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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
3
In New York the Democratic National Committee delayed formal campaign organization as executives and leaders catch up on rest after a long period of work. The party postponed proceeding with structured planning until fatigue subsides and to focus on urgent campaign matters.
At the convention site the scene shifts to post conference activity with volunteers and supporters departs, while John W. Davis and his running mate are introduced. The National Committee moves to postpone selecting a new chairman until after Davis notification ceremonies. Women demand equal representation and debate over the vice chairwoman's appointive powers marks the session. Norman Mack presents Chairman Hull with commemorative chink studs in recognition of his leadership.
The National Committee and Democratic leaders laud Hull for his convention leadership and service. Senator Swanson of Virginia calls him one of the most efficient and unselfish public servants after 24 years of national committee work.
The Star reports the marriage of Charles Fremont and Annie May Bennett at the United Brethren Church on National Avenue June 26. A reception followed at the groom’s parents near Pleasant Valley Church with many relatives from Frederick County in attendance.
Russell A. Shryock as cashier swears the Peoples Bank Incorporated Stephens City Frederick Virginia presents a true statement of financial condition at close of business June 30 1924. Directors C E Cougill W H Painter J R Beaty F B Cadwallader attest correctness.
Leonard Mason Elmer Dorsey Calvin Shade Harley Ruble and Ray Fries attended the first reception with nearly all of the bride and groom’s grandparents present, except one represented by a step grandparent.
Miss Helen Tritton of Greensboro arrived on a visit to Mr and Mrs Clarence F Hardy at their South Braddock Street home. She is sister of Robert Tritton who had the contract for furnishing decorations for the new Handley School building.
Mrs. S. R. Williams and her son Roger returned from Baltimore after a treatment from Dr. William Baer, a bone specialist. Friends are pleased the boy has shown marked improvement since starting the regimen on January 1.
Commandant Mars of the Salvation Army announces weekend services including Saturday open air at 7 30 p m and Sabbath day services at 11 a m with Sabbath school at 2 p m P L open air at 6 45 p m and 7 30 p m preaching in Court House Auditorium at 8 a m All are welcome
Mr. and Mrs. Alson S. Hott and their two sons left recently by automobile for Atlantic City to spend a vacation as guests of Mrs. Hott's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fansler.
The U S Department of Agriculture released estimates as of July 1 for apples peaches and white potatoes. Virginia is projected to produce 2 988 000 bushels of apples ranking third behind New York and Washington and seventh in potatoes and twelfth in peaches.
An estimated peach production tone cites thousands of bushels with figures including 1 241 000 and 568 000 in the south across Virginia, South Carolina and North Carolina, with a broader total around 2 060 000 bushels.
The notice lists several trains with times and routes including Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Shenandoah Roanoke and Washington Philadelphia connections. It mentions parlor car service and pricing references, with inquiries to A HW Burka for fares and schedule details.
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