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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1920
Page
2
Despite rain Thursday evening a large crowd attended Company I drill. The rapid progress and quick learning of the men were noted. New equipment will arrive in a few days and improve the company’s appearance. Regular drill set for next Thursday night at the usual place. public invited.
Editor declares no opposition to issuing bonds for an essential water system upgrade. A prior letter argued against excessive spending delaying a future soft water supply and making current source permanent.
Free battery advice is a marketing tool. A car owner should avoid overdoing it with tips from trade papers and manufacturers. Regular water checks and weekly service station visits keep a battery alive, and initial registration at a service station helps start its life properly.
Tonight at 7 30 Harry H Gardiner the world’s greatest climber will scale the Shenandoah Valley Bank building for the American Legion A concert by the Citizens Band will precede the event at the bank corner starting 7 p m It is expected about three thousand spectators will watch Gardiner perform climbs and feats to raise funds for a legion club house A collection will be taken during the display known as the Human Fly at 7 30
In a five horse free-for-all at Char lestown on Thursday Anna Ballard owned by W A Grove won the first half while Lindy Lee ridden by R M Henry took the overall race. The prize was 100 bushels of oats.
The Rev. Charles Adey will lead public worship on Sunday at 11 a m and 8 p m. Sunday school meets at 9 30 a m and the Young People's Union at 6 45 p m.
Church of Christ to meet in Odd Fellows hall on August 8 with Bible school in morning and preaching at 11 pm. Bartonville revival services begin at 8 pm with Rev W L Dudley from Blanchard Pa joining August 9 and preaching through August 16, all invited.
The Rev. A A Kelly will lead services at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 30 am. Visitors include Carroll C Smith and daughter Juannite Waugh Smith from Denver with Mrs J B Smith. Mr and Mrs W March of McKeesport PA and Mr and Mrs R E March of Winchester spent time with relatives in Charlottesville and Clarke counties. Jeanne Muller of Washington visits Miss Mary Katherine at her home. C E B Aulick and Mrs Laura C C Filler are among visitors from Colorado and Precerver and Clarke counties. more relatives and friends are noted in Frederick city area.
Clarke County Virginia couple Mr and Mrs Henry Wise Sowers announce engagement of daughter Pauline to Mr George Reynolds Green of White Post Clarke County. Marriage planned in the early autumn in the community.
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