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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1923

Page

8

Virginians urged to donate for wounded veterans Christmas

Virginia residents are asked to contribute to a Christmas box fund of 3509 to aid over 500 wounded Virginians in world war hospitals. The Women's Auxiliary plans to send each man a Yuletide gift, with checks payable to Julian H. Hill at State and City Bank and Trust, Richmond, before December 20.

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Federal Council urged to unite Protestant churches

Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago sermons at the annual meeting urged the Federal Council to promote church solidarity among Protestant denominations. He said the council should coordinate efforts, foster mutual dialogue, and speak with power on social issues while respecting doctrinal differences. The council now includes over 20 million adult members and is seen as key to moral and economic questions.

Thomas Nicholson Methodist Piscar Church Chicago Federal Council Nothi Federal Ccu

Apple Storage Expanded in Chambersburg Plant Addition

Franklin County's heavy apple crop prompts more storage space. Chambersburg Ice and Cold Storage Co. awarded a steel contract to add two stories to its Grant Street plant, nearly doubling capacity from 40 000 barrels which are currently full.

Chambersburg Franklin C Burg Ice and Cold Storage Co Grant Street

Hotels Rise Along Old Post Road From Baltimore To Virginia

The Maryland Virginia corridor sees a boom in highway travel with 80 Maryland bus lines and doubling in Virginia. New large hotels in Frederick Hagerstown Winchester Harrisonburg Charlottesville Roanoke and Danville replace stage stops as overnight stays spread ~40 miles apart. Kenandoah Valley Chamber of Commerce plans a national advertising campaign early January to attract more people and workers, promoting the valley’s resources and beauty.

W. McC Baltimore Frederick Hagerstown Winchester Harrisonburg Stainton Charlottesville Roanoke Danville Kenandoah Valley Eawly

Japanese Teams Resume Intervarsity Baseball Rivalry

Tokyo November 10 The baseball teams of eo 6 and Waseda universities resume intervarsity matches after a long gap. Rivalry between the two schools was so keen that fights occurred, leading authorities to ban games. The restriction has now been removed and play will continue.

Associated Press Tokio Eo 6 Waseda

Barry's Son on Trial for Murder in 1922 Case

December 13 report in Washington notes George W Barry, father of Paul De Vil Barry, on trial for first degree murder in the February 1922 killing of Conductor Tyler B Lawter of the Washington Railway and Electric near North Capitol and Michigan avenues. The father testified the son was eccentric and mentally unbalanced from birth amid pre natal adversity. Witnesses described peculiar actions. Allenists may testify as experts. Prosecutors Emerson and Presmont lead with defense by SR Archer W Leahy and HLA Hagerty.

George W The Landry Or al di- 2 Paul de Vi Barry Tyler B. Lawter Washington Railway Elecy North Capitol Michigan Avenue Paul United States Emerson and Presmont SR Archer W. @._ Leahy Hla. Hagerty Barry

Frederick Native Samuel Williams Dies at Romney

Samuel Holland Williams native of Virginia and longtime Romney resident died at his home near Romney about midnight Saturday at age 83. Survived by widow Ella Taylor and nine children including W. Marvin Williams George H. Williams Philip Williams Eugene Williams Daniel Paul John Williams and others plus daughters Mrs W H Baker and Mrs Hensel Fisk. A Confederate veteran and former deputy sheriff, he served on the County Court until January 1923 and was a longtime Methodist Episcopal Church South member. Funeral Monday afternoon at home conducted by Presiding Elder J Light and Rev M L Fearnow. burial in Indian Mound Cemetery.

Romney W. Va Samuel Holland Williams Virnia Winchester Williams Ella Taylor Marvin Williams First National Bank George H. Williams Charleston Philip ‘Williams Elkins Eugene 8. Williams Western Maryland Railroad Baltimore Daniel, Paul and Jonn Williams W. H. Baker Huntington Hensel Fisk Pittsburgh Inhoden Eighteenth Virginia Cavalry Methodist Episcopal Church South J. . Light M. L. Fearnow Indian Mound Cemetery

Two Reactions in Tuberculosis Test at Front Royal

Out of sixty two cows tested by Dr. W. S. Miller, only two reacted slightly. Both were grade Jersey cows from Gardner Henry and Pealock herds. The animals will be killed at Front Royal or Winchester and owners may attend the post mortem. More owners near Front Royal plan further testing as a precaution.

Front Royal W. 8S. Miller Feneral Winchester

Man Recovers From Four Year Rheumatism With Liver and Blood Syrup

Mrs. Almer Carter of Cullman Alabama says rheumatism gripped her four years until using Dr Thacher's Liver and Blood Syrup after five doctors and various medicines failed. She credits relief to the syrup and notes anyone can buy it with a refund if not satisfied.

Alabama Dr.Thacher Almer Carter Route 2 Box 53 Cullman Ala Thacher Dr. Thacher

For Rent Eight Room House on Market Street

Eight room house for rent with convenient location and garden. Apply to E. J. Snapp at 224 North Market Street.

E. J. Snapp N. Market St

Ivory tusk quality limits billiard ball making

One in fifty tusks of ivory are sufficiently close grained and sized to make billiard balls. After preliminary shaping the balls are hung to season for two or three years before final turning and polishing.

Noted American Thinkers and 1923 Trends Preview List

An essay surveys prominent figures and movements shaping 1923, offers an anticipated long view of Prohibition Labor Equality and modern culture, and notes notable absences like Alvin Coolidge and Magnus Johnson while listing a broad mix of global and American figures. It also records a probate decree reference in Frederick County Maryland and actions by the Clerk of Court.

H. L. Mencken Lloyd George Prince of Wales G. B. Shaw G. Wells Lady Astor Conan Doyle Mussolini Poincare Stinnes Lenine Trotsky Smuts Dr. Banting Ghandi Pirpo Mustapha Kamal Amundsen Alvin Coolidge Magnus Johnson The Independent Hente

Books and history notes in an old column

The passage surveys classics and translations, noting Bible and Pilgrim's Progress as top works in languages. It then sketches the origin of the Italian ghetto, a note on royal fashion trends, and a quick glimpse of China’s farming rankings in soybeans, grain sorghums, tobacco, and wheat.

China United States

Loosening A Glass Stopper With Warmed Bottle Technique

A method to loosen a stubborn stopper involves warming the bottle then striking the stopper with a stick wrapped in cloth. Apply the blow first to one side and then to the other to free the seal and allow one or two drops to be used around the stopper end.

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