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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1925
Page
4
Ray Flood Byrd publisher statement for Evening Star Publishing Co. in ester Virginia lists post office mailing at Win Virginia as second class matter. The item notes consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly and The Weekly Mirror.
A fragmented OCR shows pricing for advance subscriptions by Mall year and months, with carrier options. It lists figures like 3.50 for eight months in advance, 1.76 for three months, and 0.90 per month. Carrier year price appears as 4.50 with monthly and other advance rates.
The text appears to cite Associated Press copyright rules about republication and crediting news. It notes exclusive title usage for AP content and local attribution requirements. The fragment suggests redistribution guidelines rather than a complete news item.
A titled observer, Mrs Tin Sackville Stover, launches a campaign arguing nursery rhymes teach children to lie and steal. The piece questions her grasp of English while noting that English speaking children for centuries have learned and loved nursery rhymes, and early memory work centers on them.
The item argues for a $6 million yearly tax increase across state departments. It cites the auditor’s office costs, NY accountants’ fees, and salaries for automobile license staff. It also notes vehicle upkeep, hotel bills, and about $300,000 annual state printing, contrasting with Virginia’s performance.
Refuge Virginia February 27 Mr and Mrs James Hawes returned from a visit to Happy Creek with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Martin Several residents are noted for illness improvement including Little Miss Virginia Grim Pneumonia cases Mrs Riley Murphy suffers rheumatism and grippe Several local movements and shopping trips are recorded plus a death and funeral at Gravel Spring Lutheran Church and a move into a new home near Dunkard Church
Ridgeway West Virginia February 27 report that the village post office will reopen in a few days with Mrs. Kenney Roberts as post mistress. The town welcomes mail service return after disruption. A five tube neutrodyne radio with loudspeaker has been installed by M T Kibler. Several local residents and visitors are noted in the update.
Canterbury Virginia February 27 The Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs R B Albins last Thursday evening. After discussion refreshments were served and all expressed an enjoyable evening. Harry Cave entered the poultry business at this place. Mr and Mrs William DeHaven and two children of Green Spring visited Mrs DeHavens parents Mr and Mrs Barney Painter. J W Perry spent Saturday night with his daughter Mrs Lloyd Painter. J C Hale spent Monday in Winchester on business. Lillian Cave visited her sister Mrs Howard White. Gracie Alice and Lois Albin called on their aunt Saturday evening. L J Cave is having a garage built. May Painter and Winifred Mears spent the weekend with their parents. Fay Clemons and family of Gore spent Sunday with her parents. J K Perry and son Lewis are cutting wood for Pat Madagan.
A nostalgic scene describes readers queuing beneath a book stall to purchase worn volumes from a past era. Critics praise forgotten works while a youth complains about back issues and modern screens, as sellers reminisce about authors who crafted literature before mass media changed tastes.
For Rent placard advertises a room and dwelling near the Excel community on Pike seven miles from Hester. Potential buyers may purchase the stock of goods and fixtures if desired. Location is described as commanding good trade. HW. Pett Hayfield, Va.
The many friends of Miss Hdna Luttrell are sorry to hear of her illness and wish her a speedy recovery. Mr. C Peer and family moved to Kernstown. Visitors at Mr. Tom Byrd’s Sunday evening included Mr. and Mrs. O Peer, Mrs. Irene Copenhaver and daughter Mabel, Mrs. Laura Copenhaver and Mr. Homer Sibert. Thelma Byrd spent the evening with Mrs. C Peer. Ruth Lanahan and daughter visited her brother here. William W Glass visited the former’s mother Mrs. Nannie R Glass. Alva Wigginton spent Saturday with his mother here. Cecil Payne and wife are moving into Mr. Sherman’s tenant house. Irene Copenhaver won a pig at the Colonial Theatre before Christmas and sold it last Saturday for 10 dollars. Ellen Anderson is visiting her son Lem Anderson on South Braddock Street.
Zepp Virginia notes report Hersel Randolph ill with grippe under care of Dr D L Shaver of Maurertown. Russell Williams weekended with Middletown friends. Nettie Herbaugh visited daughter Nellie Brill. Otis Brill moves to farm with P J Brill. Carter Brill relocates to John Lockmiller farm near Star Tannery. Paul Williams heads to Cumberland Maryland on Thursday.
Reliance Virginia February twenty seven. Mrs Fred Willey visited friends in Winchester last week. Mr W P Dandicker arrived from Pittsburgh to spend a few days with his family. Mr and Mrs J R Beatty visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Will L Lewis near Front Royal. Miss Corrinne Willey spent the day with relatives near Stras Miss Gruver and Mr Grant Little visited Purcellville Sunday and guests of Mr and Mrs W C Cooley. Miss Gruver plans a sale on March seven. Mr and Mrs D N Gruver visited near Sunrise with Mr and Mrs George Branner. Mr and Mrs George Dover spent a day with Mr and Mrs Moodey Dyke of Middletown. Mr and Mrs F L Derflinger were visitors Sunday afternoon at his home. Mrs Henry Bray ill with flu improving. C E Cooley returned Monday with a severe cold. Mr and Mrs Russell Stickley visited Dr Silas Stickley of Stephens City who has been ill. Messrs Charles and Robert Steele working in Washington.
Whitacre Virginia scene reports visitors and gatherings. J W Brannon and Landon Whitacre visited in Winchester. Rev Smoker of Dayton stayed at George Peacemaker. Infant of Lloyd Keller born and baptized at Redland Church. Georgia Dick Ratha Kim bell Norma Nesmith and Opal Nesmith attended district teachers meeting in Gainesboro. Quilting bee at Stage Dolan’s with about twelve ladies. John W Whitacre visited mother Mrs W C Whitacre. G W Siford visiting. Simon Adams and family at Russell Pugh’s.
Mount Pleasant Virginia notes list visits and social calls among residents. Several families including Lamp, Renner, Knight, Milhon, Pitcock, Loy, Perry and Pitcock are mentioned with Sunday gatherings and midweek visits.
Capon Bridge notes include Miss Jessie Fletcher visiting her aunt Mrs Gertrude Whitacre. A baby girl was born February 22 to Mr and Mrs Ira Giffin. both mother and baby are well under nurse D J Offutt and Mrs Prince Gill. Mrs Amanda Householder’s house burned Sunday night from a kerosene lamp, near a store that survived. Eldridge Nixon hosted guests. Oates and Shuler traveled to Winchester for business. Kerns siblings and Katherine Hirst visited Shepherdstown. friends of John Haines await news.
Light Virginia February updates show dosed social visits and family health. Residents like Ada Clark and Nellie Burton receive well wishes while many relatives and neighbors share Sunday gatherings and outings in Woodstock Cross Junction and Winchester areas.
Rosenberger Virginia notes list visits to J F Clowser and relatives. Mr and Mrs J L Rosenberger with Edna and Earl visit Mrs Clowser's parents. Many Clowser family members and friends visit across the weekend. Washington birthday social at Mount Williams draws local attendees. Mountain View school progresses under Delmar McIlwee. Forrest Ashley and Aretta Unger of Winchester call on Lola Clowser.
White Post Va February 26 The White Post school organized a baseball team and elected William Dearmont captain. The team plans to play Boyce soon. Audrey Fritts teaches a large music class at Boyce High School. Fritz Conley visited Miss Elinor Meade over the weekend. Ellis Danney Jr returns from VPI for a short visit. Rev J F Coleman led services at Front Royal last Sunday for Rev Torrence. Coleman conducts services fourth Sunday at the convict camp near Double Tollgate. Donations of papers and magazines to the convicts are welcomed at the rectory. The Woman's Auxiliary has long sent literature to the camp. Attendees from White Post watched the play Anne of Ann Harbor last Friday. Quarterly conference is set for the Methodist Church the first weekend in March. John Gore owns several fox hounds and aims to catch the foxes seen this winter. Emily Powers of Berryville visited Mrs R S Bryarly last week. St Matthew's Guild chicken salad supper was a success. Other sparse notices follow the Cobb and Mrs Elliott.
Attendees of the film show The Thief of Bagdad in Winchester included Misses Susan and Mary Sommerville, Gwyn Jones, Evans Johnston, Lola Wilson, Dave Sandridge, Dr and Mrs C Dearmont, Mr and Mrs John Gore, Marguerite Elliott, Lola Jenkins, Mrs J F Coleman and Mrs L B Chrisman. Mr and Mrs Frank Stuart are recovering from grippe and Mrs A M Green suffers severe rheumatism.
Cross Junction Va February twenty seventh. Dorothy Higgins has returned to Washington DC after a Scotland England trip and a few days with Mr. and Mrs. C Baker. Mrs Sarah Collins returned from Winchester to here after time with daughter Mrs Lloyd Keller who has been indisposed. Mrs Floyd Luttrell improves from flu. Mrs CC Whitacre spent days with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs G DeHaven. Mr and Mrs Lee Dick and little daughter spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs H Braithwaite. Gilbert DeHaven repainted G Baker house roof. Sunday visitors at G Baker home included Mr and Mrs Albert Angell and daughter Virginia and Mr and Mrs Gilbert DeHaven. Mrs H R Edwards and her little daughter spent most of last week with her father E D Shenka Reynolds Store and later at the home of Mr and Mrs G H Edwards. Messrs H R and W E Edwards, employed in Winchester, spent Washingtons birthday with their parents.
Jd. W. Keyser announces a Front Royal Virginia Army and Navy Store sale offering hobnail and trench shoes, government gear, harness wheels, blacksmith outfits, Atkins and Disston saws, plumb axes, army blankets, and a large stock of genuine army goods priced to move. Items include $5.25 hobnails, $6 high tops, $35 harness wheels, $3.50–$7.00 saws, $1.75 axes, and $75,000 stock advertised with nationwide mail order catalog access.
Gainesboro district teachers gathered February 21 at Gal Schoolhouse for a lively ides day meeting. Rev H W Linda mood led prayer, Rev Mr Nelson spoke, and a Whitacre school duet entertained. Attendees included John R Whitacre of Ohio and local officials. A luncheon of sandwiches, pickles, pies and hot toffee followed in the basement.
For sale saw mill engine 1 hp and creaming machine brick machine all in fair shape near Unger's Store W Va.
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