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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1928
Page
4
A clipped newspaper snippet lists mailing rates for The Star Jones Co and related papers, with pricing for different terms and carrier options. It notes Associated Press material is for republication only and that the paper is a local news publication.
A fragment notes daily Bible selections for Pisogree and Christ Thought and Prayer, describing it as a priceless heritage for children in later years. A verse from Proverbs is cited and the hymn My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less is referenced alongside hope for the righteous.
Washington Times reflects on the Apple Blossom Festival drawing 50 000 visitors and argues for an annual Washington festival. It praises civic spirit and suggests a spring celebration from mid April to mid June to showcase the capital’s hotels, businesses, and hospitality.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes a recent scoop by The Christian Advocate of Richmond about a Chinese student from Wesleyan College in Macon Georgia making a high profile long distance flight. The editorial claims the feat rivals Lindberghs Atlantic crossing in daring and distance and highlights the student as a Methodist college product and the first to achieve such a Pacific crossing.
The Christian Advocate reprints a mock formation from the Macon Telegraph's Jester section. Editors are criticized for lacking humor and human warmth, portrayed as harsh and unacquainted with everyday experience. The piece mocks journalists and their supposed enterprise.
An El Dorado man recalls juror anecdotes from pay and procedure. He describes cases where votes shifted after hearing evidence, including a bid for a formal verdict and a late night “Guilty” note to gain extra pay. The piece ends with a note on mother of pearl and oyster nacre.
Tokio’s Yoichiro Araka wins a 1500 prize from a Japanese newspaper for circling the globe in 36 days using regular public carriers. Two Americans plan a similar race by sea flights and land flights aiming for 23 days as the trend toward faster travel expands.
A newspaper columnist notes cleansing business leaders from the oil scandals era. He credits John D. Rockefeller for pushing resignations and urges top executives to lead moral reform, arguing prosecutions alone fail and honesty benefits stockholders and public morals.
A verse depicts a nurse’s daily routine and quiet resilience as she cares for babies, handles blame for doctors’ mistakes, and endures long shifts. The speaker seeks divine guidance and a small token of recognition as she and peers wear new uniforms. The author signs M. M. Barrick.
Grimes Virginia May 16 reports no Sunday school at Galilee next Sunday due to Hopewell meeting at Hopewell Church. The Woodbine Community League expresses thanks for the league float’s success.
The text notes Mr and Mrs John Feltner visiting Winchester with Mr John Crim in the army medical corps now at a California medical school. Also mentioned are Mr Olin Affleck and family visiting from Winchester, Sgt Uhl on three months leave, and Mrs Mattie Grubbs of Martinsburg visiting Mr and Mrs G A Miller and others.
LURAY May 17 Herbert Breeden a 48 year old resident of the Jolletts section of Page county will be given a preliminary hearing at this place on the charge of having shot to death Houck Breeden aged 30 a month ago. Herbert Breeden has been in jail here since the shooting which occurred at the closing exercises of the Meadows Mountain school while he was acting as peace keeper having been so appointed by the teacher I H Cave. He claims that he shot in self defense after ejecting Houck Breeden from the schoolhouse. The defense will contend that Houck Breeden entered the school with the intention of creating a disturbance and that when he was ejected by Herbert Breeden he made a move as if to draw a revolver. Herbert beat him to it however and shot Houck dead not justified in the shooting and that Commonwealths Attorney Lynn Walton Will contend that Herbert was it resulted from ill feeling existing between the two men for some time.
Advertising copy touts Allenrhu Number 2 little green capsules as a cure for rheumatic pain. It describes a multi day dosing plan with hourly and bi hourly schedules and claims rapid relief, urging readers to buy at Bakers Drug Store or any reputable druggist in America.
Woodstock May 15. William S. French died in Sibley Hospital Washington after months of illness and a Thursday surgical operation. Born Curlertown Pa 73 years ago he moved to Woodstock at 16. He owned real estate near the town corp line and once operated an ice plant and flouring mill. He was a large owner in the Valley Electric Light and Power Co and held interests in several utilities and private enterprises.
A respected man known for honor and a trustworthy word has died. He is survived by a widow, his second wife, and several children: Miss Emma French a Maryland teacher in Washington. Mark French an attorney of Clintwood. Van Warren French a Shenandoah Power Co. manager. William French Jr. of American Security and Trust Co. in Washington. Miss Lorraine French of New York. Miss Helen French a Hood College student. and Charles and Selim French at home. Services will be held at the French home in Woodstock Thursday at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. H S Coffey of the Wer dist Church and Rev. W speeds the Charlestown Methodist tech, with burial in Massanuttes Cemetery.
Mount Williams Virginia May 16 Mrs Edgar Smoke was guest of her daughter Mrs Earle Long last Monday. Mrs Boose and Mrs Barnes of Chevy Chase Maryland were weekend guests at Mrs Ortney Williams. Mrs C J Kecktey and Miss Laura were also mentioned in the fragmentary social notes.
Mrs. Wallace visits Sparrows M4 to see son Walton Wallace. Annie M. Orndorff called on Mrs A I Brewer. W H Williams remains active with calls from R Clowser and three children and J Keckley and Ralph Williams. L N Wallace with son David visited relatives at Sparrow Point Maryland. Mrs P J Wolvertod and little Peter June visited at Annie oi at une avenue. Mr Henry Buess moves from Buford farm to Winchester. Hugh Ashwood and two sons Charles and Winifred were at Arthur Sager’s Kernstowg last Sunday.
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