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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1928

Page

2

Retreat Mission At Orkney Springs Set Aug 6 to 12

The fourth annual Retreat Mission at the Shrine of the Transfiguration Orkney Springs Va runs Sunday August 6 through Sunday August 12. Rev Dr R Cary Montague of Richmond will lead with morning 7 20 service quiet hour 11 and evangelistic 7 20 pm preaching. August 6 Feast of Transfiguration holy communion at 11. Clergy and laity of the valley and all Christian people are invited.

Orkney Springs R. Cary Montague Richmond Virginia Gibson

Another Arrest Made In Shooting Case in Mountains

Rappahannock County authorities arrest John Atkins 22 Sperryville in the killing of Edgar Jenkins Friday near the Lee highway. Atkins linked to confession of Humphrey Wharton who said he borrowed a shotgun from the Atkins family and hid it near the convict camp. Wharton allegedly lured Jenkins to the woods and shot him. Commonwealth's Attorney Moffett said he would not ask for ex—

Commonwealth Moffett

Revised Estimates May Show Smaller Crop of Apples

苹果 growers in Martinsburg area learn revised U S apple yield will be smaller than last year West Virginia down 10 percent from 1927 New York and D Duchess marketing begins with strong early demand but color quality below ideal Washington up 20 percent Recent cool nights improve coloring while delaying maturity

Martinsburg W. Va United States Westirginia New York Pennsylvania Washington Duchess

Summer Weather Brings Nerves Strain Says Capucline Relief

The piece notes hot days and nights strain nerves causing headaches and fatigue. It recommends Capucline, two teaspoonfuls in water, for quick soothing relief. Available at drug stores in 30¢ and 60¢ sizes. It closes with a timely farm note requesting rain and weed relief.

Grimes Gleanings Personal Notes From Grimes and Nearby

Mrs Ralph Bowers and children from Latrobe Pa visit sister Mrs Ellis Randall who has been ill. Mrs Oscar Light visits her mother near Cross Junction. Elmer Uhl of the Fourth Coast Artillery on leave from Panama returns after 14 years, then departs for New York for duty. Evangeline and Grace Falk from Luke Md return home after visiting William Carter and family. Families from Winchester Strasburg and Luke Md spent Sunday with local residents.

New York Panama Evangeline Grace Falk Luke, Md William Carter Maryland C. J. Sibert Wilbur Blaine Grimm

Electroplater Needed at U S Navy Yard

The U S Navy Yard in Washington seeks qualified electroplaters. No written exam. applicants will be rated on physical ability and training. Pay rates are 6.08, 6.48, and 6.88 per day. Apply to the secretary, Board of U S Civil Service Examiners, locally.

U. S. Navy Yard Washington Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners

California man sues for alimony in Topeka Capital item

A California man sues his former wife for more alimony. The Topeka Capital notes the form 1800 filing and urges prompt action with the Labor Board in Washington D C. A light disparaging remark about male adversity closes the snippet.

California Topeka

Vinol touted to relieve nervous fatigue and boost appetite

An old advertisement claims Vinol a iron and cod liver compound provides quick relief for nerves fatigue and stomach upset. It promises better sleep and appetite with the first bottle, available at People's Drug Store.

J. C. Duke People's Adv

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BUICK FLINT C. E. Organ Rouss Garage Braddock Street Goodyear W. A. Buncutter Albin, VA Nash Hudson Shenandoah Nash Dealers Orkney At- Tanta Constitution Grimes Recorder, Labor Board Navy Yard Washington, D. C Berryville Pen-Mar Norfolk and Western Ry Presbyterian Reunion MO. L. Bladon General Passenger Norfolk&western RY Khmon T Penniman Hopewell Seven Pines Dunlop Dunlop City L. J. Hook Loudoun France John W. Rosenberger & CO Studebaker George Washington Garage N. Main St Devel Auto Parts Corp S. Main St KELLY Lewis & Chichester E. Water St H. W. Ebert Winchester
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