23 Apr 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1924
Page
1
A brief item notes a sworn declaration tied to a selection process. The readable text highlights the phrases Sworn To Letrecy and Sworn To Letrecy As Chosen in a terse notice. The exact identities or dates are not clear from the fragment.
Officials adopt official souvenir badges sold at six cents to fund the festival. A royal court will preside on Main Street with a photo facsimile of the 1789 Virginia Centinel as a centerpiece. Three thousand official souvenirs at 25 cents each will be sold by Winchester’s Newsies to support the event.
Four Martinsburg men seized the Seal Truck from Seal Music, traveled to the Shenandoah River near Charles Town, slept in the vehicle, cooked meals on the riverbank, and drifted into mud. Frank Shuge was fined 12 dollars for public drunkenness. others were released after arrest. They planned a return trip to Martinsburg with dwindling funds. Highway patrol notes after the episode.
The Beck Baking Corporation introduces Valley Belle Bread claiming it is the best loaf yet. A Fleischmann Yeast Co expert examined ingredients and praised wholesome flour, shortening, milk, and yeast for flavor and nourishment. Wrapped in waxed paper by an automated machine, the loaf features a Valley Belle label and sells at 10 cents per loaf.
A rustic ad from L. L. Hockman & Son promotes ample bran flour mid dlings timothy hay and straw with emphasis on quality and quantity at their store. The snippet suggests a rural farming goods dealer highlighting inventory and value.
The Vulcanizing Shop formerly linked to Citizens Gas & Oil Co has moved to Hable Ridge on the Plaza and will operate as the Wagner Tire Shop.
A note about a musical titled Bimbo features a seven percent cast listed among its participants. The fragment hints at a creative production but provides limited detail on full cast or venue. Further readable lines would clarify performers and staging.
The Citizens' Band, active for about twelve years, has decided to settle debts and take a vacation due to lack of interest and no treasury funds. The group says concerts have ceased, money comes only from occasional daytime jobs, and members with families share earnings. they hope to reopen when finances allow.
Admirers of Jane Novak learn she stars in the photodrama Divorce at the Colonial Theatre for today only. John Bowers leads, with Margaret Livingston as a man collector and George Fisher billed as a bargain in seconds for divorcees. supporting cast includes Corrigan, Chapman, Wood and de Lacy. Tonight is Surprise Night as usual.
For sale at substantial reductions: One new Buick four door touring car and one slightly used coupe by Lohar Capper located at 330 N Main St. 22-1p-31.
Forty six Handley School teachers in Winchester applied for re election and were chosen as their own successors for another year after a meeting of the City School Board. A.M. Jarman was reelected principal and Cap Ramey was named mathematics instructor and athletic coach. By laws were changed to reduce standing committees from three to two.
The regular meeting of the W. C. T. U. is scheduled at Handley Library on Thursday April 24 at 3 p.m.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a meeting in the Handley Library on Friday afternoon at three o'clock.
Harrisonburg has oversubscribed its quota for Shenandoah Valley Inc booster funds. A public meeting at the Empire Theatre Friday at 2:30 pm will feature local and out of town speakers, old-time songs, and a plan to raise a $4500 goal including Frederick County. Subscribers include H F Byrd who gave $100.
Classified notice invites readers to ask their dealer for Valley Belle Bread. The ad appears in the 4-23 issue with page and column indicators 1p 11y, signaling placement details for vendors and readers seeking distribution.
The first annual Shenandoah Valley field trials drew a large crowd as Brass won top honors after recently claiming victory at another trial. Belle of Washington and Tommy G. showed strong performance, with breeders and handlers facing challenges. The event featured a wide array of pointers and colors, while a hearty lunch was provided by volunteers.
Richmond News Led der reports Democrats will renew efforts to hold the Ninth district congressional seat wrested from Republicans two years ago. The Slemp family once held the seat. George Peery now serves in the national House. Democrats focus on poll taxes as a key voting eligibility factor in the district. Continued on Page Seven.
Chauncey M. Depew, aged ninety, vows to keep his daily office routine and not retire. The former U S senator and railroad man says golf could begin a decade hence. He works from 10 a m to about 4 30 or 5 p m, receives birthday congratulatory letters, and has long shared his health secret with reporters.
The Circuit Court of Frederick County enters an order appointing D. Q. Massee guardian for his three infant children after an omission corrected from February 4. A bond in the penalty of 1100 is noted.
A blunt note urges avoiding rain insurance for a festival, claiming rain protection from Baker and Ihr. The message warns that nothing can stop a successful festival except rain.
Forty head of Pure horn Polled Shorthorn Cattle at Chester Fair Grounds listed for catalog description by writer from Lead Stephenson Virginia. Includes breeders and ring jewelry store ad fragments and a phone contact 578. Limited supply test Frem See ad daily.
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