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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1923
Page
4
Burg News praises the push for a 50 million dollar road bond while urging the General Assembly to settle the issue without lobbying by highway authorities. The department must follow its lawful, defined role and avoid influencing legislative decisions as to road expansion policies. A Mes senger Dispatch notes voters will judge leaders in the upcoming election.
A man says he would not support a bond issue if it raises local taxes. The statement reflects caution over fiscal impacts while officials discuss funding and public projects.
A fragment from a 1923 Virginia column laments drought and price shifts harming farmers. It quotes Crowell Mt Falls VA and Walt Mason exposing speed traps, fines, and jail terms for reckless driving as a cautionary tale about civic enforcement and water scarcity impact on rural life.
Canterburg Virginia reports on Mrs. J. C. Hale recovering enough to visit Washington for Christmas with her daughter. J. A. Perry moved to a new home purchased from L. J. Cave for 1300 dollars. R. A. Derflinger moved into a Shade Corner bungalow. Visitors at the Cave home include J. W. Hockman Middletown Howard White and Audrey from Refuge. Others spending time with I. N. Painter include Adeline Albin Viola Div Marjorie Lillian Cave and families.
The First Christian Church announces Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 45 a m for all, a 11 o clock sermon by the pastor on Personal Influence, Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m discussing The Word of God, and no 7 30 p m service due to union services at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
Nineveh Va January 12 Miss Irene McÉcartney returns to Front Royal after holidays at home. Rev Frank Ridgeway and family move to Florida for their new home. Mr Jacob Hiser relocates to the Ridgeway farm. Miss Mary Weaver returns to Washington after visiting parents Mr and Mrs F K Weaver. Mr Roy Johns goes to Pittsburgh for work. Services held at Zion Baptist Church led by Rev Mr Hudson of Luray. Mrs Guy Jones and Philadelphia son visit family in Nineveh. Mr Pat Madigan moves to his farm near Double Churches after purchasing property there.
Honor roll list for Leetown School December includes multiple grades with top scores. Sixth grader Sadie Gant 95. Third graders Vernie Jackson 98 and Randolph Robinson 92. Second graders Mary A. Carter 95 Clifton Gant 95 Chester Harris 92. First graders Virginia Rob inson 95 Dia Gant 100 Kathern Harris 98.
The article promotes a new dining tea room named The Black Cat in the basement of the Hotel Jack Annex on West Piccadilly street. Virginia DuShane and sister oversee daily luncheon from eleven, with dinner served late. patrons are urged to drop in for affordable, homestyle dishes in a welcoming setting.
Greenwood notes report a forthcoming meeting on Tuesday night January 16 with a debate on the motion That the Indian has been mistreated by the white man. Mrs Daniel Stouffer recovers at home. Lanahan family visits stormer’s father near Winchester. Edward McGlathery moves to Winchester. Greenwood school children illness chickenpox. Reba Riley returns from White Post. Helen Knight improves at home.
An advertisement for Triumph Pills claims safe relief from irregularities. A separate court notice in The Evening Star announces a probate suit over Mary R. Smith’s will in Virginia, naming executor M. Lynch and many defendants not residents of the state, requiring appearance within ten days and publication of the order by February 5, 1923.
The Water Rotary Club met Thursday in the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building. Luncheon by Lucien Nickens and Jennie May Manuel. President Doug presided. Bil Glass spoke on Plaza trouble. Hunter McGuire honored. Philip Williams guest speaker. Absent members had alibis.
A list of work clothing items including pants in cotton wool moleskin and corduroy riding breeches khaki O D wool moleskin whip cords and duck shirts cotton wool flannel and corduroy union alls overalls and blouses sweaters underwear hosiery and wool coats blanket lined coats five pound Army blankets work shoes overshoes and Arctics notions and more.
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