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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star is published daily except Sunday by The Evening Star Publishing Co. Winchester Virginia. The paper is authorized as the post office at Winchester Virginia as second class mail matter.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference months in advance and varying amounts such as 4.60 and 2.26. The legible parts mention terms like one year in advance and other timeframes. No clear event, entity, or outcome can be established from the readable content.
The piece states that Associated Press material is used for republication news dispatches and that local news may carry AP credit or be credited to the newspaper, detailing exclusive use and attribution practices. It emphasizes standard crediting for AP stories and local publication practices.
Iws-Observer Herndon reports Trinkle named April moves that the governor will take office in August. The notice hints at a premature transition plan with dates shifting expectations for state leadership.
A garbled report notes tax on gasoline in North and South Carolina, questioning the auto tax rate and its impact on road upkeep. The piece suggests protests may arise if revenue from the tax is deemed insufficient for state road maintenance needs.
A fragment from the Va. Progress discusses municipal debt policy and equalization in Virginia. It argues that the public should scrutinize tax reform and funding burdens on cities, noting concerns over how equalization could shift costs to interest, sinking funds, and bond obligations across the state.
Anecdotal discussion notes weakness in More's platform as Virginia politics consider liberalism and road bond proposals. Critics argue against bond issues as unnecessary, urging cautious approval while fearing drift from policy stability.
The piece argues Governor Moore is out of step with Virginians, absorbed in tax details and old era nostalgia. It asserts Virginians want growth and a new approach to lift Virginia as a leader, not a trailer to national progress, despite Moore's skill as a public auditor.
Walt Mason mockingly highlights bragging friends who boast about cars, dogs, wives, and trophies while neglecting true virtues. The speaker describes con artists who flaunt possessions, houses, and relics, yet fail to restrain boastful talk as they pester others around town.
The new minister greets attendees at opening service for this conference and will outline a resume of the message from Bishop The Sune at the 11 o'clock service. All are invited to prepare for Easter Decision Day as the Holy Week offers daily prayer and praise services with the Lord's supper to be administered.
Grimes Virginia April 2 The Star prints a corrected statement about the sad death of Mr George Stottler near the Woodbine school yesterday at noon as he trotted a horse past boys from the schoolhouse. The incident occurred after the horse ran and Mr Stottler was struck. The children and teacher mourn the loss of a man who was fond of them and lived nearby.
The Interior Department reversed a prior decision to deny a pension for Midshipman H McGregor who endured hazing at the Naval Academy. Doctors tied his illness to the hazing, and the department ruled the victim was in line of duty and entitled to protection. The claimant resigned after being labeled a squealer, alleging the hazing violated academy rules and damaged his naval career.
Church of Christ holds Sunday services with Bible school at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman followed by a sermon at 11 a m titled Proving the Spirits and a communion service. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 45 p m led by Jessie Pletcher with the topic What Should the Church Expect of Me.
Property notice from Hayfield Virginia seeking a liberal reward for a bay mare a sorrel pony and a mouse colored mule that strayed from the farm and were last seen at George Branner's on Middle Road. Contact C A McIlwee Hayfield Va.
Ongoing Easter week religious meeting in Oalisburg Indiana features Rev W R Mains of Romney West Virginia preaching nightly. Services start at 7 30 PM with the minister W L Dudley inviting the public to attend during the event.
State motor vehicle receipts total $3,132,623.29 from motor vehicle licensure and gasoline taxes in the first three months of 1925. Governor Prafa and Commissioner James M. Hayes Jr. forecast 1925 license collections around $4,250,000 by year end. February gasoline tax receipts amount to $192,787.78 and $172,813.06 for February of last year. J. G. Shirley, chair of the State Highway Commission, says gas tax collections should rise about 18 percent over 1924.
Authorities condemn more than 9000 candy eggs shipped to Liverpool for Easter after laboratory tests revealed quartz glass fragments and lead traces in the chocolate. The finding alarmed officials who warned of potential harm to children and halted further distribution.
Virginia carrot shipments of apples surged to a historic high for the season through March, far exceeding prior totals. The report notes 12,519 units shipped, marking a record pace in state apple commerce.
A church notice invites all men to attend a morning class at Street Methodist Church with Rev V Switzer present. Special music by the Golden Rule Orchestra and good singing will welcome attendees as 100 were present last Sunday.
Andrew Petall, former Ontario provincial official, was held for removal by a U S commissioner to stand trial in Toronto on embezzlement charges alleged to involve about $600 000.
Mr and Mrs. and their young child plan a journey to visit relatives and friends in Fredericksburg Virginia. The clipping notes a trip undertaken with travel purpose and familiar social context.
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