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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
2
In Tpsonburg Virginia on August 2 a court fined Dr Graves of Lacey Springs one hundred dollars plus costs after a shooting incident landmarking a small town legal action and pending further proceedings.
E. Baker and Frank M. Ripple, longtime rivals in U S automobile racing, entered the Winchester fair events to be held on September 1. Both are famed speed kings and many other top drivers will compete, promising thrilling races.
Three magistrates dropped felonious assault to simple assault after Dr Graves fired at Lee Michael as he fled the physician's house on July 1. Michael, a highway engineer, paid a $50 fine last Saturday for his role, claiming he sought $50 his mother earned nursing. Michael requested payment, refused by Graves, then attacked the doctor before the shot was fired. one bullet struck as Michael escaped. Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg announced its move to prefatory to the September opening, noting former China missionary and rector roles of Dr Graves.
Rev Robert A Goodwin Jr returns to Virginia as he accepts a religious instructor position in Richmond on August 3. The appointment marks a continuation of his ministry within the state and reflects ongoing church leadership transitions in the region.
Mrs. Minnie Sager Lineburg receives a decree of absolute divorce from Herbert Ineburg in Frederick County Circuit Court on statutory grounds. The decree preserves each party's property rights. Mr. Oscar H. Cornwell departed on a business trip after a visit with relatives.
In June Los Angeles police courts collected about 120000 in fines with over 100000 from automobile owners cited for traffic violations. The city and county have spent less than the fines earned from motorcycle police activity, while maintaining 38 machines all 1922 models in service.
The Wightieth Blue Ridge Division will hold its third annual reunion and convention in Charleston West Virginia on September 2 3 and 4 dates may extend to Labor Day. Eastern railroads have granted a one way and one half round trip reduced fare for veterans and families. Reduced fare certificates are now available by writing to the division headquarters at 916 Bessemer Building Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Virginia members may obtain certificates from Russell L Stultz New Market Virginia the state's division executive council representative.
The Department of Agriculture schedules seed conferences at major seed centers this summer to support state seed laws and promote high quality seed. Natives from the State Department of Agriculture Extension Division Virginia Crop Improvement Association Farm Bureau Federation and State Farmers' Union will lead and address sessions in Staunton Harrisonburg Winchester Charlottesville and Fredericksburg in early August.
Emma Rebecca Cooley age 62 died after a year of ill health and a Berryville visit. Funeral held in Reliance with Rev. Keezel Rev. Young and Rev. Mann officiating. Interment in local cemetery. Survived by husband B F Cooley five sons two daughters three brothers two sisters and several relatives. Pallbearers named Fred Willey Russell Stickley Mr Dovel Mr Widmyer John McUny and Floyd Derflinger.
Lexington Virginia August 2 Robert T Kerlin former Virginia Military Institute professor has become head of the English department at the State Normal School in Winchester Pennsylvania.
Mr. Kerlin was dismissed from the Virginia Military Institute for a letter to the Arkansas governor protesting the treatment of negro rioters in that state. The action sparked much talk.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission will work with the Interstate Commerce Commission to direct emergency distribution of food and coal. They will regulate shipment priority, prevent hoarding, and move perishable food swiftly from mines to essential public needs.
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