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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1917

Page

6

Local draft exemption rolls list names from Winchester area

The local exemption board examined claims over two days. Several were discharged for disability resident alien or already in service. Numerous dependents were cited with approvals for exemption, including Winchester residents James Newcome Samuel Carpenter and others across Kernstown Stephens City and Goode plus nearby towns.

Board of Exemption Ralph B. Snapp Edward Sherman James O. Baker Winchester James W. Newcome Winchester

Valley Turnpike tolls announced for August travel

Shirley Carter director of Valley Turnpike Co announces the yearly toll for pleasure wagons during August covering from Sept 1 1917 to Sept 1 1918. The notice appears in the August 14 issue.

Valley Turnpike Shirley Carter Director Valley Turnpike Co

Butterfly Girl Dances Through a Simple Yet Striking Screen Offering

Margarite Fischer headlines a double feature with Jackie of the Navy and Pearl of Paradise. The Butterfly Girl, a dancer in a concession, captivates patrons with beauty and poise. Supporting acts include a Cubovay comedy and a 20 minute vaudeville sketch by Worth, Sheldon & Co. Admission 10 cents up and 15 cents down.

Margarite Fischer Jackie Navy San Diego Exposition Miss Fischer Worth, Sheldon &Co

The Fatal Ring at Empire Saturday Matinee

The second Pearl White serial episode promises to top the first and will be shown at The Empire tomorrow with seven reels of pictures and vaudeville. Admission is 10 and 15 cents for matinee and night shows.

Pearl White the Empire

Virginia Defense Council adopts vocational exemption rule

The Virginia Council of Defense approves a resolution on army draft exemptions, authorizing exemptions only for individuals proven, by affidavit, to be essential to their war related work or industry. Mr. and Mrs. Lin R. Irwin and daughter Miss Mary Irwin of Richmond visit Mr. William Keating on South Main Street.

Virginia Council of Defense Lin R. Irwin Miss Mary Irwin Richmond, Va William Keating South Main Street

Heavier Loading Saves Rail Freight in July

The transportation department reports that railroads cut use of cars by 4 000 while moving 12 000 more tons of high class freight in July compared with a year earlier. Baltimore and Ohio moved 1 393.60 freight cars, 928 684 loaded, with hot weather hindering some operations. expected to exceed 1 000 000 loaded cars monthly in fall.

Transportation Department Baltimore and Ohio

Christmas Cheer For All Soldiers

The American Red Cross with 3 million members plans Christmas cheer for all service members. Local chapters near 32 camps will host trees, carols, pageants, and films inviting 600000 trainees. Red Cross aims to deliver in France and home with packages including writing paper pipes tobacco cigars mirrors puzzles and more. Chapters race to finish comfort bag allotments.

The American Red Cross Red Cross Canronments France Atlantic

Star Want Ads Bring Results For Local Buyers

Local classified listings show strong demand as buyers seek jobs services and items. Advertisers report steady responses from residents across the city and surrounding areas.

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