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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1926
Page
4
Winchester Virginia daily newspaper notes publication schedule and consolidation details with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. It lists subscription rates for various periods and confirms Associated Press membership and republication rights.
A critical essay argues that White House spokesmen mask the President’s views by relaying statements as if from a spokesperson. It cites past cases showing public confusion, urges the President to speak directly and take responsibility for his statements.
The Alexandria Gazette reports Commander Richard E. Byrd was honored with the National Geographic Society medal for his unprecedented polar achievement. The writing lauds Byrd's judgment courage and tenacity as he becomes the first person to reach the top of the world both literally and figuratively.
The article notes Admiral Peary’s dream and Byrd’s aerial conquest of the Arctic. It cites Peary’s prediction thirty years earlier that the arc tic regions would be conquered from the air. The navy United States and the mother state celebrate this explorer who has earned a place in world history.
A Covington Virginian article discusses fans shouting kill the umpire half in jest yet noting real risks. It argues the umpire is essential and should be treated with sportsmanship, warning that mob chants can incite violence despite joking tone.
A business man abroad says America is loathed, not hated. Bruce Barton urged an international survey to reveal caus es of distrust and spread the facts in the U S. But critics warn that advertising the nation before a world that hates it may intensify the hostility and that the survey may be unnecessary.
Mrs Ella Miller and companions toured Natural Bridge Virginia spending days with friends. Gladys Hulver had tonsil surgery in Berryville Virginia. Mr and Mrs R C Colston entertained Baptist Sunday school with a social. Edward L Biller and son visited with the Misses Biller on Capon Road. Fred Myers Burnett Whittington Martinsburg visitors with George Myers. W W LaRue and son James Warren returned from White Post with Mrs Meade. Ida Audrey born to Harold Hinton on June 16. Winchester firemen urge callers to report full details when alarms are set to avoid dispatch for small fires.
A man returns bankrupt and finds his wife has saved money by a courting twist and a bank display. She explains the stash comes from kisses promised at marriage, illustrating how buying at home supports Winchester. The tale ends with a plea to trade locally and watch for Bill Dollar in the Monday Star.
Norfolk and Western announces May 2 1926 timetable with routes from Berryville to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton and connections to Waynesboro Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. Sleeper and dining car services include Gary W Va to Roanoke and a Memphis Special link via Roanoke to Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis.
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