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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1924
Page
4
The article discusses La Follette's presidential candidacy and its impact on Republican prospects. It notes Glass as a favorable counterpoint and considers how a split Republican vote could aid Coolidge or McAdoo. It mentions efforts to nominate a man like Senator Glass to balance the ticket.
The Tennessee Democratic delegates gathered in Nashville rejected the 75 million dollar road bond plan backed by the Good Roads Association. The Bristol Courier argues Tennessee should fund roads on a pay as you go basis, contrasting state revenues and criticizing bond reliance. The piece notes Virginia’s higher projected road funds and calls for fiscal restraint rather than new bonds.
Harrisonburg Virginia May 31 The Virginia Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars closes its first encampment after three days with J W Moss of Norfolk chosen commander to succeed Dwight O Chapman of Roanoke and Newport News named 1925 convention city. Officers elected include Carleton Penn Roanoke junior vice commander and A D Hayden Norfolk quartermaster. The group protests potential move of the Veterans Bureau from Roanoke to Richmond and votes yearly posts fund to support new posts.
Mr. Chapman thanks Harrisonburg residents for hospitality during the encampment. He notes the boys enjoyed the community and urges that any rough language heard near Teachers College was not from the V. F. W. or Cooties. He stresses the boys save for camps and view them as holiday playtime.
The War Secretary lauds Massanutten Military Academy at Winchester during the apple festival. He commends the cadets for neat appearance and precise marching and notes the academy’s quarter-century history of promoting poise discipline and honor.
Market Street Church announces services tomorrow with the church school at 9 am, men's Bible class at the same hour, morning worship at 11 am, and a sermon on Early Rare. The junior congregation will hear The Reading Lamp's Debate, followed by an evening message at 8 pm titled Excuses. All are welcome in the Lord's house on the Galbath day.
May 31 notice: Dr and Mrs C Victor Brown announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Adam Elizabeth Brown to Dr Charles Sackett Sydnor of Charles Town. The wedding is set for Thursday June 12 at Second Presbyterian Church Chattandera Tennessee. Sydnor is a faculty member at Hamption Sidney College of Virginia.
A stray pony is found near Cemetery Lane. Owner identification is requested, with costs to be paid by the finder. Contact B F Browning for details and return procedures.
London May 3 Thousands of British home seekers gain hope as Labour outlines a scheme to finance and erect housing. The memorandum says 0,000 homes planned in 1775, rising to 225,000 annually 1934 to 1939 with costs spread over 40 years. Veterans and jobless relief are highlighted aims.
Richmond Virginia May 31 Two more candidates have paid their fees to State Auditor C Lee Moore to enter the August primary They were Judge Thomas W Harrison of the Seventh district and M P Booker of Halifax in the fifth district both candidates for Congress.
E. B. Ault of Nueces county Texas earns about $50 000 annually by breeding and selling queen bees. Using artificial methods he secures 100 queens per hive by placing larvae in large cells and feeding them royal food to transform workers into queens.
Train times from Berryville Virginia to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations. Pullman parlor car to Bristol and Roanoke connections with Memphis special and Shenandoah routes. Sleeper to Williamson Roanoke Hagerstown and Philadelphia. Fares schedules and reservations via agents H. H. Burks Berryville and W. C. Saunders Roanoke.
Butterflies differ from moths by their antennae that end in thickened clubs. The clubbed antennae are a key distinguishing feature in many species.
A reader sends thanks to relatives and friends for their kindness and sympathy, expressing sincere appreciation for support during a difficult time.
Mrs Sadizer Fletcher expresses gratitude for comforting words and the floral tributes received after the death of her husband Louis Johnson Fletcher. She thanks those who offered sympathy and assistance during the bereavement.
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