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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1927
Page
4
Winchester Virginia newspaper page dated Saturday July 3 with publisher Harry Flood Byrd announcing post office filing and pricing for subscriptions The notice lists multiple paid in advance options for various periods and notes Associated Press copyright and republication rights.
A brief religious note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to pass on a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm 89:1 about singing of the Lord’s mercies and faithfulness and declares a prayer to pay vows before the people.
The Shenandoah county backed candidate Richard S. Wright of Strasburg is urged as the Democratic nominee for the State Senate seat representing the Taft district. He is praised for character, business success, and support for tax fairness, farm-to-market roads, and cautious road-bond stance.
The Apple Blossom Committee finished the festival with a cash balance of 581 after settling previous debts. Chairman William E. Cooper director-general H. Clay DeGrange finance head William Beverley and treasurer Mufford D. Grim led the effort to fund and balance the celebration. They were aided by many others whose loyalty helped deliver an economical and highly successful event.
The article praises earlier years' groundwork for the Apple Blossom Festival noting that initial heavy advertising costs paid off with free publicity now. It credits Dad Ryan for effective early advertising and lauds the festival management for building on that foundation.
A Georgia judge resolved a dispute over dog ownership by observations of the animal. The dog named Louder by the claimant and Rock by the neighbor responded to Louder, guiding the verdict in favor of the claimant. The ruling sparked amusement in the crowded courtroom.
The Petersburg Progress Index praises city efforts led by City Manager Drewry for widespread citizen cooperation in removing weeds from vacant lots and street edges. It urges Norfolk and Winchester to match Petersburg’s example to improve neighborhood beauty.
A columnist laments the loss of safety and sanity on Independence Day citing rising car accidents and reckless acts. The piece contrasts public celebration with the War Memorial cornerstone ceremony and argues for a practical, calmer approach to the national holiday.
In May 1908 Col. Henry Wattgreen voiced an opinion on prolonging terms, recalling a Courier-Journal unmuffled declaration. The Cumberland Times situates the third term issue in historical context and notes ongoing discussion sparked by such statements.
The piece argues against a third term for a president akin to Theodore Roosevelt warning that extending tenure signals a collapse of constitutional government. It labels such moves as autocracy inspired by Latin American models and mocks the idea of a strongman variant in modern Washington.
The University of Virginia announces programs across The College Graduate Studies Education Engineering Law Medicine Extension Division and Summer Quarter with degree courses in Fine Arts Architecture Business and Commerce Chemistry and more Tuition is free to Virginians and expenses are minimized Loan funds are available for men and women Students should contact The Registrar for details at University Virginia.
A local for sale listing advertises a Ford Touring a Ford Roadster nearly new a Dodge Sport Roadster a 1927 Dodge Touring in good shape. The address given is 121 E Water St.
In remote parts of Australia ranch districts, a teacher is hired to travel from home to pupil locations, delivering education across vast distances between homesteads and schools. The program adapts to sparse settlement and long travel routes.
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