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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star announces publisher Harry Flood Byrd and post office filing in Winchester Virginia. It notes consolidation with Morning News Item and listing of annual and quarterly subscription rates for print and carrier delivery.
A devotional note urges memorizing daily Bible selections to inherit a priceless heritage. It cites Psalm verses and prayer for divine guidance and works, encouraging thanks for God’s near presence and His wondrous deeds.
An interview with Secretary Hoover outlines American aviation leading Europe in commercial flying though passenger traffic lags. U S has 80 aircraft plants and many more making parts. 16 companies carry express and mail. 1920 flying mileage was 48 448 000 miles with future growth and extended airways planned.
Staunton News Leader comments on a perceived renaissance of pagan ideas and a critique of modern sexual culture. The piece argues that self expressionists seek individual moral standards, challenging Christian humility, self denial, and chastity as harmful to civilization.
A critic denounces clergy who preach sex permissiveness and unwed unions, calling for a purge of ministers influenced by modern materialism. The piece cites an Ann Arbor rector and Bishop Manning, asserts true faith requires discipline, and warns that church tolerance risks moral decay.
Editorial defends Commander Byrd and his crew amid postponements of the overseas flight. It argues weather conditions, not Byrd, caused delays and praises prudence in awaiting favorable skies for safe ocean travel. It notes Lindbergh and Chamberlin likewise relied on reports to avoid unnecessary danger.
The corpse of Floyd Collins, buried after a Kentucky cave tragedy, was exhumed by Dr. Harry Thomas who planned to exhibit it to attract visitors. The Collins family objected as heirs seek to block the display while Mrs Thomas defends the deed including the body.
The passage describes instruments including drums, a flute with seven note scale, a whistle with five note scale, and a dry gourd rattle filled with sand or pebbles. It details the components and how they were used in collection or context.
Capon Bridge notes visiting relatives from Huntington Ohio Cumberland Md and Winchester. Memorial services held at Bethel. Local residents report minor car collision involving Rev W P Good. Epworth League rally and quarterly conference planned at the Methodist Church with preaching by the presiding elder.
Public notice states that the signer will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his son James Clarke Shanholtz. Dated by W. H. Shanholtz.
A brief notice references debts incurred by Justa Prince Conner and Luther T Conner dated June 29, 1931. The fragment notes responsibility and details remain unclear in the available OCR.
The Ladies' Aid of Greenway Church holds a yard party on July 2 at Greenway Church. Proceeds support church activities and local outreach.
Jos S Denny announces his bid for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2, 1927. The notice identifies Denny as the candidate and refers to campaign action pending party approval.
Advertisement touts a plan to own a home for renters citing six room dwellings new prices of $1,000 M, $3,600 total, and $1,500.20 as options. The brief lists multiple room dwelling prices to attract buyers seeking ownership.
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