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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
4
The text appears as a damaged snippet from an Associated Press notice about republication rights and credits. It mentions the AP as the source and refers to the Star Publishing Company and communications, but lacks coherent events or names.
The Times Dispatch notes opposition to a Byrd bill proposing decentralization of highway authority. Supporters fear weakening the current commission and raising road costs. opponents warn of centralization risks and political maneuvering. Debates hinge on whether to curb powers or preserve a strong highway system under the current leadership.
Six room house with light and water offered at a bargain with potential value growth. Six acre suburban property with city water and long street frontage priced at 8000 on terms. Desirable 66 acre farm three miles from Winchester priced at 4600. Client offers 6 percent interest and 2 percent bonus on first class real estate security for 5000.
The Richmond dispatch warns against power concentration in highway spending. Taxpayers who fund road construction must be heard in expenditures. The plan, endorsed by eight states, is criticized as centralized businesslike control not adopted by any other state.
A reflective poem recounts a village Safety Week that reduced accidents to none, then notes traffic speeds surged afterward. The piece mocks the ineffectiveness of the campaign as autos roar on, the coroner lamenting lost landmarks and the failure of virtue to curb speed.
Local notices report Mr and Mrs James of Winches hosting a society gathering. W Poster stayed as a holiday guest at Albert Slonaker’s home in Berkley Springs West Virginia. Coleman Jacobs and Elizabeth Jacobs visited Mrs R L Petrie. Mrs W W Craig visited her mother Mrs A H Guard in Stephens City. Mrs Jette visits her daughter Mrs W H Huber. Will Smith of Gore and Messrs Smith and Wade Guard from Stephens City reported good fox hunting.
A for sale notice describes a 138 acre gravel and slate farm with 20 acres of branch flats, improved by a 6 room house and two small barns, located on State 16 about 16 miles from Winchester. Asking price listed as $2,500.
In Rosenberger Virginia on the weekend multiple locals hosted and visited relatives and friends. J I White hosted at PB Goods while Joseph Ashwood Meredith joined J E Snapp gatherings. Guests included Lee Orndoff Ella Bowman C H Snapp Sadie Halves Laura Clowers Floyd Miller Leslie Lonas Minnie Good Jamie Mellwee Ethel Schuller William Swisher W O Zinn Edwin Adams Lora Adams and others at various homes.
Funeral services for Minnie Louise Welch, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Welch, were held at Nineveh Presbyterian Church in Refuge Virginia. Rev Hoge Smith of Stephens City presided. The infant, described as a sweet bright child and idol of the home, passed away shortly after birth.
By virtue of executions in favor of the Valley Service Station and others against H. L. Gruber I will offer for sale at 11 a.m. on January 14 1922 at 21 West Piccadilly Street Winchester Virginia the following personal property: 1 Standard Gasoline Pump and Tank 1 Air Compressor and Attachments 1 Vulcanizer Terms Cash on day of sale A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff Duvall Dunn Aucts
The notice lists among mourners Mr and Mrs William Welch and their children Willie Wilbur Julia. Hospital treatment continues for Mrs Tom Perry of Refuge at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Others, including W T Pifer C E Pifer family and Katie Ewing, return from visits or sickness recovery. local residents were in Winchester for shopping.
Advertisement promotes Shawnee Heights lots with $10 cash and $5 monthly payments. It promises deed delivery to a beneficiary upon death for both the lot and home, with a $5 to $7 monthly add‑on for the home payment.
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