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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1926
Page
4
The Evening Star of Winchester Virginia announces daily publication with Sunday exclusion and consolidation with several local papers. Subscription rates are listed for mail and Cartier service across varying terms.
A short 1926 religious note quotes Deuteronomy and expresses gratitude to God. It urges readers to bless the Lord after meals and to offer thanks for the land and providence.
Winchester Chamber of Commerce, led by secretary Andrew Bell, mails welcome letters to visitors at hotels and prints blue guest cards for tourist cars. Cards invite historic site visits and note parking privileges with police assistance. The piece praising the initiative highlights Winchester as a growing stopover and urges locals to greet travelers warmly.
Commonwealth of Virginia and City of Winchester versus Ford Automobile a 1926 model coupe Motor No 13751080 Maryland License No 149-319 and Kermit R Thompson. Information filed seeking forfeiture and sale for illegally transporting ardent spirits on July 1 1926. Court to hear July 19 1926. Attorneys Adam Forndby and J Gray Beverley.
Hattie Louise McIlwee, 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Mellwee now of Washington DC, won the Declaration of Independence essay contest among eighth graders. A Macfarland Junior High student and granddaughter of Mrs J Y Himelright, she holds four honor roll certificates and is a noted athlete. About 12,000 pupils participated. McIlwee will receive $15 in gold at a July 4 Capitol ceremony with J Franklin Bell presenting.
Rotary Club plans a Thursday luncheon at the Washington Hotel from 12 30 to 2 oclock to honor Commander R E Byrd with honorary Rotary International membership. Rear Admiral Louis McCoy Nutton and Governor Byrd may also receive honors. musical program and film crews from major studios planned for coverage.
Mountain Falls, Va. July 10. The first snake story of the season comes from the farm of E A Rich ard near Mountain Falls. Mrs Rich ard and Mrs Dora Triplett saw a.
A testimonial from Mrs. Lawrence Weaver of Mt Pleasant Pa describes dramatic improvement after taking Lydia E Gay Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports better sleep and strength to care for three children and encourages other women to try the remedy.
A large six foot black snake rested in a tree with its head in a bird nest. Shots brought it down after plentiful rocks were fired. Mrs. Triplett passed control to Mrs. Richard who delivered the killing blows. Meanwhile a pet pig in the spring house drank nearly a gallon and a half of cream.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary opens its 22nd session on September 16 for day and resident students under fifteen. Programs include kindergarten through preparatory grades with Miss Affleck and Miss Ardenia Jones among staff. Kindergarten tuition listed at $79.00.
Sire sable dam white collie puppies available at exceptionally low prices. Contact Berryville 132 M by phone for details on litters and pricing. Sale listed in the local classifieds with emphasis on purebred lineage and affordability.
Editor J B Crowell of Mountain Falls Virginia endorses Governor Byrd on coal prospects in Virginia. Drawing on experience in Pennsylvania West Virginia and Maryland he notes openings indicate similar coal veins and urges a thorough local investigation.
A benefit ball hosted at Bryarly's School House on July 22 aims to raise funds for a local team. Organizers invite community members to attend and support the event with refreshments, dancing, and social gatherings.
The Misses Alice and Addie Keller express gratitude to friends for the care and sympathy shown during their mother’s illness and passing.
Special Commissioners announce a public auction of the Shumate property in Winchester Virginia arising from chancery decrees. Parcels include a brick house lot, a Washington Street lot, and a Piccadilly Street lot offered separately or in combination with terms: one-third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years secured by bonds and a trust deed.
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