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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1923

Page

2

Pole greetings story confirmed by bank official

H D Fuller of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank says a letter from F E Clerk former Handley Schools superintendent confirms the Chicago Yacht Club exchange between Capt Donald Mac Millan and Clerk at the Pole. The letter acknowledges The Star account as correct and notes the message pickup by Tommy Swartz.

H. D. Fuller Farmers and Merchants National Bank F. E. Clerk Handley Schools Donald MacMillan North Pole Chicago Yacht Club Fuller Clerk The Star Tommy Swartz Tos

Christmas Treat For Worthy Kiddies At Elks Club

Old Santa Claus will visit the Elks Club building at 3 pm on Christmas Day to distribute candies toys apples and oranges to needy children. Rev Nelson will speak on the Christmas meaning and Mrs Fuller will present a musical program. Dozens of baskets will be provided for struggling families and the public may call 18 to refer a case.

Old Santa Claus The Elks Old Santa Elks’ Club Nelson Jesus H. D. Fuller

Costello Sentenced to Twenty Years for Lambert Murder

In Leesburg Virginia the jury found Clarence Costello guilty of second degree murder in the ambush shooting of prohibition agent J A Lambert Jr during a raid on October 18. The verdict fixed the prison term at 20 years.

Leesburg Clarence Costello J. A. Lambert, Jr Lambert

Rev Dr McAllister Address Heard By Lousiville Listener

J Mack Noonan a Louisville auto liveryman heard most of an address by Rev Dr James Gray McAllister before a Sunday school gathering in Louisville. McAllister is a noted faculty member of the Louisville Theological Seminary. His wife was formerly Miss Meta Russell daughter of the late Isaac W Russell.

J. Mack Noonan Louisville James Gray McAllister Louisville Theological Seminary

Shooting Match Christmas Day at Winchester Gun Club

A Christmas day shooting match will be held at the Winchester Gun Club grounds starting at 1 p m and continuing into late afternoon. Prizes include turkeys, guineas, and chickens for each event, with three prizes per event and broad participation invited for trap shooting enthusiasts to enter.

Winchester Gun Club

Ship Seizes Liquor Cargo From Kwasind At Wilmington

British auxiliary schooner Kwasind towed into Wilmington by coast guardsmen. Cargo valued at 250000 dollars of liquor sealed by customs officials. vessel bound from Nassau to Halifax. Grounded yesterday off Frying Pan Shoals. guards keep cargo aboard awaiting Washington instructions.

Wilmington N.C Kwasind Nassau Halifax Washington Frying Pan Shoals

County Couple Weds in Frederick County Church

Noah McIntyre and Miss Anna Howes, from prominent western Frederick County families, were married at 9 30 Saturday morning by Rev. George W Stover at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North Avenue. The groom works as a farmer.

County Noah McIntyre Anna Howes Frederick County George W Stover United Brethren Church North Avenue

Appeals to Circuit Court in Smallwood Case

Smallwood has noted an appeal from Justice A J Tavenner's decision in the case against W H Herrell. The magistrate ruled for the defendant in a suit for 3 50 for car and driver hire. The defendant claims 100 for services at a sale. A hearing is set for an early term of the court.

Stork Visits Santa Claus Home Birth at Fairmont Ave

On Friday a stork arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Henkel on Fairmont avenue in Santa Claus guise and delivered a baby girl weighing nine pounds. Mrs. Henkel is formerly Miss Stella Lockhart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Meredith Lockhart of South Market street.

the Stork C. L. Henkel Fairmont Avenue Santa Claus Mrs. Henkel Henkel Stella Lockhart Meredith Lockhart South Market Street

Rouss Hall Christmas Dance Invitations Sent

Invitations issued by Benton Snider and Paul Tomney for a Christmas night dance at Rouss Hall with the Virginia Serenaders' orchestra supplying music. Dancing starts at nine, hall decorated in red and green colors and favors distributed to guests.

Benton Snider Paul Tomney Rouss Hall Virginia Serenaders’ Orchestra

Santa to distribute gifts at Christ Church Sunday school

Santa Claus will hand out gifts at the annual Christmas celebration of Christ Episcopal Church Sunday school in the chapel at 5 this afternoon. A music and recitation program precedes a short address by the rector Rev. Robert B. Nelson.

Cedar Cliff Presbyterian Church Vaucluse Santa Claus Sunday School Christ Episcopal Church Robert B. Nelson Santa

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