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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1924
Page
4
Winchester Virginia daily newspaper Evening Star notes its publication details, post office storage, and association with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror The Associated Press licensing and republication policy are outlined.
The Union Farmer of Dillwyn declares no endorsement for governor while outlining avowed candidates and weighing figures against Harry F. Byrd and others. It argues against sectionalism, notes Mapp as pro bone dry but cautions about his politics, and discusses prohibition, roads, and bond issues in the surrounding debate.
Colonel G O Shields leads a push in the New York Times for banning automatic shotguns used in bird hunting. Dr W T Hornaday and many hunters support curbing wholesale slaughter, citing vast damage to wildlife and advocating state legislative action.
The Virginia Union Farmer states it will port a Republican candidate only if the party’s stance aligns with the state's interests. It notes support will depend on the entering names and reasons, to be announced later.
Mrs Mar graves spent the winter in Tennessee with relatives. Rev John Williams and family returned from Brookneal after a visit with his son in law and daughter. Mr and Mrs Arthur Lowe visited Mrs T B Levi. Louis Roy hosted a birthday dinner for daughter Marian with family guests. William Kelly of Bedford City stayed with the Bakers. Frances Van Deventer hosted her Sunday school class for her fourteenth birthday. Lacy Humston and family visited Clyde Levi. Will Presgraves and infant spent the weekend in Charles Town.
Warsaw dispatch reports that 444 deputies and 111 senators enjoy free travel and potential ways. A significant portion of deputies' time is spent on trips unrelated to legislative duties. Objections have been raised, and it is believed Poland may restrict free passage to when members travel to or from the capital.
A decree granting an absolute divorce was entered in the Circuit Court of Frederick County in favor of Mrs. Nina Burden Fries from her husband Elliott Miller Fries. They married August 11, 1923. The wife may resume her maiden name Nina Burden. Neither party may remarry for six months.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics will use a new variable density wind tunnel at Langley Field Virginia to gather data for building aircraft. The 35 by 15 foot tank weighs 83 tons and allows air pressures up to twenty times atmospheric. Glass windows on the side let observers study results while workers stay outside the tank.
London report notes bicycles remain dominant in Britain with 6.9 million users versus under 1 million cars. The ministry cites exports: 20,000 motorcycles and shifting trades, as Britain surpasses the U S in bike and motorcycle exports.
The will of Mrs. Emily S. Ritter was admitted to probate in Frederick County Court. She left all property to her husband James J. Ritter as executor. Her death occurred about eight years ago and the will was probated yesterday. James J. Ritter has not yet qualified.
Invitations from Potomac Edison officers and directors announce the inspection of the transmission line linking Williamsport Maryland to Cumberland through Berkeley and Morgan counties. The Boulevard Hotel hosts the ceremony with M. F. Riley and Thomas WePters in charge, plus Cumberland plant inspection, buffet luncheon, and entertainment.
Shipped in log form to attach boards, European lumber firms send hem upedged lumber in log form.
The Progressive Bakers Association held its regular monthly meeting in Martinsburg on Wednesday night at the Y M C A. No business was transacted beyond routine matters. Attendance ranged from 15 to 20 members. The association covers western Maryland eastern panhandle of West Virginia and parts of western Virginia including Winchester. The usual dinner was omitted.
Rumsey C. Smithson local Studebaker agent in Charles Town West Virginia was badly injured when a car he was demonstrating veered and struck a telephone pole. R L Withers president of the Farmers and Merchants Deposit Company was in the car.
A fragmented note hints at advice on fair dealing and reminders about how to value or honor someone named Nani. It reflects informal tips or sayings rather than a formal article.
In sad but loving remembrance of our dear mother Eliza V Whittington who departed this life 2 yrs ago on December 13 1922 Your picture on the wall we gaze each day and look into your face you seem to say It is wrong to grieve so hard for me For We will meet again some day Since you went home to rest Though you are gone you are not forgotten By the ones who love you best Beautiful toiler thy work all done Beautiful soul into glory gone Beautiful life with its crown now sey.
A silent alarm reported a large tree on East Fairfax Lane burning around 10:30 PM. Sarah Zane Fire Company extinguished the blaze without a general alarm. investigators suspect an explosive or firecracker caused the decay heart of the tree to ignite, threatening nearby property.
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