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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia lists subscription rates with daily publication except Sundays and consolidation with Morning News Weekly News and Weekly Mirror. Rates shown include Mall plan and carrier options for varying terms.
A local civic notice lists F. Amos Shryock as a candidate for the City Council in the First Ward alongside W. A. Baker P. D. Miller and L. M. Allen. The notice includes a Bible verse and a prayer appeal urging women to be wise in faith and fortitude.
In a lengthy statement, Newport News Superintendent Joseph M. Saunders attacks a commission's constitutional amendments while aligning with Virginia Education Association leaders. He and Superintendent Kelly oppose proposals granting local boards more control over taxes and school governance, yet State Superintendent Harris Hart backs reforms.
The passage notes that while public schools received the largest state appropriations in history under Governor Byrd, most educators support efficient use of funds yet some teacher leaders object to the administration’s expenditure practices.
The feature notes that experts like Work Foster and colleagues shape public opinion on bridge while acknowledging debates among players. It highlights Foster’s doubt about bridge as a favorite game due to partner fussing and card scrapping, yet confirms the public will continue playing.
A national librarian convention highlights that culture reaches diverse workers. Observers note ditch diggers with Euripides, elevator operators reading William James, and readers among stenographers actors bus conductors. Stats show nonprofessionals embrace high quality works.
The fifth Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival received publicity in the June issue of The Transmitter published by Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. The issue features a half page photo of apple blossoms and a switchboard inset. it notes 16 560 calls completed in one festival day, a record for Incal operators and a 50 percent rise in daily calls, with out of town calls up over 100 percent. The loudspeaker system at Handley School Stadium, installed by the company, enabled clear audibility for the large crowd.
Advertisement for S Kirkson and Sons Winchester Virginia promotes a grand opening featured in tomorrow's paper. The notice emphasizes personal service at a new chain store location.
A large majority of surviving members of Virginia's 1902 Constitutional Convention endorse all five proposed amendments on the June 19 1928 ballot. In a public statement they note Virginia's development since 1902 and urge adoption to modernize the state constitution. Signatories include Carter Glass N B Westcott Edmund W Hubbard and others.
The Star lists daily wholesale and retail prices across local markets. Notable figures show local flour barrels 8.50 to 9.00, cracked corn per ton 54.00, mixed feed 50.00, middling 60.00 to 52.00, butter per pound around 0.75, and store shelves noting various poultry and hog values. Cattle and hog figures appear amid broad price ranges for regional buyers.
The emir of Afghanistan says he would like to tour the United States. He notes the opportunity would be valued given the current democratic context and relations.
Local theatres announce a strong slate with Bebe Daniels in The 60-50 Girl at Colonial and Fables shorts tonight, Reginald Denny in On Your Toes tomorrow, Esther Ralston with Gary Cooper on Wednesday, and Underworld with Clive Brook Thursday and Friday. Saturday features Open Range and the Mark of the Frog chapter, plus Snowed In chapter four. Win Theatre shows Tom Mix thrillers and James Oliver Curwood stories, with The Old Code and The Great Sensation on successive days. Handley essay winners to be announced tonight or tomorrow. Ruth Anderson wins birthday cake prize 2014.
Print shop advertises quick sale bills and display cuts for sale directories. Offers all job work including letter heads envelopes bill heads tags window cards programs. Claims reasonable prices and asks customers to call before ordering.
Urges thin men and women to gain health with McCoy's Tablets. Claims a woman gained 15 pounds in five weeks. Ironclad guarantee offers refund if not at least 5 pounds gained after 4 boxes or 2 dollars worth. Sold at Baker's Drug Store and other Am., druggists.
A Parisian experimenter describes fireproof gasoline that preserves the fuel's essential virtues. This advances the earlier asbestos coal discovery, suggesting a safer flame and fuel combination.
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