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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1923

Page

6

Social and Personal Notes From A Western Grade Event

Stuart entertained guests at her home and New York connections were mentioned. The gathering honored Mrs. Marcia Camp of New York, with 45 attendees and plans for future visits and trips through the Valley. Reverend Robert B Nelson of the Episcopal Church, recently in New England and New York, is expected to attend and lead a communion. A corn and wienie roast followed with light refreshments.

Mmert Stuart Robert B."nelson Episcopal Church Newland New York Tepelis Shebey Nelson Adironen

Fragmentary Note Describes Grey and Caverns Encounter

A fragmented OCR passage mentions Ythe Grey, the Endless Caverns and Shenafideah Caverns and a Ford ride with two people meeting Mr Grey in a Virginia valley context. The garbled text hints at a social meeting but lacks clear dates or actions.

Ythe Grey Endless Caverns Shenafideah Caverns Son x Mr. Grey Chumet Va.) Valley

Birthdays Celebrated at East Town Home Gathering

A small birthday celebration occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bagte east of town. About 75 attendees joined the event marking the occasion with music and refreshments.

Ming Be Bagte

Robinson brothers attend International Apple-shippers convention in Detroit

Messrs William Beverley and Ray Robinson travel to Detroit for the annual convention of the International Apple-shippers Association. Mr Beverley, Winchester College Company manager, expects northwest growers to deliver apples for storage and transit rulings under the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hollie Mech and his son return after a visit, with Mech's plans noted.

William , Beverley Ray Robinson Detroit Mich International Apple - Shippers’. Association Beverley Winchester Coldage Company S Northwester Amive Interstate Commerce Commission Ee

Wright Family Vacation a Two Week Capon Lake Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred Wright and their three children of Hagestown di plan a two week vacation at Capon Lake Igm In Capon Lake they expect to rest and enjoy leisure time Mr Wright is a former Hagerstown Bryngly insurance agent in this city and a native of Frederick County Now they have moved from Winschester and will be away from home for a short period with their family.

Fred Wright Hagestown Capon Lake Igm Wright Hagerstown Bryngly Insurance Agency Winschester Jrederick

Ritenour Boy Improves After Memorial Hospital Operation

Thurman Ritenour, young son of Mr and Mrs D W Ritenour, who underwent surgery last week at Memorial Hospital, continues to improve as learned today.

Thurman’. Ritenour D. W. Ritenour Memorial Hospital

Local Preacher Heads to Shera Wei Wa for Special Service

The article notes D. Gilkenon leaving this morning for Sherra Wei Wa to preach at a special service to be held there for the next days. He is described as a visiting preacher or missionary ending a short journey. The text emphasizes the upcoming event and its location.

Gilkenon Winchester

Confederate veterans reunion draws large crowd in Fisher's near Irasburz

Winchester and Frederick county veterans attended the annual Confederate veterans reunion at Fisher's near Irasburz. Despite infirmities a large number of veterans and many relatives and friends joined the event, turning it into a family gathering with lunch baskets and socializing.

Winchester Frederick County Confederata Vene Erans Fisher's Irasburz

Social Notes From South Market Street Visit a Busy Week

Mrs. William K. Routt Jr arrives from Lexington to visit her in laws on South Market Street. A crowd including Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Van Devere of Zanesville and many others are noted as visitors and guests at homes along West Water Street and nearby areas.

William K. Routt, Jr Lexington, Ky Mrs A. L. Ebersole South Market Street Iss Loona Lauck Joseph H. Roe Washington A. C. Carson Susan and Caroline Carson Carson West Water Street Samuel Matewson Davis Conrad New York S ‘Nother di B. Conta Water ‘Street

Governor Stuart Faces Backlash Over Bond Proposal

The article discusses Governor Stuart’s stance against large bonded obligations while leading the Pay as You Go Roads Association. It notes opposition in Virginia and argues the public debate lacked full information from officials like the Auditor of Public Accounts and the State Highway Commission.

Stuart Virginia Payas-You-Go -Roads Association Auditep Tate Highway” Commission State Accuntant

Page Man Dies in Quarry Accident at Eagle Stone

Henry Obella a Page County, Virginia native, was fatally injured Thursday afternoon at the Eagle Stone Company quarry near Harper's Ferry West Virginia while operating a steam drill. He was about 60 years old and had worked at the plant for several years. His body was sent to his home in Stanley where his wife and family reside.

Ctarl Henry Obella Page County Iuithe and ' Stone Company Eagle Harper's Ferry Campbell Stanley

Snakes Found Nesting in Tomb Foundation Crumble

A garter snake nest was found in a tomb foundation during stone resetting work by Funk and Son. Workman Gilhiet Silvius reported about four snakes two feet long. all were killed. No evidence they entered the grave.

Gilheit Siius Funk and Son Silvius

Virginia bond issue framed as economic, not political

Opening statement from the Pay-as-You-Go Roads Association emphasizes the bond plan as an economic measure, not a partisan fight. Former Governor Stuart, as president, defends the issue against charges of self interest, urging voters to consider substantial, patriotic motives behind road funding.

Richmond Stuart Eta Lass Abeocla’ Hn Virginia Pia Aloe Arevominia Swortes Stoe

ESR ETS Advertises in The Star

Local notice shows ESR ETS placing an advertisement in The Star newspaper. Details describe rates and insertion dates for a planned promotional run. No names or locations beyond the paper title are provided in readable text.

Mrs Ina Anderson Dies in Hospital at Age 24

Mrs Ina Pacraeon Anderson of 684 North Street died yesterday at the local hospital from an illness following a brief illness. She was 24 and survived by her husband H B Anderson and Harold Anderson. Funeral services will be at the Christian Church on Ridge Road with Rev C Hart Anderson officiating. Friends may meet at the house at 9 o'clock before proceeding to the church.

Ina Apacreon H. B. Anderson North Et Eo Harold Anderson Ron Timatier Ridge Ev. C. Hart Anderson

Funeral train honors pass as Reno crowds gather

People from diverse backgrounds assembled at the Southern Pacific station in Reno to pay respects as the funeral train passed. Governor Sera ham and Mayor Robertd of Reno joined city councilors and many others in the gathering.

Southern Pacific Reno Govarnor Seraham Robertd

Remains Reported in State Room Amid Hardinge Swell

Washington August 4 The general Committee of army and navy chaplains urged chaplains at army posts navy stations and ships to express sorrow and bereavement over the sudden death of President Harding as mourners gathered and quiet spread through the train car.

Washington, Aig General Committee “of Army and Navy Chaplains Federated Council of C Hardee

Winchester Inn lots sale ends with high bid of 28776

The highest bid for the Winchester Inn lots was 28776 by Clifford D Grim. Special commissioners KR Gray Williams and Robert M Ward conducted the sale under a decree of the Corporation Court of Wisichester. Roy P Devall announced the bid and the commission could not confirm the sale. Lot 12 sold to George Barrie and Lot 13 owned by Mrs John M Snyder. Albert L Baker owns Lot 19 on Cork Street not included.

Isc Winchester Inn Clifford D. Grim KR. Gray Williams Robert M. Ward Corporation Court of City of Wisichester Claraultz W. L. Fultz Frederick Land Stewart Street Albert L. Baker Cork Street Lee Street George Barrie John M. Snyder Roy P. Devall

Train May Stop at Martinsburg for Harding Body

A special train bearing the body of the late President Harding is to switch to Baltimore and Ohio tracks at Chicago and is expected to pass Martinsburg, with the route slated to pause briefly at the town.

Marion Ohio George P. Harding Harding Washington Martinsburg Baltimore “Ohio Railroad Chicago

Tribute train planned to honor late President memory

A local ceremony is planned with members of the American Legion and community figures to view a train bearing a tribute to the late President's memory. Attendees from Chester and Rick County are expected to join the event.

Marti American Legion Wichester Rick

Unknown wartime notice from August event

Fragmentary OCR note references a date August 8 and a location CAMP ERECTOR with vague military terms.

All Day Meeting at School House Hayfield August

The notice announces an all day meet at the School House in Hayfield Virginia on the second Sunday in August with preaching at 11 am and a communion service in the morning. Pastor Sal C. Anderson invites the community to attend the event.

Hayfield Munion Servic Sal C.h.anderson

Post Office at Weetts Gap Closed for Opequon Mail

Post office at Weetts Gap closed and residents will receive mail at Opequon. Unknown author notes Ferette North Hudson and Dhaka amid references to 40 000 square miles of Salaam territory and unclear locality.

Weetts Gap Opequon Hudson Dhaka Salaam

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