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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star Publishing Co. of Winchester Virginia notes its publication details and association with AP dispatches. It indicates second class matter and daily issuance except Sunday, with consolidation notes for The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror.
The Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch treats a new advice column urging wives to manage household affairs. It questions whether women today need such guidance and references historical fears of dependence, noting the piece as a debated domestic instruction from 1924.
A historical editorial urges uniformed county police and precinct officers to wear badges and distinctive clothing to prevent highway robberies by a gang posing as lawmen. The measure aims to help travelers identify genuine officers and deter criminals.
The Times-Dispatch reports George Manning notes Vernon Swanson as a leading candidate for national chair, with Shaver floated for the role amid health concerns. Swanson, a long‑time senator ally of Wilson, would face Republican balance and Senate seat considerations if chosen.
Strasburg News reports Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester will run for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Virginia. The announcement shapes the political scene as Byrd, a noted businessman around forty, forecast a rising role for years to come.
An endorsement praises Senator Byrd for strengthening Virginia by applying the pay-as-you-go road plan and opposing long term bonds. It argues his varied business experience, honesty, and leadership on road finance and the Ninth District recovery make him the best choice to continue progressive, fiscally responsible governance.
Marion Virginia Democrats react to Senator Harry F Byrd announcing his bid for governor. The Winchester native is seen as a strong favorite in the Ninth District with broad party support and a noted temperance record. The candidacy was announced at his Winchester home.
Chief of Police Doran seeks the missing Golf equipment of Walter E B Heller of Chicago. On November 8 while traveling from Winchester to Martinsburg items were stolen or lost from his auto including a brown canvas leather bound golf bag, two pairs of women's golf shoes, one men's shoe, Belmot women's yellow golf gloves, five golf clubs and irons.
An elderly 75 year old patient, deemed untreatable by five doctors, credits Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy with rapid relief from stomach trouble after a near death experience. The ad claims the preparation removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee after one dose.
Greensboro Daily Record notes the next Legislature faces a revenue shortfall with a budget that does not fit available funds. It states any income tax increase will be substantially smaller than it could have been if a port and criminal measure had been imposed on the state.
George H. DeHaven 63 retired Glengary merchant died at his home in Glengary Monday night from complications after about a week of illness. Born 1861 in Gainesboro Virginia, he lived in Berkeley and Frederick counties most of his life and belonged to Pine Grove Church for 50 years. Surviving are his widow, son C Gilbert, two daughters, six siblings, and several relatives. Funeral services were held at Pine Grove Church with burial nearby.
Local notes report social visits and moves among residents. Zirkle Williams spent weekend with Howard Brewer. Master Lee Fisher attended a dinner at the Colonial in Winchester. families Wallace Wolverton and Wolverton hosted relatives in Strasburg. Florencé Sager returned from relatives in Bel Air and planned further visits. Miss Aline Sager and cousin planned to stay with relatives in the area.
A deed admitted to record in the Cumberland Valley to Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company transfer conveys all physical property in Winchester and Frederick County. The $10,000 consideration covers poles extending from Winchester to various locations in Virginia and West Virginia.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad officials from legal operating traffic accounting and relief departments met yesterday at the Southern Hotel in Baltimore for a conference on public relations. About 300 people attended including 200 visitors. The aim was to enlist local committee support for a cooperative effort to advance the safety and freight loss and damage programs.
An order in Frederick County Circuit Court appoints Walter Johnson guardian for his daughter-in-law Mrs Icie L Johnson. He posts 4000 bond. Mrs Johnson’s husband Silas Ed Johnson died leaving 2000 life insurance. as she is 16 and a minor the guardian will receive and invest funds until she reaches adulthood.
Classified notice seeking fat turkeys for sale at H. M. Seabright, located at No 4 East Corke Street. Contact by phone 378-W. advertisement dated December 8.
A meeting of members of Win Chester Memorial Hospital is convened to vote on proposed amendments to the hospital’s charter. The action seeks to update governance provisions and clarify member rights. The date and location are listed in notices.
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