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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
1
The C. P. C. filed a schedule with the State Corporation Board proposing broad increases. A Winchester business line would rise from 4 to 5.25 dollars per month, a residence one party line from 2.75 to 3.25, and other classes would see similar boosts if approved.
Winchester and Stephens City line may need seven million dollars to update equipment, says president Berry. Company claims revenues in recent years have not kept pace with operating costs, with a ten cent charge proposed. Statewide increases expected over the next five years to support ongoing operations.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia filed general rate increase proposals with the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. Company officials cite higher wages, 70 percent higher material costs since 1914, and insufficient returns under existing rates, which last rose in 1920. They project growth to 142,000 telephones by 1930 and note continued rising expenses across the industry.
The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company of Virginia seeks a general rate increase filed with the late Corporation Commission. Hearings are set for Wednesday September 30. The company had asked for August 1 effectiveness, but the commission suspended the rate change for thorough consideration.
Winchester Lodge of Elks No. 867 plans Independence Day picnic at Riverside Park on the Shenandoah River. Boating bathing and fishing featured with an orchestra for dancing on an open air ballroom floor. Night lighting has been installed for evening enjoyment.
The Colonial Theatre hosted last night performances of The Passion Play with musical numbers by Mrs. Peter Vredenburgh Floyd Haines and Sacred Heart Church junior choir. They repeat tonight with pipe organ by Mrs. Ada Thatcher Oppie and Peter Vredenburgh Jr offering a recital. The Colonial feature was filmed during Oberammergau’s ten year cycle staging by Bavarian artists.
Bids from 20 individuals and companies were opened by the Fleet Corporation for the sale of 200 Shipping Board vessels for scrapping. Henry Ford did not submit a tender and no explanation was given for his absence.
Modern Woodmen living near Winchester urged to attend at Red Men's hall on July 1 at 7 45 p m for a new camp organization. Refreshments to follow. W H Keeler district deputy.
The notice states that operations will be closed on Saturday July 4. It lists H. D. Albin as the contact or responsible party for the closure. No other actions or details are provided in the readable text.
A charity baseball game between Rotary and Kiwanis takes place at Handley Stadium on Monday afternoon July 6. Admission is 50 cents with proceeds benefiting the Crippled Children's Fund to aid crippled children’s health restoration.
Butler's Packing House will begin loading on Thursday July 2 and buy on ship. Bring apples to P. R. R. yards. H. W. Butler and Co.
Persell D Plank sealer of weights and measures aided by Policeman Tom Boyd completed a city census listing 9361 names within Winchester. The five year rise from 6883 mirrors a 50 percent growth since 1920. The count totaled 21181 with Frederick county outside Winchester. Enumerators used multiple trips and neighbor reports to cover absent residents. The census costs nothing to the city and will be filed for council approval and later card indexed for reference.
All barber shops will be closed all day Saturday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Local merchants and services announce holiday hours plan.
Describes a furnished apartment available for a two month rental in a desirable location. Contact by phone at 49-W for details.
Public notice from the Star states no edition on Saturday July 4 for Independence Day. Advertisers must submit Friday's issue copy on time to meet the early deadline.
Classified notice for a large Richardson and Boynton hot air furnace offered for sale. Includes entire setup with pipes and six registers. Address inquiries to W. P. N in care Star. Dated June 27. Public notice style typical of a small-town classifieds.
Should you care to subscribe, do 80 at once. A six per cent savins bank. Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Loans Investments announce a savings bank offer with a six percent rate and a request to subscribe.
Local reports confirm three additional temblors struck Santa Barbara overnight causing fear among residents. The Santa Barbara Earthquake Association appeals to the country for a 2 million dollar Earthquake Fund and a 20 million dollar loan to finance reconstrucion efforts and urges engineers to assist in building recovery.
Santa Barbara reports eight dead as aftershocks rock the city. Workmen digging through ruins are struck by falling bricks while sailors help guard looting. Lighthouse shattered, Arlington Hotel partially collapses, and strong landslides disrupt highways as relief appeals seek funds and loans for reconstruction.
A historical digest lists major global earthquakes over 25 years, noting deaths and destruction. Events include San Francisco 1906 with 452 deaths and vast property loss, Japan 1923 near Tokyo and Yokohama with 192000 dead or missing, Kingston Jamaica 1907 with 1100 lives lost, Sicily Calabria 1908 with 76483 dead, Central Italy 1915 with 29978 lives lost, and China 1920 with 200000 lives lost and ten cities destroyed.
Winchester Playgrounds Association announces two municipal playgrounds reopen tomorrow morning marking the fourth year of organized recreation. Locations are Friends Meeting House at Washington and Piccadilly and Harris Addition. Hours 8 30 to 11 30 am and 3 to 6 pm. Supervisor John I Brown Jr and assistant Miss Elsie Kremer will oversee activities for children of all ages.
In Hagerstown Maryland on June 30 officers stopped a young Augusta county Virginia couple from Harriston named Miss Virginia Solervin and Ernest Brouse as they sought a marriage license at the court house. The girl was reported by her parents to be only 15 years old, and the parents objected to the marriage.
The Empire presents Tarnish this Thursday with Norman Kerry and May McAvoy leading. Friday and Saturday showcase The Prairie Wife, a Metro-Goldwyn frontier romance from the Saturday Evening Post story by Arthur Stringer, promising a top western feature.
By taking stock in the Building Association now being organized five shares cost 130.00 dollars a year payable monthly no better way to get your first thousand dollars.
Yellow Cab Office advertises a dwelling house for sale or rent in a desirable location. The listing notes it includes all modern conveniences and is positioned to attract potential tenants or buyers seeking a well equipped residence.
Shenandoah camp will be oriented in the Red Men's Hall July 1 at 7:45 p.m. You are cordially invited to come. W. H. Keeler, District Deputy.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Church of Christ will hold a Lawn Social on Thursday night July 2 at the lawn of L. L. Hockman. Proceeds to support church activities and community service.
Prizes offered at the South Em pose Company Picnic at Opequon Park on July 4 include best dressed bathing suit lady prettiest swimsuit contestant and best swimmer under 15. Free for all swimming events also listed.
People's Life Ins. Co. invites applications from several skilled agents. Apply by letter to Box 119, ee Va, 6-90-88 for consideration.
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