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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
8
Grace Lutheran Church announces Sunday worship at 11 a m and 8 p m led by Rev A J De D with sermons. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m Luther League meets 7 15 p m. Evening sermon titled Rescuing Lot from Sodom or the Perils of the Middle aged. All welcome.
Justice Taven ner ruled for John M. Massey superintendent of the county almshouse in a case against Edward Carpenter for forty dollars the value of a hound dog said to have been killed by Carpenter Carpenter admitted killing the dog claiming it showed rabies and acted in self defense Carpenter appealed to the Circuit Court.
Richard Lloyd, a young automobile mechanic, was acquitted in the magistrate's court before Justice Tavener on a charge of stealing automobile parts from Cecil Huff valued at 115 dollars. His employer and witnesses testified to his good character. Huff claimed Lloyd had removed the parts.
Newport News Daily Press quotes a proverb about selling corn and notes its potential use as campaign material. The column suggests the saying could be misused to influence voters if published during the campaign.
The Star offers prizes including an $8.00 gold piece and a year’s subscription to The Evening Star. Fourth drawn numbers 1st 549 and 4050 determine prizes. duplicates may be redeemed at The Star. Mr. Harry C Kern, long patient at Memorial Hospital, expected to return home tomorrow.
The Virginian Pilot reports confidence in Harry Flood Byrd as next Virginia governor, noting a strong electorate preference for Byrd despite earlier support for G Walter Mapp. The paper concedes Byrd’s talents and calls the victory a notable achievement for a man under 40. It pledges to support his public service and future endeavors.
Charles Town stops Winchester 6 to 0, completing a third straight win. Tucker fires a four hit, 15 strikeout gem with no runs allowed in final 17 innings. Lynch, Brown, Miller and Mein kle lead the locals with multi hit days as Green and Merchant struggle for Winchester. A Riley center catch highlights visitors’ effort despite missing several stars.
Cabbage beets carrots tomatoes and potatoes plus a full line of groceries gas and oil for delivery call S00 M1 7 14 Lmo.
An old style ad for Jones' Creamery advertising yard parties socials and picnics since 1872. W M Fletcher proprietor listed with contact phone 14. Emphasizes price information and social event use with limited details.
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