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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
4
Debate centers on a proposed bill affecting grade crossings and who pays. Henry G. Shirley notes the bill would shift costs to the state system, while railroads deny involvement in its drafting. He stresses the measure aims to reduce crossings at rail lines with state funding.
The State Highway Commission supports shared funding with railroads to eliminate grade crossings. The department bill, prepared for the Legislature, aims to reduce risks to life and property by funding half the project and expects to save lives where crossings have caused deaths.
Walt Mason ribbed portrait of William Wight praising punctual payments while condemning bill dodgers. The verse notes his rapid payments, card games with shady men, and critics who excuse small sins if debts are settled. It contrasts with neighbors who dodge dues, facing social scorn despite alleged virtue.
In sad remembrance Evelyn Patton died September 5 1923. Her family Mr and Mrs Geo W Patton and siblings mourn the loss and keep a memory of a life cut short in girlhood bloom.
Mrs. Edward G. Butler of near Millwood and Mr. W. Nelson Page of Winchester won the Blue Ridge Country Club mixed doubles title last week. They defeated Miss Portia Baldwin and Mr. R. E B. Perrine of Berryville 6 2, 2 6, 6 3 in the final as 20 or more players entered the event and spectators watched eagerly.
Services listed for Christ Episcopal Church include 8 a.m. Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Holy Communion with sermon "The Wrath of God," 8 p.m. Evening Prayer and Sermon "The Tenderness of Christ," and 8 a.m. Morning Prayer by Rev. Robert B. Nelson.
The Prince of Wales remains at the Burden estate on Long Island for a fourth straight night. A prior communique reported him boarding a motor launch toward Long Island Sound and not dining at the Burden home. He is expected to depart September 14 for a ranch near Calgary, Alberta.
Hartford bishops urged Catholic faithful to observe National Defense Day in a nationwide movement. In a letter read at diocesan services, Bishop John J. Nolan touted peace, security, and democracy, calling for cooperative action by parishioners. Also noted is a family returning from a Northern trip including Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands.
The Winchester Woman's Temperance Union issued its annual report via secretary Miss J. Rees. It notes 280 active members paying dues, total disbursements of 624.52 with 298.85 for the flower mission, 302 letters and 55 postals sent, 102 letters and 19 postals received, and 123,985 pages of literature distributed. May Clevenger won a gold brooch for recruiting ten active and six honorary members. Officers elected: Mrs. Arthur Leafe president, Miss Lona Kern treasurer, Miss Annie J. Rees secretary. The group includes many honorary members, totaling over 300.
Premier Briand of France told the fifth assembly of the League of Nations that France seeks peace and urges continued U S cooperation in disarmament now that arbitration is featured. He emphasized collective effort and international cooperation.
The Associated Press reports American army airmen began a flight from Pictou New Jersey to Boston at 10 15 30 Eastern Standard time. Dr C B Harleé departed Northwestern University Chicago to enroll in a postgraduate dentistry course.
Rev. Egwara A Brosnan, diocesan director of the Holy Name Society, will preach at all services next Sunday at the Catholic Church. He is known in the Valley and has served in Martinsburg Harper's Ferry Staunton and Harrisonburg. Evening address at 7 30 p m will enroll parish ladies in a Sodality and invite all to attend. Beginning Sunday the 14th services will be curtailed due to Father Gallagher’s illness and departure to Lansford Pa.
Winchester's James B. Russell, a longtime beloved citizen born September 5, 1841, is celebrated on his 83rd birthday. Local accounts praise his surprising vigor, upright bearing, and youthful appearance, noting his philosophy that age is how you feel rather than a calendar date.
Mr Homer Drake of Fritz Leiber Mr Matt Smith of Meet The Wife company and Mr Wm Garen advance agent for Bringing Up Father are in town arranging the next two weeks of stage attractions at the Empire Theatre Leiber will debut in The Three Musketeers later this month.
A brief ad notes prices at At McVicar's Orchard with 25 cents and 0 cents listed for items and a time window 2 3t 1. The fragment shows a pale trade card style entry likely from a local market page. The readable text indicates fruit pricing and sale times.
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