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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1925
Page
4
Publisher Barry Flood Binds the Winchester Virginia press as the Evening Star Publishing Co. circulates daily except Sundays. The firm consolidates with Morning News Weekly News Weekly Times and Weekly Mirror in Winchester Virginia.
Rates listed for subscriptions selecting Mall or advance periods including one year six months three months and one month with weekly and member of Associated Press rights noted. Indicates AP dispatch republishing rights and exclusive use of local news content.
Fragmentary devotional text cites Micah 6 8 and a prayer asking guidance to love mercy and walk in God’s paths. The excerpt emphasizes living faithfully by seeking divine ways and peace, reflecting personal piety and scriptural reflection.
Capt. J. H. Barger of Shanesville, president of the Virginia Federation of Farm Bureaus, endorses Senator Byrd for governor. He lauds Byrd’s practical sense, cites his voting record on labor bills, anti-vice law, and anti bond issue, and argues Byrd backs prohibition and opposes excessive laws while labeling both Byrd and Mapp as machines.
A report from the social service of Chicago University shows beggars in Chicago earning about one dollar per day down from five dollars earlier, reflecting a decline in "income" as hard times press. The article notes Washington faces evolving trials and hints Congress politics may affect charity funding.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial questions Mr. Mapp's highway funding strategy, citing his proposals to raise 5 million for road work and his stance that funding details must be decided by the General Assembly. It notes his prior support for a $12,000 annual statewide highway budget and critiques his reluctance to commit to a funding method.
A controversial set of campaign circulars from Richmond claim Senator Byrd opposed the Browning law and accuse him of moral laxity, while Senator Mapp backs the measure. The Richmond Times-Dispatch notes the leaflets are widely distributed from Mapp headquarters and signed by W G Stevenson, Mapp's secretary, seeking to influence voters. The circulars imply Byrd opposed regulation of vice, a claim Byrd attributes to absence during votes and to existing Virginia law. Virginians are urged to prefer fair play amid the dispute.
Postmaster General proposes saving $7,000,600 annually by eliminating the franking privilege. The plan argues government departments and Congressmen pay postage for their mail. Without franking, tons of mail would disappear from wastebaskets and Congress members would not be charged $311 for speeches not delivered in Congress.
Germany and France continue notes to ease war wounds and curb threats to the Treaty of Versailles. Germany says it will not seek to alter the treaty by force but will negotiate for changes while resuming normal relations. France fears a German illusion in the next generation, while Britain weighs a three-nation security pact to stabilize Europe and advance peace talks.
A poem laments illness and weight loss while contrasting cold mockery with supportive speech. It recalls friends offering soothing phrases that lift spirits, then defends kind words as essential in hard times despite critics. Copyright appears at line end.
Mount Williams locals report visitors to relatives in Washington canceled. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Boose accompanied home. Families Orndorff Mead ow and others attended the funeral of Mr. Henry Watson in Winemaneat. Miss Emily Anderson returned to Winchester after visiting Miss Mabel Clowser. Mount Williams Sunday School plans a picnic in the grove opposite the school house on the coming Saturday.
Gainesboro Virginia notes record visitors returning home after visits with local residents. Ford City Pennsylvania guests Mr. Brown and Mr. Ridball stayed with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKnee. Hilda Patton of Winchester spent a week with cousin Margaret Wingfield. William Berty and family from Ohio visiting Clinton Etritett’s home. B. F. DeHaven returns from Martinsburg after weeks with relatives.
Local ad promoting cabbage beets carrots tomatoes and potatoes plus a full line of groceries gas and oil for delivery. Contact phone 7B5 M for orders.
Miss Vinie and other residents visit family as illness and recovery continue. Mrs. Asbury Farmer improves at home near here. James Luttrell spends time with his son. Norman Van Herlinden of Washington with friends visits Mrs. H. W. Liddamood and daughter. Robert DeHaven siblings visit Green Spring. Mrs. Margaret McIlwee and Jennie DeHaven stop by Mrs. J. W. McIlwee. Mrs. Reynolds recovers from hospital surgery and is improving. Joshua Darlington and children return to Winchester after weeks with locals and Whit Acre. Louise Ritter and daughter spend Sunday with village friends.
Registrars may obtain ballots for the Democratic primary on August 4. Ballots are returned to circuit court and corporation court clerks, who issue them to registrars for forwarding to voters by mail. Applications must be filed by July 30, ballots to be sent out at least five days before the primary and returned in time for casting on August 4. Registrars urged not to delay procuring ballots.
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