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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1924
Page
2
Richmond reports a climbing carb liquor market under pressure from police raids this week. Lower stocks followed raids and retailers found demand rising. Chief Jordan vows to render bootlegging perilous, deterring continued illicit trade.
The editorial argues counties should fund highways via pay-as-you-go rather than bonding. It notes Washington state roads and local roads rely on motorist taxes, praising the system as vehicles roll on smoother highways. It highlights grain grower Paloos County facing deflation yet staying solvent through pay-as-you-go principles.
The Cen tenary Reformed Church will start a sermon series on Christian Citizenship with The Christian and Politics. Sunday afternoon the Union Fire men's service is at 3 at the Empire Theatre. The Picture Service at 7:30 showcases To him that bath a self sacrifice message. All are invited.
In loving memory of Archie Pennington who died in 1918. A sister's tribute speaks of a cheerful life and a home circle broken by his loss. The verse recalls a final reunion in a blessed land and a vacant heart left behind.
The candidate resumed a Midwest tour spanning Ohio Kentucky Illinois Indiana Missouri and Tennessee. Advisers believe the swing has improved Democratic chances in several states. Mrs F H Wilson and daughter left for Charles Town to visit Mrs Wilsons mother.
City Manager L. R. Dettra returns from Portsmouth after gaining Winchester’s bid to host the nineteenth annual convention of the League of Virginia Municipalities in 1925. Roanoke’s W. P. Hunter elected league president as delegates enjoy a busy program with receptions and tours.
Mr K Oomly and Mr Besse of Hamburg Germany have been touring this section to promote their lumber interests. They left this morning for Washington to pursue business discussions and potential markets.
Plymouth England Oct 24 Associated Press reports Lady Astor’s campaigning voice is giving out under strain from political heckling. The conservative Plymouth candidate battles socialism amid a harsh crowd.
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