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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1926

Page

2

Harrison Sees Big Victory Ahead for Harrison in 7th District

Luray Virginia reports that supporters predict a larger November margin for Congressman Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester. They say losses among Blue Ridge grazing land owners over Shenandoah National Park policy will be offset by gains among previous nonsupporters. Harrison is viewed as a formidable candidate with a strong, widely accepted platform.

Luray Thomas W. Harrison Winchester Blue Ridge Shenandoah National Park Tom Harrison

Gas Tax Receipts For June Totaled $563,174 In State

State treasurer John M. Purcell received a $34,000 check from James M. Hayes Jr. for June gasoline tax, with June collections at $562,174.90 before refunds and exemptions totaling $534,366.47. One third of the net will go to counties. Winchester firemen urge accurate, prompt fire alarms by calling 16 with location and nature.

John M. Purcell James M. Hayes, Jr Winchester Firement

Summer Bible School Opens at First Brethren Church

The pastor and congregation invite all neighborhood children to attend the Summer Bible School at the First Brethren Church Harris Addition. Sessions run five days a week from 9 to 11 am, with Gospel songs, New Testament reading, memory work, prayer, and worship. Beautiful New Testaments await those who complete the first four gospels.

First Brethren Church Harris Addition Brethren Church

Snapp Chosen to Lead O F Headed by Odd Fellows

The sixth bi monthly meeting of the Odd Fellows Association elected new officers for the next year. E J Snapp of Winchester becomes president, Claud Stickley replaced E W Mason as vice president, L H Bell remains secretary, Rev H D Anderson succeeds William L Parker as treasurer. Edmund H Allen grand master gave an eloquent address. Allen, once a Berryville resident, spoke highly of the meetings and urged all members to attend.

Eeeote Ene Association J. Snapp Winchester Lloyd C. Willey Front Royal Claud Stickley Vaucluse E. W Newington

The Good Old Summer Time Now With Us In Winchester

Yesterday was the hottest day of the summer in Winchester with a 95 degree reading at three o clock and some thermometers hitting around 100 in the shade. A 92 degree reading was noted at Handley Library at two o'clock and last night was torrid though a good time for crops. Scientists in Washington joked about a missing summer but the heat remains, and it is still hot.

Winchester Handley Library Washington Earth Equator

Williams Family Reunion in Bloom Brevities

Mrs. A. F. Williams and daughter Miss Daisy Williams hosted a family reunion with present relatives from Washington Newark Union Bridge Fishers Hill Winchester and D C including J A Williams Mary Williams D T Williams C H Williams N B Williams Grover Rudolph Lucille Rudolph Mae Crabill and more. A children's day service at Mountain View drew a large crowd and a yard party is planned at Friendly Grove on Saturday evening.

A Bloom A. F. Williams Daisy Williams J. A. Williams Mary Washington D. T. Williams Newark N.J C. H. Williams Union Bridge Paul Glynn Lucille Rudolph Thomas Cooper Mountain View Friendly Grove

Proceeds Benefit School As Martha Clowser Visits

July 17 events will raise funds for the school. Mrs. Martha Clowser is visiting her daughter Mrs. John Kline in Marlboro for the afternoon.

Martha Clowser John Kline Marlboro

Castleman's Ferry Riverside Beach Ad

Riverside beach on Berryville pike offers boating bathing and fishing. Boat for sale. Light lunches cold drinks and free camping available. Managed by Ss R Ashley. (June 19 1 month outstanding)

Castleman’s Ferry Riverside Beach Berryville Pike Bate Ss. R. Ashley Mgr

Renew Star Now At Rates for One Year

Advertisement from L DeHAVEN of DeHAVEN Virginia offering a renewal for one year at y000 and 1.50 for SG month with a July 1926 date condition. Encourages saving a discount now.

L. Dehaven DeHaven

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