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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1929
Page
3
The tuberculosis Christmas campaign cancels the final luncheon because many workers and their families suffer from influenza. District Nurse Association thanks the public for support. remaining captains should finish reports for Richmond and publication.
Mrs Staunton Smith widow of Dr William Morgan Smith of Rosemont Berryville offers a 1 booklet promoting tuberculosis awareness. Sold for 1 with all proceeds to tuberculosis work. The booklet features Dr Smiths address Does a Mans Usefulness In Life Really Cease At Sixty and includes engravings of Dr Smith and Rosemont.
Mr. Lewis A Lamp, a well known farmer from Clearbrook Frederick county, was in town today after recovering from influenza that kept him housebound. Ten of his children also ill are improving while Mrs Lamp escaped infection. Two other children not living at home also avoided illness.
Guests at Sunset Lodge on the Front Royal pike include Mr. Richard Hudnall and Pine Hill Hunt Club members. he departs for Lexington, Kentucky for six months. Mrs Violet Collins, manager of Sunset Lodge, leaves for Washington and then Miami Florida with Mrs Spencer of Front Royal.
Mrs. C. D. Fink of North Loudoun street will depart Tuesday for Miami Florida to spend the rest of winter. She will be accompanied to St Petersburg by Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Glaize of the county who will stay in St Petersburg for several months. Christian Endeavorers to Hold Union Meeting Sunday at the United Brethren Church at 3 o clock with Miss Eloise Caldwell presiding and a banner for the largest representation. Rev Dr J H Brunk superintendent of the Virginia Conference United Brethren Church recently spent the week in Shenandoah Valley and is en route to Martinsburg West Virginia.
Mr Beverley Wright remains ill with influenza and pneumonia at home on West Leicester Street. Elmer Lap is able to go out again after influenza. Charles A Fuller shows improvement at Amherst Street. Don Harmer and family plan departure for Atlanta from West Cork Street. Ralph Benner, son of John and Mrs. Benner, is seriously ill with pneumonia at Bunker Hill. Susie Steck returns to Bryn Mawr College after weeks at home on Fairmont Avenue. Mrs J T McKee and son Melvin shopped in town. Rey Mitchell of Bovee visited on business. Hilda Dean leaves for Baltimore for a day. Mrs Lester Kerlin remains poorly after influenza on South Kent Street. E M Steele of Stephens City visited on business. Esther Thomas of Washington visits her mother on West Piccadilly Street. R W Murrell spends time in Norfolk on business.
The Flint Journal notes science says average life expectancy is 71, but warns that this does not excuse ignoring traffic signals. Caution urged as pedestrians cross streets.
Special commissioners announce a public sale of the Winchester and Western Railroad and all its real and personal property in Virginia and West Virginia. The going concern sale includes equipment and rights of redemption with a Baltimore and Ohio track use provision, detailing terms and payment methods.
Baker's Drug Store offers Dare's Mentha-Pepsin with a money back guarantee. The elixir promises relief from stomach agony gas and indigestion and claims regular use can overcome chronic stomach trouble. Thousands in the region reportedly endorse the remedy and demand remains high.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes uncertainty as the Démocram unlikely to field a stronger coalition this cycle, contrasting with the older opposition ticket. The remark appears in a brief and suggests shifting partisan dynamics.
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