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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia operates as a second class paper daily except Sundays. It consolidates with the Morning News and Weekly News Mirror. Subscription rates vary by duration for mail and carrier delivery, with weekly listings and Associated Press credit noted.
A devotional note urges parents to recite daily Bible selections with children to secure a priceless heritage. It highlights Proverbs 16:16 and asks for divine help to seek wisdom over gold, stressing a lasting spiritual possession for future years.
Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton of Baltimore thanked the Richmond Religious Herald for praising late singer Haddon Watkins. Wharton recalled his revival at Venable Street Baptist, Watkins's hymns, and Wharton's own vitality at 81. He praised Watkins's legacy in business law and publishing, yet his devout life centered on proclaiming spiritual riches. He described Wharton’s Camp meetings at Wharton’s Grove and his tireless evangelism, optimism, and kindness as he looked forward to reunion with old friends after death.
Alexandria Gazette reports John Lewis of the United Workers citing a Senate committee finding that railroads and large industries buy coal below production costs, forcing operators to raise consumer prices to cover losses. He argues this lacks a fair market basis and calls for reform.
A Baltimore Evening Sun piece reflects on a daughter shedding childhood as Mary Pickford, "Our Mary," cuts her curls and steps toward adulthood. The article contrasts parental tenderness with the inevitability of growing up and independence.
The passage notes Mary’s transformation from child performer to a young woman who will no longer play little girl parts. It reflects parental feelings on aging and the inevitability of growing up, contrasting Mary’s youthful appearance with her now mature will and ambitions.
The Diocese of New York leader Bishop William T. Manning argues the jazz era is declining as a phase in American life. He foresees spiritual and intellectual growth, critiques materialism postwar, and emphasizes the ten commandments as durable guides for happiness and progress.
HM. & Rogers reopen the Furniture Hospital at 1818 S Main St to repair and upholster antiques. In Frederick County Virginia a divorce suit Clivie Hammon vs Pammie Hammon seeks dissolution on adultery grounds with publication in Evening Star and Court House posting ordered for four weeks and notice mailed to the defendant.
Classified notice for A F F Dufour now associate professor at South Carolina Military College. Contact Boyce, Virginia or call Boyer 37 F 2. Dated June 27, 1941.
A yard party is set at Brucetown School Lawn on Friday night June 29 with rain or shine weather. Local organizers urge attendees to bring friends and enjoy music, games, and snacks under open skies.
A terse note from To ledo Biade argues the Mark Twain Association errs in establishing a college chair of humor. The suggested “plate” for the chair is described as already situated in a barber shop, signaling skepticism about the project.
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