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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1925
Page
7
A Virginia newspaper letter praises Harry Byrd as a capable, principled leader who understands farming needs. It lauds his pay-as-you-go plan saving debt, argues farmers deserve fair wages, education, and living conditions, and cites agriculture as the state's key sector. The writer predicts Byrd’s strong primary showing and broad appeal.
Frederick county board of supervisors adopted a resolution to split the gasoline tax revenue equally among the five district magistrates. The quarter’s total of 2896.48 translates to 579.30 per district, replacing the former state-decided allocation. Previously 6595.02 went to the highway department for tar treatment on two miles of road in the North Western grade.
Local residents report unusual bird activity attracting crowds and speculative chatter as authorities investigate possible feeding patterns influencing park wildlife. Officials caution visitors about feeding rules while monitoring ongoing effects on the birds and park area.
Berryville Virginia February report highlights Judge Rose McDonald Clarke county as first woman juvenile judge in the state. She uses compassionate letters and in some cases personal child examinations to encourage school attendance. Of eleven recent cases all but two returned to school, one after surgery. Also notes store moves by Sternberg family and Bloomberg Bros planning a general merchandise store in Berryville with Ada Drake overseeing Berryville location.
Mrs. Anna McKee aged 79, widow of Francis McKee, died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Lee Godlove in Rock Enon Springs County. Funeral held at Fairview Church Wednesday with undertaker B A Giffin in charge. services by Rev. Mr. Good. Various local residents noted visits and a heavy snowstorm earlier in the week.
Grimes Gleanings reports Rev. W T Lloyd welcomes a baby boy Carroll Langdon at City Hospital Martinsburg while Mrs Lloyd and child recover. Snowbound mail disrupted traffic. Florida trip notes. local illnesses and replacements, radio purchases, and residents visiting Winchester and memorial hospital updates.
Green Spring reports a business caller Edgar Shirley and his brother Harry Shirley visiting with their parents and Mrs E Dean Shirley. Mrs Timothy Good spent Monday with her daughter Mrs D L Affleck. Outdoor activity continues with pe tied up and a favorable fruit-growing outlook at the orchard.
Brucetown Va February 4 Mr and Mrs Janney McKee and son Melvin of White Hall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Andy Whitacre. Mr and Mrs Sales of Buena Vista visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence OCowell. Last Wednesday was the coldest day of the winter with thermometers in some spots at 20 below and 26 below at Mr C J Snapps. Corrie Swimley drove to Martinsburg. Andy Whitacre in Washington Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Pope of Stephenson called at the parsonage Saturday. Mrs Robert Smiths dog Frisk died last Wednesday at age twenty two a friendly neighbor favorite.
The Frederick Board of Supervisors decided to defer tuberculin testing for cattle due to lack of county funds. Federal and state aid are tied to county contributions, which would require about $3,000 from the county. No funds are available now, and assistance is not expected until later in the year, so action was postponed.
A compact exhortation stresses discipline and purpose over idle vanity. The speaker urges steadfast effort, clarity of duty, and moral resolve in pursuing meaningful tasks rather than chasing empty show.
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