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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1923
Page
5
A fragment discusses serving a summons to the young, debating the rights of police to serve, potential fines or imprisonment, and the noise of late night activity. It questions public order and the idea of youth being subject to legal notices and penalties.
Richmond News-Leader analyzes how high school graduates struggle to meet college entrance standards. The piece argues elective choices and language coursework affect readiness, warning students and teachers about the lure of easier electives and the long road to college eligibility.
The passage discusses the role of elective studies within college curriculums, arguing that excessive latitude in choosing courses may erode foundational educational background and overall learning. It weighs theory against practical outcomes in higher education.
The feature of the bill would tax every bushel of wheat sold by farmers to fund a stabilization account at the federal level. Money would offset the domestic price shortfall for wheat sold abroad, with remaining funds distributed to farmers after handling costs. Critics say the plan targets farmers and questions mid western leadership. The senator argues in crisis the farmer needs protection against drastic laws.
Norfolk and county officer St Elmo Trower died from a base skull fracture after a motorcycle collision near Virginia Beach boulevard. The rider was hospitalized in serious condition, with a horse and rider entering the road prompting the crash and the ensuing fatal injury.
A humorous verse lamenting crime news and urban danger as the speaker reads daily robberies and grisly tales. The speaker jokes about avoiding danger by staying home and enjoying simple pleasures, while noting the overwhelming crime wave.
White Post notes list Colo nel and Mrs Fuller and four children of Winchester at Greenway Court. Local residents attended a Charles Town dance with Susan and Mary Sommerville, Gwynn Jones, Evans Johnson, Francis Stuart, Chamblin Fuckhouser, and Audrey Fritts. Helen Kronk, Marguerite Elliott, Mrs Chisman Bridge Club host, Mary Lore Fritts visiting Woodstock, Green and Gordon Green visiting local.
The fragment describes coastal town residents seeking better complexions by facing foggy weather conditions. It references ladies and a practice tied to a place and time, but lacks clear events or names to establish a concrete news item.
The American Child Health Association with Metropolitan Life Insurance funds announces 25,000 in scholarships for health teaching in U S schools. Fifty awards of 500 each target teachers in cities over 50 000 population who commit to health education goals for 1923 1924 and beyond.
A partial OCR reads a stray line from a Boston evening script with scattered phrases like thankfulness and initials. Readable elements are minimal and do not reveal a complete event or quotation.
Government designates the house at one Cerae Caden as a national monument. The birthplace of poet and artist Count Vittorio Alfieri is similarly honored. The proclamation appears in the Scientific American report.
Dated notes from Mt Pleasant Virginia document Sunday visits and family connections. Recipients include Mr and Mrs B C Allemoog and son Ray in Mount Williams visiting daughter and son in law, and many other family pairs visiting relatives in Stephens City Berryville Winchester Kernstown and nearby towns.
A conference indicates the GOP will hold its national convention in Chicago next June pending approval by the national executive committee. Fred W. Upham is named national treasurer and J. L. Badler is listed among Missouri national committeemen at the meeting.
A memorial note honors Mary Katherine Sputhy who departed this life on July 44 1920. The writer recalls deep sorrow, cherishes her memory, and prays she rests in peace while acknowledging the lasting love of a devoted daughter.
The article outlines Lutheran events near Waynesboro with lectures by Sehook and Dre Horine, plus a pageant The Way by Laura Scherer Copén haver and Katherine Scheurer Cronk. It notes translations work by Einspruch for Yiddish New Testament and several sermons by Dr J B Simon and others.
Shanghai July 12 reports say Stein, a former United States Army officer, Pace, is arrested here as part of a plot to supply arms. The Sharon Times editor Maloney and sports figure Keatley are linked to the case. a warrant was issued for Keatley last Monday, but he remains at large.
A court proceeding references a continuance in the case of Abby c. J. Carver. Details are limited in the fragmentary text.
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