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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
4
In a Walt Mason verse published in a 1924 edition, a firm selling marmalade is mocked for flashy signs that deter customers. The poet imagines readers preferring simple bread and marmalade over gaudy displays, while lamenting billboards that ruin views and drive shoppers away.
The Virginia Democratic gathering discussed a potential second choice for the nomination amid talks about McAdoo and Underwood developments. Attending editors avoided firm stances on governorship and the Byrd leadership remained pivotal as August nomination plans formed, with little clarity on roads and schools stands.
Col James P Woods of Roanoke delivers the keynote as aspirants weigh campaigns. He and others face pressure from voters while Davis's plans remain unclear with reports split on whether he will run if Byrd enters. The scene tracks potential candidates from a key state region amid political maneuvering.
A high value accident occurred yesterday at Main and Market in Neffstown as Dodge driver John J. Ridgeway and his son Fred collide with Daily Whitacre of Winchester Street Department while Whitacre turns left from Market onto Main. Whitacre claims $150 damage. Ridgeway $500. Homer Davis, a passenger in Whitacre’s Hudson, suffers a head wound from shattered glass and is treated by Dr. Dutton.
Mount Carmel Free Baptist Sunday school will conduct children's day exercises Sunday night June 16. The program invites all to attend and will close with an address by Robert Davis of Union University Virginia.
Hazel Elaine Hicks arrived into the family of Mr and Mrs 8S K Hicks born June 5 in Clear Brook area. Mrs Hicks formerly Miss Grove of Clear Brook in this county. Mrs Rose G Yeakley, ill in Memorial Hospital, is reported slightly improved today.
The estate of Levi G. Miller decd offers items at public auction June 19 1924 at the late home near Opequon Frederick county. The sale includes farm implements a milk cow poultry household furniture antique items and various canned goods. Terms cash no removal until paid for. M M Lynch administrator and Duvall Dunn are the auctioneers.
At the Virginia state convention in Norfolk delegates support Harry Flood Byrd for re election as state chairman amid cheers and militant party unity. Strong undercurrents favor C O Conor Goolrick as road campaigner eyes governor’s race while Mapp Moore and West head the field for the nomination.
Guests of sister here. Messrs A L and J W Smoke with sisters Ada and Mamie Smoke and brother Paul Smoke, and wife and two children of Bartonville Va, spent last Sunday with Mrs Fannie Shepherd. Miss Mamie Fawcett, previously ill on South Market street, is improved today.
Limestone farm spans 58 acres with a stone dwelling a bank barn and needed out buildings. Immediate possession offered on by purchasing equipment. A six room bungalow with hall bath and large porches is also available at attractive prices for quick buyers. Special value lists cover improved or unimproved property. & Co.
Notices list Christian Endeavor sessions on June 15 at 7 p.m. with topics Memories: A Blessing or a Curse and scripture references. Leaders named for several churches include Mrs. Free Jorney Presbyterian Church Miss Anna Wood Church of Christ Mrs. James Ford United Brethren Church Mr. Edwin Ritter Dr W C Fries to address the U B Society. all invited.
The Rev Aler K Barton died in Berkeley California on June 7 at age thirty a Rhodes scholar from Oxford and a valued campus preacher whose work on the Berkeley campus impressed students faculty and friends. The memorial letter recalls his optimism devotion and impact across social and academic circles and notes his planned summer return to Baltimore.
The readable text spans 1924 letters from Winchester with religious and poetic lines, plus stray notes on social views and a brief city report. References include Dehina, M. Carter, St Sophia in Constantinople, and a Charles Brown at Taft Street dealing with neuritis.
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