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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1920
Page
4
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At a recent Scout jamboree in Loa merican Boy Scouts did not salute during flag ceremonies while others did. The report notes the flag remained upright as all others dipped and saluted, a practice tied to the rule that all flags must show proper courtesy to Old Glory.
Clerk C. C. Dranton issued the license and accompanied the couple to the parsonage to witness the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of James Whitlock and the groom, a mail carrier from Trone, is son of John Slonaker.
An old advertisement promotes a home beauty lotion made from two lemons and three ounces of orchard white to create a quarter pint of freckle and tan lotion. It claims to fade freckles and blemishes with daily facial massage and promises harmless, irritation free results at low cost.
The funeral of nine year old Josephine Barrow of the Barrow family was held at Timber Ridge Baptist Church after her death at her grandfather J. W. Brannyn's Whitacre home. Elder J. T. Power conducted the service and burial was in the church graveyard. She suffered influenza leading to heart complications and leaves parents, a sister Isilda, brothers John William and Guy, and relations including J. W. Brannon and C. C. Brannon. Relatives W. T. Barrow and wife attended from Etola Pa.
A humorous verse fragment by Walt Mason mocks aging men in bathing garments as they parade to the sea. He contrasts fine men in neat attire with fat, ungainly figures splashing in the water, admiring some while jeering others in playful satire.
Mr J. T. Fisher has sent out a warrant for the arrest of H. H. Fauver and Gilbert Brill, charging them with stealing a will valued at fifty dollars and implying they may have taken a whole saw mill. Sheriff Pannett expects to arrest them this afternoon.
August 29 the fifth Sunday with no preaching services in Relief Macedonia or Carpers Valley. Special services will be held at Pax Chapel at 3 30 p m conducted by Rev. Fred B Wyand.
Government agents target profiteers in soft coal as speculators retreat to the woods. Assistant U S district attorney George Kieffner reports prices have fallen from about 17 to 18 dollars per ton to 8.25 to 9.50, with further declines anticipated.
Mr and Mrs L M McNutt returned to Utica New York from a Capon river camp. Mr McNutt is a noted lawyer and Democratic leader. Mrs McNutt spent the summer at the camp with six children Mary Lees William Harman Susan Thelma and Ernest. A new bungalow was built at the camp.
Van Aug. 27 Edward Kibbler and three sons from Pennsylvania visited the area and stayed with E S Johnson before continuing to Luray caverns. Walter Johnson and Earl Dick from near Winchester spent Sunday in Trone. Mrs. Holland Anderson and children from ee are visiting relatives. James S. Arnold of Capon Bridge, formerly here, has been very ill. Elmer Hicks is out again after a brief illness.
White Post Va August 27 A social event at the parsonage marked a reading contest between Rockland and White Post Methodists with the losing side hosting in honor of the victors. The evening featured informal activities and community fellowship.
A bold advertisement touts Clean Easy Naptholine Wash Soap for effortless weekly laundry. It claims the user finishes Monday washing in ten minutes, soaking overnight, dissolving soap in four gallons of water, boiling, stirring ten minutes, wringing, drying, with clothes out by 9 30.
About forty church members gathered on the parsonage lawn to read stewardship literature and play games. Es flockland won with nearly 2500 points in credits. Ice cream and cake followed. Later in the month Rockland will host a stewardship meeting inviting White Post members. Mrs. Demorest, granddaughter of Gen. Booth, spoke Monday night on Romans twelve, delivering a powerful message with her clear voice.
A vintage ad claims Danderine halts hair shedding and doubles its healthier appearance. The copy emphasizes strong roots, shinier scalp, and rapid improvements, urging readers to try the product for fuller hair.
A vintage advertisement touts Danderine as a hair product that combats dandruff and debris. It claims after use hair appears brighter, thicker, and more vibrant, with a hatter style implied as a result.
Misses Kennerly and Mrs. G B Palmer with sister Mrs John Gregory left for Durham N C after a stay at the rectory. Mrs Gregory and five children had been visitors there. Miss Dorothy Skinker of New York is visiting relatives. Mr Wilton Stuart of Washington spent the weekend at Mr W L Green’s home.
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