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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1925
Page
1
President Coolidge urges better local government and universal observance of the constitution in a Memorial Day Arlington Cemetery address. He argues for less federal power, more prompt administration of laws, and warning against lax local enforcement that weakens trust in law and public safety.
Tire price escalation reported as raw rubber costs surge about 500 percent. Manufacturers will not accept new orders until new pricing is released, with an anticipated 25 percent rise. Valley Service Station urges customers to compare current stock prices now.
A used Overland sedan offered for 250 dollars by COLLIS TIRE SHOP. The listing notes the car is in perfect shape and includes a date reference of May 29. The ad is concise with no further details on year or mileage.
A single piano is advertised as used and in good condition. The seller, Tyefi A T W. Russell, notes only quick buyers should respond and mentions that offers were previously refused. The fragmentary text identifies no location or price.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Mace ylonia Church plans a lawn party on the church lawn Saturday night June 13. Admission details and offerings will support church activities and local missions.
Sikh police in Shanghai fired on a 3000 strong mob of Chinese students attempting to storm the Nanking road Souza Police Sub Station. Six were killed outright, eight fatally wounded, and eight others seriously hurt amid protests over a court ruling on strikers from Japan cotton mills. Police blamed Chinese Russian Bolshevik influence. In Tsing Tao, gendarmes killed three cotton mill strikers and wounded many as they cleared attackers from a Japanese mill.
Finals opened at Fort Loudoun Seminary with the primary department’s presentation Prince Butterfly. Evangeline Clevenger as King Suzanna Nicodemus Queen Margaret Keller Lily Mollie Glass Violet Betty Swimley Clover Sue Ellen Brown Buttercup Josephine Cooper Tulip Inez Funkhouser Bumble Bee Nancy Ashwood Firefly. The children’s acting and costumes drew high praise as Clover becomes ball belle with Violet’s support while Prince Butterfly selects her amid royal reserve.
The Association Against the Prohibition Amendment says the U S loses about 100 million dollars yearly as Americans vacation abroad to avoid Volstead. It estimates over a million travelers will spend roughly 200 million outside the country this year and that half will be influenced by Prohibition when choosing summer destinations.
Christ Episcopal Church holds services at 10 a.m. with Sunday school, 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon on The Gifts of the Spirit, and 8 p.m. evening prayer and sermon on Christ's Appearance at the Lake of Galilee After His Resurrection. No service at City.
In Chicago on May 30, grain prices surged this week led by wheat despite May deliveries fading. Market drivers included reports of crop damage from heat to cold, drought, root rot diseases like take all Hessian fly and a rainy drought cycle keeping winter wheat at a critical growth stage.
Local interest grows as Handley High School holds a popularity contest at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday night for the graduating class. Slides will debut, voting coupons are handed to patrons for naming favorites, and handsome awards will be given at graduation day. Last year winners were Miss Louisa Hollis and Capt. Wilbur Riley.
Paris May 30 The French and British governments have reached an accord on the essential points concerning the western European security pact proposed by Germany. The agreement covers key provisions and paves the way for formal discussions to solidify the pact framework between Paris and London.
The annual Winchester District Woman's Missionary Society meeting of the Baltimore Conference will be held at Braddock Street Church on June 1 and 2 with delegates from adult young people's and junior societies. Dist secretary Miss Edith Miller will supervise. guests include Miss Emma V. Peppler Mrs. W. H. Ballengee and Miss Mary F. Powers. The program features worships talks on missionary topics reports discussions and demonstrations. The public is invited.
Three University of Virginia professors Albert Lefevre W S A Pott and H W House resigned to spare the university embarrassment while denying admission of guilt. They faced indictment for liquor law violations including operating under the influence transporting liquor and appearing on a public highway under the influence. Each held bonds set at $1000 and were arrested May 18 after a car overturn near Charlottesville when the driver reportedly lost control. A young woman in the car was not detained.
Cornelius Vanderbilt, New York financier, complains about his baggage being searched by officers in Meridian Mississippi on suspicion of rum running. He travels with John Brodix en route from Florida to Los Angeles and plans to warn tourists about Meridian through the American Automobile Association after meeting Governor Whitfield.
The piano pupils of Miss Minnie Adler Miller gave a closing musical at the George Washington Hotel gold room in the presence of many guests. The program featured numerous concerted pieces, duets, and solos delivering finish and Brilliance, followed by a banquet hosted by Miss Miller for pupils and guests.
Winchester Cold Storage Inc announces availability of limited Niagara dust for sale at cost. The notice notes quantities are restricted and priced to move, with details to be arranged directly with the company.
A furnished front room is available for rent at 119 West Piccadilly. The listing notes a reference code 5-28-1p-3t and highlights a single room offering with attached amenities. Local terms and contact details are to be provided by the advertiser.
The Empire Theatre presents Yanki San operetta and The Ghost Story one act play with Dal Grady's Jazz Hounds at 3 p m on June 1. Proceeds go to Near East Relief with admission 50 and 25 cents. Slogan: It never was loving that emptied the heart nor giving that emptied the purse.
A big sale notice from The Home Grocery announces aluminum items available Wednesday June 3 at 11 a m. The short notice lists a local retailer promoting discounted aluminum goods to shoppers in the community.
A notice advertising a free camping site at Tourists Rest filling station near Millwood Pike and Lee Jackson Highway in Front Royal, one half mile from Main Street. It promotes a ladies room with modern conveniences and invites tourists to use the facilities.
Furnished room for rent with conveniences at 440 N Braddock. Classified line shows placement in May page 1 column 3. Contact details not provided.
President Coolidge sent a palm wreath to Woodrow Wilson's tomb as patriotic groups remembered the former president. National Commander Drain led a small escort to the National Cathedral where a wreath was placed and Taps played after a brief prayer. Memorial services also honored Admiral Dewey with floral tributes from several organizations.
Miss Hazel Goode, 12 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Goode of Miami Florida, will perform two dances at the Empire Theatre Wednesday evening. Her father is a Rock Enon Springs native now residing in Miami. Goode has danced at Miami Beach theatres and returns north at the request of local relatives and friends.
Fort Loudoun Seminary commencement exercises to be held in the Presbyterian Church this evening. The entire student body will attend as the graduating class receives certificates from former Mayor W. W. Glass.
The city treasurer warns water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1925 or a penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. Public notice from city treasurer.
The Rouss Fire Company holds its regular June meeting on Monday evening June 1st at 8 with arrangements for June 6th. Marshall U. Kline, Assistant Secretary, notes details and confirms schedule for members and officials.
The stock market remained closed today with no trading report issued as the exchange observed Decoration Day national holiday. No transactions or price data were reported from Wall Street.
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