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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1923
Page
4
A fragmented ad-like segment lists prices and timeframes in advance payments for unspecified goods or services. The text includes amounts such as 3.50 for one year, 1.75 for six months, 0.90 for three months, and other figures including 4.50 and 2.25 with unclear context.
May 30 1923 supporters of Winchester Handley Schools approve Hugh Duffey as superintendent. He is praised as qualified and endorsed by the current superintendent and school boards though cautioned that differences in management may arise. Duffey asks for constructive criticism to improve education for local children.
A Fredericksburg Star editorial argues July tax implementation will favor western Virginians with better roads while eastern and southern residents face poor highways. It condemns bond supporters for sectionalism and urges state unity as Valley interests seek fair share of road benefits and tolls.
Several notices announce candidacies in Frederick and Clarke counties and Winchester. Boyd R Richards seeks re election to the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic Primary on August 7 1923 with Lee N Whitacre as deputy. Rob S Kiah and H G Dehaven announce for Commissioner of Revenue Frederick County with deputies Harry W Hick and others.
The poem contrasts prewar customs with modern trends, noting dyed barber whiskers and sturdy cigars give way to fleeting fashion and questionable products. It laments shifts in morals and leisure, recalling simpler times and public disapproval of current excesses.
Premier Poincare told the Chamber of Deputies that if German resistance in the Ruhr lasts into next winter France will immediately consider stronger measures. The chamber approved June expenses for the occupation by a vote of 505 to 67 and voiced confidence in the government.
The grave of Pocahontas in St George s churchyard Grav esend was opened by order of the home office to locate remains but none were found. The search continues as efforts persist to move her body to Virginia.
Forty thousand distinct locust species have been identified and cataloged by American scientists. The pests cost the world about 100 million dollars annually, highlighting the vast economic impact of locust swarms.
Fort Loudoun Seminary presented a Monday night recital and play program in the Auditorium. Misses Brinton Greene and Glass led musical numbers including Beethoven Henselt Sonata and Dvorak Humoresque Fantasie. The Dramatic Club staged The Woodland Princes and Patsy two act comedy with strong performances by Louise Glass Ruth Fielding Nita Ferrall Dorothy Edwards Polly Brinton and others.
Macomb county sheriff reported seizure of 400 cases of Canadian beer two trucks and an automobile in a raid last night at the mouth of the Clinton River Mount Clemens Detroit May 30 Associated Press Seizure tied to cross border activity and enforcement actions in Michigan.
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