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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1924
Page
8
Harrisonburg enacted a curfew requiring children under 15 to be off streets by 7 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or have written permission. Summer hours extend to 9 p.m. Police will enforce the curfew as part of Mayor DeVier’s pre election pledge.
John William Walker 65 died Saturday night at his son Floyd Walker's home in Bunker Hill after a long illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Oliver Noll, Mrs. Bennie Busey, Mrs. William Boyles and siblings in Berkeley County. Funeral conducted by Dr J B Bittinger at Floyd Walker home and burial in Green Hill Cemetery. His wife Lucy Markle died two years ago and a son Edward Wiker preceded him in death.
Calvin A. Déardorff, 62, of Caledonia Pennsylvania, committed suicide with a revolver in a quarry hole near Martinsburg West Virginia. His body was found by children nearby. The shot to the head killed him. letters identified him, and authorities noted business ties in Kentucky. Relatives offered no motive. funds appeared sufficient but travel details were unclear. Coroner ruled the inquest unnecessary.
Democrats in Virginia's Ninth District begin organizing for Marty Byrd of Winchester for governor. The Ninth District, allied to Byrd who has served as state Democratic chairman, plans an early campaign build with strong district support and aims for a large majority comparable to past statewide bids. Byrd has visited Bristol and other district towns, cultivating friendships and momentum for a statewide bid.
A fragmentary monologue features John P Obras boasting of youth and stamina, claiming age forty or more cannot hinder agility. He likens his vigor to that of a thirty two year old and insists on self discipline, including dieting, denial of pleasures, and defying critics as he proclaims a life of strength and resilience.
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