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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1924

Page

5

Mr Cover Hosts Bark Peelers Reunion at Star Tannery

Mr Thomas Cover of Winchester extends hospitality to former bark peelers from Star Tannery and Paddy Run Mountain area. Hundreds attend a daylong picnic with guests including elderly workers, their descendants, and friends. A second gathering is planned for Wardensville with east and west divisions.

Paddy Ran Frederick County Winchester Star Frognery Paddy Run Mountain Wardensville Cover Paddy ‘Run Mountain Panhett

Personal notes from Mrs Cole illness and visits

Mrs Jdita Cole remains very ill at Rin Hospital. Miss Mary Ta Hekesee and Miss Beulah have arrived from Atlantis City NJ. Mrs John Fugitt of South Kent Street hosted guests last week including Mr and Mrs William Gorham Mr and Mrs Myles Crowley of Washington and Mrs B R Sherwood of Mt Ranier Md

Jdita Cole Mary Ta Hekesee Beulah Aren Atlantis City John Fugitt South Kent Street William Gorham Myles Crowley Washington B. R. Sherwood Mt. Ranier

Miss Mary Peck Visitation Noted in Palm Beach

Miss Mary Peck of Palm Beach Florida is visiting with Miss ne Walters on South Kent Street, reflecting a social contact noted in local society pages.

Mary Peck Palm Beach, Fla Ne Walters South Kent Street

Captain Roszel to Represent R. Y. Conrad Post at Virginia Legion Meet

Captain George B. Roszel of Winchester Post No. 21 Ameri Legion is appointed by Robert Y. Conrad Post to represent the state convention of the Virginia department at Danville. The post, noted as one of the largest and most active in the Old Dominion, aims to set a high membership record.

George B. Roszel Robert Y. Conrad Ameri Legion Viene Department Caeret Danville Ae Department Winchester Post Old Dominion Virginia Department Sno Tha R. Y. Conradin An Eng Virginia Legionaire Rossel

Mrs. Julia Cochran Dies in Hospital

Former county resident Mrs. Julia Cochran died at Rial Hospital where she was a patient receiving diabetes treatment. Funeral services set for 3 PM Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Gooit at 435 North Braddock Street with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Hiran Ae Rial Hospital I. N. Gooit Braddock Street Mount Hebron

Valley Drought Worst in Recent Years in Shenandoah

Reports from Winchester to Staunton show the Shenandoah Valley corn crop below half normal as blistering sunshine and a dry five week spell shrivel the tender plants. Grounds were saturated earlier, preventing proper tillage, leaving crops poor for local consumption despite possible rain.

Shenandoah Valley Winchester Staunton

Public Auction Of Lathe And Cylinder Boring Machine

By virtue of executions in our hands the Standard Gas and OH Supply Company and Jno W Rosen berger Co vs George H Smith we will offer for sale at public auction on August 18 one turning lathe and one cylinder boring machine in rear repository 1168 Braddock street at 3 PM Adam Forney City Sheriff Rome Wigginton Deputy Sheriff

Standard Gas OH Supply Company Jno W. Rosen- Berger & Co George H. Smith Braddock Street

Norfolk and Western Schedule Details 1928

The notice lists train numbers and times for the Norfolk and Western schedule in 1928. It notes Pullman parlor and sleeper services to Bristol Roanoke Philadelphia Washington Hagerstown and other connections. It provides agent contacts H B Burks Berryville and W C Saunders Roanoke for fares reservations and information.

Pullman Broiler Roan Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Sleeper Williamson Shenandoah Memphis Erstown Harrisburg Ict Hagerstown Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore H. H. Burks Berryville W. C. Saunders

Winchester New City Council to Take Seats September First

The Winchester city council will change its personnel September 1 with two new members, Capt. Robert L. Gray and Robert Brill, taking four year terms. Efforts focus on ensuring qualifying for Brill while local weather talks highlight farmers’ needs after recent rains and impending dry spells.

City Council of Winchester Robert L. Gray Robert Brill Son Page Page Gray M. Lohr A. Sale Sam W. A. Baker R. Anderson Hunter J. F. Ward Incum W. Glass Néwoe Ee R W.A Grimm J. H. Henry Gilees McVicar George Baetjer Robert B F. Cooper Fred A. Robb Corporation Court

Future Power in Colorado River Vision Sparks Debate

An old note discusses potential power from the Colorado River with claims that men would furnish power equal to electric energy in this country, reflecting early optimism about dam projects and regional energy supply.

Colorado River

Tanlac Credited by Mrs Roby for Health and Energy

Mrs Willie B Roby joint owner of a Huntington West Virginia grocery shares that Tanlac has served as her health guardian for years. She says the tonic keeps her strong enough to run both home and shop and notes meals and sleep improve after taking Tanlac. Tanlac is sold by all good druggists and is produced by the Tanlac company with millions of bottles sold.

Willie BE. Roby 14Th St West Huntington W. Va Tanlac

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