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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

2

County 4H Club Honors Shared Across Boroughs

County 4H notes highlight students earning prizes in home economics, agriculture, and public speaking. Delegates sent to district and state events. exhibits, towels, and community service projects showcased at Marshall School and county fairs.

Ie Clase Inchester Ana Community House Tatler Reading Cerlee Eharavion Jandos Hovight Mnifieo Westhaven Norfolk

Card of Thanks for Baby Illness Support

The Burks family thanks friends for their kindness during the illness of their darling baby. Signed by Ft. I. Burks and family.

Its Ft. I. Burks and Family

Miss Stowers Faces Promotion At Red Cross Chapter

Community members follow the Red Cross executive secretary position offer as Miss Stowers weighs a likely promotion to superintendent of public welfare in a large city. Her choice could mean a significant loss to local efforts. supporters urge cooperative funding and statewide backing to retain strong Red Cross leadership.

Red Cross Miss Stowers Friends of the Redross Winchester

Thief Steals 1918 Dodge Touring From Noonan's Auto Livery

James A. DuShane reports his 1918 Dodge touring car with Virginia plate 79 362 and engine number 334 109 was taken from in front of Noonan's Auto Livery. The vehicle reappeared a few miles away after he returned with a lacer. No witnesses or precise time of disappearance are known.

James A. DuShane Waoig Noonan

Return of Miss Margaret McCorkle to Fort Loudoun Seminary

Miss Margaret McCorkle of Charleston West Virginia returns to Fort Loudoun Seminary after visiting relatives and friends. W J McCorkle of Lexington Virginia is noted as her grandfather and a former West Virginia governor.

Margaret McCorkle Charleston W.va Fort Loudoun Seminary W. J. McCorkle Lexington McCorkl Corkle West Virginia

Parasites Fight European Earwig Infestation

The report notes European earwigs in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle Portland and Newport and describes their life cycle diet and habitat. Doctor Howard arranges Hyeres France laboratory study and shipments to the U S. Birds and toads prey on earwigs while poisoned baits and sprays offer control methods.

Seattle Portland Ore Newport Howard Baresda Hyeres France Europe

Hog lice management methods for profitable pig farming

Advice on controlling hog lice describes dipping with crude oil as a cold weather option and warns about unsafe oil mixtures. Alternatives include kerosene with machine oil or turpentine with machine oil, plus coal tar dips and oiling posts as part of standard hog care on farms.

Mash for Growing Ducklings Mix

A simple duckling mash uses two parts cornmeal one part middlings and one part bran. Add ten percent beef scrap and a small sprinkle of green feed. Care varies with range conditions which may supply most or all of their diet.

Roughage Key in Dairy Calf Ration for Milk Yield

Reading on calf feeding emphasizes roughage as the economical backbone of dairy nutrition. Proper roughage helps calves develop capacity to consume larger quantities, boosting future milk production.

Judge Work of Hen Based on Its Yellow Pigment

The past work of a hen is judged by the yellow pigment in its beak and shanks the season it began melting and her physical condition at culling.

Clean Up the Garden and Prepare Ground for Next Season

Guidance urges clearing and tidying garden beds to curb decay. Removing mature vegetation reduces disease and insect risk for the upcoming growing period.

Funeral Rites Of Geo W Baughman Held

Funeral services for George W Baughman were held at his son’s house on South Market Street with Rev. Casselman officiating. Burial followed at Little Mountain Church near Grove, not Mount Cemetery. Pallbearers included Russell Miller Breckenridge Cline Willis and Iver, with an expected Sarah Zane Fire Company delegation attending.

George Ww Mount Cemetery Pall Bennett “Russell Percy” “Miller William Breckenridge William Cline Harry H. Willis Fred. Iver Baughman Sarah Zane Fire Company Delegaon

Court continues civil actions in December term

Circuit Court proceedings open with Judge Frank B. Whiting presiding. Three civil cases heard as juries prepare to hear more. cases include Paul P. Glenn and brother vs Harry Brill over a horse sale worth about 125 dollars, and William McKnee vs Harry Seabright over a turkey deal about 250 dollars. Mountain View Company vs M. J. Parson concerns tree delivery.

Circuit Court Frank B. Whiting Berryville William McKnee Harry Seabright Mountain View Company M. J. Parson

Fort Loudoun Seminary to Close December 21

The Fort Loudoun seminary will close on Friday December 21 and reopen on Thursday January 3. Students plan Yuletide parties before returning to distant homes for the holiday season as Christmas spirit grows among the girls.

Fort Loudoun

Dance Enjoyed By Young Folks At Menton Snider Event

About 76 couples attended a dance at Rouse Hall hosted by Menton Snider and Satana with Mills ten-piece orchestra from Cumberland Maryland providing music. The hall was decorated with flags bunting and colored lights and the Cumberland orchestra had also played at the Empire Theater. It is hoped the group will be engaged again for a Christmas holiday dance.

Rouse Hall Menton Snider Satana Mills Jaxa Orcchestra Cumberland Empire Theater

Dr McFaden Discusses John Wesley at Prayer Meeting

The Rev Dr F T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church spoke on John Wesley founder of Methodism. He traced Wesley's birth and early life and key incidents leading to his evangelistic work. The well attended midweek session filled the Sunday school annex with Presbyterians and Methodists alike.

The Presbyterian Church John Wesley McFaden Wesley E . Wes m Dr. McFaden

Miss Rainsberger Weds Alexander Redd in Washington

Announcement from this city reports the marriage of Flora Rainsberger to Alexander Redd in Washington. Redd, formerly of Norfolk, Va, is linked with a large grocery chain in Washington, while Flora is daughter of Mrs Rainsberger and the late Joseph D. Rainsberger. George W. Bowly returns from an extended business trip to spend the holidays at home.

Flora Een Ea Washington Alxander Redd Norfolk Rainsberger Joseph D. Rainsberger George W. Bowly

Lipkins Condition Remains Critical After Sunday Shooting

Deporta reported no improvement in Julius Lipkins who was shot Sunday afternoon. The latest word from Joe D Ramson indicates there has been little or no change and possibly a worsening condition with very little or no hope for recovery.

Deporta Julius Lipkins Joe D Ramson Arite

Guests of Brother Visit Highland Church Parsonage

Mr and Mrs Thomas H Cline of Charlotte North Carolina visited the Reverend and Mrs R E Cline at the Woodstock Virginia Lutheran parsonage. They called on Tuesday to spend a day in Winchester and meet Dr R H Cline.

Thomas H. Cline Charlotte N. C

Dues Paid Up for Local American Legion Post

Seventy five members of Robert A Post No. 21 American Legion have paid their 1924 dues at a meeting on North Main Street. Dues are rising and by January expected near 400 active members. About 400 raffle tickets were sold to support the organization as it raises funds for expenses. H F P Byrd spent two days in Richmond on business.

Robert American Legion Legional Marters North Main Street Eouinariot Ohio

Women Meet at Handley Library Friday Afternoon

The Federated Council of Church invites members to meet at Handley Library at 4 o clock on Friday afternoon. Services will be held at Red Bud with preaching by the Rev P Fogle at 2 30 p m on Sunday December 16.

Federated Council of Church ‘Women Handley Library Red Bud P. Fogle

Longest Year on Record and Miscellany Clippings

A scattered historic page notes claim 47 B C was the longest year with 445 days as seasons aligned to solar years. It also references a public sale in Virginia describing a farm and dwelling on Redbud Road near Winchester and payment terms secured by a deed of trust. Other items mention education ideals and a glacial Atlantic stage with species distributions.

B. C Julius Oe Aura Redbud Erick Virginia L. R. Fay Jamés Kenny Winchester V . M. Lynch

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State Prize No. , North Main Street Are Walters Warrisopburg Busit Wiftchester Miss Sto Dushane Stephens City City Ramsburg Ford Mason Kent Ramsburg Auto Supply CO Manenattasany Company Nemes Surety Company Stein Bros. & Boyce Hansbrough & Carter Winchester,a Bolivia Boudor Boudoir Geo. W. Baughman DR. M’faden Miss Rainsberger Alex. Redd Brother Mr. H. FP Byrd Haseen Richmond Federated Council Meeting Aaea England New Zealand Bath Game Thed Business Louisville anrler-Journal Atlantic
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