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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
4
Daily edition note from The Evening Star Publishing Co. in Winchester Virginia dated Friday March 6 1925 states it is published daily except Sundays and consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror with second class mail registration inside the local post office information.
Debate among road bond advocates in Virginia centers on how to pursue highway funding in a looming campaign. Editors from Danville News Newport News Times Herald and others clash over pay-as-you-go plans versus bond issuance and how candid candidates must be about road funding.
A discussion notes that Count Karolyi of Hungary was allowed into the U S only if he would refrain from commenting on Hungarian politics, prompting critique of free speech in America and alleged censorship by Secretary Hughes. The piece also lists local notes on marriages and travel, including Lee Laing and Odella Alberta Fries marriage and Tsengs planning a Florida trip.
A Virginia editorial attacks Senator Byrd’s public image and calls for a nonmachine candidate. It argues for a plain business man with statewide appeal, criticizing Byrd’s influence, publicity, and colonel-backed programs, and urging support for a Norwich or Shenandoah Valley‑friendly platform and fair administration. The piece favors a Norfolk man who supports port improvements and even distribution of progress across Virginia.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, chartered February 28, 1827 by Maryland, is the nation’s oldest major freight and passenger line. Charles Carroll, the last signatory to the Declaration of Independence, helped lay the first stone on July 4, 1828 at age ninety. The Civil War era made B&O a key strategic line, influencing the inclusion of Jefferson, Berkeley and Morgan counties into West Virginia. The system now spans a large mileage.
A marriage took place yesterday afternoon at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South in Frederick County. Mary Pauline VanMeter of Martinsburg W V a became the wife of J Neill Grant now residing in the county. The ceremony was officiated by Rev B Switzer. The couple plans to live at Stephenson after a trip to Baltimore and Washington.
The Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold its regular monthly meeting at 3 PM next Wednesday, March 11, at Mrs. George H. Heist's West Pittsylvania Street residence. Attendants include Mrs. Heist, Mrs. Samuel D. O Neal, Mrs. William W. Glass Jr, Mrs. J. F. Rodman, and Miss Lucy F. Kurtz.
Rev J Luther Neff and wife host informal reception Saturday at the parsonage to greet Mrs McDowell wife of Bishop McDowell Washington and Mrs Lucius Clark Cumberland Md and Mrs R A Compton Cumberland Md arriving to join the Women Foreign Missionary Society of the Market Street Church for the twenty fifth anniversary observance. Mrs McDowell will speak at the 11 o clock Sunday service.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Carper of South Main street entertained at a delightful reception honoring their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Earl L Mason whose marriage was recent Mrs Mason formerly Miss Lucy Marie Carper daughter of the Carpers The couple plan to establish a home in a new house on National avenue after a buffet supper and social evening
The Lawrence Augustine Washington Society of the Children of the American Revolution met yesterday at West Leicester street home of Mrs. S. H. Edmonds. Delegates chosen for the continental convention in Washington in April 2021 are Miss Louise Glass Betsy Rice and Miss Jane Scully. Next meeting will be at Vancluse at Mrs. Samuel D. O'Neal's home.
Mr. Dudley Carr of New York visits his mother Mrs. Lucien Carr at Miss Mary 8 Buchanan’s home. Mr. W. H. Quensen of Baltimore registers at the Jack Hotel. Mr. G. E. Spies of Strasburg stays several days at the Jack Hotel. Mr. Wilmer Shryock departs for Fort Lauderdale Florida for a month of business.
Mr. G. M. Quarles of Hagerstown is spending a few days in town while Col. John Keating of Cumberland, vice-president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank, is staying at the George Washington Hotel.
Mrs Wilber Newman of Woodstock visited relatives in town on her way to Philadelphia where she will stay with her sister Mrs W C Roahr during the days of their father Captain G W Koontz. She was accompanied by her brother Mr Kenneth Koontz of Woodstock.
Mrs. 8. M. Funk of Strasburg spent the day in town with friends. Dr. P. W. Boyd hosted a dinner in honor of Dr. W. W. Onafin of Pulaski Virginia, who is his guest, with Dr. B. B. Dutton Dr. Robert Molasses Mr. Pred. Glaize DN B.C. Stuart Dr. H. H. McGuire Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden and Dr. Walter Cox among the guests.
Miss M. M. Hartley of Bentonville Virginia, a business visitor, spent the day in town, meeting local contacts and touring facilities during her layover.
Mrs Lynn K Brugh of Hagerstown will arrive tomorrow to be weekend guest of her parents Dr and Mrs E C Stuart.
My Filsinger of Hagerstown Maryland, Dixie Lumber Company representative, spends several days at the George Washington Hotel. He is well known in Winchester, having married Miss Roe, daughter of Mrs. Joseph Roe.
Mrs W B Davis arrived today to be the guest for several days of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Amos Schlack.
Mr. W. P. Massey returned today from several weeks stay in Florida where he上午 travelled for rest and recovers health.
Mr J C Carroll of Washington, a representative for Studebaker Company, is spending several days as a guest at the George Washington Hotel.
Mr. E. G. Bliss of Washington spent the day in town on business.
Mr. Brook Baker shows progress as he becomes able to sit up again, indicating a notable improvement in his condition and recovery. Local doctors note steady gains and cautious optimism for his continued healing.
Mrs Granville Shirley and her son Harold from Cumberland Maryland are guests at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Cather on East Clifford street, enjoying hospitality and local conversation during their visit.
Mr W W Sames general manager of the Coca Cola Company of Hagerstown is registered. There will be a Brown meeting of the Girls Athletic Association tonight at the American Legion club room at 7 30.
Mr Frank Lovett has arrived back from a motor trip to Baltimore and Philadelphia, where he spent a week. He reported a pleasant journey with no incidents and looks forward to resuming his usual activities.
An oxygen tank explosion at a central Leningrad building killed Bixons and wounded an unknown number of, mostly women and children. Debris and body parts were scattered, causing widespread panic in the area.
Associated Press reports govern or will hold a public hearing before deciding on parole for nine Meyersville men in the Frederick county tarring and feathering case. Paroles likely March 27 after five months of a year sentence. names include Alvin H. Rice Irving D. Rice John R. Langdon Vernon F. Summers Cal Shenk Roma Shenk George Raub and William Haupt.
In Cheyenne on March 6 Albert B Fall former secretary of the Interior will be served at El Paso today with a subpoena to appear as a government witness in the Teapot Dome lease annulment trial opening Monday it was announced.
Non union coal field workers in West Virginia are slated to begin a strike on April 1. United Mine Workers district official Van A. Bittner announced the plan, stating the action targets key miners in the region.
CHICAGO March 6 The estate of Senator Medill McCormick valued at over 2 million dollars will go to his widow Mrs Ruth Hanna McCormick for life. The will shows trustees including James A. Dulles and G Dawes, with the details disclosed when filed.
The text lists arithmetic problems about school finance in Frederick and Clarke counties, including per-child funding, levy allocations, debt percentages, and comparing building costs with ongoing expenses. It also questions whether current debt levels imply ongoing strain or future relief for students.
The Rev. A B Ludwig of Winchester rural charge Unite Brethren Church lists Sunday services for March. Sunrise sermon at Fairview 11 a.m. Sunday school 2 p.m. sermon 3 p.m. Christian Endeavor 7 30 p.m. Pleasant Valley Sunday school 9 a.m. Endeavor 6 30 p.m. sermon 7 30 p.m. Mount Olive Sunday school 10 a.m. prayer and praise 7 30 p.m. Welcome to all.
A brief obituary note marks the first anniversary of Jennie Lockhart's death on March 6, 7924. The poem expresses enduring remembrance and love as the daughter Anna Belle Larrick honors her mother in the graveyard.
In memoriam a poem remembering Jennie Lockhart who died a year ago. The verse speaks of a mother loved dearly and the ongoing grief felt by her children. It mentions roses, graves, and a March anniversary, with lines about rest in peace and faithful memory from the family.
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