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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1928
Page
4
A fragment describes Windsor Virginia newspaper publication details with post office designation and subscription rates. References several weekly titles and price options for yearly, six month, and monthly periods, including carrier delivery.
If parents have their children memorize the daily Bible selections it will prove priceless heritage to them in later years. There is a way which seems right to man but the end thereof is death. Lord Jesus you are the way the truth and the life lead us to the Father through you.
Accomac native Senator G Walter Mapp, once a 1925 champion of regressive changes, denounces all constitutional amendments on June 19. He criticizes Byrd’s commission method, questions a constitutional convention, and now opposes Short ballot and Proposal No 1 while attacking school reform measures as political meddling.
Opening day of the seventh annual Virginia horse show at Upperville highlights a growing interest in Virginia hunter and saddle horses. Breeders from Elbemare Culpeper Keswick Franee Berryville and Warrenton expect a strong turnout as demand for high quality mounts continues to rise. Prices reaching ten thousand dollars are noted for refined animals prized by wealthy sportsmen.
In Fauquier and Loudoun counties the horse breeding industry yields millions annually. Winchester to Warrenton reveals vast estates dedicated to hunting horse breeding. The Upperville show, founded in 1853, set standards that gave Virginia bred hunting horses enduring fame and prestige. Patrons are sportsmen focused on better horses, with no race track disapproval.
At a White House breakfast President Coolidge delivered a quip about a Prince Albert coat and a straw hat, sparking laughter in Washington. Vice President Dawes teased Senator Watson of Indiana, who blushed but smiled as the exchange ended without a sharp comeback.
A week ago Captain Henry Steere U S A was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery. He settled in Winchester years ago and became a steady, genial presence helping the town’s best causes. He contributed monthly to the Red Cross and supported Christ Church the American Legion and the Apple Blossom Festival. His happy home life and quiet example left a lasting impression on neighbors who gathered for services at Christ Church before his journey to Arlington. He will be remembered in Winchester.
Trone VA June 12. Miss Made line Whitacre spent Sunday evening with Mrs Sales Cooper. Mr and Mrs H D Whitacre and sons Ralph and Hugh visited Mr and Mrs Charlie Miller. Several local families including Bunner, LaFollette, Johnson, and Giffin members were noted visiting. One report mentions a horse kick injury to Harry LaFollette and another illness for John Oates.
A Silver Tea will be held on Mrs. Robt. T. Barton’s lawn Tuesday June 19 from 4 to 6 p.m. for the benefit of Virginia Mountain Missions and the church. Public cordially invited.
A man carefully studied the fine print of his new policy and reportedly lived to age ninety. The anecdote underscores the value some place on understanding terms before signing.
Mrs Lillard returns home after weeks in Page county. Several visits across towns including Stephens City Winchester and Cedarville with Ruggles Huffman Hawse Orndorff and Ritenour families. A flower strewing at Stephens City draws large local attendance.
Mount Williams Virginia report notes Master Elwood Waverton ill with measles. Nearby guests include Roy Loy Boyd Brewer and Edwin Snapp at A L Brewer residence. Dinner at W H Himelright's featured W H Williams and three sons Leonard Zirkle Ralph. Ednad Fauver returns from Opequon visit. C J Keckley and Walter White hosts at Hayfield gathering.
Executor P. E. Lineburg will auction real estate on Main and Green streets in Stephens City Virginia on Saturday July 14 1928 at 1 P M The two story seven room frame dwelling includes outbuildings a good well and cistern and space for another dwelling The plot is lot No 45 owned by the estate of D K Drake deceased Personal property also offered with cash terms and real estate payments secured by bonds deeds of trust and fire insurance certificates Auctioneers C I Brumback and Clerk G W Lemley
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs A L Brewer Mrs Annie M Orndorff Miss Laura Keckley Mr and Mrs I N Walace and two children Mr Milton Williams guest at Mr William Himelright's home Mr and Mrs Hurl Himelright with Mr and Mrs O L Peer of Kernstown last Sunday.
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