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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1923

Page

5

Albin News Notes Highlights Local Socials

Mrs W F Hottle of Winchester visited Albin from Saturday to Monday. Miss Susan Howard hosted Martinsburg guests. Howard Luttrell shows improvement at home. Hilda and Mabel Williams called on Miss Helen Miller. Mrs Fannie Lamp and daughters Louise and Virginia Lamp of Winchester spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs W A Orndorff. Mr and Mrs John D Hartman were guests of Mrs RK Lewis. Clarence Carter of Pittsburgh returned after visiting here.

John D. Hartman RK. L. Lewis Clarence Carter Pittsburg

Preacher to Speak at Biteel Wood Church Sunday

Greenwood Va church notices announce a Sunday service on August 5 at 3 pm led by Rev Frederick I Munfor. Miss Mae Carlisle is visiting with friends in Washington and Mr and Mrs Harold Pope celebrate the birth of a baby girl. Ada Newcome and Anna Franks are mentioned with family ties in Winchester.

Greenwood Allg Biteel Wood Frederick I.munfor Mae Carlisle Washington Harold Pope

Frederick County Public Notices Governor Candidates Announced

A series of political notices announces candidates in Frederick County Virginia and Gainesboro district for local offices. Names include Boyd R. Richards for House of Delegates and H G Dehaven for Commissioner of Revenue with deputy Harry W. Hick, plus J M Massie for Sheriff and Luther Pannett for Sheriff. Primary date noted as August 7, 1923 in multiple items.

Frederick County Harry W. Hick H. G. Dehaven J. M. Massie Virginia Luther Pannett

Adams and Schlack announce Democratic primary bids in Stonewall district

In a announcement for the Democratic primary Chas T Adams a candidate for the House of Delegates in Frederick Clarke counties and Winchester city and Grover H Schlack announcing for Supervisor Stonewall District pledge faithful duty and fealty if elected.

Gainesboro General Assembly Frederick County Clarke County Winchester House of Delegates Chas T. Adams Stonewall Grover H. Schlack

Primary election notice for Winchester August 7 1923

Writ directs Winchester city sergeant to hold a Democratic primary on Tuesday August 7 1923 for Senate of Virginia and House of Delegates nominations. Election runs sunrise to sunset at regular voting places per official notice from Acting Secretary James M Hayes Jr and Sergeant Adam Forney.

Winchester House of Delegates Boyd R. Richards Commonwealth Richmond Jas. M. Hayes, JR The I. Adam Forney Senate of Virginia Virginia Lessser James Fmayes State Senate Effstown Brucetown White Hall Albinton Dolans Baker‘s Mill Gaines Yeakley Gore Lamps Ruge Dry Run Old Forge Middletown

Local Socials and Visits Recapped in Rural Notices

Neighborhood page records social calls and visits across Carper's Valley and nearby towns. Highlights include Nora Henderson staying with Fairfax friends, the Schulers in Hagerstown, Melvin Miller's visit with Isaac Miller's family, and various gatherings at the Smith, Hancher, and Carper households. Community supporters convey well wishes for William Racey’s recovery as threshing season continues.

Wiltiat Rabey Nora Henderson Tél Fairfax H. B. Snell Hagerstown George Schulerd Charles Schuler Carper’s Valley Melvin Miller Matthew Ebisole Ellis. Maloy

Chambersville Ladies Aid to Convene for August Meeting

The Ladies Aid Society of Chambersville circuit will meet Saturday at 2 30 p m on North Main Street. The August meeting begins with a song service at 7 30 and preaching at 8. Attendees include Mr Raymond Bayliss, Mr Ernest Ritter visiting from Naire, and other locals.

Ae Eee Chambersvi Roy Hawkins Chrales Vis Kent Luttrell Wincheland James Richard Cooper Sam Loy Amos Cooper La’ne Lon Quantz Green Spring Annie Dorsey Winchester Mra. C

Public concern grows as President Harding ill in San Francisco

The New York Times notes the public regard for the President and the desire for his swift recovery. It suggests his private citizen image would be preferred but accepts the reality of his presidency. His trip is expected to be cut short with a return to Washington as soon as feasible.

New York Times San Fisco Washington Harding White House

Noted Visitors and Travels Around Berryville and Vicinity

Mrs John Crown and children motored to Washington for several days last week. Mr William Munford of Miami Florida visited Mr Frank Y Tilford and then departed for Craig Healing Springs. Mrs William Wattles of Alexandre Virginia and Miss Annette Ashford Washington have been guests of Mrs and Mrs Fred Harchell at Hazelwood. Mr and Mrs Charles McCornee of Havana are guests of Mr and James McGuire. Mrs Charles F McGuire and Charles of Hoboken New Jersey are visitors of Mrs Horace Smithey Rose nth Augean Es. Mrs Tom Beall of Philadelphia, who has been visiting, left this week. Beall’s soprano voice delighted Grace Church choir during her stay. Berryville Virginia hosted a tea last week in honor of William Wattles of Alexandria, formerly Miss Mary Pitt of Elmington.

John’Crown Washington William Munford Miami Fla Frank Y. Tilford Craig Healing Springs William Wattles Alexandre Va Annette Ashford Washington Fred, Harchell Hazelood Charles McCornee Havana James McGuire Charles F. McGuire Ny ‘Harles

Mount Williams Notes Highlight Local Socials And Visitors

Mount Williams Virginia notes list multiple visits and social events. Emily Anderson from Winchester stayed with Miss Mabel Clowser. The Orndorffs and Burkharts hosted relatives from Strasburg Relief and Kennytown. Various Winchester residents including Mrs Henry Lamp and Miss Ada Seiss are mentioned with informal gatherings and lawn events.

Visiting Winchester Notes Family Guests At Orndorff Home

A visit to Winchester was paid by Mrs. Oswald Giese and daughter Freda to her son Mr. C L Orndorff. Also present were Mr. William Lowser and several invited guests including Mrs. Lorin 1 and son Tommie along with Mrs. Margaret Clowser.

Fee Winchester C.L. Orndorff William Lowser Oswald Giesevate Freda Lorin Tommie Margaret Clowser

Manufacturer farmer alliance letter highlights labor costs

A dated discussion argues that rising wages driven by union action push up manufactured goods and paints a stark wage-to-output comparison. It cites examples linking bricklayers painters and plumbers to farm prices, urging manufacturers to aid farmers amid rising labor costs and skewed input prices.

Chicago Ave Manufacturers” Association John M Glenn Secre Sol Rk Biven Paris Anter Vent & Tor Guerin Ti Senator Brookhart Johnsons la Follette Denmark New York

Local Market Prices And Wholesale Dairy Notes

Daily market corrections list butter, hay, flour, corn meal, and cotton seed meal prices with various weights and grades. Baltimore wholesale shows fat cattle, sheep, calves, and country butter values, while local retail markets report creamery butter and flour prices amid broad listing of commodities.

Star Whelt Co. Ivaccches Hesse Baltimore

Like a Letter Sg 4 From Old Home

A letter from Lutherville Maryland praises The Star for keeping readers in touch with home town news and events. Dr J W Ebert of Winchester writes that he looks forward to the paper’s arrival like a letter from home.

the Star Lutherville Towson J. W. Ebert

Pony Colt Wins as Tar Baby Impresses at Kenwick Hunt Show

In Charlottesville Virginia on August 1 Tar Baby owned by Miss Mary Shepherd of University of Virginia wowed crowds in the pony jumping camp at the Kenwick Hunt Club event. The youngster Tar Baby and its dam drew enthusiastic praise from spectators amid a lively display by the offspring.

Charlottesville Kenwick Hunt Mary Shepherd Universitrigs 9 Virginia Renk

Bible Classes In Joint Meeting At Local Church

A joint Bible class meeting led by Charles Staples of the Methodist Bible Class opened with choir singing and prayer. Rev J H Balengee from Strasburg spoke on the text Quit ye like men be strong, followed by remarks from L H Adams and Rev Graham of Stephens City. The gathering concluded with prayer and praise including a quartet — C O Watson and wife J T Fritz and wife — and an instrumental solo by Frances Watson.

Npc Simday Voity Ee EE Bun Most Charles Staples Methodist Bible Class Asia A. A. Adaiths A. Btrother J. Dh. Balengee Strasburg L. H. Adams Graham Luthiechiarad Church Stephens City F. A. Strother C. O. Watson J. T. Fritz Frances Watson

Decree ref ers to Master Commissioner in Wright estate case

Action orders a Master Commissioner in Winchester Virginia to report on George H Wright deceased to identify realty liens taxes and beneficiaries testate will details including loan authority and creditor notices. Public notice dates set with publication four weeks prior to September 1 1923 at 10 A M. in 19 Rouss Avenue office.

George H. Wright George H. ‘Wright Oferick County George H, Weeks Ge i Wren Peesaned Somendane George H Wright George .H. Wright Gueihtadbanr Winchester H. Wright Rouss Avenue Virginia Jas. P. Reardon Chencery Ward & Larrick R. Gray Williams

August Weather Forecasts Offer Warm, Cool, and Rain Phases

A August outlook predicts a sequence of weather phases from warm to cool to variable across the western and central regions. Dust storms in the Southwest, frequent showers from Kansas to the Carolinas, cool spells in mid August, unsettled and rainy periods in the Great Lakes, and a cool to fair finish with temperatures around 40s to 50s in several cities.

Persbae Arizona New Mexico Colorado Kansas Oklahoma Texas Carolinas New Hingland Lake Reason Middle Atlantic New Nd States Southwest Mississippi Charmeabie New York England Northwest Great Lakes Gulf South Atlantic Pacific Orem City Cheyen Cairo Washington Ohio Atlantic Seaboard Mississippi Valley

Worm Leaves Ku Klux Insignia Mark On Leaf Exhibited

Bucklew, a watchman at West Pike Street crossing in Stealey Heights, reported a worm carved a cross and the letters K K K on a large leaf near the crossing. The leaf is on display for public viewing.

Clarksburg KE. Roo Bucklew Stealey Heights Bucklew West Pike Street West End Ku Klux Insigna

Bids Wanted on Public Works Amid Jobless Concerns

The notice signals bids sought for a public works project amid concerns over unemployment. It references a jobless man as a focal point in local discussions about housing, parks, and public spaces.

Johnson Farm Ideas Disliked By Silve

In Martinsburg West Virginia August 1 Johnson and colleagues back government price fixing for farmers while Gray Silver farm advocate criticizes such measures saying they harm farmers, with Silver describing himself as a dirt farmer and potential Democratic candidate.

Johnson Silve

Mr B Benner Kelly Returns From Vacation to Baltimore

Mr B Benner Kelly of Wescott Dunning Pharmacy Maryland has returned to Baltimore after a vacation with his parents A A Kelly and Mrea Kelly. The fragment mentions a Guide to the Futura and a Confucius quote about studying the past to fit the future.

Confucius

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Albin Greenwood Sreyities Frederick Clarke Counties Dabney C. Harrison Commonwealth of Virginia Win Chester Adam Forney City of Chambersville Berryvilde Mount Williams Emily Anderson Mabel Clowser Elisha Orndorff Pay. Wolver Henry Lamp Mras. Binion Snapp G. H. Burkhart Virgil Burkhart Jonas Burklitt Fannie Shepherd Ada Mayme Seiss Marie Orndorff Cyst John. Dove KU Brlux Keang GEAF Luther’ Pannett Kline Vaucluse H. E. Kline Frederick County Board of Supervisors Eggier Man Mansion IO LU Tae Orange Peece Icedtea the Man Western Frederick Bank R. Hook Rtinsburg W. Va Magnus Johnson Minnesota Martinaburg Iver Congress Neyilver Ross Bac Democrat S.S.S Travey Piccadilly and Market Sis Madison Madison Mills Broadway Eee & i
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