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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star, based in Winchester Virginia, publishes daily except Sunday with affiliations to other local papers.subscription rates are listed for one year six months three months and one month with amounts in dollars and cents. The Associated Press holds republication rights for dispatches and local news.
Parents memorize daily Bible selections to pass a priceless heritage to children. The piece quotes Psalm 72 18 19 blessing Gods glory and prayer that all nations serve Him.
A Geneva conference among the United States Great Britain and Japan seeks to extend the Washington treaty of 1922 with a broader cap on cruisers destroyers and auxiliary ships. Disagreements over tonnage ratios especially for cruisers and destroyers threaten an agreement as UK warns on limiting small cruisers while US and Japan push for a compromise.
Virginians debate state road bonds arguing the pay as you go plan is slow and a big issue would fund major roads. The piece notes Byrd’s leadership, opposition from Anderson supporters, and editorials from Richmond papers.
The Cumberland Times notes the Quebec report that Nungesser and Coli were found proved false. A Canadian man spread the hoax to relieve monotony, prompting sympathy for the relatives and a critique of newspaper reliability and sourcing.
The Duchess of Sutherland bans uninvited guests by requiring invitations as admission proofs. She cites growing gate crashing at elite dances where many attendees enter with no invitation. The plan aims to protect hosts and preserve proper social standing, despite the social leaders' tough balance.
The Norfolk Ledger Dispatch reports on Richmond papers' stance amid Col. Henry W. Anderson's attack on Governor Byrd reforms, noting the Lynchburg News appears puzzled by the positions.
A short piece contrasts a father's love with a mother's tenderness. It honors a busy father who remains devoted to his son despite work and absence, likening his strength to Samson in youth.
Miss Helen Dean returns home from Washington. Miss Marcelle Abrell improves after Memorial Hospital operation. Misses Ida Saxton Ruth Ellison Sampsell and Mr Loring Staples travel to Charlottesville for UVA summer session. Mr George Settles slowly improves at Memorial Hospital. Social reception for Mr and Mrs William H Ridings hosts about 75 guests with gifts. Bible schools ongoing at Methodist and Lutheran churches.
The partnership between O. T. Ritter and W. W. Ritter dissolves. O. T. Ritter continues the business as sole owner under Whitlock Herb Medicine Company. Creditors are asked to present claims for payment and all debtors to settle promptly. Signed A T Ritter and W W Ritter dated June 18, 1861.
J Henkel Henry defends leadership in Winchester City Council nine years and cites tax cuts and resisting utility increases. He states desire to cooperate with administration for economy in state affairs and requests party support for nomination, noting Shenandoah representation and Winchester Frederick County voting strength.
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