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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1922
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows Evening Star publisher Flood Byrd and scattered pricing or issue notes. No clear event, names, dates, or places readable to confirm a full news item.
A note states that material from the Associated Press is for exclusive republication use by this paper. It credits the dispatches and confirms reprint rights are controlled by the agency and newspaper.
On a May meeting agenda a Centenary Bible Class plan proposed a tourist camp beside Rouss Spring. Several councilors opposed due to contamination risk to the city water supply, urging a location away from water sources along Valley Turnpike.
A humorous verse attacks the Volstead Act with cravings for gin and boneset tea as the speaker rebels against prohibition. The poem blends satirical longing and rustic imagery to mock the temperance law.
The Southwest Times of Pulaski endorses United States Senator Swanson for reelection in the Democratic primary on August first. The paper argues Swanson has served Virginia and the nation with a long, useful life and shows support for his senatorial aspirations while cautioning against Governor Davis.
A long ceremonial portrait explains McKinley’s Masonic ties with Winchester figures and the 1865 initiation. It recalls his war service, reunion spirit, and ascent to presidency, ending with a Canton memorial scene and reflections on his character and faith.
Early remarks praise aspects of a political career and suggest re election support. The speaker notes public life in the national capital and disputes other candidates, highlighting Virginia’s Senate representation as satisfactory.
Local wholesale and retail markets list prices for butter eggs flour and meat. Items include creamery butter young chickens spring chickens and standard middlings with price ranges and per unit figures.
Mrs. Jonas Myers of Kelly Station Pa. details recovery from a severe flu using Dr A W Chase's Tonic Pills. She credits three boxes with restoring strength and spirits and urges others to trust Chase remedies sold with the doctor’s portrait and signature.
Troop 1 of the Boy Scouts of America, with 22 boys aged 12 to 17, has received its charter from national headquarters and now meets weekly. Scoutmaster Kern Mason leads three patrols under Warren Whitside Clifford Graves and Joseph Anderson, with James Stine as scribe. Proficiency tests will be judged by a court of honor. meetings are open to parents and emphasize outdoor chivalry and service.
White Post Virginia May 6 The Meade Memorial Church week begins Sunday with the service program as follows.
A historical parish notices a Tuesday 3 30 pm Woman's Bible class at the parish hall and a Wednesday vestry meeting at 8 pm at George R Green’s residence. Men’s Bible class and other lessons reference St John and Acts passages in a church calendar.
Services for tomorrow at Christ Church include Holy Communion at 8 a m Sunday school at 10 a m morning prayer communion and sermon at 11 a m with the sermon The Holy Communion a Privilege Evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m with The Christian's Joy Preaching at Stephens City at 3 p m Everyone is welcome at all services.
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