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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1923
Page
4
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The Richmond News Leader reports State Senator Epes stating Byrd is not a governor candidate in 1925. The paper notes Byrd’s own words he cannot see running now, but may reconsider later. It warns against linking bond vote to Byrd’s future candidacy and urges focusing on the bond issue itself.
In Virginia discussion, Senator Byrd dismisses being a candidate for governor while signaling possible future interest. Friends doubt his bid, noting support for Lieutenant West and other rivals in a crowded field. The 1925 governor contest hinges on party dynamics and regional loyalties.
The piece argues voters should decide the Virginia road program after a free exchange of data. Officials including the Governor and State Auditor back Pay As You Go, claiming it can match bond plan results in eight years, urging public trust and a test over two years.
Tidewater men contest runs as Suffolk folk see a strong chance Suffolk could host the next Virginia governor race with home-ground chances.
A verse vignette satirizes James H Beeswax as a steady provider of cider pies eggs prunes and other goods while his wife laments missing affection. The piece contrasts material abundance with emotional neglect amid a market town atmosphere and canting longing.
Corporal C. J. West of the Thirteenth Engineers tours Winchester Berryville and Woodstock advertising the U S Army. He says the army offers no fewer than 60 trades in vocational schools and paid salaries during training. Enlistments run three years with vacation opportunities.
Nineveh Virginia August 31 The Presbyterian Sunday school held its annual picnic last Thursday with strong attendance and enjoyment. Local residents Mrs Guy Ray returned to Baltimore after visiting Wheatland home of Mrs Joseph A Miller. Miss Irene McCartney has been indisposed. Miss Alice McKay of Baltimore is visiting Mrs Hubert McKay. Mrs William Jacobs recovering from recent illness. Mrs Saunders of Washington visiting Miss Weaden. Mrs Walters of Linden a visitor last Tuesday. Mrs Brock and daughter of Indiana are guests of Mr and Mrs A S Jett.
Bank closing notices for September 3 1923 indicate banks will be closed due to a legal holiday and all maturing papers dated that day may be paid on September 4 1923. Signatories include H D Fuller John I Sloat WM Hardy Charles Summers and other bank officials.
Apple growers in Bunker Hill area expand facilities with a 42 by 78 foot packing shed along the Pennsylvania tracks at Tabler for Shenandoah Valley Orchard Co. It will feature a grader and cider bins. contractor D C James also works on Smith Orchard and John Browns’ orchard with similar installations.
A marriage license was issued to Samuel J. Fox widower and Minnie L Brill both of Hampshire County West Virginia The groom is a Warren County Virginia native and in the sawmill business The bride is the daughter of H G Brill of Hampshire County
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