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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1926

Page

4

Evening Star publication details Winchester VA

The Evening Star publishes daily except Sundays from Winchester Virginia with consolidation with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror. Subscription rates shown by mail and by cartier include annual six month and quarterly plans. Copyright information notes AP republication rights and local news.

Evening Star Publishing Co Winchester Virginia Morning News The Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror Mall Cartier

Firecrackers a Household Necessity in China

The Mentor describes Chinese use of firecrackers as a cultural norm for weddings, New Year’s Eve, and other events. Millions of dollars worth are sent to the United States and Great Britain. Women and girls toil long hours to hand-produce each cracker with precise, uniform jackets and color symbolism.

China United States Great Britain

Light Amid Darkness Inspires Faith From Toronto Drowning Tale

Baltimore Sun reflects on a Toronto dispatch about eleven men and boys who died aiding others when their canoe capsized on Balsam Lake. Shea-Butcher sacrificed himself crying I’ll make one less, as others let go to save peers. The piece praises selfless heroism and its power to renew faith amid fear and decay.

Baltimore Sun Toronto Balsam Lake Shea-Butcher Fellows Toronto Dispatch

Half Cent Attached to Four

The Pulaski Times notes a half cent attached to the four and previews its impact on local fiscal details and pricing.

Pulaski ,Va

Virginia Gas Tax Debate Drives Road Funds Growth

The half cent gasoline tax sparks statewide talk with Governor Byrd criticizing retailers who add five cents per gallon. Advocates say five cents could fund roads and reduce county shortfalls by redirecting the revenue to state road projects, easing burdens for many counties.

Virginia Byrd Saas Tew Board of Supervisors

Market Report Full of Historic Wholesale Prices

The Star publishes a daily market report with wholesale prices for local wheat, bran, flour, corn, middlings, and dairy products. It lists young poultry, hens, ducks, sheep, beef, and bacon prices, noting regional variations and corrected quotes from Baltimore and other markets.

Star Lncal Aistete Falta RPOLS Galvan Coscosssee Baltimore Sssesic Attie Veambe Ee Etin Et Sia Teaatesoes

Last Rites Held For Mrs Anna Anderson In County

Funeral for Miss Anna Pugh Anderson of the county occurred at 4 30 p m yesterday from the Church of Christ with Rev W L Dudley and Rev S G Good officiating The church was crowded with friends and relatives from Hampshire and beyond The pallbearers were Jno I Sloat Hoye Riley R M Swimsley William Harlee Gould Lovett and Dr J A Richard The death follows shortly after her husband Meredith Anderson and the two left a community known for helping the poor and sick with steadfast Christian service Mount Hebron Cemetery burial concluded the rites.

Anna Pugh Anderson Cleveland Ohio Church of Christ W.L. Dudley S. G. Good Rockville Hampshire County Mount Hebron Messrs Jno. I. Sloat Hoye Riley R. M. Swimsley William Harlee Gould Lovett J. A. Richard Anderson Meredith Anderson

Wallace the Magician at Empire Theatre Tonight

Wallace the Magician appears at the Empire Theatre tonight at 8 15 for a benefit for Robert Y Conrad Post No 21 American Legion. Proceeds support veterans and local charitable efforts.

Empire Theatre Pam Mr. Wallace Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

Frances Miller Accepts Washington Post With Telephone Company

Mrs. Frances Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Tinsman left for Washington D C Saturday where she has accepted a position with the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company.

Frances Miller A. T. Tinsman Washington, D. C Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company

Weeds Along Fences Urged for Clean City Streets

The Women's Civic League calls residents to cut weeds along fences and sidewalks and to destroy the clippings rather than leave them in the streets. They argue overgrown lots detract from the city’s appearance and offend neighbors.

Women’s Civic League

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