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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1923

Page

6

Social and Personal notes on upcoming Jordan Springs dances

Tomorrow night a series of dances at Jordan Springs runs from 8 to 2. The Zu Zuo Orchestra will provide music. A committee in charge has already started planning for next summer and public details will be announced later. Also, Collins Taylor and his son George of Greensboro arrived by automobile, visiting North Main Street at Huntsberry residence.

Ordan Zu-Zu Ion Jordan Sies

Washington tourist tops Burroughs expert rating

Mr. Waller Hurdle of Washington, spending his vacation at his grandparents home on National avenue, holds the highest rating in the United States as a Burroughs Adding Machine Company expert. He has been connected with the firm for many years, according to a company bulletin.

Waller Hurdle Washington Charles J. Athey National Avenue United States Burroughs Adding Machine Company

Fritts Returns to City After Time in New York

Frank C. Fritts, recently in New York, arrived last evening and will handle the remainder of the audition Mr. Ashby Sprint, a local businessman, has already managed a large volume of summer varieties.

New York Ashby Sprint Sprint

Robinson Jee and Cold Storage eyes western boxed apples

Mr Fréd A Robinson of the C LI Robinson Jee and Cold Storage Corporation returned from Del where he attended the annual convention of the International Apple Shippers Association. He said he accepted storage contracts for western boxed apples this winter and could have taken more if needed.

Fréd. A. Robinson CLI. Robinson Jee and Cold Storage Corporation Del Fual International Apple Shippers’ Association Robinson

Dr J L Whitlock to Take Rest in Richmond Visit

Dr J L Whitlock, noted herb specialist, has been indisposed and will travel to Richmond, Virginia to spend time with his son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Wilmer Sherrick for a complete rest. Friends hope the vacation brings him benefit.

J.L. Whitlock Richmond Wilmer Sherrick

Ridgeway Departs Hable’s for Stephens City Then New York Hat Firm

Mr. R. H. Ridgeway of Hable's clothing store leaves for Stephens City West Virginia to visit parents and begin work as a traveling salesman for Samuel Judette of New York hat and cap manufacturers. Ridgeway has many friends at the Hable establishment and wishes him success.

R. H. Ridgeway Hable’s Stephens City Wva Samuel .Judette New York Ridgeway Habl

Washington Visitors Arrive and Depart From Local Homes

A string of visitors and returning residents are noted in Washington, led by Miss Bessie Hopkins and Mr William Hopking visiting Mrs H H Baker on South Washington Street. Others include Miss Margaret Schoenthal of Washington visiting relatives on North Main Street, and Dr and Mrs John Randolph Graham of New York City at their South Washington Street home.

Bessie Hopkins William Hopking H. H. Baker Washington Street Washington S. M. Schoenthal Margaret.Schoenthal Ry Anid Loy Rose North Main Street C.D. ‘Arthur Francis Arthur Colbin, S.G Arthur Steneiananyee Annie McFaden Alabama PB. J McFa Dden South John B. Rush Candler, Fla Martha Rush Grafton, W. Va Elmer E. Rush East Piccadilly Stret Annie Osborne Joseph W. Hill A. L. Turner South Market Street John Randolph Graham New York City Julian Avelaion South Wash Street

Michigan Tourists Visit Winchester and Washington

Michigan tourists led by J H Beehw tour Winchester Valley then travel to Washington for a five day stay in Potomac Park. Senator Byrd and Secretary Bell halted tolls on Berryville Pike to ease passage. The group includes teachers from Michigan schools and the state university with planned talks by cabinet officers and Agriculture Department officials.

Winchester J. HM Ee ® McFaden Chiureh Seal Col Edward Endless Caverns H. F. Byrd Bell Berryville Pike Item Washington Potomac Park Department of Agriculture Michigan State University American Automobile Association National Grange

Strike Avert Efforts Reported By Callers

Reporters say President Coolidge showed confidence that no strike would occur after officials in Washington discussed possible actions. The account notes encouragement from early talks and a sense that the administration faced the issue with resolve.

Knoblauch Leads Tail Team in Philadelphia

Ernest A. Knoblauch, junior member of the tail team, leads the Philadelphia group in a pivotal assignment as reports from the Associated Press detail ongoing activity in the city.

The Associated Press Philadelphia Ernest A. Knoblauch

Bankruptcy case outlines two year sentence for local broker

A fragmented report notes the bankruptcy of a local brokerage firm and a two year sentence for an individual tied to the case. A $450 check and references to Worthlers appear in uncertain context.

Ankrupt Brokerage Borden Eee The Pasate & Worthlers

Stock Market Advances Amid Broad Gains

In New York Vic 16 the stock market rose across most quarters amid scarce supply of several stocks. Commission houses reported higher participation as buying broadened beyond oils which fell after gasoline price cuts. Rails and industrials gained while call money opened at 4 1/2 percent and volume reached about 700000 shares.

New York Vic Fiat

United Brethren Church Quarterly Conference Notes

Bishop W M Weekley and Rev J M Brunk will arrive in Winchester Saturday. Dr Brunk presides at 8 o'clock Saturday evening for the fourth quarterly conference with a full annual report. Officials are urged to attend. members are invited to participate.

W. M. Weekley Suuday United Brethren Church J. JM. Brunk Winchester Brunk G. W. Stover

Surprise Birthday for James Loy Draws Big Hayfield Gathering

Hayfield Virginia August 16 a large group gathered Sunday for the sixty fourth birthday surprise of James M Loy hosted by Mr and Mrs Loy A social afternoon featured punch and reminiscences with many relatives and friends from Hayfield Winchester Morgantown and surrounding areas The Loy home previously damaged by fire two years ago has since been rebuilt and restored to prosperity Also noted arrivals at Burcroft Hedrick country home include Dr and Mrs Henry Hedrick Lieut and Mrs Benjamin Hedrick and several Hedrick children from Washington while Mrs Ella Bowman recuperates from typhoid fever.

Hayfield James M. Loy Comjane R. U. Wa Morgantown Wica Matti Speedlemnaria Jandoe Meriner Margaret Ey Hallie Meriner Masters Stephen James Meriner James A. Loy Iars. Wesley Ada Lowe Nannie Prattle Jeethr A. L. Mace Maurice Geiger Washington Ella Bowman

Daisy Williams and friends visit Winchester ties

Bloom Virginia reports Daisy Williams spent the week with friends in Winchester. Mrs Fannie Daniels of Salisbury North Carolina visits sister Mrs. H. Sloop. Mrs A S Gettys and two children from Connellsville Pa visit Mr and Mrs Cooper. Master Tom McDonald returns home from grandmother Mrs Martha C. Clowser. Mrs Crabill and daughter Mae visit Relief and J A Williams with sister Mary Williams of Washington.

Bloom Daisy Williams Winchester Fannie Daniels Salisbury N. C H. HE H. Sloop A. S. Gettys Connellsville Lula Cooper Washington Thomas

Refuge News Notes and Local Arrivals

Refuge area notes report Mr and Mrs Albert Grim receiving visitors including Nineveh and family. Mrs kh Mew and Pitcoek returned, Barney Stephens and family plan Sunday visits at Grim home. Ford and Ridings Chapel Ladies Aid met at Cadwallader home with good attendance. Local readers attended Joseph Pifer sale near Macedonia. Luther Grim shows slow but slight improvement after illness.

Albert Grim Pitcoek Barney Tophens Is. W. Grim J. IR Joy Robert Rouzie John S. Seat Ford Ridings Chapel Sormet Harry Cadwallader Joseph Pifer’s Luther Grim

Epworth League Festival and Local News from Capon Bridge

Capon Bridge West Virginia reports an Epworth League festival on Fenton Riley's lawn August 18 with weekly evening services. Notable items include Helen McKee breaking an arm, Mrs. Lockhart illness in Winchester, and several visitors and family updates from local residents.

Capon Bridge W.va Epworth Léague Methodist. Episcopal Church Fenton Riley Little Helen. McKee Winchester Shaffer John Fore Lockhart S. J. Godde Rockville D. B. Haines A. C. Lovett Edgar Wolford Margaret Glass Shuler Clint Kackley Charles D. McKee Louise Lockhatt

Weight and Sea Chain Found In Cod At Ta Barterritory

An iron chain over four feet long was discovered inside a cod landed at Ta berritory Scotland, prompting inspections by local authorities and fishermen.

Taberritory Scotland

Town saved by phone operator in Poolesville blaze

Poolesville was saved from probable destruction by the vigilance of a telephone operator, Mrs. Estelle Frudge, who called Rockville for the fire department. The blaze originated in a tinsmith shop. two other homes were badly damaged.

Poolesville Pooles- Ville Estetle Frudege Whey Rockville

Winchester Baseball Club Stockholders Meet Friday

An urgent meeting of Winchester Baseball Club stockholders is set for 8 p.m. Friday August 17. All stockholders are urged to attend as business will include the election of permanent officers.

Winchester Baseball Club Rrant

Slashed body of kidnapped man found in Amarillo

In Amarillo Texas officers report the body of a kidnapped man found with about fifty to sixty slash wounds. He was rushed to a hospital in serious condition as two men are detained and more arrests expected. The case involves Black Cats and Luck as referenced in the garbled text.

Amarillo Texas Teyfii Jevere

Calendar quirks of weekdays and month start rules

The passage explains that certain calendar ideas are little known. It notes no year can begin on Sunday Friday or Saturday and October always starts on the same weekday as the first months of the year. It also says June and August shift to different days and leap years affect these relations.

Colorado Named The Centennial State in 1876

The text notes Colorado earning the nickname The Centennial State when admitted to the Union in 1876 to mark the hundredth anniversary of American independence.

Colorado Union

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