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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star dated edition presents the Morning News weekly summary from The Weekly Mirror. The item highlights a periodical compilation with local notices and brief reports from the week.
The dispatch discusses Virginia political clash between Governor Trinkle and Senator Byrd over road funding and deficit reduction. It notes Byrd’s opposition to borrowing for road loans, contrasts Trinkle’s plan with Byrd’s stance, and mentions public sentiment on fiscal prudence and state needs amid wartime-era finance pressures.
An odd poem fragment recounts Watt Mason's FeuING RHYMES with Josephus Jinks and a warned drinker at Rat- Heatieg Store. The speaker notes the man’s self-destruction from liquor and an undertaker’s coming ride.
The report notes Amelia Mae and a fiancé traveling from Winchester Virginia to obtain a marriage license and complete formalities in Monongahela after delays. Officials in the county seat worked with the couple to secure the necessary paperwork at the courthouse on a Saturday afternoon. Cumberland area residents observed the event end with the couple proceeding to marital arrangements.
County clerk’s office announces the wedding of Annie Yowell and Joe Johnson, a couple tied to the late Hubert Yowell. The notice names the bride and groom and notes their forthcoming nuptials.
President Coolidge, in a special message to Congress, proposes five measures to relieve agricultural distress in the northwest. The plan includes refunding past due debts, federal loans for diversified farming, aid to housing, bank capital restoration, and private financing for a major reorganizaton, with extended War Finance Corporation lending. The president stresses coordinated federal and local action to prevent a regional collapse and urges debtor-creditor arrangements to ensure real farmer relief.
Senate propaganda committee clash erupts as Reed and Carraway press questions on the League of Nations policy and Bek award panel members. Miss Rather Everett Lape refuses to answer with mere assent and asserts independence from the league stance.
Christopher Columbus Perry and Miss Virginia Catherine Eves of Stephene City wed on January 22 at Spaon with Rev. George W. officiating. The United Brethren ceremony took place at the parsonage on North Avenue.
Daily market listings show varied quotes for hens, ducks, calves, sheep, and cattle. Prices listed include butter, flour, corn meal, hay, and mixed feed with regional figures and barter notes.
The Salvation Army will host a farewell meeting at court house hall Sunday night for Easten and Mrs. R. Van Pelt before they leave for Richmond Virginia on January 30. Ensign and Mrs. Van Pelt thank Winchester residents for their kindness and say they enjoyed their stay. Commandant Mara from Richmond will succeed them and arrive around the same time.
Miss Ethie DeHart of Fairmont Avenue was surprised Tuesday night when about twenty friends gathered at her home. They arrived as she planned to go downtown, bringing gifts and refreshments. After a lively party with games and music, she heads to Washington soon to begin nurse training at Gartielta Hospital.
Mrs. C Paul Malm of Newport News Va returns home after visiting her father Mr RB A Gun Miss Katie Evans goes home after days with relatives and Pescey Here friends greet Mrs Bean's return after a period of illness
Radio listings show a diverse lineup from 6.15 to 11.30 with concerts talks and bedtime stories. Stations include KDKA WOR WGY WCX WWJ WBZ CWOC and others with regional references and specific program times.
A meeting of Winchester and Fredericks Sunday school workers is set for Saturday January 26 at 2 PM in the Handley library auditorium. Ministers superintendents and teachers are urged to attend and help plan the association program. I N Good president Lewis Pidgeon secretary.
Announcement reports the marriage of Clarence L. Peffer and Miss Virginia A. Hoover in Hagerstown Maryland at a Methodist Episcopal church. The couple will reside here after a short visit with friends. the groom works in a local woolen mill and the bride is the daughter of Mrs. Elmer Wingfield from a prior marriage.
The Samsell family extends thanks for support shown after their bereavement. They acknowledge kindness, automobile tokens, ministers officiating, singing, and other sincere attentions from friends.
Through The Star we thank our many friends for kindness and for mowers and use of cars during the death of our wife and mother, Jno Williams, and children.
A bill offered in the Legislature would amend the Virginia code on redistricting of the state's judicial circuit, proposing a reallocation that includes courts of Frederick Clarke Warren and Shenandoah counties. Judge F B Whitting of Berryville presides.
White M Hemburger of a Main Street firm reported his coach automobile stolen from in front of a theatre last night. Police were notified and a surrounder police command was set to locate the car, but it has not yet been found.
Lost female English setter in Whackester Virginia is white and black with a large black spot in the middle of her back. Reward offered for return. Contact Warren Rice in Warrren Rice R4 G1 1.
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