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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1928
Page
5
Wholesale prices for flour corn meal and mixed feed listed with local retail shifts. A meeting of the Bruce town camp opens with prayers and songs, electing officers W X Arey president J O Krouse vice president and J L Trahan secretary.
The Twin-State Association of the Patriotic Order Sons of America met in Brucetown Virginia last night in a highly enthusiastic session. The group, formed a year ago by several camps including Washington Camp of Charles Town West Virginia, proceeded to elect officers for the new term. J Ray Bychart was noted in attendance.
Trustees under two deeds of trust offer the 39 acre parcel with the White Sulphur Inn at Bartonville Frederick County Virginia for sale by public auction at Winchester courthouse on September 22 1928 at 12 noon. Terms require one third cash at sale with balance in one and two years secured by two promissory bonds bearing 6 percent interest and a deed of trust and insurance policy.
Richmond leader A. M. Bland, newly elected State President, outlines the order’s aims including free public schools and restricted immigration. He argues for deportation of dangerous criminals while clarifying the group does not oppose entry for people who share a belief in America, as he summarizes the organization’s stance.
An ad touts Calotabs as a system purifier and a path to better health. It urges a thorough course one or two times weekly for several weeks and claims physicians approve the method. A family package with directions is offered for 35 cents at drug stores.
State President Bland addressed members alongside L W Dick of Martinsburg organizer of the Sons of America in this jurisdiction. The association admitted a newly organized Camp at Whitacre Virginia. The meeting adjourned with members joining Brucetown Camp for a social hour and refreshments.
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