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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1928
Page
5
A political speech denounces centralized finance and the Mellon circle, warning that prolonged government and corporate control will empower utilities and punish farmers. It argues for Jeffersonian democracy, restored farmer equality, and a return to old constitutional paths.
B Homer Kibler of Luray a blind man who built a mattress factory in Winchester mentored Joseph Swanson. Though sightless he taught the youth to remake old mattresses and cane chairs. Swanson later bought the Wren Trammell factory on South Bradford Street and starts his own business. The mentor’s work ethic is praised as a model in the excerpt.
Stephens City Va June 27 after years of trying to organize a Boy Scout troop 24 local youths met at the Dew Drop Inn to show interest. Rev Snyder Alleman of Trinity Lutheran Church is planned as scout master as the group begins formal steps.
Amelia Earhart spends the morning packing for departure to Southampton with Wilbur Stultz and Louis Gordon. She buys a supply of baggage and frocks in London, and says farewell to London including a visit to Lady Astor.
The fifty fourth annual reunion of Presbyterians of Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia will be held at Pen Mar August 2. The Norfolk and Western Railway will run a special train at reduced rates. A splendid programme is being arranged and an unusually fine attendance is expected this year.
The Rosenberger automobile operated by Captain Alexander, damaged in a late Saturday night accident on the Martinsburg pike, is being repaired at the George Washington garage. The car was insured through Lawrence C. Hollis' agency and the loss has been satisfactorily adjusted.
A Chevrolet landau stolen from Winchester Auto Sales two weeks ago was found on Amherst Street after a 800 mile trip. It had been driven from South Loudoun street in broad daylight on June 15 and later seen in Gore on the Northwestern Pike. An employee misjudged the driver’s permission.
The Incal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals announces vigorous prosecution of anyone shooting birds in this section. State laws prohibit shooting birds with heavy penalties for violations. The society targets boys armed with air rifles due to widespread cruel practice. Parents are urged to prohibit children from using rifles to stop needless suffering.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune states the ancient issue of a third term for the president is definitively settled against. The editorial stance marks a firm negation of seeking a consecutive presidency.
James P. Reardon administrator advertises a public auction in front of the County Courthouse Winchester Virginia on Saturday June 30 1928 at 11 am. The sale includes a seven room dwelling 682 north loudoun street plus three fronting Cameron Street lots. Terms: one third cash and balance in one and two years by deed of trust bonds.
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