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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1924

Page

3

Retired Winchester Merchant Struck Ill in Heat

George A. Windell a well known retired Winchester merchant living with his son in law and daughter on east Monmouth street was taken ill yesterday afternoon and had to be taken to Memorial Hospital. He reportedly fell in the street sustaining an injury requiring hospital treatment and his condition was weakened by the recent intense heat. He passed away later.

George A. Windell Winchester Jot Kater Monmouth Street Memorial Hospital Windel

Night in the Hospital Briefly Eases Roaming

A brief hospital update notes the night passed with the patient roaming somewhat easier this morning, suggesting slight improvement in mobility and condition.

Tyson Leads For U S Senator Nomination In Tennessee

Memphis August 8 General Lawrence D Tyson of Knoxville holds a lead of 12 319 votes over Senator John Neal in the Democratic primary for United States senator with more than 130 000 ballots counted.

Memphis Tenn Lawrence D. Tyson Knoxville John K.nielde United States

Governors Clash Highlights Democratic Gubernatorial Race

Governor Austin Peay led John R. Neal by a wide margin in the Democratic gubernatorial contest. T. S. Peck held a comfortable lead in the Republican race over his two opponents, while General Tyson, who commanded American forces in France during World War I, is identified as the father of Mrs. Kenneth N. Gilpin of Kent Mere farm near Boyce Clarke County Virginia.

Austin Peay John R. Neal T. S. Peck Eral Tyson France Kenneth N. Gilpin Kent- Mere Boyce Clarke County

Braddock Street Methodist Church Services and Schedules

The Braddock Street Methodist Church announces Sunday services at 11 p.m. and 8 p.m. with the morning sermon on The Religion the World Believes In. Evening service limited to 45 minutes. Epworth League meets at 7 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Captain John H. Rosenberger, superintendent. The Golden Rule Bible Class is taught by the pastor.

Epworth League John H. Rosenberger B. V. Switzer

Opposes Child Labor Amendment in Virginia letter

Editor T. Yancey from Woodville Virginia argues against ratifying the proposed federal child labor amendment. He warns it would bar all under eighteen from any employment, harming families during summer work and risking idleness, vice, and crime. He urges the state legislature to resist federal encroachment.

the Star Virginia United States

Offer Lawn For Children's Comfort In Hot Weather

The Star notes extremely hot weather and offers use of a lawn for families with young children living in small houses without grounds. Parents may allow babies to rest under trees in the afternoon and children to run under sprinklers with changes of clothing as consented by guardians. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. E. 407 South Washington Street.

the Star South Washington Street

West Point Candidate Warren W Whitside Named

Warren W Whitside Jr son of Col and Mrs W W Whitside formerly of Winchester now at a western army post has been named as a candidate for the United States Military Academy entrance examination to be held March 3 The first alternate is Elliotte De Jarnette Marshall of Front Royal Va Whitside was a student at Shenandoah Valley Academy when his parents lived in Winchester

Warren W. Whitside, Jr W. W. Whitside Winchester West United States Military Academy War Department Elliotte de Jarnette Marshall Front Royal Weis Whitside Shenandoah Valey 'S Academy

Visitor to Preach at Baptist Church

The Rev Wetman of Louisa Virginia will preach at the First Baptist Church this Sunday morning at 11 o clock and again at 7 o clock in the evening. All are urged to attend both services. The visiting preacher Rev Mr Jacobs comes highly recommended and church members are encouraged to hear him.

Wetman Louisa First “Baptist Jacobs

All Day Meeting at Red Bud Named Brethren Gathering

An all day meeting of the United Bretha is planned at Red Bud on Sunday. Rev. 8 P. Fogle, of W n, will deliver an address. The details remain uncertain but the event is expected to attract local attendees.

Red Bud Fogle

Sunday Services At Centenary Reformed Church

Centenary Reformed Church announces Sunday school at 9 45 am with summer session invites. morning worship at 11 am conducted by Rev Norman Cooper. No evening service in August. Members urged to attend and bring friends.

Centenary Reformed Church Schopl Norman Cooper

Forgery Charged Against Youth

Milton Hurdle is accused of forging a check for 8.50 by signing the name of Harry Mayo or Myers. The check was cashed by Mrs. Dean Shilequim in the county. Hurdle allegedly did not write the name and was arrested in Rockville, Md., held for instructions before surrender.

Pannett Rockville Milton Hurdle Harry Mayo Harry Myers Dean Shilequim Hurdle Mayo Myers Hurdie Pannet

Pentecostal Services This Week At Local Church

Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 7 45 p m Prayer services are Tuesday night Bible study Friday night All are welcome Pastor P Duborg leads the congregation.

P. Duborg

Mountain Falls Notesites Busy Week in Va Community

Mountain Falls Virginia reports varied local activity with visitors from Staunton and Winchester. Joe Keffer from Staunton arrived to visit friends as Miss Ettaene of Washington visits Miss Meclwee. The Sunday school picnic at Gravel Springs is planned for Saturday and S D Sale prepares for a Lynchburg trip.

Mountain Falls Joe Keffer Staunton Ettaene Washington Joseph Garrison Judith S K. H. Sale Winchester S. D. Sale Paul “Anttersonm

Boy Scouts of Palestine Pitch Tents on Mount Carmel

A Palestine report describes Jewish pioneers organizing Boy Scouts near Jerusalem moving toward Mount Carmel. Scouts practice a signaling system and plan hikes along the Jordan as Zionist youth establish training camps with support from Mrs. Nathan Straus and Young Judaea.

Boy Scouts of Palestine Mount Carmel Anspeiees Jerusalem AG Palestine Respondi Mta Jeruatsee Jordan Joshua America England Josie General Allenby Pateacine Nathan Straus

Mrs. Keith Badly Injured By Mount

Mrs Ella Page Keith of Charlottesville Va niece of James M Mason of Charles Town was injured when her horse fell on her while attempting a high jump near her home. She suffered broken arms mashed knuckles and possible loss of use of hands. She is in Charlottesville hospital for months.

Charles Town W. Va Ella Page Keith Charlottesville James M. Mason Keith

Mrs Willis Born At Mount Vernon Dies At 80

Mrs Jane C Willis widow of Nathaniel H Willis of Jefferson County died yesterday afternoon in Charles Town West Virginia at eighty years old She was a daughter of John A Washington and was born at Mount Vernon Surviving are three daughters Mrs S Walter Washington Lila and Miss Patty Willis of Charles Town three sons John A Willis Coalburg Thomas H Willis and Richard W Willis of Chicago and three sisters Mrs R P Chew Mrs Beverly Tucker and Mrs Sarah Howard Also an aunt of Mrs B M Roszel of Winchester

Jane C. Willis Nathaniel H. Willis Jefferson, County Charles Town W. Va R. P. Chéw Beverly Tucker Bishop Tucker Virginia Sarah Howard Alexandria B. M. Roszel Winchester

Rest News Brevities from Rest Virginia

Sunday guests visited local residents including Mr. Harry Moulden Sr. and Mrs. Moulden hosted by several families from Hagerstown Del Ray Winchester Martinsburg and Clearbrook. Social gatherings included Mr and Mrs Garland Snyder entertaining friends and Emma Ridgeway hosting a watermelon feast.

Rest Va. Aus Harry Moulden Harry Sett Hagerstown R. J. Yates Robert Francis Yates del Ray March Harold Winchester Walter Flowers Clearbrook Dutton Lee Lewis Louise Hinton

Mount Williams Notes Social Roundup In Virginia

Community notices From Mount Williams Virginia list visits by Cleveland Ohio residents Mr and Mrs David Summers and Mrs Sarah Summers of Winchester, dinners at W T Williams, Arminta Lamp of Winchester visiting Mrs Snapp, guests of G W Dyke, O L Peer from Winchester visiting family, Jessie Markwood of Winchester at dinner, and Annie Markwood of Winchester with daughter Jessie.

Mount Williams David Summers Cleveland Ohio Sarah Summers Winchester H. W. Ashwood W. T. Williams Ed. Richard Mountain Falls Arminta Lamp E. Snapp H. W. Orndorff Mahion Triplett

Martinsburg Plans 4500 Boost for Shenandoah Valley

Martinsburg Rotary Club after a talk by J R Poland at Hotel Berkeley luncheon decided to invite other city clubs to a future meeting to review the Shenandoah Valley Inc plan and raise Martinsburg's $4500 share. Poland, a director, explained details of the organization and its operations.

J. R. Poland Shenandoah Valley, Inc Martinsburg Rotary Club Hotel Berkeley Martinsburg Poland

Boosters Club Members Named For Proposed Event

A committee including A. CsN C. G. Smith and Mr. Poland appointed to select invited representatives for the Boosters' Club. Knights of bus and Dokies mentioned in connection with the proposal.

A. Csn C. G

Alaska Starts Regular Air Service Expansion

Anchorage reports a new regular air service linking the city to mining districts. The service, described as a commercial aviation venture, aims to establish a consistent aerial route eight blocks from central business areas and marks a significant step in Alaskan transportation.

Associated Press Anchorage Alaska

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gen. L. D. Tyson U.S The Sample Shoe Store Palm Beach Atlantic ‘City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Wildwood N. J Baltimore and Car Pillsbury J. Jos. Sullivan J. F. Rodman H. J. Mowrey Europe New York Richards Brothers Shenandoah Valley Bank Braddock Street Ee T. Yancey Woodville, Va Huntsberry Warren W. Whitside West Point Baptist Church Babe Brothers the Reformed Church Penticostal Services ATEMS Valley Belle Beck’s Neral T. Jones & Company Funeral Directors South Main Street Brook’s Piccadilly Street Hamburger’s Specialty Shop North Main Street
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