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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1924
Page
6
The text lists various new year start dates by culture including Athenians in one month and Macedonians in September. It notes changes from March to January for the Rothany and mentions the Persian, Mexican, and American calendars with differing February or July starts.
Mr and Mrs C B Russell of New Freedom Pennsylvania visiting the former's brother A W Russell on North Market Street. C E Russell has purchased property on Highland Avenue and will make it his future home.
Hugo Stinnes Jr son of the late German magnate is slated to assume management of his father’s vast industrial holdings. The move signals continuity in theStinnes business empire and the transfer of leadership to the next generation.
The opening service of the Valley Convocation was held at Meade Memorial Church in Whit Post at 8 o'clock. Clergymen included Rev. John F. Coleman White Post Rev. Walter Williams Harrisonburg and Rev. Francis A. Brown Woodstock. Bishop Brown attended. Members from Christ Church Winchester listed among attendees.
Thomas G. Orndorff of Zepp died in a Baltimore hospital after a saw mill accident near Baltimore. A tree fell across his hips and legs while he and coworkers cleared a seat, pinning him. He was transported to the hospital but died the same night. Funeral at St James Church, Zepp, conducted by Rev. Bowden. He left a wife and two sons Warner D. and Loring.
Madison Lodge 1.C.C.F. will attend the First Christian Church service next Sunday at 8 o clock for the annual sermon by Rev. J. F. Morgan pastor of the church. All members are urged to attend and the public is invited. Morgan's topic will be The Joy of Going On.
A Winchester event marks Hot Water Week from May 17 to May 24 with community activities centered on baths and swimming facilities. Local organizers promote water safety, crafts, and public demonstrations at city venues.
A historical note recalls how sultans and priests in Turkey long viewed tobacco use as an offense to punish with torture or death in many cases, reflecting extreme sanctions against smoking in earlier eras.
The transportation committee of the May apple blossom festival meets at 8 o clock on Thursday evening May 1 in Richard Brothers office. All committee members must attend for final arrangements. J R DunShane chairman.
A fragment from a Bend Oregon newspaper advertises a cough remedy and medicines with a cheap price, mentioning Chamberlain Medicine Co and a five cent to-do. The text is incomplete but hints at a sales pitch for stomach pain relief and various tonics.
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