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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1923

Page

3

Winchester observes national day of mourning for Harding

City lodges meet informally with C Vernon Eddy presiding to honor the late President. Services note Harding as a Mason with sermons by Dr Frank T McFaden and prayers by Rev Boyd V Switzer. Governor Trinkle proclaims a legal holiday as banks, post office, railroads, and businesses close for the funeral hour.

R.gray Williams Harding Frank T McFaden Presbyterian Church Boyd V. Switzer Braddock Street ‘Methodist Episcopal Church South Trinkle Winchester Hardine Marion Associated Press United States Christ Church Church of the Sacred Heart Grace Lutheran Church Cty

Brannon Family Reunion Set For August 25

Brannon family reunion announced for August 25 at Bran non ford 6m Back Creek in this county. All welcome with emphasis on Brannon relatives and guests are asked to bring a basket of good things to share for a basket picnic event.

Brannon Ford Back Creek Star Today Brannon

Illinois Guard Mobilizes for Hillsboro Zinc Plant Strike

Ten Illinois National Guard units were ordered mobilized for duty at the American Zinc Company plant in Hillsboro, Montgomery County, where 700 workers are on strike after the plant manager refused to recognize a newly formed union. The move follows sheriff concerns that the situation could escalate, though no clashes have occurred yet.

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Preparedness sermon at Christ Protestant Church

Morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m discuss preparedness in Christ. Holy Communion scheduled at Stephens City at 9 a m.

Stephens City

Prayer Rituals of Prophet Devised for Hygiene Value

Dinguizli says the Mahammedan daily prayer ritual with prescribed movements and ablutions was designed by the prophet for hygienic fitness. The passage notes the sequence of actions and washings as a corrective system.

Dinguizli Minal

Lamps of Ves tal Virgins may use asbestos wicks

The lamps are now believed to have used asbestos wicks. Asbestos is a mineral from which thousands of theater curtains are produced annually in England and the United States.

England United States

Time Spent on Girls and a College Romance

Jim and George debate how students allocate time with girlfriends using a clipping on time use. Jim pursues Jane Judson, daughter of an engineering professor, navigating college social rules and her father’s restrictions. A turning moment comes when Jane hints engagement would change limits, prompting Jim to propose and embrace the relationship.

George Jim Jim Fuller Sen Savi Nt Jane Pat Jane Judson Judsons

TRY A STAR WANT AD

A brief classified item invites readers to place a star related want ad. The note suggests trying a star themed demand or listing in the newspaper’s classified section.

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The Simplicity of Mr Harding

Emma Howard discusses R Gray Williams tribute to Warren G Harding as an American gentleman who ruled with kindness and kept the common touch. The piece compares Harding to Abraham Lincoln, praising humility, humanity, and a non ambitious nature.

Winchester Star R. Gray Williams Harding President Harding United States Warren G. Harding Abraham Lincoln

Curtain Falls on War President Harding in Sad Drama

Fragmentary lines reference Abraham and a war era burden. The piece notes Harding’s life as a difficult, feverish span ending with a restful sleep, framing the curtain falling on a somber narrative.

Burden Abraham Harding

Sunday Services at Christian Church

Rev J Morgah, recently returned from North Carolina, will preach at 11 am tomorrow. Evening sermon by Rev W T Walters. Sunday school at 9 45 am and gospel meeting at 7 16 pm. All members urged to attend. public invited.

J. ¥. Morgah Ras

Mrs. Harding Returns From Patriotic Tour and Departure

The widow of the late President completed a continent spanning farewell journey with a final departure from Washington. She thanked individuals who stood by her during the long pilgrimage and prepared to close affairs at the White House after days of public appearances.

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Edict Limits Nobility Power Seeks Popular Support

A historical proclamation aims to curb noble privilege and broaden popular authority, limiting patrician rank and advancing commoners. The measure shifts balance toward the popular factions and seeks broader assent.

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