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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1924
Page
4
A dated snipped notice shows the Morning News and The Weekly Mirror at Winchester Virginia with post office second class matter and annual subscription prices in advance. It lists publishing details, telephone numbers, and Associated Press republication rights for Saturday January 12, 1924.
A large meeting in Harrison Ridge gathers over twelve hundred residents to endorse a Shenandoah Valley movement. Organizers report a new era for the valley with unity across sexes and a pledge to advertise and promote regional resources and opportunities. Local residents are urged to join, communicate with representatives, and offer cooperation to advance the venture.
The piece argues that apple export regulation could stabilize prices and prevent cyclical surpluses. It notes foreign war and production costs affect margins, urges careful study by trade leaders, and highlights repeated crushes of supply as damaging to British markets and global standing.
A Maryland commission recommends tapering state support for higher education and shifting funds to secondary schools and weaker institutions. It urges private initiative to sustain colleges, with aid withdrawn if standards and facilities do not justify public support after a reasonable period. The Virginia General Assembly should study the issue seriously.
A fragmented verse traces hopeful women from farms and villages chasing film fame in Hollywood. The piece laments the harsh reality they face as many fail to find jobs, with dreams of renown fading into arduous, unpaid labor and disappointment.
Richard Tharpe a Winchester youth of Brucetown origin was fatally struck by an automobile while returning from Jolliffe store. He was 13 years old, a Handley School pupil, well liked by classmates. Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm from 51 North Main with Rev B V Switzer officiating and Mount Hebron Cemetery burial. Pallbearers named Floyd McKowan William H Gold Garland Canter Boyd Switzer Jr Charles Pine Howard Shockey Jr.
A National sport model 12 cy automobile is to be drawn for at a scene announced by Capt. Grimm commanding the company. Tickets remain unsold and are to be offered at eight thirty this evening with hopes of selling most of them.
The Virginia Military Institute board of visitors recommended to authorities that hazing of under-classmen could lead to expulsion. The Associated Press reports in Richmond as the board outlines its stance and potential disciplinary actions affecting six students referenced in the discussion.
Mrs. Dora Osborne of South Bend Indiana reports relief from female weakness after using three bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound bought at a local drug store. She states the remedy cost less than a doctor and helped her feel like herself again.
Funeral service for Mrs. Cooper, wife of T. J. Cooper, was held at 2 p.m. at the family residence on Fairmont Avenue. She died Wednesday after a stroke of paralysis and was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included Dr. George Heist, William Hietz, Theodore Kinzel, Dr. J. A. Richard, G. O. Snapp, and Harry Schmidt.
Opera tor stars on the long side met with stiffer resistance in higher prices today. Heavy profit taking and short selling in some sections coincided with bullish demonstrations by others, giving the market a higher appearance. Strength was shown by public utilities silks and automotive issues while rails were sluggish except for Reading and new Philadelphia coal and iron shares. Closing was steady with about 600000 shares traded.
Consular treasurer J. W. Benner of Porto Rico was found dead at his desk this morning in San Juan. He leaves a widow and a son and resided at Ann Arbor.
Newell D Hilles 66 longtime Plymouth Congregational Church pastor collapsed after a church council meeting and was in critical condition. He succeeded Lyman Abbott and has served 25 years in New York. The Associated Press report notes the stroke occurred last night and his condition remains precarious.
Anti Saloon League of Tennessee will speak at the 11 o'clock service at Centenary Reformed Church in Winchester. Dr Carre is highly regarded and will deliver a message for children and adults. The evening service is omitted for a union meeting at United Brethren.
Charles M. Schwab said business will prosper in 1924 while sailing to Europe aboard the Majestic. He noted good current business and expects ongoing improvement with steel and automobile sectors showing growth this year over last year.
The harmattan is a dry hot wind from Africa's interior toward the Atlantic. It blows in December January and February. Grass dries quickly after it begins, sometimes within an hour, becoming a fire risk.
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