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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1929
Page
10
A Romney, West Virginia paper reports a firearm incident leaving three dead and three injured. Initial AP accounts missed the injury toll, which was later confirmed by AP updates. The ongoing coverage details the event and evolving death and injury figures.
The Review credits The Star for much of the information about the tragedy, noting the newspaper’s cooperation and data access.
Seventy five prominent farmers of Frederick and adjoining counties have been invited by Rotary Club members to a meeting Thursday. The event aims to discuss agricultural issues and local farm cooperation.
The Rotary Club invites members to a Thursday luncheon at 12 45 at the George Washington Hotel. D J Howard leads the rural urban acquaintance group with R D Maltby, federal vocational education agent for the southern states, as principal speaker. The aim is fellowship and better city rural understanding as meetings occur nationwide.
Major James Mars of the Salvation Army urged sign your real name on letters from church workers seeking aid. Applications for help must include names. Christmas kettles raised $4.63 yesterday. a substantial check from Dr. L. M. Allen bolsters the fund. The Army provides supplies only after thorough investigation.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Friendship Fire Company hosted a banquet in the upper room on East Cork Street to honor members for bazar service. G Reginald Haines thanked the volunteers and guests danced after the meal.
The Lions' Club Christmas luncheon at the Friendship Fire Hall featured singing led by Lions Riley and Potts, with Rev Arthur Wake of Strasburg delivering a keynote on year round good will. Guests included J R Everhart, A W Fansler and Ralph Strosnider. A special favor went to Frank Feinberg via Reginald Haines as a large fish dish.
Special Commissioner James P. Reardon will auction two parcels on Fairview Avenue in Winchester Virginia at noon in front of the County Court House. Parcel One is 41½ feet by 132 feet with a dwelling at 352. Parcel Two is an adjacent unimproved lot. The sale includes options to buy as parcels or as a whole with terms: one third cash, rest due in one and two years secured by bonds and a deed of trust.
District Nurse Association urges advance ticket purchases for The Girl From Havana at Capitol Theatre to support tuberculosis fight. Tickets bought ahead at Chamber of Commerce offices Moling and Cather stores or Brown and Fisher benefit the Tuberculosis Society. tickets sold at the theatre do not.
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