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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1924

Page

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Hospital Fire Clears Winchell Bed Space Most Patients Safe

A late afternoon fire at Winchell Hospital forced 21 patients to be moved from the building and 0 patients to private homes or the nurses’ residence. Mrs Frank Gearing and her baby were among the last discharged. Miss MacMillan compiled a list of those relocated with detailed home assignments across West Water Street and West Clifford Street.

Frank Gearing Miss MacMillan Fairmont Avenuue Jesse Cammer B. M. Knight Fairmont Avenue Atwood Charles P. McVicar West Clifford Street Jean Ambrose C. P McVicar Cochran A. D. Henning South Stewart Street Baby Grimm J. W. Riley Ana Ee A Josepson B. B. Dutton Samuel A. Bell Bellhaven Apartments North Market Street Carl F. Massey Merryman’s Lane James Pulliam Edward Collner South Kent Street Mr. Amick Mrs. Orndorff

Philadelphia to arm force with 45 caliber pistols

Philadelphia Director of Public Safety Butler announced the arming of all policemen with 45 caliber pistols to standardize weapons. He criticized officers for carrying mismatched revolvers found during station-house inspections and warned of discipline for poolroom violators.

Philadelphia Public Safety Butler Fitzgerald Ngs

Pentecostal church schedule announces weekly services

Sunday school at 9 30 a m with preaching at 7 30 p m. Prayer meetings also held Wednesday at 7 30 p m. P DUBORG is the pastor.

P. Duborg

Elks Home Turned to Hospital After Calamity

Trustees surrender Elks' home to the hospital following a calamity. All club features are suspended indefinitely. Meetings continue at the American Legion building on North Main Street, Wednesday nights. ip GEO Dunham E P

Elks American Legion North Main Street Ip - Geo Dunham

Praise for all who aided Winchester Memorial Hospital fire

Dr. Hunter H. Mé, president since 1901, thanks organizations churches and individuals for overwhelming offers of help after the Meos pital fire. He credits the Winchester fire department staff nurses and citizens for saving lives and notes Elks Lodge lent its club house for hospital use while repairs are made.

Winchester ‘Memorial, Hospital Winchester Fire Department Winchester Lodge of Elks Winxchester

Local talent to appear for hospital fund at Empire

Monday evening at 9 o clock the Empire hosts a charity program to aid the hospital rebuilding fund. Local participants include Dr Glass and Messrs Courson Duffey Reynolds in a male quartet, with Mrs Frank Reynolds as soloist Georgia Conrad will dance and Madeline Whitlock will play piano. No price change. boxes offered at special benefit rates 5 for four upper and 10 for two lower.

Baker the Empire R. Gray Williams Dr. Glass Messrs. Courson Duffey Reynolds Frank Reynolds Georgia Conrad

Miss Annie Rodman Dies at Parents Home

Miss Annie Clute Rodman 17 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Rodman died at 6 30 this morning at their North Main Street home after a long illness. She had mastoid trouble and no permanent improvement. Her father is a contractor and builder and the family plans to take the body this evening to Clinton North Carolina for burial.

Annie Clute Rodman J. F. Rodman North Main Street Miss Rodman George Washington Hotel Wise Granite and Construction Company Richmond Clinton, N. C

Nebraska National Bank Closes Doors

Federal agencies inform that Grand Island National Bank in Grand Island Nebraska has closed its doors amid credit strain relief efforts in the northwest. An unrelated classified snippet notes a lost sheep-skin coat at a hospital fire and offers a reward.

Nebraska National Bank Associated Press Washington Northwest Grand Island National Bank Grand Island Neb Louis Zuckerman

Winchester Memorial Hospital Swept by Fire and Flood

A late afternoon basement fire at Winchester Memorial Hospital caused $30,000 to $40,000 in damage with about $20,000 insured. None of the patients were injured, though two firefighters were hurt. The building was soaked by water, plaster fell, and nurses and volunteers saved equipment and patients. Police guarded the site as plans emerged for possible rebuilding or relocation.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Paul Miller Rouss Fire Company Howard Scruggs Friendship Fire Com Hospital J. Mack Noonan Othiers McGlure William P. McGuire P. W. Boyd B.C. Stuart B. B. Dutton Ettnter H. McGuire Fred L. Glaize Glaize and Brothers Stewart Street Shenandoah Valley M.S. Hyde Lewis H. Hyde New York McGuire Virginia Charles Broadway Rouss George H. Byrd Henry B. Gilpin

Mayor Glass frames hospital fire as calamity and chance

Mayor W W Glass calls the Winchester Memorial Hospital fire a calamity and an opportunity, urging rapid rebuilding to meet growing regional needs and maintain civic and educational progress in Shenandoah Valley communities.

Memorial Hospital Glass Winchester Winchester Memorial Hospital Frederick Shenandoah Valley W. W. Glass

America Will To Annex Arctic Lands Through Flight

Secretary says exploration by the Shenandoah Arctic flight aims to map and claim up to 1,000,000 square miles near the United States coast. Denby warns rivals will photograph the region within a year if the mission is delayed. The group emphasizes exploration over re discovering the pole and praises the Shenandoah for the task.

de House Naval Committee Arctic United States Denby North Pole Perry Shenandoah

No Hip Pocket Accessories at Camp Parley

Washington January 19 A warning from G C Hinckley secretary of the Association Against the Prohibition Amendment says hip pocket flask accessories will be barred at the anti prohibition rally to be held under the association. The conference dinner and open session will follow the rules of the association and comply with all laws on the statute books Prohibition agents in disguise will not be encouraged at the event.

Associated Press Washington G. C. Hinckley Association Against the Prohibition Amendment Oming Prohibition Vance

Georgia Democrats Set March 19 Primary Date

The Georgia Democratic executive committee in Atlanta announced a presidential preferential primary for March 19 and scheduled the Democratic state convention for April 23.

Associated Press Atlanta Democratic Executive Committee Georgia

Almanac Handbook Free With January Subscriptions

Mail subscribers are offered a January payment discount with a free Almanac Handbook for all renewals and new subscribers. The promotion highlights monthly savings and the added gift for subscribing.

SOUTH UNVEILS LEE HEAD AT STONE MOUNTAIN

A statue of Lee on Stone Mountain is unveiled amid pages of ceremony and crowds tracking the monument. Governor Walker and other officials attend as the carving’s completion is celebrated with prayers and speeches.

South Lee Stone Mountain Davis Hardee W. Peoy Lee Trinkle Cameron Morrison Thomas G. McLee Carolina W. Don Alabama Clifford M. Walker Walker Ebb Military Guard Atlanta Lins N. Randolph Stone Mountainate Mountain Association Plato. D University

Prizes Awarded at Opportunity Night Contest

A large Theatre audience last night awarded prizes in a local contest. First prize went to Lis and Goss Brothers for Glee Clut, second to Karl, third to Hy, and fourth to A. The event highlighted a liberal judging panel and the hosts invite readers to attend next Friday for the third Night Contest.

Lis & Goss

Love Charles Albert shown to couples at Reformed Hall

A short notice invites young married couples to the Sunday showing of the charming film Love Charles Albert at the Reformed Hall. The event promises a pleasant screen experience in a small community venue.

Charles Albert

Wanted Large Clean Garage at Star Oneargaw

Ad seeks a large clean garage space near Star Oneargaw. The listing emphasizes ample room and tidy condition for storage or work use. Respondents invited with location details and contact information.

Star Omonarg

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Winchell Hospita Roy The Pentecostal Services Dr. McGuire Star Meospital Hunter H. Mé Hospital Fund Deal Memorial Hospital Anna MacMillan Miss Bishop Hollis Armel Stewart and Clifford Streets Hunter H. McGure Hiks' Club Braddock and Piccadilly America Earth Our Almanac Handbook
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