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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1928
Page
4
A religious note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections, calling it a priceless heritage. It cites Proverbs 11:19 on life and death and asks for divine help to choose righteousness and establish us in God’s path.
Washington Post reports Mie General Electric will air a tri weekly television service from Schenectady from 12 30 to 1 00 on Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays. The crude 24 line 20 frames per second images aim to aid amateur reception while commercial practice remains distant.
Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama and Virginia sits in the spotlight of national politics after a quarter century in the House and Senate. He criticizes the protective tariff and the Eighteenth Amendment, argues for honesty and integrity, and notes a rising tide toward traditional government values as public opinion shifts away from past interventions. He reflects on friendship with the region and contrasts memories of former Senator Underwood with current views.
The text blends editorials on rail regulation and public trust with a Virginia court notice. It cites calls for government oversight amid alleged industry abuses and outlines a 1928 Virginia circuit court order requiring unknown heirs and defendants to appear and respond, with publication and mailing directives.
The passage argues that citizens will reorder government to curb criminal partnerships between business magnates and federal officials. It warns federal control of basic industries is not a clear alternative to private control due to current scandals in electricity, oil, and mining sectors.
Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch notes the Senate approved a yearly pension of 5000 for the widow of former President Woodrow Wilson. The piece cites support from the Richmond Times-Dispatch and contrasts House hesitation, urging timely passage as a fitting tribute to Wilson’s memory.
Richmond hosts Winthrop Ames Gilbert and Sullivan company at the Mosque Theater in a week long season featuring The Mikado Iolanthe and Pirates of Penzance. The Richmond News Leader sponsors the event with original New York cast and elaborate scenery, May 28 to June 1.
Morscher joined by Mosque musicians travels to Richmond after four weeks in Philadelphia and a run at Chicago Studebaker Theatre. The Mosque’s large seating and policy of passing profits to the News Leader allow lower ticket prices for the Gilbert and Sullivan performances. Tickets available by mail from The Mosque Richmond Va.
Reports from the Opequon area say anglers are catching sizable gold fish while fishing for suckers and perch south and southeast of Winchester. Most escapees are returned to Opequon Lake Park though some have been brought to town. Richard V. Jolliffe and Lawrence V. Jolliffe obtained many gold fish at Frederick Maryland last fall to stock the lake at Opequon Park.
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