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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1924

Page

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Missing Major McLeary Believed Found Near Cheraw

A body believed to be Major Samuel H. McLeary Coast Artillery officer was found 11 miles north of Cheraw South Carolina. Mortimer H King is held on charges of slaying and robbing McLeary while Frank Harold is sought as an accomplice. authorities pursue motives and connections as the case unfolds across North and South Carolina.

Associated Press UNION 8. C Samuel H. McLeary Coast Artillery Cheraw Mortimer H. King McLeary Frank Harold Raleigh N. C Mortimer H.king Coast Artillery Corps D. C North South Carolina King Son Pa Onsen Ma McLeary Sienna Frank Har Lockport S. C Accomada Uate Sant Ucla Samuel Leary J. de King Asheville J. D. King Cahton Army Allen Norfolk Samuel H.mcleary Columbia Road State Highway Commission Ward Allen Major McLeary Enfield Here Norfolk Rail Canton Fort Moultrie Keston C. T Agei Alien

Maine campaign to shape national election tone this fall

Republicans discuss Maine prospects at a conference with President Coolidge and National Chairman Butler. Dawes speaking engagements and a Maine victory are debated, with Clarksburg named as a political center in the national race.

Associated Press Maine Coolidge Jedst Charles G Dawes Butler Everett Sanders John W. Davis Goff Clarksburg Supreme Court Clem Shaver Democratic National Campaign Organization

Yale Crew Wins Olympic Championship Regatta

Yale's unbeaten varsity eight won the Olympic championship regatta for the United States by three and a half lengths over Canada with Italy third and Great Britain fourth. Jack Beresford Jr. won the single sculls for Great Britain, beating American W. E. Garrett Gilmore. Johnny Weissmuller led the US in the Olympic 400 metre freestyle semi finals. The US swept two of three final Olympic swimming events for a strong point total.

Preas Argenteuil Yale United States Eli Canada Italy Great Britain Jack Beresford,Jr Leselles France Unitonites Americore United Ites Australia Ite

Dirt Free Hauling From Excavation Offers

Henry's Print Shop advertises dirt free hauling from excavation with contact details and call to action for interested parties.

Henry

Grace Lutheran faces resignation and oil station clash

At Grace Lutheran Church a vote accepted Pastor A A Kelly’s resignation with two weeks for reconsideration amid hopes he might withdraw. The congregation opposed a Standard Oil gasoline station near the church and deferred selling the North Market parsonage after debate about its community value and usefulness.

A. A. Kelly Oil Standard Oil Company Iteran North Market Street

Friendship Meeting Sets Reel Team and Uniforms

Friendship organizers call a Monday night gathering to organize the reel team and distribute uniforms for the Harrisonburg trip. All members are urged to attend. F. W. Forney, Capt.

Harrisonburg

Church May Buy St. Hilda's School

A two year option on St. Hilda's Hall in West Virginia leads to potential church purchase by the Diocese of West Virginia Episcopal Church. The price likely to be paid is about 100000 dollars to convert the hall into a girls school. The church plans a girls school at one site while considering Sheltering Arms in Hansford for a boys school.

W- Va West Virginia Episcopal Church St. Hilda’s Hall Sheltering Arms Hansford

Early Gains Lost on Profit Taking

New York stock market opened with downward tendencies as early gains vanished after profit taking. Accumulation persisted in low priced rail issues while call money opened at 2 percent. The day closed irregularly with sales near 1,000,000 shares.

New York

Man Guilty in Shooting Child Receives Thirteen Year Term

Grabill found guilty of malicious shooting in Woodstock case involving a child shot during a spree. He received a thirteen year prison sentence after evidence showed a drunken rage and diminished responsibility. Medical testimony suggested insanity at the time of the act.

Grebill Grabill Robinson Grabbly J. S. Decharnette Western State Hospital Staunton Sorabill Grabili Ceil Charles M. Curry Staun Commonwealth Philip Williams Richard Evelyn Byrd Richmond F. H. Brumback Tower Court Court of Appeals of Virginia

Japan raises tariff on luxury articles to about 100 percent

In Tokyo both houses of the Imperial Diet approved a government bill raising duties on about 250 luxury items to ad valorem near 100 percent. Government spokesmen said the measure aims to curb imports, protect domestic industry, and correct the trade balance, with minimal impact on trade with America since purchases there are mainly staples like cotton, iron, and machinery.

Associated Press Tokio Imperial Diet America Japan United States

He M o Hi Mo Entertainment at M E Church Basement

The service class offers an entertainment and social in the basement of the M E Church Stephens City on Friday evening July 18 at 8 PM. Admission 15 and 25 cents with refreshments free. proceeds benefit the kitchen.

M. EB Stephens City

William R. Kline Dean of Firemen Dies in Martinsburg

William R. Kline a leading Martinsburg resident and first president of the Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association died at his High Street home in Martinsburg in his seventieth year. Funeral Friday at 2:30 from Christ Reformer Church with Rev. A. M. Gluck. interment Green Hill Cemetery. He leaves two sons from first marriage and three from second. survived by brothers J. P., D. W., and Jacob Kline.

William Riddle ‘Kittie Martinsburg W. Va Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen's Association Winchester High Street Kline Cumberland Valley A. M. Gluck Christ Reformer Church Green Hill Cemetery

Twenty Free Subscriptions Awarded by The Star

Nineteen Winchester and Frederick county residents and one Keyser resident receive six months of The Star free as part of a two Day-Dollar event at the Winchester office. The first ten winners appeared Wednesday as renewals for six months, with receipts issued. Names include A Lewis Lamp H R Boyce G W Bayliss C Grubbs and others. several more winners listed for Thursday. M Anderson of Clear Brook noted as a longtime reader formerly with Winchester Times.

Winchester Frederick County Keyser W. Va Star The Ties Anderson J. Mack Noonan A. Lewis Lamp H.R. Boyce Winchester Times Northern Virginia Anderson

Yard Party At Stephenson Hints Rain Plan

A yard party is scheduled at Stephenson on July 17 hosted by the Willing Workers on Highland Ave. If rain disrupts, the event will move to the next night. Items note for rent and sales appear in the text with mentions of a modern five room apartment and a sale at Manhattan Shirt.

Highland Ave

Lawn Party July 18 Benefit at Cen Ten Church

Dorcas Bible Class hosts a lawn party benefit at Centenary Reformed Church on Friday night. Corner Kent and Cork Streets event runs from 5 to 9, with plans for a community gathering and fundraising activities.

Dorcas Bible Class Centenary Reformed Church Kent and Cork Sts

Magazine editor arrested over unknown traffic charges

V L D Robinson managing editor of American Motorist says he was fined $16 in Goochland county for an unknown violation. Secretary Wine appeals to Governor Trinkle asking action to curb what he calls a holdup. Robinson claims absence of posted speed limits near the Breckenridge Road area between Goochland Courthouse and Fife. He warns arrest of county officials for unknown laws and urges road signs at intersections to inform motorists.

V. L. D. Robinson American Motorist Goochland County D. P. Wine Shenandoah Valley, Inc Trinkle Bron Stiboe Ee Center Kre ‘Sens Robinson Brecke Tilles Richmond Shemeres Cechane Goochland Courthouse Fife Wine Cerenane Eee

Brazil War Makes Gains In Sao Paulo Front

A South American observer reports rebels controlling Sao Paulo with federal troops besieging the metropolis. Official bulletins from Rio de Janeiro claim federal operations near completion and that forces hold a large part of the city.

Montevideo Unie Sao Lo Ing Santos Gueothee Santorim Sao Paulo Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro la Nacion

First of Big Subs Launched by U S Navy

PORTSMOUTH N H July 17 A submarine twice as large as any built previously for the United States navy was launched at the navy yard here today. This big undersea fighter to be known as the V-1 is the first of a fleet of nine to accompany the battle fleet in any weather and at any speed. The vessel is 341 feet 6 inches long with a maximum breadth of 27 feet 558 inches, a surface speed of 31 knots, submerged speed of 9 knots, and a surface displacement of 2 164 tons.

Associated Press Portsmouth N. H United States Navy Navy Yard

Winchester Club Picnic Planned for July 19

The Winchester L.T. will hold a picnic in Brown's Heeds on July 19 Saturday. Members and friends should bring baskets and meet at 141 N. Washington Street at 10 A.M.

L. T. L. Picn Winchester L.T Brown's N. Washington Street

Great Let Go Sale by J. M. Orndoff opens Friday

An advertisement copy notes an independent Gaso line 20c and strict Pennsylvania refined gasoline from Cooper Mdse. & Oil Co. The Great Let Go Sale by J. M. Orndoff is set to begin Friday morning on page 1 with a 1p listing.

Pennsylvania Cooper Mdse. & Oil Co J. M. Orndoff J.M. Orndoff

Local Civic League Drives Recreation Play Equipment Funds

Fragmented OCR shows civic group push for playground and stage equipment donations. Names such as Mr. Nigon Mrs. Robt Duffey Wm. G. Hardy and a Friends Church group appear alongside community fundraising notes and reported balances for a town recreation effort in Manchester.

Eesti al Re Anton Eh Leen Civic League Lake Anna Anderson Jane Criti Nigon Duffey Wm. G. Hardy Woman's Civic Walter Tee

Injury Report From Damaged OCR Item

A fragmentary OCR line references an injury note and a lost item on N Braddick Street. The passage is incomplete, with garbled phrases about a telephone contact and a Lost-Platinum label, offering no clear names, dates, or outcomes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bodie HE vi Pel Guy Goff Coolidge G. O. P Old Eli Monmouth Bt F. W. Forney ST. Hilda’s School Ribill Service ‘Class William. R. Kline Cumberland Valley Society Great Council West Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Itingburg Stephenson Ip Tf Haman H Manhattan Shenandoah Valley Brazil U. S. Navy N. Braddick
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