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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1920
Page
4
A fragment describes a tract of EL YORAE orchard owned by Ray Rob and J. M. Sint mae M. Stine, formerly owned by MM Orndoheas TM. B. Richards. The sale involves a one half mile from Winchester Pike and details are incomplete due to damaged text.
Millwood Va April 17 Bishop Murray of Maryland will deliver the sermon at morning services at Christ Church. He is noted as a forceful speaker. In the evening Nelson of Rich discussed the Congregational meeting. Vestry elected Page senior warden and treasurer along with registrar George Burwell Sr. and Hugh Meyer to serve as delegates and officers.
Across the Pacific coast from California to British Columbia routines report growing concern over rising costs. Communities and businesses struggle to absorb increases in expenses as trade and daily life confront inflationary pressure.
The Weather Bureau reports heavy rainfall in central Ohio with major floods on the Muskingum and Sandusky rivers. Flood conditions affect surrounding areas as rivers rise and rainfall continues.
The Handley Board of Trustees approved a school plan emphasizing a single white school on the Equity site, with twenty acres and a focus on educational efficiency. An architect’s model will be exhibited soon as the board promotes the plan and seeks public cooperation while preserving Handley Fund guidelines.
Miss Cottie ue attended Easter Military School in Virginia has returned. George Garvin returned after a few days in Maryland. Gott of Gaithersburg spent the Easter holidays with Mrs Dowel Howard and Front Royal relative Charles Smith.
Mount Pleasant notes describe visits by Clinton Barr and family to J. H. Perry. Fries and children from near Winchester. Clarence Boyce to Janes A. Boyce. Mrs John Perry and Woodrow visiting Opequon. Arthur Smith moving his saw mill to Hosenberger property. Mrs J B Pitcock visiting Fawcett Gap. W L Cadwallader visiting J H Perry. and peach and cherry crops damaged by the recent cold spell.
The Rev. Dr. A. Bo Kendall will preach at 8 o'clock tomorrow night at First Christian Church. Theme is The Church Meeting the Challenge of the Ages. Communion follows the sermon. Sunday school is at 9 45 a m and Christian Endeavor at 6 45 p m. A card invitation is extended to all.
Berryville Virginia April 16 Mrs George C Thomas died at her home yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock after several weeks illness from a complication of diseases formerly Miss Eliza Jane Smith daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Benjamin Smith born in Woodsboro Maryland Mr and Mrs Thomas came to Berryville in 1866 and have lived here since she is survived by a aged several, four daughters and four sons including Grace Booker Ollie Alice Maude Thomas Smith Thomas Clarence Thomas Howard Thomas Hugh Thomas.
An old Cincinnati newspaper ad touts Freezone a drug freezone to remove corns and calluses. It claims instant relief and complete removal with a small amount costing little. The copy targets readers with painful feet from high heels and tight shoes.
Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World will meet Sunday evening at 7 in their hall. They will march to Grace Lutheran Church for the annual sermon preached by Rev A A Kelly. About four hundred members are expected and visiting Woodmen are invited.
The pastor Rev J De Parola announces Sunday services with 12 a m subject Elephantiasis Leprosy and 3 p m subject Eureka Sunday school at 2 p m. Sirius, the brightest star, is fixed yet appears to drift about one inch per century, far slower than it moves relative to Earth.
Bryan Lee Kenny age about a child of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Kerns died Friday morning at their home on Mast Cecil Street of bronchial pneumonia. He was the grandson and great grandson of local residents. The funeral will be held Sunday at 2 PM at the house conducted by Rev. H. G. Spencer with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Franck Baker & Son Pharmacists advertise Insectine for cleaning beds at 15 cents per can.
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