremiah Smith the first settler west of Hogue Creek and the Smith descendants.
The U S Forest Service is touring the Southern Appalachians with a mobile motion picture unit to educate residents near the Shenandoah National Forest about fire prevention and the costs of wildfires. The shows, including the feature Red Enemy, attract large crowds in Deerfield North River Lost City Wardensville Star Tannery and other ranger districts, with outdoor screenings when halls are too small.
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