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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
4
A historical notice about the Evening Star of Winnipeg and the consolidation with the Morning News Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror. Includes postal and press association details, pricing for subscriptions, and Associated Press republication rights.
Newport News officials and state leaders discuss a proposed 12 million dollar bond for highway construction. Critics insist the amount is insufficient and may mislead the public about total funding needs, with calls for 50 million overall to complete the system.
Editorial from Asheville reflects support for Senator Claude Swanson of Virginia and criticizes opponents. It lauds his Senate record on Foreign Relations Naval Affairs and Public Buildings and Grounds, noting his long service, governorship, and influence as a symbol of Southern leadership.
Memorial Day ceremonies decorated graves with flowers at sites honoring Generals Rob and other Confederate leaders. Tombs of World War I and World War II veterans were also strewn with blooms in the observance.
Senator Early of Green County has authorized his bid for the Democratic nomination in the August primaries. Incumbent Thomas W. Harrison seeks re election after being nominated for both terms. Early, active in Rockingham business circles, has served on the Harrisonburg Normal School Board and represented the Albemarle district for years. He supported the state highway bond issue, which may hurt his primary prospects in the Valley against Republican John Paul.
A comic verse by Walt Mason about facing illness with stubborn cheer. The speaker avoids dwelling on sickness and finds support from friends and a pastor, choosing wit over gloom as he stacks things up despite forty aches.
Berryville social notes recount Mrs. Fred Hatchell returning from Alexandria to Hazelwood and guests from the area and Alexandria. Listings include Tecoplan and naval family visits, a Carter Hall Grove horse show, and several local residents visiting Annapolis, Washington, and Milton Valley.
Dr Hugh Taylor of Richmond, long a prominent and beloved local physician, died in Richmond on Monday morning. He was a near relative of Dr William P. McGuire of Winchester.
Albert Boyd Drug Co advertises Dr Carey’s Prescription No 777 for kidney and bladder symptoms. The copy urges immediate use for frequent urination backache and other signs. promises money back if no benefit and notes druggists can refund first bottle.
Stephenson Va June 1 Dr and Mrs William Bobert have returned to Lutherville Md after two weeks with Mr and Mrs M P Ebert. Mr Hunter Benner spent last Saturday in Harrisonburg on business. Children's day services set for June 4 at 10 am. Mr and Mrs H Ashwood and son Meredith and Mr and Mrs H S Benner called on friends at Stephenson City last Sunday. Mr W O Z spent Monday in Woodstock on business. Mr Ruben Hbersole of Chambersburg Pa is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs C R McCann.
The program features the Greenspring Cornet Band, Winchester High School Cadets under Capt. Guy E. Manning US Army, Ladies of Stonewall Memorial Association, Daughters of the Confederacy, and the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion. Includes Winchester High School Girls, pony sections, Fred Yeakley as marshal, Sarah Zane Fire Company Drum Corps, and Winchester Fire Department units in parade order. Step-off is 10 AM from Market Street in front of City Hall with a 11 AM parade start. route proceeds north to Piccadilly, west to Main, south to Cork, east to Market, north to Water, then east to Stonewall Cemetery.
Funds for financing the Winchester Baseball Club will be solicited on Confederate memorial day Tuesday June 6. Tags will be sold by girls throughout the day with a silver offering expected to support team expenses. George Dunham chairs the committee and local members include Sandy Baker captain and Bryan Breckenridge as fielder. Dr E C Yost presides over the Shenandoah Valley Base Ball League.
Public sale of bank stock conducted for cash by executor Robert W. Schultz as x or of Fannie R. Wolfe deceased. Sale details refer to case file 30-41 with terms listed.
Indianapolis Americans baseball team neared a world record for consecutive scoreless innings. A single run by Columbus in the eighth of game two ended 43 straight scoreless frames, surpassing the previous mark but short of the Pittsburgh Nationals 52 innings set in 1903.
Plans for a new office near the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad passenger station for the American Railway Express have been abandoned. Equipment recently moved from Main Street to the Wyndham building on North Braddock Street was today being moved to No 42 East Piccadilly Street, the former room of H D Albin. The express company will conduct its business at the new site indefinitely.
The Rev. Clarence Woods of Centenary Reformed Church accepts an invitation to deliver the annual address to Luray High School graduates on Monday evening of next week.
The Orkney Springs Hotel in the Allegheny mountains offers a high cool delightful climate with a 500 capacity American plan. Guests enjoy mineral baths fine orchestra and electric lights with a special June rate of 17.50 per week or 3.00 per day.
W. J. Thornton displayed seven foot tall sweet clover specimens at The Star office. He brought the plants from the Richard Jolliffe farm five miles from town on the Middle road, noting the stand there was among the best he had seen and that many travelers paused to view the tall Clover.
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