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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1922
Page
4
A 1922 discussion argues for rural districts near Winchester to receive fire protection from town departments within a fifteen mile radius. It notes county supervisors, cost of maintenance, and depreciation, urging a county city partnership to assure constant access to a capable Fire Department.
Robert Woolley is named director of the Virginia Contractors Association, aiming to assist the state with a comprehensive road-building plan. Critics warn of higher costs and taxpayer burdens, questioning the influence of an organization whose members may benefit financially. Officials note Coleman declined the appointment after proposals surfaced about pay and roles.
A fragmentary verse column by Walt Mason features odd exchanges with a hatter dealer discussing weather, rye, and politics. The piece references the Kaiser in exile and hints at social scenes and casino-like wagering at Tiajuana’s races.
A shopper narrates weary travels through streets and alleys to buy a hat. He seeks a hat that fits perfectly and a belly like a peach before considering spending five or four coins. He leaves the store in resolve, calm but unrewarded.
Vaucluse Va December notes list Mr and Mrs Kline and daughter Rae over holidays. J H Kline, F Estes Kline dine with Harvey Kline and Virginia McCartney. Alberta Va teacher visits parents Mr and Mrs Edgar McCartney. Edward Rogers of Washington Christmas with W M Stickley. Irene Stickley visits Winchester. Lupton McCartney at College Park md returns home. Campbells of Washington visit H B Kline and family. E Stead of Middletown visits sister O A Clatterbuck. H B Kline hosts Christmas dinner with W W Kline family Julian Philip Mary Fred Kline Alison Kline Roger Kline. Norman Wise spends Christmas in Baltimore with Page family. Betty Crawford of Winchester visits Mildrea Kline. C B Stickley visiting relatives in Winchester. A H Guard of Stephens City and Will Craig of Macedonia visit Hugh Kline. Archie Conner of Baltimore visiting I N Conner. Virginia Davis of Stephenson visits Thelma Teets.
Brucetown Virginia followers report a Christmas dinner hosted by Mrs Emma Tanquary with guests from Winchester and New York visitor Mr Jesse O Connell. The community notes Cantata reception and several residents take trips to Reading Pa Martinsburg and Bunker Hill plus new vehicles for Ashby Price and Douglas O Connell. Sister visits and family gatherings mark the holiday period.
Mrs. D. H. Hartman and her son Harry of Baltimore visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hertman in Alb in. William Fahnestock visits relatives in Baltimore. Mrs. Fannie Clark of Martinsburg visits her sister Miss Susan B. Howard. Mr. and Mrs. Parlett visit with the Dorseys near Winchester. Mr. and Mrs. Orndorff spend an evening in Winchester. The Buncutters entertain many friends at their home locally.
Local society page lists residents visiting relatives for the holidays. Names include Isabelle Hammack from Lexington, Susie Smith, Katharine Manuel from Winchester, Cepha Clark from Harrisonburg, Grace and Amy Clark in Toudoun, and many others visiting relatives in Middletown and Baltimore, Washington, Clifton Forge, West Virginia, and New York.
Macedonia Virginia December notes list Mr and Mrs Ritter Middletown visiting Mrs Rachel Funk. George Lind and family spent Christmas in Winchester with Louis Harford. Louise Craig visited Stephens City mother Mrs A H Guard. Virginia Guard and Naomi Grove called on Mrs W W Craig. Love White returned home after time with aunt Mrs Tevalt Relief. Isaac Shiley White Hall spent Christmas with James and Mrs Smith. W H Huber spent Christmas with Petrie and Violett households. Nossit returned home after visiting daughter Mrs E H White.
Mr and Mrs J H Ashwood of Lenore entertained guests from Winchester and nearby at a Thursday dinner. The evening included games and a music program followed by a late fine dinner.
Wholesale prices quoted today for wheat, chickens, creamery butter, hay, straw, maize, cotton seed meal and more appear in a typographically corrupted list. Local retail entries show butter, cream, flour, and mixed feed prices with several unreadable gaps and odd characters interspersed.
A partial and garbled market listing from Baltimore wholesale markets shows dairy prices and various produce items with scattered figures. The text mentions butter, curings, and sheep prices amid unreadable sequences, reflecting a degraded OCR page segment.
The weather bureau reports the storm centered east of Cape Cod moving northeastward. Wind speeds reached 60 miles per hour as heavy snow fell across New England and New York, with Portland Maine recording 22 inches.
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