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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1924

Page

8

Winchester Men Fined In U S Court

Winchester men charged with violations of federal liquor laws pled guilty in United States District Court at Harrisonburg. They were fined 100 dollars each plus court costs with no jail sentences. Names fined include Clarence Bush James Rehill Edward Cornell Miller Cain Herbert Athey Aulick Gibbons Walter Montgomery Robert Brown Jerry Brown and Houston Taylor. Roy Shiner faced conspiracy charges but disposition unclear.

Winchester United States District Court Harrisonburg Clarence Bush James Rehill Edward Cornell Miller Cain Herbert Athey Aulick Gibbons Walter Montgomery Robert Brown Jerry Brown Houston Taylor Roy Shiner

Michigan Senator Couzens Undergoes Bladder Operation

Baltimore April 29 Senator James Couzens of Michigan underwent surgical removal of a long standing bladder condition at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Authorities announced he is in very good shape after the operation and is resting comfortably.

Associated Press Baltimore James Couzens Michigan Johns Hopkins Hospital

Governor McCray Ready to Resign

Warren T. McCray has written his resignation as governor of Indiana and will present it this afternoon or tomorrow. He was convicted in federal district court yesterday of using the mails to defraud and faces sentencing tomorrow.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Warren T. McCray Indiana State House

Baltimorean Tries Death by Own Action in Paris

Arthur Webner a 31 year old Baltimore artist and singer lies in a Paris hospital in grave condition after a revolver bullet wound to the right eye He attributed the attempt to being penniless and told authorities he had tried to die by his own hand His father was a physician in Baltimore and he last lived there three years ago with family in Texas

Associated Press Paris Arthur Webner Baltimore Webner Texas

Welcomers to Meet at Handley Library Tonight

The welcoming committee of the apple blossom festival will meet at 8 o'clock this evening at the Handley Library to finalize arrangements for its part of the general program. Capt. Robert L. Gray, chairman, urges full attendance of committee members.

Handley Library Robert L. Gray Chaiman

Winchester Chamber Seeks More Rooms for Apple Blossom

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce pleads for housing during the Apple Blossom festival. Andrew Bell says about 75 residents have volunteered to host roomers and the chamber is contacting more residents to solve the housing shortage beginning Friday night.

Winchester Chamber of Commerce Andrew Bell Bell

Rotary Meeting Postponed for Apple Blossom Festival

The Rotary Club meeting moves to Wednesday due to many members attending the final oration for the Apple Blossom Festival. President Glass urges full attendance tomorrow.

Rotary Club Tomorow Glass

History and science urged in Virginia high schools

Charlottesville April 29 More stress on history and science in Virginia high schools was urged by Harris Hart state superintendent of public instruction at a conference of high school principals. He proposed two years of history and two of science for small rural high schools with fewer electives, stressing teacher preparation and standard accreditation.

Associated Press Charlottesville Virginia Harris’ Hart State Superintendent of Public Instruction Hagt William R. Smithey

Shun Evil Companions Says Seneca Advice

A succinct paraphrase of Seneca urges avoiding evil companions to shed evil propensities, emphasizing self control and prudent association as moral guidance.

Theu Seneca

Water Quality and Catfish Adaptations Mentioned

A Nature Magazine note explains fish preferences for water purity. Catfish differ, thriving in muddy, low-oxygen waters and can surface to gulp air if needed.

Nature’ Magazine

Eight Months to Make Linen Demanded by Dutch

Fragmentary notes claim eight months of constant sprinkling and bleaching were required in linen production as demanded by Dutch interests. The text references "Ho lens" and discusses endurance and process duration.

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