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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1923

Page

5

Social and Personal Entertains For D Aaes

A social event in Chautauqua week featured guests including Mr. George Upde and Norman Gifford, with about 100 attendees and families present. The program highlighted music by Miss Kathicey Calvert and others, followed by refreshments, at the Buena Vista home of Mrs Calvert in Stephens City.

Mattiee Entee Ahiens Aeeteens Iimn Texin Chavieare Brese Am Orm Aere Packer Rkifs George” Updebh Norman Gifford Bruce Arquar Mia Kathicey Buena Vista Stephens City Marguerite Schnon Creswell Katherine Ander Curlating Cook Margaret Shack Harriett Peardon Elizabeth Mar Kathryn ‘Funkhouser Lola Funkhner Frances’ Watson Howard Maldwin Fritts James March

Wedding Notice From Pecereem County VA

Mrs SL arber of Pecereem county Virginia and Ozias T Funkhouser of Ster are planning a wedding in the late summer. Elizabeth Gar ae is mentioned in connection with the event as well.

Arber Pecereem County Migs Ma Elizabeth Garae Ozias T. Funkhouser Ster Acti

Unclear OCR Image Reflects Personal Notices in Powhatan

Fragmentary passage mentions Mrs Benehan Thomas Carter Saree and Peter H Mayo with ties to Powhatan and Richmond. It references estate matters and county connections, with uncertain names and locations due to text damage.

Benehan Thomas Carter Saree Oates England Powhatan Mayo Boyce Larke - County Peter H- Mayo Chmond

Birth announcement for baby girl in the Brill family

Mr. and Mrs Hugh Brit of the founty announce the birth of a fine baby girl on a Saturday in August at their home. The notice notes both parents are doing well and mentions Mrs Brill was pleased.

Hugh Brill

Pittsburg Wedding Quiet Attendant Ceremony Reported

Mrs. Gertrude M Custer of Pittsburg and D Mobenne Read of the Morton Business College Pittsburg were noted in a quiet wedding today with only invited members present.

Gertrude Pittsburg Ess Mra Soo Willen D.mobenne Morton ‘Business College Pitts ‘Burg

Miller party leaves for Capon river trip

Mr and Mrs G Miller and a group depart for their annual Capon river outing this morning. The party includes out of town members Mrs Helen Waters of Washington sister of Mrs Miller and Mrs Harry Henning of Baltimore.

C. Miller Capon River Helen Waters Washington Miller Harry Henning Baltimore

Miss Marcia Campbell Visits Family in City

Miss Marcia Campbell arrives from Boston to visit her mother Mrs. John Campbell and other relatives. The text notes a festive reception on Washington Street with Mrs. Bell and Miss Hunter and mentions plans for a summer stay. details are fragmented.

Marcia Campbell John Campbell Boston Mass Duffey Washington Street Bell

Personal News Notes from Washington Residents

Mrs. William Goode and Mrs. Backe, Tew and a Morris of Washington, attended an event on Ke Street last evening with Braxton Ritter. The brief item records social visits and local names without further details.

William Goode Backe A Morris Washington Braxton Ritter SoAicaabe Waington

Visitors and local society from surrounding towns

Bertha A Plundeke visits her brother and sister-in-law on the Valley pike. Evelyn Byrd of Richgasie plans several days with relatives in Lebanon Church. Florida visitors F W Shepherd and family visit Mrs Isaiah Funkoleer in Lebanon Church, and other locals are noted visiting kin in town. Memorial hospital surgery for a patient is reported. Royal service and funeral details of Mary end the item.

Bertha A. Plundeke Newhal Ra. W. C. Plundeke W. Shepherd Park, Fla Isaiah Funkoleer Lebanon Church Paine South

Invasion of State by New Beetle Threat, 1920s Update

Entomologist W. Byrd reports on the spread of the Japanese beetle from Riverton New Jersey to nearby areas. The infestation covers about 600 square miles damaging peaches grapes and cherries. Federal and New Jersey Pennsylvania funds total 159000 to study control efforts as the pest advances five to ten miles yearly.

Ie Byrd Blacksburg Aye N . Byrd Riverton New Jersey Pennsylvania New York New England Mary

Correction on Docketed Names in Police Report

The police stated two detainees misnamed as Harvey Johnson and Cornwell. The prisoner Stone, who was fined after giving a false alias, requests correction of his name. No arrest of Cornwell or Johnson occurred.

Jin Arvey ‘Cornwell Harvey Johnson Stone Cornwellor Johnson

Special Meeting at Capon Bridge and Court Notice

Rev. Thé Rev. J. ede of Rockville Maryland arrived for a Capon BridgeVirginia special meeting to begin this evening and last about ten days. Also a divorce case from Winchester Virginia orders William Taylor Smith to appear within ten days.

Capon Bridge J. Ede The Christian (Disciples) Church of Rockville W Va Thews Charles R Anderson West Clifford Street Goode Capon, Bridge Virginia Corporation Court Winchester William Taylor Smith

Ear Tag System Described for Fleeces and Breeding Herds

The article outlines a practical ear tag method used by the United Bacon Department to identify cattle and offspring. It explains labeling by ear, dam numbers, and generation codes, with examples showing how numbers indicate pedigree, grade, and lineage for cattle management.

United Bacon Department Pantie Farm

Eradicate Weed Plants by Preventing Growth

A historical note discusses methods to stop noxious perennials like wild morning glories from spreading. Suggestions include pasturing late in summer, cutting with a hot blade near crops, smothering with dense cover crops, growing a competing crop, or keeping land mowed closely and frequently.

Calf Health Tied to Cleanliness and Proper Housing

An article stresses that lack of cleanliness in calf rearing leads to poor digestion and disease. It urges removing filth from breeding and housing areas and cleaning feed and water containers to prevent health problems and promote young animal well being.

United A Betheph

Best Time to Dehorn Calves in Early Life

Dehorning young calves is best done at a few days old. Apply caustic paste to the horn area, then cover with a cloth to avoid burns. If delayed, use a sharp knife to remove the horn stump and cauterize the wound promptly.

Charcoal Feeding Method for Pigs Described in Minutes

A historical note describes feeding pigs with burned oats mixed with charcoal. Cobs are burned in a pile, oats poured on as the fire smolders, then the fire is covered and allowed to burn down. Once cooled, pigs access the burned oats and eagerly consume any remaining particles.

In Memoriam of Martha Lee Grover One Year On

One year since Martha Lee Grover died on July 31 1922. Parents mourn a beloved daughter with memories of her smiles songs and gentle presence. They ask for God to keep her until they meet again on the other shore.

Martha’ Lee Grover Martha Lee Jesus

Mrs Guerrant Visits Parents in Stephens City

Mrs L Guerrant spent time with her parents Mr and Mrs L J McCartney at Stephens City before continuing to Kansas City and Boston for a summer vacation in England, returning from the trip soon.

Meacil Batley Westapeevnla Maryland Ohio L. Guerrant L.J. McCartney Stephens City Kaniay Oke Cena England Vacanservay Inate Boston

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Unable to determine readable facts from the fragment. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events are present.

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