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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1924
Page
3
Governor Warren McCray was found guilty by a Federal court jury of using the mail to carry out a defrauding scheme. The judge ordered McCray held in Marion county jail and scheduled sentencing for Wednesday at nine o'clock.
Richmond dispatch reports Jesse Scott sought by moonshining charges escaped on a horse aided by his sweetheart. Soldiers shot the horse. Scott fled, believed headed for Greenbrier county West Virginia. Officers continue pursuit as Ku Klux Klan members appeared at a dead officer funeral, leaving without explanation.
Revival services began at the United Brethren Church with Rev. H. E. Richardson of Martinsburg West Virginia delivering a strong sermon on The Contract Between God and Man. Thirty five Christians pledged to pray for the revival and services run each evening this week at 8 oclock with prayer and song at 746. All are invited, especially non Christians without a church home.
Figures from the American Fruit Growers detailing Wenatchee Valley operations show 671 orchards producing 389,132 boxes at a total cost of 387,964.60 dollars, or 19.76 dollars per box. The company also handled 1,250 carloads for others under the Blue Goose Skopkum brand, with the High Japan Orchard yielding 35,200 boxes on 38 acres. Horticulture is described as in its infancy with yearly farming changes expected.
Greenwood locals note the school will close its term on Friday May 2 after a successful year under Mrs. Foley. A closing entertainment is planned for May 1 at 8 p.m. with refreshments to follow. all are welcome.
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