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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1925
Page
2
A suspension bridge about 12 miles from the city collapsed around noon after a large cable snapped. Forty-two pedestrians, many children, were crossing the span when some jumped on the center to plate the bridge. The drop was 25 feet into five foot deep jagged water. Sherman Hunt, 12, was killed by falling cable. others sustained broken arms and legs.
An eight year old Hayfield boy recalls a joyful Easter with family adventures in 1925 including egg hunts and arbutus gathering. A dramatic brush with a six foot black snake near a fallen tree is related, describing how his grandmother killed it. The note also lists local moves, visitors, rehearsals at Gore junior high, and community notices from Hayfield Virginia and nearby areas.
Gore Virginia April 18 report notes an attractive or service held last Sunday before the regular meeting of the 1s 8 B. Y. P. A. primary department. Teachers and pupils are praised for their roles. The Sunday school met early to allow attendance at special services at Chenzer Christian Church with evening services at Capon. The primary department opened with 488, readings by Sept. 85, Secrist. Children marched in singing, welcome by Marie Snyder, and a welcome song by Pepect followed by The Joy of Easter by Miss Fai a Tittle.
A game warden urges residents to license dogs by May 2 as the county treasurer lists about one thousand dogs eligible for licenses. The note explains dog law basics, compensation for stock and fowl damaged by dogs, costs for mad dog treatments, and the hedge against killing dogs over fowl losses. The writer asks avoid warrants and trials for nonpayment.
Virginia cold storage figures for April 1 1925 show 56.7 cents of holdings for March 1925, with 288 012 barrels 8 269 baskets reported by the division. Comparisons to April 1 1924 indicate declines in barrels and baskets while red stock remains higher.
Frederick County grower Thomas Jefferson Plan known as Uncle Tommy says apple blossoms will be in full bloom by midweek. He reports completing a major orchard task in Frederick yesterday and begins a summer job with Virginia Valley Orchard Company, confident the season will yield a large crop.
A Star excerpt from Petroleum News mentions Senator Byrd calling gasoline price hikes a lie. The Petroleum News notes gas prices rose seven cents a gallon with no clear justification and accuses oil interests of price manipulation across states, endangering a free people.
Mahlon B. Noonan has been promoted to manager of the Standard Oil Supply Co. filling station and newly erected plant on East street. His friends celebrate his advancement within the company as they note the expansion of their operations and his leadership role at the new facility.
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