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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
4
The Renning Star Publishing Company directs all communications to the publishing office and names involved individuals connected with the office for correspondence.
Voters deserve plain language from candidates about the road bond issue. The piece argues that opponents threaten higher taxes and that candidates must state clearly if they favor or oppose bonds or risk misleadings voters again. It cites Coleman and the Good Roads Association and warns of another costly burden on Virginia taxpayers.
Fragmentary verse notes reflect on aging versus youth with playful rhymes about young people, nostalgia, and aging traits. The piece hints at society’s changing norms and the longing for bygone days amid a stream of whimsical lines and scattered proper names.
A tribute honors Hon Kenneth N Gilpin for a career marked by steadfast public service and integrity. The note praises his political record and straightforward character, reflecting on his personal and professional conduct.
In a December 17 1920 letter Dr Edwin A Alderman President of the University of Virginia expresses frank support for Kenneth N Gilpin of Clarke County as a candidate for Lieutenant Governor Virginia praising his mind and character and predicting a great future in high office.
Paul Miller son of Dr and Mrs E W Miller of this city left Winchester Meritat Hospital yesterday after appendectomy. He has improved greatly in health and has returned to his home. Hazel Fishback of Wayton is visiting for several days with Miss Mary and Ada Yeakiey.
Democratic hopeful Sete from the 35th District, former House of Delegates member and current Commonwealth's Attorney, presents as level headed on state issues and parliamentary law. Senator Gunns campaign seeks county support and opposes a 50 million bond issue while backing farm to market roads outside the state highway plan.
Rail timetable lists Norfolk and Western services with multiple trains to Bristol Roanoke Shenandoah and Washington with Pullman cars sleepers and connections. Notable calls include Parlor car to Bristol, sleepers to Williamson and Winston-Salem, cafe car at Shenandoah, and overnight service to Philadelphia and New York. Officials W G Saunders and W B Revill provide contact for details.
A few dollars spent for repairs at the first trouble can save costs on reroofing steps or a porch. Blucher's forces helped Wellington at Waterloo. We are ready to inspect and quote repair work quickly by phone or line. Don’t wait until it is too late. Repair it when trouble starts.
Opequon Virginia July 27 visitors at Mr and Mrs Newton Burkhart included Jacob Burkhart and Katie Burkhart of Mr Williams, Clifton Gough and Eva, Virgie Snapp Jennie Spillman Hubert and John Gough from near Winchester. Miss Elizabeth Hollis returned home after visiting friends in Baltimore.
Voters in Winchester and Frederick County hear announcements from Boyd R. Richards Oscar H. Lewis and B. Richards seeking Democratic primary ballot spots for the House of Delegates and Commissioner Revenue. The August 2 1921 deadline is noted with formal respectful closures.
For sale 50 acres on Northwestern Grade four miles from Winchester. Includes five room dwelling with cellar porch dairy house small barn spring and well water. Stabling outbuildings and blue grass. Price 4000 dollars. City dwellings 1000 dollars and up with easy payments city lots 100 dollars cash and quarterly payments.
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