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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1927
Page
4
The Evening Star based in Winchester Virginia publishes daily except Sundays with joint credits to Morning News and Weekly News and offers subscription rates including one year in advance four fifty for carrier delivery and cheaper monthly options. It is a member of the Associated Press with news dispatches shared for republication.
A brief devotional note emphasizes a priceless heritage from daily Bible selections. It cites Job 10 about the life of man and offers a prayer to number ten days and apply hearts unto wisdom.
An editorial argues Virginia should shift road funding from the automobile license tax to the gasoline tax. It notes dealers evade fractions and that two year licenses could replace annual plates, with a higher gas tax to offset revenue loss. The Times-Dispatch favors fairer, simpler collection and reduced taxpayer burden.
A superficial study suggests shifting revenue from the gasoline tax to license plates. A two year licensing plan could maintain revenue, lower plate issuance costs, and improve tax efficiency. If Governor Byrd calls a special session this spring, the plan could be enacted for 1928 and 1929.
The article discusses Elinor Glyn defending American movies against British film protectionism. It notes her cross Atlantic stance and questions whether producers or patrons shape the film industry. It predicts her views will unsettle English critics and policymakers.
Commissioner James M. Hayes faces sharp criticism over enforcing the vehicle tag law with no extensions. He cites law provisions and says no authority to delay, accelerating tag sales and reducing excuses about funds. Counties and cities offered tag sales early this year, ending past leniency and promising smoother future compliance.
The piece argues that overwork is not the only danger of modern life noting many people die from lack of exercise overeating late hours or worry. It praises intelligent work and warns against aimless effort comparing unthoughtful labor to a frog in a well while urging work to be purposeful and enjoyable.
The Interstate Commerce Commission studied U S bus lines to inform a congressional report. It revealed 2,368 buses operate as common carriers, with routes totaling 352 800 miles, a mileage figure exceeding that of railroads in the period described.
The report shows railroads and subsidiaries running 502 buses with 6 838 miles to supplement trains. In addition 20 352 buses with 342 962 miles operate in regular line service and 1 511 in terminal service. The commission has not yet indicated what regulatory recommendations it will make for interstate trucking and bus operations.
The New York Bureau of Municipal Research delivered a 300 page report on Virginia state and county government to Governor Harry F. Byrd. Byrd will study it before revealing contents later. William T. Reed leads a 38 member committee to review recommendations and decide on next steps.
Local and wholesale market prices quoted today by focal buyers include bran at 7.25 to 7.76 per barrel and creamery butter at 60 cents, with mixed feed around 38 dollars per ton and eggs prices noted. The report also lists various meats, grains, and livestock values, plus a distant note on art education by William Van-Dresser.
A 300000-strong corps of reporters at the Department of Agriculture gathers crop and livestock data. They forecast prices and yields, study correlation of factors to acreage and weather, and issue about 50000 estimates yearly based on 9 million data schedules. Hawaii plans a Pan Pacific swimming team for Japan meet. Australia also expected.
Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the stockholders of Winchester Gas Company will be held at the company's office 21 W. Picca Street WIT Che SIOT Viepee wren 17th 1027 at three o'clock p m called by the Board of Directors for the purpose of considering and acting upon joint agreement of the Board of Directors of that company and of the Citizens' Gas Company proposing to merge and consolidate the said two companies.
The Rev Dr Bridgers will launch a revival at Braddock Street Methodist Church in Winchester with services beginning January 9 after a December 12 return to Springfield. The tabernacle is prepared for 1,600 to 1,700 attendees with free admission, nightly collections to cover expenses, and a final free will offering for Dr Bridgers and his helper.
FRANKFORT Ky San 7 After serving in the Mexican Civil Spanish and World Wars Kentucky’s 80 year old state flag has been fore-
The 1926 Kentucky legislature authorized adding a wreath of golden red, the state flower, to the Kentucky seal on blue field for the 48th Infantry National Guard known as the Kentucky Volunteers. California’s flag differs with a golden rod, causing debate over the unit’s standard for national army use. A new flag with revised trim is proposed to represent Kentucky nationally. Forty-first aid stations have been installed at busy traffic centers.
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