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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note shows pledged backing from Wi Wi Wadog for Dave. Ambiguity in text leaves unclear scope and date. No further verifiable details available.
William G McAdoo issued a statement praising John W Davis high character integrity and services. He said Davis would faithfully execute the party platform and mandate, adding critics should be satisfied by his record. McAdoo, preparing to depart for Europe, noted his own nonpartisan commitment to the people’s interests.
Advert shows demand for a car of eight Ford ton trucks with market interest. Mentions Watson water melons at a warehouse rent and B. O. passenger station and Robinson’s cold storage. Ramacciotti reference appears as seller or contact.
John W. Democratic nominee in Clarksburg studied at a girls school in 1912. Friends recall his extreme bashfulness as a boy and his parents seeking ways to curb it. He attended a preparatory school for girls with special permission and, after completing his studies, reportedly outgrew the trait.
Dispatches from Santos relay a rising death toll as insurrectionists clash with federal forces in Brazil. Officials in Rio report a provisional rebel government controlling parts of Sao Paulo with censorship hindering full assessments.
Famous Players present the Paramount Picture The Spanish Dancer at the Empire Theatre Monday and Tuesday with Pola Negri in the lead and a notable supporting cast. The Empire Orchestra will provide music at 7 and 9 pm along with Fox News and a two real comedy. Matinee Monday and Tuesday. Five changes planned next week with Milton Sills and Florence Vidor Wednesday. Tonight features The Arizona Express with comedy and Pathe News.
The American Legion and its Auxiliary plan a joint meeting at 7 30 on Monday July 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Baker on South Washington Street. Members urged to attend.
Will buy or ship your early apples. See H W Butler & Bros. Harry Butler merchant invites customers to visit. Advertisement notes opening times and location details for fruit purchases and shipments.
Stephens City Va July 12 funeral services were held for Chas M Samsell at his home with Rev G W Gaither delivering the sermon. Samsell eldest of five sons of Nicholas and Margaret Samsell, survived by his widow three daughters and one son, with burial in Green Hill Cemetery.
The Seal's Country Club Orchestra directed by Henry F. Seal will perform at the Winchester Golf Club dances for the season. The local group includes Glynn Anderson, Claud Grim, John Kern, Harry Windle, and John Dunn. They are booked for summer engagements in Martinsburg Charles Town Woodstock Front Royal Harrisonburg Riverside Tea Room and Bluemont.
William G. McAdoo offered no statement on supporting the Davis Bryan ticket at the Democratic national convention. When asked, he briefly replied that he had nothing to say, continuing his silent stance after a New York dispatch highlighted his leading role.
Yard party at Stephenson set for July 17 with rain contingency to July 18. Event time listed as 1 p.m. with additional codes 21-7-12 referencing scheduling notes.
Classified notice seeking a 12 year old boy to carry the Star newspaper. specifies pay of 1 penny per day and directs applicants to apply at the Star Office.
Insurance notice from Baker & Shayock dated seven eleven one p twenty one advising protection against hail damage to corn crops.
Made Everything He Needed died at 69 in his self fitted workshop where he spent 23 years making his own hats shoes coats trousers vests and even false teeth. He died Thursday and was buried today in a coffin he crafted a year ago when health began to fail. He supported himself by painting signs and lived on Grand Maine wn street in Rapids Michigan.
Prof R M Lester of Columbia University plans a biography of Judge Joseph Glover Baldwin author of Party Leaders and Flush Times in Alabama. Baldwin born near Winchester Frederick County July 1818 left Virginia for the southwest with little capital, studied Blackstone, practiced law in Mississippi and Alabama, then moved to California.
Marie Taylor 21 held on $1000 bail for assaulting and attempting to drown Dorothy Griffith 3. Dorothy, found tied in a bathtub with water rising to her chin, was under Taylor’s supervision as Griffiths’ housekeeper. Griffiths separated from the child’s mother last October and learned of Dorothy’s location only yesterday.
There will be a call meeting Monday night July 14 of the South End Hose Co and the Ladies Auxiliary at the company's hall on West Monmouth Street at eight o'clock to arrange the annual lawn party. All members are expected to attend.
Call Mrs Casselman at 90 W by Monday if you plan to join the hike Monday evening at 5 30 from the Club Room 1p
The Rev. Oren C. Van Loon of Berkley Community near Detroit vanished from his home. He was found in Battle Creek Michigan suffering heat exhaustion and branded with letters K K K between his shoulder blades. Authorities report threats tied to his vocal opposition to the Ku Klux Klan.
The Star releases a big Sunday edition on Monday to advertise Dollar Day sales by Winchester merchants. Special copies will be distributed in surrounding counties and at country stores for free, with ads detailing bargains available Wednesday and Thursday July 16 and 17.
Atlantic City New Jersey July 12 The executive board of the United Lutheran Church announced further unification after conferences. The 1918 merger joined the General Lutheran Council of America the General Synod of America and the United Synod of the South. The plan now includes the Missouri Synod and Scandinavian churches in Norway Denmark Sweden and other branches.
An unclear passage from Long Island references a decision or selection involving a manager, pride, and public attention. Names, dates, and concrete facts are obscured by garbled text.
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