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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1932

Page

6

Geo Washington To Join Masons On Anniversary

On November 4 the Masonic birthday of George Washington the Fredericksburg lodge plans a replica initiation. A real descendant named George Washington from Caroline county will be initiated in a large tent on Ferry Farm overlooking Fredericksburg, the boyhood home of Washington.

George Washington Washington Masons Virginia Masonic Lodge Fredericksburg Caroline County Ferry Farm

National Greek Society Holds Annual Baltimore Convention

The Order of Ahepa members gathered in Baltimore for the national convention expected to draw about 5,000 attendees over the week.

Baltimore Order of Ahepa National

Sterling Leading Ma Ferguson In Texas Gubernatorial Race

Texas election bureau returns 251 of 254 counties showing Governor R S Sterling leading Miriam A Ma Ferguson by 3007 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. The report cites 158 counties including Dallas.

Sterling Ma” Ferguson Associated Press Dallas Tex Texas Election Bureau Today R. S. Sterling Miriam A Ma”) Ferguson

Heavy Vehicle Traffic Count On Valley Pike

State Department car checker Mr. Miller reports August counts from 8 a m to 8 p m showing 1570 passenger cars and 126 trucks on Valley Pike. Out of state trips totaled 338 passenger cars with more southbound than northbound. A July 24 hour count recorded 2070 passenger cars and 206 trucks. Peak hours were 10 to 12 a m, 6 to 8 p m, and 10 to 12 p m. trucks peak at night.

State Department Monroe Our Valley Pike Miller Valley S Pike

Boy Killed on Running Board Near Berkeley Springs

William Davis age 17 was killed instantly when the car he rode on while on the running board sideswiped a passing vehicle on the state highway near Berkeley Springs. J B Moon driver of the running car is held on $1000 bond in Morgan county. no charges yet. Lester Michael of Morgan county the other driver was not held.

William Davis Berkeley Springs J. B. Moon Davis Morgan County Lester Michael

A. C. Clark Fined in Drunken Driving Case

A. C. Clark was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court and received a thirty day jail sentence on a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor.

A. C. Clark Lauor

Local Lions Plan Joint Meeting in Charles Town

The Lions Club of this city will meet with the Charles Town club at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Charles Town location replacing the usual early afternoon session. Dinner will be served at 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel. Guest speaker is C Guy Musser of Clarksburg, governor of the international district. Members should notify Lyle Herrell about attendance or available transportation.

George Washington Lions’ Club Charles Town Club Hoye Riley Thomas Jefferson Hotel C. Guy Musser Clarksburg Teen International Distrct Lyle Herrell

Warning Against Selling Mortgaged Farm Produce and Livestock

Dealers in farm produce and livestock are warned to beware mortgaged items to the United States government. Purchasers who ignore the warning may be liable for the mortgage amount if proceeds are not appropriated to the mortgage by the producer.

United States

Public Mortgage Notices List Debtors In County Courthouse

Local field agents will furnish dealers with names of all persons indebted to the United States government by a crop or livestock mortgage on request. The county agent will gather information needed to safely conduct crop and livestock purchases. These mortgages are recorded in the county courthouse as public notices of their existence.

United States

Education for leisure and music enrich life

A quote from Woman's Home Companion argues that educating a child should prepare them for leisure as well as work. The text abruptly shifts to a contrast about females and male mosquitoes being vegetarians in their diet.

Conoco Travel Bus Promotes Free Motor Vacation

J H Begley led a Conoco travel bus through Winchester to attract 5000 Virginia motoring parties in 1931 with hopes of doubling in 1932. The tour visited Cumberland Maryland and included Beverley Wright and Mr Williams among Winchester supporters. A George Washington Hotel meeting gathered Continental Oil dealers and local officials.

J. H. Begley Winchester Beverley Wright Continental Agena Ber George Washington Hotel Continental Oil Company Mr. Royal Andrew Bell Chamber of Commerce Eugene R. Branch America Conoco Travel Bureau

Weekly Advertised Prize Puzzle Sealed In Ads

Read the weekly merchant advertisements for a changing prize and identify the correct solution from the clues. The page promises a valuable prize from stock of merchandise to the winner.

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