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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1925
Page
2
Harrisonburg Va April 24 Rivet Johnson 70 year old veteran towerman at Kennedy s Peak Lookout Station east of Edinburg on the Massanutten Division of Shenandoah National Forest has turned over his badge and key and decided to man the tower no more
In Dover Ohio a long piece honors "Daddy" Johnson who, after 12 years as lookout at Kennedy Peak, retires. It recalls his work guarding National Forest fires, vivid mountain changes, and the influence on Boy Scouts and visitors. His successor, M E McLanahan, takes over duties and will learn the details of Johnson’s role. Also notes a Virginia Democrat Representative Moore cautioning against Senate rules revision.
Washington April 30. The speaker asserts Vice President Dawes spoke very differently in his inaugural address before the Senate than the present stance. The brief remarks contrast Dawes with the administration positions and imply a policy shift.
A fragment from a debate argues that a new method will likely improve governance while existing practices should be discarded cautiously. The quote stresses belief in better methods to achieve the blessings for which government is instituted.
Portsmouth Ohio reports engineer John Lively of Covington Kentucky killed when Chesapeake and Ohio train No. 2 derailed near Quincy Kentucky nine miles from Portsmouth. Fireman Mitchell and other crew bruised. passengers shaken but largely unhurt. Locomotive and three coaches toppled. derailing cause undetermined.
Fifty men from the recuperation ward gathered in Fredericksburg on April 30 for a Veterans dedication ceremony. The Associated Press reports a somber, hopeful mood as attendees and local officials mark the occasion and honor service.
Senator Byrd urges Virginia voters in the Valley and statewide to pay poll taxes by Saturday May 2 to qualify for the Democratic primary in August and the November general election. He argues sectionalism must end, voters should register if needed, and that government remains democratic only through active participation at the ballot box.
The Naval Hospital at Washington will bring a group of sailors to Fredericksburg on May 9 for the dedication of Kenmore, Betty Washington’s home, as a national memorial. The trip will be provided at the expense of a Washington hotel man, it was said.
Forest Supervisor S H Marsh warns that vast woodlands feed many industries and fires threaten more land each year. Preservation relies on public sentiment, cooperation, and a coordinated plan with Wardens, lookout stations, and volunteer fire brigades across Shenandoah and surrounding Virginia counties.
Luray Virginia April 28 The Page county High School Athletic Association held its annual field and track meet at Caverns athletic field with only Luray and Stanley represented Luray scoring 185 points to Stanley 170 The day opened with a parade and prize awards for best appearance The locals then won an 8 to 4 baseball game against Shenandoah In their first week Luray lost to Shenandoah and to Randolph Macon Academy at Front Royal.
Cincinnati announces a new stadium to seat 60,000 at a cost of 1.5 million dollars. August Herman, president of the Cincinnati Baseball Club, disclosed the plan during the April 30 briefing.
Fredericksburg reports a spate of Indian relics unearthed on the Penn Farm near Leeds. Beads, arrow heads, and bones were recovered with vibrant colors suggesting a burial ground. Local children fashioned rings from the beads and wore them, feeding widespread curiosity about the discovery.
New Market April 29 S Frank Hees son of the late J Bushong Hees who built Hess mill on the Shenandoah river near New Market died late Monday night and funeral services were held today from St Martins Lutheran Church Rev W J Finch D Di assisted by Rev T A Graves both of New Market Mr Hess was well known throughout Shenandoah county He conducted a mercantile store in Woodstock and served as police chief and fire chief for years He was 71 years old He retired about 15 years ago and returned to the old home place to live He is survived by his widow three brothers and four sisters.
It details a 33 million dollar program along Florida's east coast near Miami including a 15 million dollar deep water harbor under Gen. Goethals, four fireproof hotels, a beach casino, an auditorium, bank building, ten apartments, a larger publishing house, schools, church buildings, 300 extra houses, and multiple plants. It calls Hollywood a city in development offering safe investment and fast independence through re-sales, inviting thorough personal inquiry with contact to Fred E Willis in Miami.
An advertisement urges hosts to entertain guests with baked goods from a local supplier, offering cakes, rolls, cookies, doughnuts and other delicacies to ensure a pleasant stay, with a note referencing Prd nr XIN COPD.
Richmond April 29 Motor Vehicle Commissioner Hayes Jr says he will sponsor a bill at the next General Assembly to require auto driving permits to be issued by the State Motor Vehicle Department rather than by local officials in Virginia.
New York April 29 The Associated Press reports that automobiles now cost 29 percent less than in 1913 while the cost of living rose 67 percent over the same period. The average motor car now sells for about 825 dollars.
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