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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1925
Page
3
An old advertisement promotes Dr Scholl foot remedies including the Foot Comfort Appliance and Bunion Reducer with quick relief and shoe shape preservation. Also notes Zino pads and antiseptic base products with prices. Ends with a family returning to Pittsburgh after two weeks with the Cooks.
The Church of Christ on West Cork Street announces Sunday services starting with Bible school at 9 45 a m supervised by L L Hockman. The pastor leads the men’s class and morning preaching at 11 a m followed by the communion. Evening services begin 7 15 p m with Christian Endeavor and 8 p m sermon on Self Improvement. Midweek prayer Wednesday at 8 p m on The Lords Supper a Memorial led by W L Dudley. All welcome.
By virtue of executions in my hands against C. P. Amory and The Harlee Tire Co Inc I will offer at public sale in front of the Court House Wednesday August 19 1925 at ten o'clock a m a lot of office furniture three office chairs two flat top desks and one steel safe This furniture is practically new and in good shape Terms cash L Pannet t Sheriff a Duvall Auctioneers
Mrs Izetta Jewell Brown widow of Congressman Junior Brown led a party of 140 West Virginia cattle breeders through Winchester and Frederick County. She spoke at the George Washington Hotel praising Winchester and Virginia, noted as one of West Virginia's most prominent public figures and wealthy ranchers. The group then toured historic sites and proceeded to Wardensville to view the state farm, spending the night there.
Sixty girl campers from six states occupied Camp Shenandoah for two weeks as part of Rotary Club events. Visitors will be allowed Thursdays and Sundays 4 to 8 p.m. The list includes campers from Winchester Staunton Lexington and other towns.
Rev. Simon Sipple of Pennsylvania told thousands at the five state Odd Fellows reunion at Pen Mar Park that charity is the order’s greatest work. He cited seven Pennsylvania homes for orphans and aged women, many new buildings, and over a million dollars spent, noting progress of Rebekah lodges and the new Frederick Maryland home erected at considerable cost.
Mrs J R Whitacre who had been undergoing treatment in Martinsburg hospital is now at her father EB Daifey's home near Siler and is steadily improving. Her many friends will be gratified to learn.
Atlantic City August 7 Outsiders will not be allowed to act as arbitrators in the hard coal fields declares John L. Lewis president of the United Mine Workers Life or death stakes are implied as miners resist outside mediation in the industry
In Harrisonburg Virginia on August 8 two New Market laborers Beata Minnick and Seymour Dellinger aged about 24 were severely burned and cut after an accidental dynamite blast at the Barry rock quarry in Shenandoah county. Both were hospitalized in serious condition with Minnick reported as worst injured including losing an eye and part of an ear.
Editor the Star printed a farmer letter from J. P. Sproul urging city residents to attend the county agricultural fair. The farmer argues fairs promote farming, showcase products, and boost local business, asking the paper to print more about the event and encourage attendance.
Members of the American Legion Auxiliary may obtain credential cards for the Staunton convention from Miss Frances Page, secretary of the local auxiliary.
Frederick County Virginia Treasurer R.8 Smith presents a year end financial summary ending June 30 1925 detailing starting balances receipts and disbursements including salaries fines and expenses for the county schools roads courts and officials with certifications by H.B. Cline and Leslie D. Kline dated August 3 1925.
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