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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1926
Page
7
Christy Bros big five ring wild animal show comes to Winchester on Friday July 20 featuring African lions Bengal tigers and other trained acts. Lions leap through fire hoops ride elephants and perform remarkable feats while a quartet of llamas debuts. The article praises the spectacle as vastly superior and marvels at the animals’ disciplined performances.
The Western Enterprise Fire Company prepared for the Cumberland Valley Women's Association silver jubilee in Martinsburg August. Uniforms and transport will be provided for over 200 members. The Hagerstown Municipal Band will accompany the contingent. Roland S. Snyder and Captain George L. Fisher discussed the mobilization with local fire officials.
A group of government health and forestry experts surveyed Shenandoah National Forest facilities to handle rising tourist traffic. The inspection covered Passama Creek summer home site Woodstock tower and Elizabeth Furnace campground in Shenandoah County and continued to Stokesville in Augusta County. The team included Dr. Frank A. Waugh Dr. Arthur P. Miller C G Smith J E Scott and S H Marsh as supervisor.
MARTINSBURG West Virginia July 17 The Dunn Woolen Company employing 300 workers and running around the clock to manufacture upholstery cloth for automobiles halted all departments Tuesday until August 2 due to lack of orders The main plant is in Martinsburg with a feeder at Bunker Hill in the same county The firm has long produced upholstery exclusively for car interiors.
Prohibition officers report a 24 hour raid in Greene County near Shenandoah National Park capturing multiple moonshine stills valued mashes and whiskey. Arrests include Manson Shifflett Davis Knight J S Shnifflett Marshall Morris Ben Breeden and others with aggregate bail set at 3000.
Commander Richard E Byrd stated there are many preliminaries to be worked out before any polar attempt. He said he does not intend to abandon the hope of reaching the south pole but will not detail ideas until lectures and preparations are completed. He plans to pursue further study and funding first, reserving a future expedition for exploration of the Antarctic frontier.
A parade of visits fills a Gainesboro Va week with relatives and friends in Ungers Store Winchester Shepherdstown Stephens City and Winchester Va. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Unger and family Mr. and Mrs. Sam Unger B F DeHaven and Gilbret DeHaven Mrs. F M Bageant plus many others. Some health notes include Mrs. John M Clarke ill with heart trouble and slight improvement for Clinton Emmert.
Sunday morning services at Galilee Church will be followed by Sunday school. The community notes several visits and health updates including Mrs. Finfrock visiting Pennsylvania, Mrs. Daugherty with her navy husband in Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Ogden of Walnut Springs visiting, the McCarty family from Pittsburgh at Poplar Shade farm, and a White Hall yard party that raised about 50 dollars. Miss Swisher of Bunker Hill, W. Va., visits Miss Elsie Crim. P. E. Lindamood and family from near Edinburg, Va., were visitors last week. Mrs. Dean Shirley returns home after surgery and is recovering with professional care.
Virginia officials move to aid growers by listing manufacturers who will process wool on a customs basis. Director J H Meek notes market prices are low but urges expansion of wool demand, as producers favor manufacturing rather than selling at depressed prices. The division of markets will distribute the manufacturers list upon request.
Grimes Virginia notes report Rev F L Day manager of the crusade for Lynchburg College will speak at ten o clock next.
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