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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1924
Page
1
Marshdtker speaks before Rotary Club at a luncheon winning support from members. He outlines community goals and thanks attendees for their engagement, highlighting local initiatives and collaboration opportunities.
Marshall Baker addresses the local Rotary Club about Shenandoah Valley Inc. aims and organization. He urges information sharing and cross‑region promotion via stationery slogans and Rotary ties, noting strong Rotary representation on the executive committee and broad community support.
Winchester and Frederick county residents may contribute to aid the thousands of Near East orphans described in a Literary Digest report. The piece details fugitives fleeing snow and hunger from Tokat to Samsoun with thousands of women and children in peril, as steady lines of refugees head toward Sivas seeking rescue, and appeals for America as the beacon of hope.
A portion of Herrs Island bridge collapsed over the Allegheny River as a hog laden truck crossed. Driver John Riemenschneider was thrown into the river but clung to a hog and reached shore. About twenty-five hogs drowned.
The funeral for Mrs Margaret Cline wife of Evan Cline of Yellow Springs West Virginia will be held Sunday morning Relatives and friends meet at the house at 1030 to accompany the body to Timber Ridge Christian Church where services will be conducted by the Rev A W Andes
Philadelphia news reports General Butler promises promotion to the first officer who kills a bandit as part of a city wide crime drive. He vows to defend officers, abolish the $16 defense fund, and mobilize 1,600 auxiliary armed firemen to aid police in the crackdown.
Marshall Baker will auction off donated goods at the charity ball and carnival. The event features a country store, vaudeville acts, fancy dress, dancing, fortune tellers, and affordable refreshments. Admission is 25 cents with proceeds aiding county efforts.
Richmond session hears governor argue deficit is not real but due to capital outlays and prior miscalculations. Senators question revenue projections and possible fixes as budget figures near a $1.73 million gap.
Red Men and Pocahontas Lodges announce a bazaar and oyster supper at Red Men Hall corner Markland and Water streets. Event runs Thursday to Saturday January 17 18 and 19 with suppers served from 6 to 10 PM.
The Johnny Jones Colored Quartet from Baltimore will perform a 30 minute concert of oldtime and modern melodies at the Empire tonight starting at nine. Regular movie shows will be shown before or after with no price increase.
An old classified fragment lists Armour ham and breakfast bacon specials at 20 cents per pound, shoulder meat at 12 1/2 cents, a Pig sale by H R Butler with phone contact, and a private garage for rent on Smithfield Avenue. Also notes a leather purse lost on North Braddock Street with reward to return to 305 North Braddock Street.
Thornton O Wyndham marked his ninety seventh birthday at his West Water street home with relatives and friends calling to offer gifts and good wishes. He recalled Civil War service in the Second Virginia Infantry Stonewall Brigade and shared a memory of meeting General Grant in Washington after Grant offered a drink of liquor.
The Brooks Pharmacy in the Cooper Apartment building on East Piccadilly Street opposite the Commercial Hotel opens tomorrow morning. Carroll Brooks, a Virginia registered pharmacist and former head of a Washington People's Drug store, leads the venture with a dedicated prescription department and a well stocked line of medicines, stationery, candies, cigars, and a new fountain.
Washington January 18 The Interstate Commerce Commission today temporarily stayed its decision ordering a reduction in express rates on food.
Large audiences enjoyed His Children's Children at the Empire with showtimes at 7 and 9 30. Vaudeville featured at 9 o'clock and a change of short subjects included two new comedies.
For sale a few shares of the Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank. The bank has turned its capital over four times since organization. Stock price is $120.00 per share. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate.
Acting Governor T. W. Davidson refused permission to transport Mexican federal troops through Texas, citing risk with Mexican residents on the border. Cabinet discussions with President Coolidge suggested possible steps to protect American interests at Tampico amid a revolutionist blockade. Tampico reported not bombarded and oil fields continuing.
The Rev William Mee White D D pastor of the First Presbyterian Church Raleigh was a guest overnight at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Crawford on North Washington Street. He was en route to a Washington and Lee University trustees meeting in Lexington Virginia where he has served for years. Dr White is a son of the late Rev Dr Henry M White longtime pastor of the Loudoun Presbyterian Church of Winchester.
Illinois Democrats met in an advisory convention to recommend candidates for US Senate and governor for the April primary. More than 1,800 delegates debated endorsements. final selection remains to voters. Former Senator Hamilton Lewis and Chicago official A. A. Sprague led the endorsements. presidential candidates were not endorsed to maintain party harmony.
The program offers Sante Fe Trail and Empire Tonight two comedies plus a vaudeville act and Aesop's Fables along with another comedy. Regular admission is 10 15 25 cents.
George Norton plans a $60,000 modernization of his Main Street property in Frederick County. The corner site will gain a modern front, back extension, a 160 foot deep addition, and a 300 high display area. The second floor will be renovated into office suites for professional use, with the project slated for completion by June and immediate occupancy for The Penney Company for 15 years.
Republicans urged to attend the mass convention at the J.P. County Courthouse on Monday January 28 to select gates and alternates for the new Executive Committee. The event aims to form the party’s leadership slate.
Bertha von Hill's made rolls and a crystalline urn on Atlantic. P and J. F. Krer & Bro. appear in the item alongside references to the period's crafts and seaside location.
Brief notice lists hats for sale at a local event from the 17th to the 21st with a request for clean tags and star items.
Local notice announces Sam Ensogna's shoe sale at the corner of Main and Sale. The sale ends Saturday with hours listed as four until closing.
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