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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1923
Page
5
William and Mary commencement speaker former Illinois governor William L. Lowden warned June 14 against centralizing federal power and the growth of bureaucracy. He argued amendments 14 and 15 depart from fundamental constitutional principles and lauded the Supreme Court as a bulwark of liberties.
New York June 14 Governor Trinkle urged Americans to heed founder principles as he spoke at a Flag Day ceremony. He praised the U S growth and the World War role of the United States, noting the flag’s impact in Europe and presiding over laying the stone for a Liberty flag pole at City Hall Square.
Virginia will have about 20 million dollars available for state and Federal highway work in 1923. State highway construction will receive 15,971,841 dollars, feeders 1,050,000, and maintenance 2,750,000, with counties adding local funds not included. Virginia ranks tenth in total funds and uses a pay-as-you-go plan, while Wisconsin leads the nation.
State Senator Byrd released a statement citing Gov. Trinkle's figures on road funds for 1923. He quoted H. G. Shirley asserting about 16 million dollars available for state construction, with nearly 20 million including maintenance and county funds.
GAMES TOMORROW Winchester at Harrisonburg Woodstock at Mt. Jackson Strasburg at Luray New Market at Front Royal include four matchups across local areas with district teams facing each other.
The Sunday school of the Christian Church at Bartonsville will hold children’s day services at 8 o’clock on Sunday evening June 17. All are invited to attend.
State Highway Commission Chairman Henry Shirley lays out official estimates showing $15,971,841.16 available for 1928 construction contracts in Virginia. Gov. E. Lee Trinkle cites about $14 million. George P. Coleman argues funds are too high. Senator Byrd releases Shirley figures to settle debate on highway funding and miles improved.
Strasburg defeats Luray 3 to 2 in a tight contest highlighted by Strasburg infield double plays and Beaman’s fine pitching. Secrist started for Luray and left after being hit by a pitch. Willis finished for Strasburg allowing only two hits.
Atlanta June 14 Senator Carter Glass Virginia principal speaker at the National Association of Credit Men convention urged cooperative marketing and price stabilization for farmers. He cited rural credit laws and the Federal Reserve Act as providing credit but warned of debt and called for stronger checks through par clearance extensions. FE B Tuttle rumored to become president. Iasa commented on legislative aid to agricultural credit.
A cautious observer notes that despite cleverness some people refrain from revealing another’s tactics to prevent sparking hostility or making a rival.
Woodstock defeated Mr. Jackson-Hall in a slugging game, aided by strong hitting from Ba Cromwell and Stickley. Holden’s pitching shut down the visitors, who managed only scattered hits through seven innings.
A fragmented box score notes base hits by Stickley Liewet er and Woodstock towns. pitcher hits and double plays including Stickley to Woodstock. Holden and Thomas combining strikeouts, bases on balls by Thomas and von Struck, with Tavaner pitching. time listed as 2 pire Sigafoose.
In Harrisonburg the Elks observed Flag Day with more than 260 tins and a program honoring the flag as a symbol of pioneer effort and wartime sacrifice. Speaker Mr Williams defined an optimist as one who endures, while Mayor Morrigan praised the Elks for protecting the flag’s meaning. Officials M R Welsh and others led the ceremony with the Tar Beall Five providing music.
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