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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1929

Page

8

Ford Model A Wins Favor With Women Drivers

Ford dealer M B Bickers notes women praise the Model A for ease of handling, parking, speed and agility. The Coupe appeals with varied colors, leather rear covering, tan trim, and a roomy interior. Superior road vision and practical luggage space enhance daily use for shopping and transport.

Ford M. B. Bickers

Bracetown Brevities Highlights Local Social News

Bracetown notes from Aug 20 describe Mr. James Brill visiting Atlantic City and Mrs. Herbert Fishel traveling to Washington for the Veterans of the Eightieth Division reunion. Community members attend dinners, funerals, visits, and local gatherings across Winchester Morgantown Berryville and Middletown with church group activities noted.

Bracetown, Va James Brill Atlantic City

Local guests attend Middletown Woodmen picnic

Winchester resident Mr. Gaston Grubbs visited weekend host Julian Snapp. Mr. and Mrs. Harry McAboy and their two sons Harry and Jack attended the Woodmen of the World picnic at Middletown on Saturday.

Herbert Fishel Washington Veterans of the Eightieth Blue Ridge Belle C. Jobe Messrs William F Evelyn S. Jobe Jamita H. Jobe Evelyn Jobe Corrie Swimley Mary Whetzell Mary Louise George Rekeder Morgantown W. Va Harry Baile Philadelphia John Hayslett F. H. Swimley Berryville John Snapp Williamsport Harry Lee Myerly Andy Whitacre Rhodelle Amy McKee White Hall Robert Smith Middletown Ida Russell Winchester J. D. Russell Gaston Grubbs Julian Snapp Harry McAboy Harry and Jack McAboy

Mechanical brain aids Los Angeles waterworks clerks

A mechanical brain installed in the Los Angeles waterworks department handles tasks of multiple clerks. The remark reflects public service workers previously believed to have mechanical brains.

Los Angeles

Late Lieut Snapp Honored with Croix de Guerre

Mrs. Mason Snapp received from the War Department a diploma certifying that her son, the late Lieut Louis E. Snapp of the American Expeditionary Force, was posthumously awarded the Croix de Guerre for conspicuous valor in battle. Lieutenant Snapp was killed in an automobile accident after the Armistice and his return home to this city. Mr. George T. Burnette and son George Jr. have returned to Rocky Mount North Carolina after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Baker on South Washington street.

Mason Snapp War Department Louis E. Snapp American “Expeditionary” Force Snapp George T. Burnette George Jr Rocky Mount N. C Henry M. Baker South Washington Street

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