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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
3
The Evening Star announces a July rate offer for new and existing subscribers. Pay by carrier just $4.00 per year, by mail $3.00, with advance payment discounts. New subscribers receive the same rate.
Readers are urged to pay subscriptions by July 1 to receive a discount. New subscribers keep the same rate as existing customers.
Police found a five gallon keg of liquor hidden under a coal pile after a worker moving the coal unearthed it. Chief Doran received the tip from a moving business and the keg was brought to police headquarters in an automobile. The origin and custodian remain unknown, but authorities suspect bootleggers cached the liquor for later sale.
Attend the firemen's quality shows to enjoy entertainment and aid local firemen who need the money. The event promises a good time while raising funds for firefighters.
An Associated Press report cites five years of data from the national board of fire underwriters showing 618 American homes burn daily, about one every three minutes. It notes roughly 50 percent of America's 15,000 annual fire deaths occur in dwellings, with total housing losses totaling 322 million dollars.
London July 25 The AP reports the threatened coal miners strike grows more serious as a conference of transport and railroad unions votes to block coal movement if the miners strike proceeds.
Los Angeles July 25 W Will H Hayes chairman of the Presbyterian national committee on preachers pensions announced that the 15 million dollar retirement fund will begin to be raised this fall. More than 2000 churches and ministers have already accepted the plan.
Col lier, 28, general manager of the Illustrated Daily Tale published by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr. was killed when his car struck a switch engine in Miami. Miss B. Rolfe, 27, lost part of her right leg and suffered a head injury. Collier tried to avert the crash by swerving in front of the locomotive, leaving his car jammed between the engine and box cars on a siding.
John Mann Church invites a large turnout for morning worship with the subject The Abundant Life. Sunday School meets at the usual hour and attendees are urged to come early for a pleasant pre service hour. A special picture service from the Board of Home Missions on city race life will inspire and aid the gathering. Services begin promptly at 8 15 with pictures at 8 30.
A call invites the public to attend a firemen’s show tonight to gain favor and support for the department. The appeal emphasizes community backing and highlights the entertainers’ appeal to residents.
Limited time notice urges subscribers to pay at the special July rate. Mail advance $3.00, carrier advance $4.00, price valid only until July 31. Mrs. Elizabeth Rawlings, guest of Mrs. Fred Striker, attends Loudoun county camp meeting in Middleburg Virginia, later visiting Mrs Striker at West Cork Street home.
For sale 259 acres with a six room dwelling bank barn and out-buildings water from spring and cistern located eight miles from Winchester priced at 3000 dollars. Three building lots on street with water sewer and electricity priced at ten dollars per foot. Good & Company.
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