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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1920
Page
4
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Report of the Democratic National Convention on July 3 describes McAdoo and Palmer leading early ballots. It notes repeated votes, shifting totals, and adjournment debates as delegates weigh the path to the presidency. The scene shows a crowded floor with diverse factions pushing for momentum.
Reports from the Democratic National Convention describe clashes over the prohibition plank and League of Nations language. Virginia delegates backed dry stand on the bone dry plank while others opposed, as administrators led by Colby and Glass pushed platform changes and service men language.
Berryville Virginia July 3 Prof Grasty and Mr Adams of the University of Virginia motored here en route to Washington and were guests at Edgewood. Mr Albert Bradford has returned from New York and Newmand Mrs Charles T A McGuire of Havana Cuba is visiting Mrs Jamiesspare ge ament Miss PF
Mrs. S. M. McCormick and Miss Emily McCormick have returned from Westmoreland. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Whiting have returned from Blue Ridge Summit. Mrs. R. E. Perrine is visiting friends in Washington. Miss Willie Morris Snouffer has returned from Hancock Maryland.
Rest, Virginia notes list visitors from Kansas City and Washington plus local gatherings. Mrs Gertie Anderson and Mrs Lucy Weil visited. Mr and Mrs Walter Flowers hosted. J Roberts father’s 70th birthday celebrated. families from Ridgeway Winchester Gaithersburg and Chambersville appear in weekend events.
Richmond July 3 arrangements near completion for the trial of William Turner colored before the federal court on three counts murder highway robbery and attempted criminal assault. Each capital offense under Virginia law alleged to have been committed several weeks ago in Alexandria.
T Morgan Moore foreman at Alexandria torpedo plant was shot and killed during a claimed self defense hold up. Turner, alleged robber, fled but was captured after cavalry aid and moved to Winchester then Richmond. He faced a preliminary hearing and remains jailed in Henrico.
An agent for the Wallace-Hagelbach Circus toured Winchester yesterday to arrange a visit in the early part of August. The troupe, featuring trained animals, is billed as one of the largest on the road rivalling Barnum’s and Ringling’s.
Rev. George Parker will preach at St. Pauls A M E Church tomorrow at 11 a m and 8 p m. Rev. J C Parola, pastor of Paw's M B E Church, notes the Sunday school will meet at 2 p m.
Mr R Gray Williams will deliver a talk at 8 o’clock tomorrow evening at Centenary Reformed Church. Fourth of July services will follow with an attractive musical program.
Five miles from Martinsburg on Tyacarora Pike at 1,090 feet above sea level. Comrey's Band and Miller's Orchestra play all day for dancing on modern floors. Rain accommodations, electric lighting, dancing pavilion, and auto parking available. Bring your family to Berkeley View Park for the Monday celebration.
Sunday evening July Fourth at 8 o clock a patriotic service will be held at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church. The sermon, titled A Nations True Glory, uses the text Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any people. The Men's Bible Class will sing during the service.
Mr I R Dettra has accepted the post of superintendent of the age Company. Mr William Beverley remains as general superintendent. Dettra, with ten years in road work, previously led the Valley Tum e Company and then held a top role with the State Highway Commission before leaving Virginia road work for Cold Storage.
The three day drive ends at noon with daily new memberships. Officials expect total memberships to exceed three hundred in a few days. Final list withheld to include all Winchester and Frederick County boosters. The Chamber pledges continued cooperation for community progress.
Martinsburg West Virginia July 3 Announcement says the Inwood Fruit Growers Club sold its entire apple crop to the North American Fruit Exchange. The group covers southern Berkeley county and controls about a third of the county’s apples. Other exchanges prepare for brisk business as a large crop arrives. Major Porter House now manages Martinsburg Fruit Exchange office after Florida winter.
The Winchester mid summer season promises lively events in the next sixty days. Plans include the Fourth of July Chautauqua Democratic primary Wallace circus firemen convention cattle fair presidential campaign and dog days. Also seeks two single men ages 21 to 35 to travel with crew through Virginia and North Carolina for advertising work with W W Tyree Horses Evans after 7 30 this evening.
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