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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1924

Page

3

Naval Oil Reserve Testimony Cites Daniels and Stuart

A letter read to the Senate oil committee recounts Commander Stuart in charge of the reserve and asserts Daniels sought to keep as much naval oil in the ground. It notes no naval officer would dispute that stance during Daniels tenure. Mr and Mrs G B Fansler visited Atlantic City and returned home in the evening.

Dhas Daniels Navy Naval Petroleuum Reserve Daniels Stuart. Jease G. B. Fansler Atlantic City N.J Edgar W. Fansler This City

Valley Belle Bread Dealer Notice

A brief notice directs readers to obtain Valley Belle Bread from authorized dealers as of April 23. The short text emphasizes locating a seller without providing further details or context.

Valley Belle Bread

Civic League Meeting At Handley Library Friday

A special Civic League session will be held at Handley Library at 4 o clock in the afternoon to plan participation in the Apple Blossom Festival. Lucy F. Kurtz serves as president.

Civic League Handley Library LUCY_F. KURTZ

Market rebound lifts oil shares and indus tries lead gains

Stocks reversed early losses as Tidewater rose about 3 1 2 points and oil shares recovered. Utilities, sugars, stores and independents posted1 to 8 point advances while call money opened at 4 percent amid cautious trading and volume ebb.

Tex- Het Tidewater

Sunrise revival draws large crowds at church services

The Sunrise Church revival continues nightly with evangelist Charles Beard preaching. Many converts have been made and services will proceed until further notice with Rev. Mr. Smith preaching nightly and on Sunday with morning afternoon and evening services.

Sunrise Church V. Charles Beard Mr. Smith

Old Telephone Bids End as Chesapeake and Potomac Service Expands

The State Corporation Commission of Virginia orders the Cumberland Valley line to discontinue by midnight May 31 1924 due to heavy losses. American Union Company dissolves after years of operation and thanks subscribers for their support. The Chesapeake and Potomac Company plans to extend its service into county lines using the American Union routes where profitable.

Ribet State Corps Commission Chesapeake Chesapeake and Potomac Company American Union American Union Company State Corporation Commission of Virginia Cumberland Valley Service

Brass Wins in All Breed Field Trial Show

The article lists dogs and owners in a close field trial, with Shenandoah Rap winning best pointer and Virginia Bay Fly best setter. Other top placements include Jenk’s Frank, Thornwood fly Kanawha, Zig’s Black Cape, Benlyn Jack son’s Pearl, and Virginia May Fly. A fall trial for derbies and all age dogs is being considered, with plans to appoint committees and secure grounds.

Pointer Hugh Mac-John Benton Snider, Jr Winchester Bill Hugh Mac- Hal Bessie W. Nelson Page Jenk Frank Carolina Frank Dell Bess Dr. M Jenkins Roanoke Ross John Tuscarora Frank Kidwell Washington Momborney Momoney Mark, Jr Hopkins Nellie Paul Smith Upper Marlboro Letter Bitches Virginia Benlyn Pearl Whhite C. B. MaHory Lee Burr Lady Lynden Ib Benlyn-Mary’ Llewellyn Clarence Ramey Charles Town W. Va Shenandoah

Drunken Driver Given Jail Term After Martinsburg Incident

A Martinsburg police court sentenced Madigan to ten days in jail and a $500 fine for operating a vehicle under liquor influence. Jitney driver R A Jones from Harpers Ferry faced a $10 fine after being found drunk and asleep in the Dodge. The return trip ended with a Uniontown collision that damaged Weems’s car.

Madigan Martinebute R.A. Jones Harrs Ferry W. Va Martinsurg Winchester Uniontown Lawrence Weems Jones

Handley High Opens Baseball Season With Home Game

Handley High School begins its baseball schedule with a home game tomorrow at 3 30 p m at the league ball park against Shepherd College of West Virginia. a second match follows at the same park, with St James School at Hagerstown Maryland. Local fans expect strong crowds for these opening games.

Trout ‘Brier' High School Ball Park Shepherd College W. Va St. James’ School Hageratown Mane High School

Firemen's Festival Opens This Week At Charley Rouss

After Easter the Charley Rouss carnival and festival begin with Fire Company C hosting events Thursday through Saturday. The committee plans dancing with a popular orchestra and light lunches served by the women's auxiliary. Public attendance is invited for an evening of enjoyment.

Charley Rouss

Personal notes highlight local social travel and visits

Mr G Benner Kelly of Henson Westcott and Dunn ing has returned to Baltimore after holidays with Rev and Mrs A A Kelly at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street. Miss Louisa M Crawford leaves for several weeks in Baltimore and Richmond. Mr Walter H Bosserman Jr returns to Roanoke College after visiting his parents on South Washington Street. Mrs G O Miller Metts heads to Washington for her sister Miss Helen M Waters wedding to Mr Keith W Morris on Saturday. Mr and Mrs H R Gray of Waynesboro Pennsylvania are in town visiting the Kelty family.

G. Benner Kelly Henson, Westcott and Dunning Baltimore A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Chutote North Market’ Street Louisa M. Crawford Richmond Walter H. Bosserman, Jr Roanoke Colllege Salem W. H. Bosserman South Washington Street

Excursions Considered for Valley Festival and Parade

A Shenandoah Valley festival plan seeks excursions from Winchester and rail connections to Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia. Invitations extend to the President Congress members Virginia governors and state officials. Volunteers urged for floats and decorated cars with local dealership help and parade participation by National Guard and military units.

Winchester Rar Eee Ohio Pennsylvania Itl Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Houses Congress Vingina Virginia Marine Corps Navy Aviation Cavalry United States Army Berryville Virginia National,Guard Frank Sublett Shenandoah Valley,Inc Richard Jolliffe Iimounsine Ford de- Aten Seas Motentutane Shenandoah Valley Bann

Empire Theatre Presents Bimbo a Roaming Romance of the South Seas

The Empire Theatre tonight presents 75 local stage favorites in the musical comedy Bimbo a romance of the South Seas. An orchestra accompanies with Sadie Finklestein on piano and a cast including Philomena Laren Clayton Ritter Martha Stuart Marshall Baker and others. Curtain is at 8 30 sharp and audiences are urged to be seated to avoid interference with the show.

Ethe Empire American Legion Bimb South Seas Tropics Sadie Finklestein Sofiga Philomena Laren Clayton ‘Ritter Migs Martha Stuart Marshall Baker Mies da Fisher Horace C. Browne Mice Bartola Twenry John Sanderson William Schneider Empire

Suit Seeks Decree in Land Purchase Case Burgners

In Frederick County Circuit Court on April 28 1924 the complainant files for specific performance of a written Aug 1 1923 agreement to buy a Winchester Virginia area tract. Defendants Charles Burgner and Elizabeth Burgner ordered to appear within ten days and publication of notice in Evening Star for four weeks. Copy to be mailed to defendants at addresses in affidavit.

Circuit Court County OF Frederick Frederick BB Charles ©. Burgner Elizabeth Imogene Burgner Senate Frederick County Winchester Virginia Charles C.burgner Elizabeth Imogene Evening Star Teste C. Brannon Ward and Larrick

Better Wives and Mothers Dress Reform and Remedies

The article argues emancipation and fashion shifts improved women’s health through diet and exercise. It suggests Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for irregularities, backaches, headaches, and nervous irritability, citing thousands of testimonials.

Lydia E. Pinkham

Public sale of household goods at 442 Highland Avenue

A public sale of the entire household and kitchen goods at 442 Highland Avenue includes furniture, fur niture, a lot harness, one good riding saddle, one dog cart, and many other items. The notice indicates a general auction of a household collection.

Highland’ Avenue

Card of Thanks for Stewart Castleman

Card of thanks from the grandparents Mrs. Charles Haines for acts of kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their grandchild Stewart Castleman. They acknowledge visitors, cards and flowers received.

Stewart Castleman Charles Haines

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