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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1925
Page
2
The Virginia governor’s office received a baffling inquiry asking if whiskey could be manufactured in woods under certain conditions. Secretaries noted such odd requests arrive daily, and the letter was answered with a firm statement that whiskey cannot be made under any circumstances. The correspondence ends with a note about Mrs Smithey and her son visiting Ridgeway.
Richmond dispatch reports Harry K. Thaw, the Pittsburgh millionaire, sending a ten dollar check from Winchester to support a library for women at the city jail. The fund, led by Mrs. R. L. Potts, plans to name the library the Elizabeth Fry library and expects a formal opening soon under Excelsior of Richmond.
Hogue Creek locals note Mrs. Mammie Larrick visited Mrs. David Foster on Thursday. Mrs. Wilmer Nail and Miss Margie Nail called on Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson Sunday. Mrs. Laura V. Orndoff has been seriously ill for the past four days.
A string of weekend visits highlights social life as Mrs. Laura V. Orndorff hosts and guests like Miss Goldie Merarland and Mrs. Robert Fout drop by. Mr. Boyd Ramey remains indisposed at home while other neighbors including N K Larrick William Clowser Carter Hover and James Foreman share and receive calls across town.
The Rev. A. R. Tosh of St. Pauls Church Roanoke Va will preach at Centenary Church Sunday morning and assist in all services. He will deliver an evening picture service sermon on Washington. Tosh is a noted young Reformed Church pastor and Centenary welcomes him as guest preacher.
Banks will close Sunday February 22 and Monday February 23 1925 for the Washington birthday legal holiday. Paper maturities due February 23 may be paid on February 24 at Union Bank of Winchester Commercial & Savings Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Farmers and Merchants National Bank with cashiers Charles Summers John I Sloat WM Hardy and H D Fuller signing.
Salvation Army conducts Sabbath day service at the jail 11 a m with Sabbath school at 2 30 p m and Y P 14 7 p m Preaching by Ralph Gather from the address My Country Reference George Washington Sunday night services at 8 p m All are welcome.
The birthday of the Father of his Country will be observed Sunday at the Empire Theatre and Centenary Reformed Church. A historical film Betsy Ross will be shown at 3 and 9 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. respectively, with costumes and settings praised for accuracy and artistry. A prayer meeting follows at 7:30, with urging all to attend and bring a friend for the preaching hour. Faith without works is dead.
The pastor leads services at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p m with special music. Sunday school starts at 9 45 with all classes meeting together including the Men’s Bible class. The Junior Society meets at 2 80 with parents invited to witness training, Christian Endeavor at 6 45.
Sunday school 9 30 and 11 45 morning worship 7 45. Tuesday 7 45 pm. Friday 7 45 pm. Utah and Water streets. Everyone welcome. Pastor P Duborg.
On and after Monday February 23 the undersigned business will be run on a strictly cash basis which will enable us to reduce prices accordingly.
Citizens Gas and Oil Company operates Plaza Filling Station on East Water Street. Beares is listed in association with the site, with BOA noted.
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