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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1925
Page
4
A historical postal notice indicates the newspaper consolidation at the Win Ghoster post office. It mentions the Morning News, The Weekly News, The Weekly 6a, and The Weekly Mirror as consolidated papers. The entry reflects second class matter designation and cross listing of the titles involved.
The document lists various advance rates for subscriptions and delivery. It outlines prices for one year in advance, six months, and three months, with separate figures for monthly or carrier delivery. The legible items show amounts such as 3.50 for annual, 4.60 for carrier annual, and 2.25 for six months, among others.
Reader opinions from the Westmoreland letter and Pulaski Southwest Times discussion weigh Davis and Mapp in the tax equalization debate. They note Davis may favor or fear reactions, while Mapp backs tax equalization but risks political missteps. Voters worry tax fairness will affect support and demand a strong stance before statewide reform.
A fragmented verse reflecting on work and virtue. The speaker notes children watching, seeking guidance from adults, with imagery of a harp and a moral undertone. The piece juxtaposes honest labor with temptations and the call to set a proper example for growing boys and girls.
The Star reports the Frederick County School Board notes its Sept 11 1922 start of management and outlines current debts and finances. It lists loans from banks totaling 16 600 04 dollars and other liabilities, with April 1 1925 figures showing library funds 24 979 55 and district by county funds 1 860 26. The administration claims a debt reduction of 12 430 18 dollars and names G Crawford as Chairman.
Clyde Bowers Jr a married auto machinist at Hy Grade Woodworking in Woodstock suffered the loss of all fingers on his right hand when he was struck by a machine at Fravel Wood Working plant in Woodstock March 19 He was described as disabled and providing for a large family of young children.
Thirty excursions have been scheduled and dates fixed for operation to the Luray caverns at Luray Virginia with more dates to come. Scheduled trips come from Pennsylvania Philadelphia and Reading Baltimore and Ohio and Jersey Central rail lines. These excursions depart from New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh and other points attracting thousands of visitors yearly.
The Presbyterian Church invites attendees to an evening service at 7 50 o clock this Sunday. The notice emphasizes a quiet reflective gathering and welcomes worshippers to join in prayer and song.
A memorial service will be conducted by Dr F T McFaden with preaching by Dr McPaden at 11 am. Sunday school at 9 30 and Bible classes at 9 45. Christian Endeavor Society at 6 45. At Highland Avenue Church Sunday school at 3 pm and preaching at 7 30 by Rev Harry Crim.
Harold R. Kipps, son of Mrs. Ora Kipps of Winchester, earned a diploma as a graduate chef at the Third Corps Area School for Cooks and Bakers in Camp Meade Maryland. He trained four months in cooking methods and will return to Carlisle Barracks to complete his enlistment before choosing army retirement or civilian chef work.
The Star office seeks large clean cotton rags immediately to supply ongoing printing needs. No other details provided.
Martinsburg High School girls basketball lost to Winchester 41 to 39 after a close battle on a small court. Hauptman scored 14 with one three, while Dot Hawthorne added six baskets and effort throughout, as Miller and Eddy led Martinsburg’s defense and offense in a hard fought quartered contest. The squad travels to Harrisonburg for a return match, with lineups noting Hauptman McLaughlin and Hawthorne among Martinsburg’s starters.
London plans a large air map of Greater London by taking 1000 photographs from aircraft high above the city. The images will be joined to form a vast aerial view covering ten miles, providing a birdseye view of the area.
The Trish Islanders faced severe gales cutting food supplies as storms swept the coast. Lifesavers were dispatched and rescues made for those unable to travel to the mainland. A dire fishing season worsened by the weather caused widespread distress among island residents.
The Associated Press reports British pensions for widows faced higher costs as remarriage expectations shifted after a 1924 budget. Officials predicted seven percent would remarry but only four percent did, forcing the exchequer to add about 10 million dollars to pension payments.
Centenary Reformed Sunday school celebrates 79 new members after a membership contest that ran from October to last Sunday. WW class No 18, led by John Anderson with Mrs. Charles A Anderson as president, topped all classes by gaining 27 new members. The pastor will preach on The Brotherliness of Jesus at morning worship, and a picture service is slated for 7:30.
Mrs J A Simpkins of Huntington reports relief from chronic catarrh after using Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. She states the remedy stopped mucus drainage and coughing, saved her suffering and doctoring costs, and notes availability in local drug stores or a 10 cent trial package from Dr Pierce's Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
The vernal equinox signals spring with day and night nearly equal, though the sun sits slightly above the horizon at sunrise. On its first moment, the sun crosses the celestial equator as days lengthen globally once more.
Foochow reports a strong revival of the puo do rites as the year of the rat closes. Villages and cities in north Fukien set up altars and sent priests to chant prayers. Elaborate temple offerings and plays describe punishments in the hereafter to deter evil spirits.
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