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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1921
Page
4
Walt Mason lampoons modern divorce culture and dating trends in a humorous poem about long marriages, changing fashions, and staying true to a simple life despite social shifts. The speaker jokes about lawsuits, vows, and avoiding constant new partners, preferring stability to trendiness.
John J. Miller, a state senator from Culpeper and surrounding counties, writes from Washington Virginia July 16 1921 praising Tucker as an advocate while criticizing possible injustice against Mr. Trinkle. He attributes the issue to remarks by Senator Ward and expresses high regard for Tucker.
A loader booze car fleeing through town was pursued by Patrolman Jolman Clark who fired warnings as the vehicle sped toward Oak and Wash streets. The driver Robinson and an accomplice Berger allegedly fled with the contraband after a pursuit that ended near Gerard and K streets.
A wild booze car chase through Martinsburg streets ended with Robinson and Willis captured after switching cars. Patrolman Clark was injured in a fall while pursuing the vehicle. The bootleg operation involved two cars and wares valued at about two thousand dollars potentially more. Willis avoided charges. Robinson paid fines and left town.
Democratic primary prospect for Lieutenant Governor in Virginia August 2 is praised as progressive yet prudent with parliamentary expertise. The candidate, a former Senate 35th District member and current Commonwealth's Attorney, appeals to core Democrats as safe and experienced. Gunn campaign opposes the $50 million bond issue and backs farm to market road expansion. contact JULI GUNN CAMPAIGN COM at 701 East Grace St. Richmond.
Financial statement of the Boy Scouts of America for the quarter ending May 31, 1921. Cash received 1 210.65. Building maintenance 641.63. Troop supplies 214.25. Uniforms purchased from the national supply dept. Coaching athletic team and fulfilling guarantees vs 7-13-5p-31 2 226.99. Respectfully submitted M. BE. PLEER Treasurer.
Schedule notices list train numbers and times from Norfork and Western effective May 29 1921. Descriptions include routes to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah Hagerstown Philadelphia New York with Pullman sleepers parlor cars and connections at Shenandoah Junction and Roanoke. Agent credits W C Saunders and W B Revill for information.
A yard party is planned on Thursday night July 21 on Robert Clevenger's lawn near Grimes to benefit Mr Holland Oates and defray burial expenses. All are invited to attend this charity event.
A nostalgic home ownership pitch celebrates owning a residence as a source of calm after work and freedom from rent. It highlights cheap lumber and build material values and invites readers to visit and discuss arrangements for buying.
The notice proclaims a campaign for the office of member of the House of Delegates from Frederick County and Winchester City. It targets the Democratic Primary on August 2, 1921, and notes the candidate submits to party action.
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