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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1927
Page
2
An article by HULDA KLOENNE contrasts gender roles in Singapore laundry. It describes men washing with soap by streams in tropical heat, easing burdens on women and sparking cleaner garments under the sun.
Ernes t Byal, 26, of McRae, was shot to death in his car near Jesup as he traveled with his bride. Wayne County policeman Keith Aycock says self defense after Byal drew a pistol. Atlantic Coast Line police Capt. J W Kemp backs Aycock. Both men arrested for murder and jailed in Jesup.
A town fund to equip the Colored Boys Band reports recent gifts from Mrs. Robt. T. Barton Walter R. Talbot Mrs. S. M. Allen and James F. Robinson totaling several dollars. Collection boxes will be gathered September 1 and a lawn party for the band’s benefit is set for September 2 on North Market Street at the stave mill lot. Committees oversee the drive.
Public notice in Frederick County Virginia lists a decree of reference in the Samuel L. Larew Second et al case. It details eight points for commissioners to report on farm and city property, heirs, debts, and potential sales and investments under the will of Samuel L. Larew Sr. An publication date accompanies the notice inviting creditors and interested parties to appear on September 24, 1927, at the Winchester office of John M. Steck, Master Commissioner.
Mrs. Forrest L. Long and her daughters Ruth and Ray Long, formerly guests of Mr. and Mrs. Homer E. Guyer of West Cork Street, departed today by motor for their home in Akron Ohio.
Additional events announced for children's night include scooter and skating races for boys under 12 and 12 to 14, a doll and baby carriage parade with gold prizes, and judges Roland Ryan Floyd Haines plus two ladies to be named. Prizes for top finishers motivate participation while Earl Crowser Edwin Lupton Mrs. Robert Y. Conrad and Playground assistants collect entries. Rev B J Earp departs to Massanetta Springs VA for Bible Conference.
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