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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1923

Page

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Winchester County Girl Weds New York Broker in New York

A Frederick County girl and Gustav A. Gumbrecht, a New York broker, married today at the Little Church Around the Corner in New York. Miss Edmondson, a veteran nurse who served in World War I and later stationed in China, Japan, and the Philippines, met the groom while abroad. They will live on Long Island, and Gumbrecht travels extensively for his firm.

Frederick County Philippines New York Mises Elsie Hé‘mondson Charles E. Edmondson Middletown Ithis County Gustav. A. Gumbrecht New York City Miss Edmondson Virginia France Red Cross United States China Japan San Francisco Gumbrecht Union Protestant Hospital Baltimore

Trophies Offered by Rotary and Kiwanis Clubs for Playground Girls

Rotary and Kiwanis clubs pledge sweaters as season end prizes for two girls in the summer playground program. One prize goes to the best sport and the other to the best athlete based on sportsmanship, effort, and participation. Lillian Newlin holds the weekly athletic trophy twice, Vivian Hershberger is current best sport holder, and overall enrollment exceeds two hundred with strong attendance and activities.

Rotary Ki‘wanis Kiwanis Rotary Club Lillian Newlin Vivian Hershberger Vivian

Divorce Decree Grants Husband Full Custody in Silvious Case

The Corporation Court granted Gilbert R. Silvious an absolute divorce from Margaret R. Silvious, awarded him exclusive custody of the children Dorothy, Catherine, Helen, Willie May, and Bernie, and allowed either spouse to remarry after six months. Margaret Jewel Silvious left town after arrest on disturbance charges amid divorce filings.

Silvious Gilbert R. Silvious Margaret R. Silvious Corporation Court Jewel Mounta Va Winchester Dorothy Catherine Helen Willie May Bernie Silvious

Moose Parade and Governor Trinkle Welcome in Winchester

A Saturday night parade by the Loyal Order of Moose drew large crowds in Winchester. Governor B Lee Trinkle attended and was welcomed at the Baltimore and Ohio station by military units, then spoke from Market Street steps. An all-day lodge meeting installed officers and conferred honorary membership on the governor, with about 360 members expected to push lodge work forward.

Loyal Order of Moose Virginia B. Lee Trinkle Col Thomas Beery Harrisonburg Moose United States Marine Band Quantico Hagerstown Staunton Brunswick Lodge City Hall A. Baker Walter B. Barnett Maie R. Ty Pannett Marshall Baker P. J. Marshall J. Brea? Vetley Mifka Richmond Morrow Alexandria Baltimore Johnstown Trinkle Baltimore and Ohio Barton One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Marine Band Byrd Amherst Street Ward Market Street Wade Mitchell Washington Dabney C. ‘Harris Marshall Baer Walter 8. Barnett Graham Parsons W. BE. Huntsberry C. B. Harlee J. B. Beverley Robert 8. Smith R. T. Barton Fred W. Forney Harry Hardy Marion Anderson Lee Fisher Harry Bryant Guter Emory Keyser Governor Trinkle Winchester

Loyal Order of Moose lauds L M Baker for three day program

The Loyal Order of Moose executive committee publicly acknowledges the untiring effort and unusual executive ability of chairman L. M. Baker in organizing a notably successful three day local lodge program. Committee chairs credit Baker for overall plans and handling adverse situations, while Baker deflects praise to his committees. Also, a residence and adjacent lot on Stewart Street are advertised for sale on August 11.

Loyal Order of Moose L. M. Baker Baker

Meeting stockholders of baseball club Tuesday at chamber

Card of thanks from Joseph Patton and children expresses gratitude for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. Alice Cornélia Patton and for floral designs. Note of appreciation for friends and support.

Stockholders Baseball Club Chamber of Commerce Alice Cornélia’ Patton Joseph _Patton

Valley Service Station Seeks Rubber Tires Amid Price Breaks

Local listing promotes Willard rubber insulated tires and 13 plate tires selling at $25.80 for the tire and $20.95 for 13 plate wood tires. The ad targets car owners seeking affordable tire options.

Us Willard Valley Service Station, Inc

Coal Trade Notice Seeks Summer Orders for Pocahontas and Georges Creek

Due to grave uncertainty of coal supply this fall I am now booking orders for Pocahontas Eye Georges Creek Lump and Run of Mine Coal for July and August deliveries.

Pocahontas Eye Georges Creek

Weather records show near normal precipitation for Washington area

Government weather bureau records for Washington show only 1.78 inches of rainfall deficit since January 1 with a 0.98 inch excess since July 1. Temperature has risen 2.12 degrees since January 1 and is only 8 degrees below average since July 1.

Winchester Government Weather Bureau Washington Area Washington

French Attitude Weighs On Market In Flat Forenoon

In New York on July 16, speculative sentiment waned after Premier Poincare outlined French policy, with high call money and bear selling pressuring leading industrial shares. Several dozen stocks fell as Studebaker rose a point and the market steadied toward midday. total volume about 275000 shares.

E¢The Associated Press New York Poincare Studebaker

Woman's Dem Club Meeting Postponed to July 24

Notice states the Woman's Democratic Club meeting is postponed to Tuesday July 24. The brief confirms rescheduling details and refunding or updating arrangements as needed.

Winchester Triumphs Over Dry Bugs In Exhibition Battle

Winchester baseball club beat the Dry Bugs 4 to 2 in six innings in an exhibition. Kit Mays pitched six strong frames allowing six hits with ten strikeouts, while Mays and Grindle staged key performances. Wins came with late scoring runs in the fourth and sixth as Wise, Garrett and K Mays contributed main hits and defensive plays.

McHester Ball Club Str Piesiment Dry Bugs Winchester Kit Mays Grindle Dry Bugs Skidmore Bugs Davis Short Pentland Mansfield Stakem Mays Ruppert Robbins Wells Stewart Doyle Garrett Miller Myer Sip Thomas C. Mays Shorts Wise Muer Schroll K. Mays Secord

Gossard Corset Sale and July Millinery Clearance

Merchants announce continued sale of Gossard corsets and July clearance on summer millinery. Located at 20 West Water Street, Kremer offers discounts as season items move.

M. V. Kremer Water St

Classified Ads Briefs Include Items for Sale and Rentals

Short notices offer a player piano and a girls bicycle for sale or cheap disposal. Rental of a furnished eight room house with modern conveniences is available through Miss Mary Byrd at 214 West Cork St. A vacant lot on S. Stewart Street is advertised for sale on August 11. A woman is wanted for general housework at 214 W. Cork Streets.

Mary Byrd West Cork St Cork Streets

Minnesota votes in federal senate contest statewide

Voters in Minnesota decide which slate will succeed the late Knute Nelson in a U S Senate race. The high turnout dwarfs June primaries with projections well over 300000 ballots and potential total near 500000 as 800000 eligible voters exist. The main fight is between J A O Preus and Mangus Johnson, backed by Harding and La Follette camps, while James A Carley lingers as a Democratic third.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minn Minnesota United States Knute Nelson Harding Senate J. A J. A. 0. Preaus Mangus Johnson Farmer-Labor Robert la Follette James A. Carley State Senate Mind

Claude Ryan Returns to Sea After Navy Retirement

Claude H. Ryan, a 20 year Navy non-commissioned officer, recently retired by the Navy Department, has rejoined a United States Shipping Board vessel in New York. He survived three U boat wrecks in World War I and was decorated for gallantry and heroism. He left his hometown life, finding dry land life dull, and answered the sea’s call again.

Claude H. Ryan United States Navy Navy Department United States Shipping Board New York Ryan Navy Department Terra Firma

Death Summons S. W. Washington

Samuel Walter Washington, descendant of Washingtons, died in Charles Town West Virginia. He was a lawyer aged 60, survived by his widow and two sons. The notice appeared in Philadelphia dated July 16.

Associated Press Philadelphia Charles Town W. Va Samuel Walter Washington George Washington John Augustine Washington Col Samuel Washington Samuel Walters Washington

Poincare Speech Sparks Setback in Reparations Talks

Paris reports Premier Poincare’s Senlis address merely restated French policy and was not a direct reply to Prime Minister Baldwin’s reparations speech. British officials say the speech did not strengthen their position, while Baldwin plans to send the draft reply to the United States for information.

Associated Press Paris Poincare Senlis Baldwin Great Britain London Germany Prémmier France Sénits Downing Street Schooeny Emir Acare House of Commons United States

Murder of Moros to be Probed in Basilan

Manila dispatch reports Governor General Wood ordered a sweeping investigation into alleged cold blood and torture by Philippine constabulary members on Basilan. Captain Zoltar aboard the Midget alleges an aged one-armed Moro mail carrier was shot after delivering mail. a constabulary lieutenant was named as a witness.

Manila P.L Basilan Philippine Constabulary Wood Zoltar Constabulary

Bear kills steer then is slain by hunter near Pesu

A 600 pound bear was killed near Pesu in Moorefield West Virginia after it killed a steer and began eating it.

Moorefield W. Va Pesu

Sugar boycott ends as housewives urged to resume normal sugar buying

Mrs Julian Heath president of the National Housewives League advised today that housewives should lift the sugar boycott and buy sugar with freedom for canning and other uses. She urged gradual resumption to stabilize the market and prevent a sharp price rise.

Associated Press New York Julian Heath National Housewives League

Yard Party at White Hall Saturday Benefit Baseball Team

A yard party fundraiser at White Hall on Saturday night July 21 supports a local baseball team. Community members invited to attend for an evening of games and socializing to boost the team’s efforts.

White Hall

Virginias Pay as You Go Plan for Road Funding Debate

Richmond debate centers on a pay as you go gasoline tax plan to fund a $50,000,000 bond issue for highway construction. Supporters argue it fair to tax per mile but oppose bonds paying interest while others favor the bond approach to speed road work. Six states already use similar taxes with varying rates and exemptions for nonroad uses.

Richmond Lea Senate House Sei Virginia Plah North Carolina Oregon Carolinia South Dakota Department of Public Roads Arizona Fairhol Terest Teaters Eral Assembly Tipi Weedont Vienmv Ohh Unis

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TING Broker’s Bride Inn Orient Piedmont Dry Bugs G. R. Silvious Brunswick, Md New Lodge H. F. Byrd Dr. C. B. Harloe W. Lee. Fisher Harry R. Bryant Fultz S. Stewart St Adv F. EB. Clerk Leicester St Stewart, St Ddv U. S Claude Ryan S. W. Washington Deny Poincare
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