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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1923
Page
4
The Evening Star reports on a Star newsroom editorial stance opposing a highway bidding ban. It argues state lawmakers should avoid prohibiting bids from companies with ties to legislators. The piece questions the scope of the Highway Commission action and potential conflicts of interest.
The fragment presents a Walt Mason poem titled Reppling Rhymes with jagged humor about a brimming character named Bridget. It references chores and domestic life with playful rhymes and a light jokey tone, noting she remains cheerful amid daily toil and longing.
M I Walton Jr of Woodstock introduces Rev Dr E H Rawlings and Mrs B W, linked to Nashville headquarters, with Rev Boyd Switzer of Braddock Street Church likely to speak. Similar meetings occur in Winchester district including Charles Town Martinsburg Woodstock and Front Royal. Subscriptions for the centenary movement are being collected to push the campaign forward.
Daily price corrections from The Star list local wholesale items Wheat best flour chickens ducks butter and meal prices quoted by buyers. Includes local flour barrels sacks corn meal mixed feed and standard middlings with varying regional rates across dairy poultry and livestock lines.
Senator Byrd rejects apologies and vows to tell Virginians the truth about road bonds. He declares he will not be coerced by threats from the Virginia Highway Contractors' Association and warns publisher Woolley of a $100,000 defamation suit. The exchange centers on press freedom and bond issue sentiment in the state.
Revival opens Thursday evening February 1 at 7 45 at the United Church conducted by Rev Crapill of Enola Pa. He is a pastor of a charge and a capable preacher using sane revival methods and plain gospel. Special singing books are provided to aid congregational singing. The city and county Christian people are asked to pray and cooperate.
Sale of 800 acres at Glen Allen Va to build a two mile motor speedway and a grand stand for 60000 to 75000, financed by New York and Indianapolis capitalists, with completion hoped within 12 months near the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and the Richmond Washington highway.
The Young People's Society of the First Christian Church plans a 6 30 p m observance next Sunday evening marking 42 years since Christian Endeavor began in 1881. Miss Anna Amelia Seabright will lead with the topic What is the Chief Value of a Christian Endeavor Society? Special music and a packed program are planned. all are invited.
A large number of invitations have been issued for a dance to be held Thursday evening at Rouss Hall. An orchestra from Washington has been engaged to furnish music for the dance, souvenirs will be distributed, and refreshments served. The hall has been decorated for the occasion.
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