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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sunday and consolidates with Morning News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror. Associated Press holds republication rights for all dispatches credited or not and for local news published herein.
The text urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as a priceless heritage. It quotes Psalm 103:2-5 and prays for mercy and renewed youth, highlighting blessings, forgiveness, healing, restoration, and loving kindness.
The article outlines a Virginia advertising push funded by a 50 000 biennial appropriation to attract investment and residents. It highlights Allied Chemical Company’s planned 100 000 000 nitrate plant in Hopewell and DuPont’s 10 000 000 silk mill project near Richmond, signaling broad industrial growth tied to favorable taxes and abundant resources.
The article emphasizes Virginia's low taxes as a key lure for new industries and outside investment. It notes wage distributions, expenditures, and capital investments by new firms uplift taxable value, reducing tax burdens on existing values. The Commission on Conservation and Development uses a portion of its advertising appropriation, with future plans aiming for maximum benefit at minimal cost.
The article praises the free public spirited Virginians handling the project and notes the splendid patriotic work by Mr. Carson and Mr. Fishburne advancing the state's interests.
Miss Kathleen Rogers and Albert R. Roger of Newport News lead Virginia contenders after winning the Newport News singing bee. Their victories earn them a place in the all Virginia audition broadcast on WRVA October 18 19 and aid their bid for $17 500 in cash and vocal scholarships.
Ruth Rodeheaver Thomas leads a slate of local champions to compete in the state auditions next month with a youth and a young woman from each city. State winners advance to the district audition at Station WSB in Atlanta, facing champions from nine Southern states. District victors travel to Washington and New York for the national audition on Atwater Kent stations for a top prize of 5000 dollars, a gold decoration and two years tuition at a leading conservatory.
A line from The Deactur Herald notes the absence of humor about plumbers, suggesting humor has faded as the topic is no longer amusing or appropriate.
A lively note touts VINOS sparkling drink as boosting mood and confidence on Monday morning. It promises a clear head and pleasant stomach, transforming a blue Monday into a productive day with a sense of masterful indifference to worries.
A sensational rumor from the Nashville Banner claims the new Ford model may include springs. The note reflects wild speculation circulating in the newspaper and local chatter.
Train times and connections detailed for the Norfolk and Western line to Roanoke Bristol Williamson Norton Waynesboro and beyond. Pullman sleepers to Williamson Roanoke Cincinnati Philadelphia and New York with parlor and dining options. Reservations contacts H Z Barks Baverville VA and L Rannoke Roanoke VA.
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