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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1923

Page

2

Women Mission Society reports year’s work at Winchester conference

The Women's Missionary Society of the Lutheran Church of Virginia met at St. Mark's Luray December 7 8 to review year activities. President Mrs. Morehead spoke on overall work and statistics showed 275 members across multiple societies with 1076 69 in contributions. The Young Women’s Society counted 30 members contributing 75 00 and Light Brigade 250 members contributing 166 94. Dr L S G Miller addressed the group urging support for a Japanese Girls School as the conference closed with varied reports from delegates and officers.

Women's Missionary Society Winchester Lutheran Church of Virginia St. Mark's Congregational Society Luray W. F. “Morehead Synodical Woman's Society Mt. Calvary Mt. Jackson Emmanuel Woodstock St. Peter's Toms Brook St. Paul's Strasburg Trinity Stephens City St. Marks Shepherdstown W. Va Hebron Madison Wardensville Young ‘Women’s Society St. Mathews New Market Grace Ebenezer Rio Mt. Nebo Rochelle Women’s Society Light Brigade Deterates L. S. G. Miller Japan Tficht Plaviet Wrery Land

Kron Ohio abandons city manager plan in favor of strong mayor system

Voters in Kron approve amendments removing the city manager and granting the mayor expanded powers. The measure passed 31 percent turnout with a 172 vote margin. The change mirrors Staunton and Richmond efforts to base government on popular elections while keeping a businesslike administration.

Richmond News-Leader Kron Ohio Staunton Richmond Lamage' Ai Farl Willis Crecraft National Municipal Review Virginia Akron

Breeches History Recalled From Century Old Use

A fragmentary note recalls breeches first issued to a tailor or official a century ago and discusses terms once used for breeches in historical dress.

Martinsburg Seeks Shenandoah Valley Promotion Reach

Local promoters urge Martinsburg to join the Shenandoah publicity drive extending north to Berkeley County and the Potomac at Williamsport Maryland. Citizens voice support for regional scenic advertising.

Winchester Shenandoah Valley Shenandoah Berkeley County Potomac River Williamsport Hancock Berkeley Springs Hedgesville W. Va Harpers Ferry

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