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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1924
Page
6
Jan 13 report from the northwest section describes a life stage incident involving Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge at the White House. Negro valet Arthur Brooks had been confined to his automobile after church services and a crowd gathered amid excitement. The Coolidges were driven to Brooks to visit a number, hoping for progress on his illness.
Mr and Mrs Riley Murphy return from West Virginia after the sudden death of Mr Murphy s mother on December 29 In Stephens City J A Bean recovers at home Mrs David Ebersole and daughter Nellie visited the Grim home Miss Mae Painter a pneumonia patient near Double Churches remains critically ill but is described as slighted in the text
Mrs. Journal Orndorff returned from a week among relatives in Cumberland. Miss Lalary Lauck and relatives visited cousins Mr and Mrs J A Bean on Tuesday. Residents express concern over Fay Clemons illness after he left for Baltimore for treatment. Mr Clemons spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs C S Pifer and family.
Lakehurst New Jersey January 13 The Shenandoah giant Navy dirigible completed the first 24 hours of a seven mast test under favorable conditions. The airship rode in a light wind with its nose secured to the mast and the body swinging gently. Short flights around the area are planned for the week.
After an evangelistic service at a Martinsburg church Miss Bessie Miter and J W Darling ton requested and received a quick marriage from Rev H Eugene Richardson. The ceremony was witnessed by the entire congregation.
Invitation cards announce a grand ball in Washington on January 24 at 8 o clock hosted by the Virginia Society. Attended by Virginia officials including the governor and state court members, plus prominent US figures from literary scientific social and business circles.
Handley High falls to Bridgewater High 26 to 21 in a hard fought opener at Handley’s new gym. The visiting team displayed speed and teamwork, erasing an early Handley lead by the fourth quarter. Winkfield and Riley led Handley with two and three baskets respectively. Bridgewater’s Craen and Lambert paced their win with four and four baskets.
Newark dispatch says thieves evaded guards at Pierce Butler and Pierce Company warehouse and stole two truckloads of whiskey valued at 800000. Watchman John Brown was gagged, knocked to the floor, bound, and bound while alarms and signals failed to halt the raid.
AP reports heavy realizing and bear selling in New York on January 14 as markets faced a temporary pullback after weeks of gains. Industrials slipped 1 to 2 points while rails showed resistance and oil shares stayed firm with only a weak rally possible.
The Women’s Missionary Society of Braddock Street Methodist Church will meet at the parsonage, 707 South Weakley Street, Tuesday evening January 16 at 7 20 o’clock.
The committee invites local talent to the first rehearsal tonight at 8 o'clock for the minstrel production in the New Colonial Theatre. Henry Seal leads the cast with Miss Dotterer coordinating music and staging. Roland Ryan and assistants will canvass for program ads as the advertising committee prepares for a successful season. Tickets go on sale this week with reservations to be announced for seat allocation.
Berryville Virginia January meeting of Treadwell Lodge No. 13 A. F. and A. M. elected officers including Master D. G. Cooley Senior Warden W. Cameron Junior Warden J. F. Spates and Secretary Dr. G. N. Hardesty. New officers were installed by Past Master Rice W. Levi. The report notes Midshipman Frank Timberlake of the US Naval Academy class of 1925 has just departed.
D. G. Cooley, principal of Berryville High School, is appointed by Gov. Trinkle as Virginia delegate to the National Illiteracy Congress in Washington. The note also mentions an extension of leave due to injury and a car collision involving H. B. Gilpin on December 28 near Begay.
Capt John H Rosenberger holder of ticket 887 in the Virginia National Guard car raffle announced a special American Legion committee will sell the donated 12 cylinder sport automobile for post benefits. Capt George H Grimm reported Company I sold 654 tickets at 1 each with 284 purchased by guardsmen.
A distorted report describes a charity drawing where the commanding officer announced gratitude to buyers of chances on a car. A girl was led to the stage blindfolded as the winner’s ticket 887, held by Captain Rocenberger, was cited among the many tickets.
Mrs Waite Sint Féberry of this city was among the family in attendance at the marriage of their daughter Barr in Baltimore on Saturday.
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