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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1921
Page
5
Farmers plan a meeting at Middletown High School Friday night July 8 at 8 o'clock. Speakers will outline the objects and activities of the American Farm Bureau Federation and James DuShane will discuss plans of the Frederick County Fruit Growers and Farmers' Association. All are urged to attend.
In memory of Iva Lineburg a nine year old daughter of Luther and Bettie Lineburg Capon Springs died after about a week of intense suffocation She passed away at 6 40 am on June 22 1921 She was a bright affectionate child and will be missed by family friends and associates The verse notes she has gone to heaven Our loss is her eternal gain
A note from a friend expresses sympathy for the bereaved family over the passing of Precious, describing the pet as transplanted to bloom in the Elysian fields of Paradise and extending condolences.
The Winchester postoffice has been advanced to first class based on last year’s stamp cancellations exceeding $40,000. The change takes effect July 1 as part of the annual postmasters salary readjustment. Other first class offices in Virginia include Alexandria Bristol Charlottesville Danville Harrisonburg Hampton Lynchburg Newport News Norfolk Petersburg Portsmouth Richmond Roanoke Staunton and Suffolk.
The Marine National Bank at Ashtabula Harbor was robbed of 5000 dollars. A policeman was shot through the mouth by the robbers who fled in a launch into Lake Erie and were reported captured after the escape.
Dover Delaware July 7 General T Coleman DuPont was appointed United States Senator from Delaware by Governor Denney to succeed Josiah Wolcott who resigned to become Chancellor. DuPont will fill the unexpired term ending in 1923. Wolcott, a Democrat, sent his resignation to Vice President Coolidge.
Miss Hilda Miller of Baltimore visits at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Gar land M Hansbrough on North Brad dock street.
President Harding broke precedent by motoring to the Capitol and dining with Senate colleagues. He left the White House without notice and visited the Senate lunch, a social appearance that signals possible discussions on pending legislation.
Editor The Star notes Winchester picnic sites like Hogue Creek see heavy Fourth of July use. Readers are urged to avoid litter and broken bottles, return ginger ale bottles, burn papers, and prevent harm to children and tires, promoting a safe, respectful picnic.
John Clarke McMynn, the engineer who designed the giant Ferris wheel at the World's Fair in Chicago, is dead in Chicago. He served ten years as editor of Electrical Engineering and designed boats boilers and factories. He built the town of Zeigler Illinois.
Belfast reports a search across the country for the Earl of Bandon after his Banzy Cork residence Castle Bernard was burned. Authorities fear he is detained by Sinn Fein sympathizers as a hostage for Irish Republicans imprisoned by Crown forces.
Mrs Charles Grove of North Kent street underwent a serious operation at Memorial Hospital Tuesday. She is reported as doing as well as could be expected and her condition is regarded as satisfactory this afternoon.
Mrs A Lee Coble of New York visiting relatives in Clarke county spent the day with friends in Winchester.
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