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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia lists publisher Harry Flood Byrd and notes post office entry as second class matter. It publishes daily except Sundays and consolidates with several local papers, with subscription rates shown for 1 year 3.60 and other terms.
The Highview Community League has impressed readers with seven months of reported activities. The group is praised for boosting community spirit and local improvements, setting an example for nearby leagues and offering healthy competition in the region.
A political writer claims President Coolidge has chosen the Black Hills in South Dakota for his summer headquarters. The move is said to aim at shifting Western political sentiment and boosting votes, though skeptics doubt the site will sway West Coast or broader national opinions.
At a Danville luncheon the All British party, including Horace Walker of Britain, urged Virginia to lower tariffs to boost imports and exports through Hampton Roads. Walker cited Republican policy as the barrier to trade with Europe, noting Hampton Roads cannot receive imports like New York without freer trade.
Progress at Shenandoah Park faces hurdles in Richmond as planners seek ultimate establishment. Local officials push for funding, while community groups weigh preservation versus development in the park’s future.
The Virginia Conservation and Development Commission reports progress toward establishing a Blue Ridge national park. It notes $638,312 paid on $75,822 pledged by 22,000 subscribers, with about 10,000 pledges unpaid. Survey work and parcel data collection proceed while Virginians are urged to fulfill pledges to enable land purchase.
A Winchester case reports a woman jailed for debt over a dog tax, sparking outcry as residents paid the tax. The incident recalls old debtor prisons in Williamsburg and raises questions about Virginia law and enforcement.
The Clifton Forge Review notes a Kansas farmer who blames the auto for local ills yet refuses to use his own vehicle. It argues cars are here to stay, blaming misuse over the machine, and praises autos for farmers transporting produce and boosting church and school attendance.
The text notes a short distance free from mud and mentions a Kansas farmer who should get his auto out and bear the situation along with neighbors. It compares him to a man who bites his nose to spite his face and states the present policy cannot be altered.
A Rushville Republican excerpt discusses jazz versus the Viennese waltz, noting a Berlin hall performance and opinions from Anna Pavlova. It argues jazz may woo dancers but the waltz remains valued for trained ballet technique, while Pavlova critiques modern dance music in France and England.
A man-eating tiger was shot recently in the Madras presidency of India after terrorizing a village for seven years and reportedly causing over 125 deaths.
An advertisement touts a golden chemical product that claims to kill roaches bed bugs and ants quickly. It promises rapid action in walls floors and furniture and offers a money back guarantee if bugs remain tomorrow. Sold by EAREWS BEUG STORE at a druggist.
Eldorado May 25 The 67th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church completed six days with a central committee of 44 to supervise major executives and promotion. Dr C C Carson was elected general evangelist, Dr R C Long joint secretary, and Dr J B Purcell heads the new stewardship and men’s work committee. Dr Price urged missionaries to return to China despite evacuation and a challenged Chinese church. Atlanta was chosen as the 1928 meeting site. Price recounted his Nanking ordeal where he was held by soldiers before rescue.
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