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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1927

Page

4

Evening Star publication notice for Winchester VA

The Evening Star records Barry Flood Byrd, Pudisner as entrant at the Winchester post office as second class matter. Published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia. Consolidated with Morning None The Weekly News The Weekly Times The Weekly Mirror.

Winchester Evening Star Publishing Co Virginia Morning None The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror

Economy drive cuts small expenses in Virginia government

A Virginia government editorial lauds watchfulness over tiny costs as essential to efficiency. It notes savings like 3000 dollars yearly by abolishing the chief clerk position in the Secretary of the Commonwealth office and emphasizes steady, cumulative reductions rather than dramatic cuts.

Virginia Tme Secretary of the Commonwealth B. C. James Byrd

Promotion of Hutchinson to state secretary praised in Suffolk News

The Suffolk News endorses Governor Byrd for promoting Malcolm Hutchinson from chief clerk to secretary of state. It argues Hutchinson’s familiarity with duties and merit-based advancement benefit taxpayers and morale, urging civil service reforms and broader adoption of promotion policies across state employes.

Byrd Malcolm Hutchinson B. O. James Hutchinson

Sleepy juries and ways to stay awake in court

A discussion of jurors dozing during long trials. An English woman knits in the jury box to stay alert while judges permit finger activity. The piece notes jurors may need stimulation to avoid somnolence amid lengthy, dull proceedings.

Happiness in Home Life

An editorial reflection on the meaning of home in American life. It argues that home shapes character and moral course, notes a severe test to domestic life from external influences, and warns prosperity may erode the nation's soul.

Virginia Apples Face Marketing Challenge in Norfolk

Hundreds of thousands of bushels wasted last winter due to lack of market outside the apple belt. Virginia growers see a potential crop rise with new orchards but must improve marketing and advertising. A new grading law aims to standardize packing to compete with Washington and Oregon, while cold storage and cooperative marketing could boost local sales.

Norfolk Ledger-Dispacth Virginia Norfolk Pacific Coast Piedmont General Assembly Washington Oregon

Mount Williams Notes

Mount Williams Virginia notes report social visits and local health updates. Ernst Ashwood visited LeRoy White on a Saturday night while N C Williams and two children recently visited J M Orndorff who has shown improvement after illness. Harry Fauver started work on a new house and Zelda Wallace stayed with her aunt Mrs Keckley in Winchester from Thursday to Sunday. Master Perry Sager stayed with Claude Wallace last Sunday. Mrs E R Crowser has been ill in recent days.

Mount Williams Ernst Ashwood LeRoy White N. C. Williams J. M. Orndorff Orndorff Harry Fauver Zelda Wallace J. Keckley Winchester Perry Sager Claude Wallace E. R. Crowser

Local Visitors and Health Notes From Winchester

Mr Leonard Williams of North Carolina visited with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Williams. Dr Snarr of Winchester treats Virgie Burkhart who suffers with sore eyes. Mrs W H Himelright visited Mr J M Orndorff. I N Wallace spent time with relatives in Washington. Pearl Hammer Mary Clowser and Margaret Russell guests of Gertie and Ethel Brewer. Miss Russell will lecture on Sunday school work at the schoolhouse Friday May 13 at 8 pm. Mrs P J Wolverton and son Elwood visited relatives in Winchester. Rev D R Cleckner of Wardensville did not fill his appointment due to flooded streams from rain.

Virgie Burkhart Snarr Winchester J. M. Orndorff I. N. Wallace Washington Pearl Hammer Mary Clowser Margaret Russell Misses Gertie Ethel Brewer

Instant relief for stuffed head and catarrh

Ely's Cream Balm promises rapid relief for clogged nostrils and head congestion. A small amount in the nostrils soothes inflamed membranes and clears air passages for easier breathing, with claims of instant comfort and nighttime relief.

Ely

End-O-Corn promised to clear corns and callouses nationwide

An advertisement claims End-O-Corn cures corns and callouses for all ages and occupations. It guarantees satisfaction with a bank cash certificate and lists endorsement by local druggists. Readers are urged to write to End-O-Corn Laboratories in Chicago if not available locally.

United Stats End-O Corn Laboratories Garfield Blvd Chicago

Three Race Horses with Odds and Owner Details

Three race horses listed with times and owner Jess M. as trainer Peter Point er 2.1514 seconds and 2.18 percent. location Annapolistan. Auction items include surkeys and race equipment. A stray Cully AL is found at W. T. Wall's warehouse near N Market S C. Fred Barr, Admr.

Peter Pointer Jess M Annapolistan W. T. Wall’s N. Market S. C Fred Barr Admr

Public Sale Postponed to May at White Post Va

Public auction scheduled at White Post Virginia postponed from April due to rain. Begins 1 pm Saturday May when a loaded car of furniture mainly bedroom and dining suites, parlor pieces, pianos, beds, dressers, refrigerators, antiques and more will be sold. Free piano bed and chair given to lucky number holders. Terms: 10 or less cash, over 10 six month credit with note and bank endorsement. GEORGE R. GREEN organizer.

White Post George R. Green

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Evening Star Barry Flood Byrd Pudisner Atrance Associated Press Suffolk News Manassas Leonard Williams North Carolina W. H. Williams Grove’s Baker's Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta J.V. Arthur General Insurance Rouss Jewelers Optometrists Ond All-Steel Emorsa Bus Eastern Public Service Corporation RAITT George Washington Jack Winchester Roanoke Strasburg Woodstock New Market Harrisonburg Staunton Lexington Natural Bridge Buchanan Richmond Baaless Caverns Shenandoah Caverns Grand Caverns Bridgewater Elkton Lynchburg Bedford Bristol Christiansburg East Radford Pulaski Wytheville Abingdon Khava Boxley Wheeler Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexal Osirh Wbere Vonvi Dethal Baker’s Drug Store Gsta Betsy Ross A. W. Russell Cameron and Kern Streets C. Lee Barr J. Wigginton Koverfler John S. Solenberger Betty Ises Winchester North Main St Funk & Son Main Street Jno. W. Rosenberger & Co TRY- Our Expert Service
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