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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1924
Page
4
The article discusses Senator Byrd's platform and road bond issues in Virginia. It contrasts fair distribution of highway funds with past budgets and cites opposition lines, pointing to equalization of burdens and state governance aims.
The Virginia political summary assesses Mr. Byrd’s platform as broad and vague, praising some public welfare aims while noting no specific proposals for universal education, higher learning funding, road construction goals, or tax reform. Critics say it offers little promise of real progress and contains negative stances on state efficiency and local control.
The poem narrates a suitor, William Jones O Hide, explaining why he rejected Dinah Dutch due to incessant chatter. Dinah counters, arguing her talk would not hinder marriage. The piece ends with a quip on divorce mills grinding fast if couples ignore communication.
Company of Pittsburgh Pa spends a few days with his mother Mrs VV Gardner at Valley View. Mr Sam Smith of Bunker Hill a former resident called here last Saturday.
Local notes from Mount Williams Virginia report visitors from Baltimore and Maryland towns. Community events include a prayer meeting at the Mount Williams schoolhouse with newly elected officers N C Williams and Mrs William Orndorff, and George Humer to lead the first service.
Stephens City Farmers Union local hosts monthly meeting in the high school building to discuss county state and national union matters. Members are urged to attend and participate in this important action. J McCartney secretary December 3 1924.
Local notices recap Thanksgiving visits and travels in Grimes and nearby areas. Willis Randall and Ellis Randall from Winchester stay at Level View farm while John Whitaker returns after thirty years away. Edward Kiger plans property moves near Lenore and Willow Brook as January contract ends.
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