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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1927
Page
4
Winchester Virginia newspaper details its second class mailing status and consolidation with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Mirror. It lists subscription prices by mail and carrier and notes Associated Press rights for republication.
A brief religious note urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections to pass a priceless heritage to future years. It reflects on the enduring glory of the Lord from Psalm 31 and requests prayer for Christ to shine through believers.
An editorial praises Ruth Elder and George Haldeman for their near trans Atlantic flight, arguing every ocean crossing effort adds aviation value. It credits their courage and notes the southern route may have aided safety while emphasizing the contributions of American aviators and womanhood.
The Louvain library inscription reading Destroyed by Teutonic Fury Restored by American Generosity will remain unchanged. Belgium and the world see its warning against imperialistic aims, regardless of calls to soften it, as history supports the battle against aggression.
A Philadelphia Bulletin summary notes 4,800 New York radio questionnaire responses show 170 mentioned jazz. Thirty-five requested more jazz while 135 denounced it as radio entertainment. speech-making received the least attention. Vocal and instrumental acts are popular, though orchestras, like one capable of playing the Tannhauser overture, gain strong acclaim.
Electricity as a modern slave to the lamp is discussed in the Greenfield Gazette and Courier. The piece argues that every man woman and child in the United States relies on power, with hundreds of slaves awaiting command and a button press controlling human labor.
The text extols invisible slaves that light homes and streets, furnish transportation, and perform varied city and farm tasks with unmatched speed and accuracy. They stand ready for thousands of additional duties not yet requested.
A Chicago police effort examines gang leaders through mental examinations to expose their supposed lack of intelligence. The piece notes readers may savor the embarrassment of leaders like Tuffy McQuaid, as public results challenge the gang’s image of cunning.
The oldest tune may be For He s a Jolly Good Fellow with theories it came from the east via Crusaders or Egyptians via the Babylonians. Chateaubriand s claim arose from Arabs he heard, but music authorities dispute it. A French view ties it to Malbrouk s en va t en guerre Napoleon allegedly remembering it.
A department of agriculture bulletin highlights poultry value noting America’s hens lay 24 billion eggs yearly and contribute about 15 percent of livestock value. It states one third of world poultry and egg supply comes from the United States and positions hens as enduring contributors to farming.
A lyric farewell to a friend named Pal ending their journey together. The speaker reflects on a long friendship, the last wish being happiness on the new trail. The tone is nostalgic and warm as they part ways.
The court extended ten days for treasurer Arthur Warthen to obtain a bond after the State Auditor raised questions about a $50,000 deficit. Attorney T. H. Grimsley argued the bond should reflect $60,000 per statute, noting Warthen’s incapacity to attend to business and uncollected tax bills. Judge Williams affirmed the increase and ordered temporary reports to protect state and county funds.
The Walter Reed birthplace in Belrol Gloucester county will be opened as a national shrine with Dr Lawrence T Oyster and Col Jefferson Randolph Kean speaking on Walter Reed as a world hero and What Walter Reed Means to Medical Research. Dr Edward C B Taliaferro presides as dedication remarks and Mrs William Fleet Paliaferro leads the Gloucester County Women’s Club. Langley air flotilla and Fort Eustis band will perform before 130 pm. A Philippine gold strike and self government talk appear in the report.
A Kansas City man finds delight in shadowing a movie usher down the aisle. He pretends inability to avoid the usher in the dark and playfully stumbles into him as the crowd settles. The anecdote mirrors a theatergoing pastime noted by the Kansas City Times.
Secretary Mellon states the prohibition unit will employ no agents with prison records, prompting editorial question about offering ex-offenders another chance. The Wilmington Evening points to the policy as a hiring standard amid broader Prohibition enforcement debates.
Washington and Lee University board of trustees convened in Lexington to review university affairs during October sessions. Key items included governance decisions and policy considerations affecting campus operations.
The Virginia Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy meets to discuss admission fees for the Robert E. Lee Memorial Chapel on campus. The board approves $1,000 for Confederate items for the Lee museum, $5,000 to improve campus walks and roads, and appoints committees to edit by laws and fill a vacant trustee seat left by the death of Frank T. Glasgow.
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