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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1921
Page
4
The fragment lists subscription options for The Evening Star with prices for one year six months and one month in advance. It mentions ARRY FLOOD BYRD as publisher and includes unclear terms and typographical errors.
The Evening Star Publishing Company and editors request communications be sent to the paper, not individuals. The publication is printed in Winchester Virginia, with second class mail and daily issues except Sundays, consolidated with several weekly papers.
Prominent citizens of Winchester rally support for the Red Cross fund drive with a Committee of Fifty and church leaders spearheading the effort. Within 48 hours workers collected over $3,000, surpassing the initial goal, to support welfare work in Winchester and Frederick County under Rev. Robert B. Nelson who chairs the local chapter. The campaign aims to extend fundraising into Frederick County despite greater distances.
W S Funkhouser of Stephens City Virginia compares tax rates between Virginia and West Virginia noting 175 acres taxed in Virginia versus 7 acres in West Virginia. He argues West Virginia under Republican control has higher taxes and urges Virginia to maintain low taxes to prevent farmer bankruptcy. Letter emphasizes farmer vigilance on tax policy.
A Walt Mason verse extols normalcy and simple pleasures over excess. It warns against reckless revelry and bootleg liquor, praising wholesome outings like picnics, fishing, and games while urging restraint to avoid scandal and ruin. Copyright.
Mr and Mrs W E Smith of Gore spent Thursday and Friday with the Myers at their country home near Winchester and attended a Democratic rally. Mr B M Sullivan returned from Washington after visiting relatives. Mrs Harod Moberty and daughter returned from Frederick Maryland. Miss Sue Duffey went to Washington after visiting the Sheetz home. Mr Charles Al Heller, here on business, returned to Baltimore. Mrs Jesse Waide, daughter of Edward Hamlin, left for Scarsdale New York. Mrs Julian W Baker and her son J W Baker visited relatives near Cumberland Maryland. Mrs J W Sibert spent a day in Washington. Stewart Stipe and Marvin with others toured Harpers Ferry West Virginia. Miss Nannie Wynkoop arrived for a visit with the Shr yock at Millwood pike. Rev W A McKeefry of Martinsburg spent part of yesterday en route to Staunton. J M Steele of Stephens City was in town. Mrs Benjamin F Prince of Baltimore visits sisters in town. J W Beale, Baltimore salesman, arrived for a trip. Victor Arthur returned from New York after business at Mutual Life. Ada Streit returned from a week in Washington and Baltimore. Mrs Daniel E Wright and two children left for Norfolk to sail to Panama to join Mr Wright.
Mrs. W Miller Fletcher left for Washington to visit friends. Mrs Florence V Russell returns from Washington and stays on South Market street. Rev T Dewey Ritter arrives from Gettysburg for a visit with his parents on East Piccadilly. Mrs B W Pannill of Norfolk leaves for Gordonsville after visiting her son a Shenandoah Valley Academy student. Mr and Mrs William E Smith of Gore hosted guests at Sunday visit, including Mr and Mrs David Muse and two sons and Mr Brumback of Middletown. Miss Hilda Correll returns from Baltimore visit. Miss Florence Weems departs for Washington.
Miss Katherine Orndorff visited relatives in Maryland last week. Dr. E. W. Miller visited his farm tenant Wednesday. Rev. R. L. Philpott was to preach at Brandywine West Virginia on Sunday. Oranda telephone line 1 gains with new poles. Mr Harry Orndorff of Ellicott City Md guest in Andrew Bolmer family last Sunday. Mr L C Mareh of Norfolk Va represents J B Colt Acetylene Co at Oranda headquarters. S A Saum visited relatives in Edinburg recently.
A dated public notice states the signer will not be responsible for any bills made by anyone except themselves. Signed BE. BRENGTR. 10 26 31.
Rest Va. notes show a large turnout for Sunday school with a missionary collection near seventy one dollars. Local families and travelers visited, including Brady and Schlack families from Baltimore and others from Panama and Greenspring. Rev Blakemore spoke on church pictures funded by the Centenary program.
Oranda Va October 25 Mr M M Orndorff recently made a business trip to Richmond Va.
Experts from Virginia Polytechnic Institute plan poultry culling demonstrations and talks in Frederick County late November. County agents urge interested poultrymen to notify local agents. Pruning demonstrations by Messrs Ralston and Motz will also occur over four days in late November with dates to be announced.
Roy M. Denny and Elizabeth Gaynes, colored, were married Sunday night with friends present. Reverend Washington Johnson, a well known colored preacher, officiated at the ceremony in the city.
An Associated Press dispatch from Washington reports former President Wilson is in excellent spirits with fine color and sparkling eyes after a visit by Josephus Daniels former Secretary of the Navy. Daniels described the conversation as casual.
Two brothers built identical houses and rivaled in upkeep. The thrifty wife maintained her home with steady repairs while the other wife neglected painting and shingles. Eventually the careless house was put up for sale for a mere song amid dwindling buyers.
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