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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
4
The Evening Star in Winchester Virginia is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. It is consolidated with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.
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The North Carolina General Assembly just adjourned and approved additional state bonds totaling 35.725 million and county and city bonds totaling 14.917 million. When issued, state and local bonds will burden North Carolina and its sub-divisions with about 2500 million in debt. The piece questions how many more tax free securities will be offered to the investing public.
A probing inquiry into the North Carolina state penitentiary uncovers purchases by the superintendent including powder face cream hair tonic goldfish toys lint remover and ten dollar shoes. The mix appears to be an attempt to improve appearances for inmates while the broader deficit grows.
A Lunenburg Virginia dispatch columns mocks politics and Senator Harry F. Byrd with a florid portrait of Vic the humorist. The piece criticizes machine politics and lauds Byrd as a plain businesslike leader, while denouncing rival rhetoric and sensational attacks.
A Virginia newspaper column attacks Harry Flood Byrd as a publicity machine and a “F. F. V.” figure while arguing the state needs a plain business man with broad support. The writer blasts Byrd’s push for the governorship, praises Port and fair administration, and questions the election’s Republican implications.
The speaker laments friends dislike for his humdrum course and music tastes. He prefers phonograph selections over live singing, enjoying old hymns and grand duets by Pete and Mike. He defends musical freedom as a birthright while noting taxes and personal choice amid social pressure.
Winchester Christian Endeavor Societies led by Mr Irvine Cather plan a joint service at United Brethren Church on Sunday March 29 at 6 PM Effective orchestra directed by Prof W H Melwee and the Citizens Band will provide music with several short society addresses and a banner presentation for the efficiency contest winner The Presbyterian and Christian churches join this program and the public is invited The Star will publish the full program early next week
Mrs Fred Allen of Philadelphia arrived today to be guest of her mother Mrs W C Peary at her home on South Market street.
Mrs. W. G. Hardy, previously ill with bronchitis for a week, recovers and goes out again.
Members of Circle No 8 of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South were entertained Tuesday at Mrs en Hardy's residence. Attendance was strong and growing interest was shown with many visitors. The circle began its Bible study program for the year, featuring a musical and literary program and a social session with refreshments served.
Miss Ruth Haines a graduate of the State Teachers College at Harrisonburg Va leaves this morning for Charlottesville to enroll for the spring session and work on her degree in education. She plans to stay for both summer terms and will visit Washington several days en route as the guest of her cousin Miss Pearl Blosser at the Kens Apartment.
Miss Mildred Richard arrives tonight to spend spring vacation with her parents Dr and Mrs J A Richard at their new home on South Stewart Frvehne She attends Goucher College in Baltimore Miss Evy Shields also arrives tonight to visit Grandmother Mrs Copeland Page at her home on North Market Street Both are Goucher students and will be guests in town.
Mr Earl Fries returns to Cumberland Maryland after spending a few days with his parents Mr and Mrs US Fries He has a responsible position with the Acme Supplies Company
Mr W C McDonald departed yesterday for Washington to spend some time as the guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J W Casey.
Miss Marjorie B Kremer chief clerk of the Northern Virginia Power Company is spending a few days in Baltimore for a brief visit and inspection of facilities in the city.
Mr. E. MacCausland of Baltimore, a well-known salesman, is spending some time at the Jack Hotel.
The Girls' Athletic Association heads to Harrisonburg to face Harrisonburg High School in a scheduled basketball game. Mr. E. T. Roberts from Richmond is staying at the Jack Hotel.
Mrs. Harry T. Cook, who has been staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George F. Norton for several weeks, returned today to her home in Mount Vernon New York.
Mr Boyd Richards is in Richmond where he has been spending several days. The brief note records his visit and current location with no additional details.
Mrs John Keesecker returns home after visiting daughter Mrs A G Athey in Winchester Martinsburg W Va Mr I L Affleck back in Clarke county after two weeks with Mr and Mrs Hi H Snarr Lovettsville attends funeral of cousin late Mrs Edgar Williams Roanoke held today
Justice W M Strader of Millwood spent yesterday in town. Mrs W Hilly of New York, who has been a guest at the George Washington Hotel, left today for West Virginia on business.
Mrs Heyward left today for Woodlawn Pennsylvania where she was summoned by the illness of her friend Mr Harry Smallwood.
Mrs George Marrow, after a stay at the Washington Inn, departed today for Philadelphia to spend the spring and plans to return for the Apple Blossom Festival. Her son Master Mereth Marrow will visit relatives at Rose Hill Manor in Frederick.
Oath A M Derringer of Baltimore's Supply Company visited the George Washington Hotel area and spent time in Washington. Miss Nannie Miller and Mrs T D Kenney returned from trips to Washington. Rev Mr and Mrs Brown of Woodstock were in town. The Girls Athletic Association hosted a St Patrick card party at the American Legion building with green white decorations and refreshments. Miss Annie Peach also spent yesterday in town.
The Baltimore annual conference will convene its 1926 session at Braddock Street Church in Washington, with Rev. Boyd V. Switzer returning as pastor. Bishop Warren A. Candler will preside, and transfers may occur under time limit rules. The report notes gains in church value, membership, and finances across eight districts.
W E Cooper president urges public not to place festival seals on envelopes or give them to children. Seals must be used only for advertising the festival and delivered letters for Winchester and out-of-town mail. Readers are reminded postal laws prohibit front placement and misuse of seals.
Conrad Post No 21 American Legion presents home talent musical comedy The Glorious Girl at the Empire Theatre on Thursday and Friday the 26th and 27th to aid the legion’s indebtedness. Proceeds support expenses and honor the wartime veterans who volunteered in 1916. Citizens urged to buy tickets and show hearty support.
Circular letters go to all stockholders of record of the Winchester Gas Company announcing a Friday meeting at 8 pm at the George Washington Hotel. W A Ryan treasurer for the board explains the session seeks stock certificates for sale at par to Detroit based W E Moss and Company and Baltimore’s J A W Iglehart and Company, aiming to secure 75 percent by April 10. Shenandoah National Bank will issue receipts for deposited stock.
Martinsburg West Virginia March 19 Evening Journal reports L Jamison former Winchester Life Insurance head has been named district manager for Reliance Life Insurance Company Pittsburgh. He will oversee Virginia counties in the southern Shenandoah Valley and Martinsburg district. Trammell calls him top insurance man. Jamison plans to focus time on apple and peach orchard properties with H C Sheetz and son in Frederick County and continue selling life insurance in France.
Washington dispatch reports former Gore Dun from Texas, Mr Culberson, died today after a prolonged illness. He had been in ill health for years and suffered influenza last Sunday, with little hope for recovery.
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