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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1925
Page
6
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia outlines its post office entry as second class and its publication cadence of daily except Sunday. It notes consolidation with Morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror and Evening Star Publishing Co. as the publisher.
A garbled OCR fragment lists terms like one year in advance six months in advance three months in advance and one month in advance. It appears to reflect scheduling or notice timing but provides no clear event, entity, or outcome.
The notice assigns republication rights to the Associated Press for dispatches credited to AP and all local news published on Saturday June 27 1925, signaling copyright control and exclusive use by AP for that date.
Virginia ranked second among Southern states in federal income tax payers for 1923, with 451 filers. Texas led with 200,683, Georgia had 71,341, and North Carolina 69,19 percent, showing Virginians despite a reputation for poverty still produced notable earners.
Clifton Forge editor George C. Greene criticizes former Gov Westmoreland Davis for advancing a plan to build a convict made kinder twine factory in the penitentiary. The Kern Planter argues against legislation that would benefit farmers and notes no clear benefit to honest labor while suggesting lower prices for farmers. The Charlottesville Progress is cited noting inconsistent political observers toward Virginia candidates for governor and detailing how national lawmakers distance themselves from Byrd campaign efforts.
A political debate shows candidates shifting stance toward government from Washington to gain backing. Support from a Congressman is treated as acceptable while direct Washington endorsement remains taboo. The text underscores how Washington influence still sways reform efforts within the Commonwealth.
Henry Ford raises seamen wages to 105 dollars a month, surpassing current American ship wages. His move follows earlier 5 dollar a day city wage in auto plants, drawing labor and unsettling shipping interests. Industry leaders had lobbied for a bonus to compete with foreign vessels, now challenged by Ford's new payroll.
A fragment from Walt Mason's Rippling Rhymes notes the poet's move to Punktown and mentions Abner Bimm amid chatter about the dictionary. The readable lines suggest a humorous or observational verse style typical of Mason.
A town debate centers on Abner Bimm, praised by supporters as a civic force who aids the needy and backs delegates, while critics condemn him as a stingy detractor. The piece explores group pressure, personal bias, and the urge to repeat harsh judgments seen in local discourse.
New York introduces a modified unemployment dole for the cloak and suit industry. Hundreds of idle workers receive weekly ten dollar benefits from a $1.2 million unemployment insurance fund created by a governor appointed commission and now shared by employers and employees.
Market pricing for local wholesale items is reported with fluctuations noted. Community readers share travel, family visits, and local happenings including Miss Gladys Emmatt staying with Miss Hazel Pugh, and Marybelle Sawyer returning from Washington.
Gore Virginia notes report Ralph Triplett and D F Kern attended memorial services at Timber Ridge Christian Church and dined with Prof Edward Eaton. Lena Oates, who had visited Hazel Pugh and Edith Adams, returned to Burlington West Virginia. Stella Timbroke Alma Bean and Edith Adams toured West Virginia visiting relatives at Romney and Greenspring.
On Hogue Creek June 26 Rev. W H Sampsell and Buddy Taylor of Winchester were dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J S Orndoff. Mr and Mrs William Good and grandson Billy Good of White Hall spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs William Crowser. Miss Pauline Clowser was the guest.
Winchester Gas Company urges residents to buy smokeless coke now to save on fuel costs this winter. They offer $7.00 per ton delivered or $6.50 per ton in 25 ton lots with cash discount options and promise storage until November first to ease supply concerns.
On Sunday Miss Frances Larrick visited. Mrs. Carter Hoover and children spent the day with her mother Mrs. Caroline Crowser. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Peer and children called on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Orndorff. Mr. Robert Foster had dinner with Mr. Grover Orndorff, and Mr. Harry White visited his brother Mr. R. W. White.
LOUISA Virginia June 27 Thomas A Lane of Richmond was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Louisa County jury for running down and killing Bernard I Pace near Ferncliffe December 10. He was sentenced to six months in jail and a $1000 fine with credit for over five months already served.
Schedule effective February 2 1928 lists Berryville Virginia departures and connections to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Welch Norton Waynesboro Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with Pullman sleepers dining cars and parlor cars plus connections to Washington Baltimore Chattanooga Nashville and Memphis. Agent contacts H H Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke for fares and reservations.
London June 27 Dean Inge at a Sunlight League dinner urged sea bathing as healthier than mixed clothed beach recreation. He criticized town council restrictions and proposed designated hours and safeguarded areas for women’s seaside recreation.
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