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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
3
Lestour les France July 17 The United States tops the opening swimming meet with 56 points ahead of Australia 26 France 12 Britain 11 Sweden 8 Belgium 6 and others with 2 each. Albert White and Clarence Pinkston lead American diving scoring 19 points and Skelton and Ki um tally 44 more in breaststroke events.
Los Angeles hotels and restaurants form a prohibition enforcement bureau led by Charles R. Galling, ex federal agent, to guard against bootlegging. The group aims to direct hotel and cafe staff away from illegal liquor, following the State Prohibition Directive.
Florida club women vow a strong push in the upcoming April May legislative session to amend marriage laws. A Tampa case of an 11 year old bride, under guardianship of her grandmother, prompted the drive. The group, joined by judges and probation officers, aims to prevent future child marriages.
In Argenteuil France on July 17 Yale’s varsity eight won the international rowing championship by a half length over Canada with Italy and Great Britain third and fourth. Kelly and Costello added a double sculls victory, while Penn Barge Club’s W E Garret Gilmore lost the single sculls to Jack Beresford Jr of England.
Miss Lydia Irish of nbs will attend a conference at Hotel Atglen Océan we J where she is expected to participate in events and discussions.
The government plans 10 newly completed and auxiliary hospitals to serve tubercular and neuro psychiatric patients. Units added by War Navy and Treasury teams will provide about 2 600 beds. Under the Reed Johnson act many veterans will seek treatment in these institutions at Chillicothe Knoxville Northampton Chelsea and more. Additional beds in Camp Custer St Cloud Livermore and Aspinwall are nearing completion with modern fireproof construction.
Salvation Army Commandant Mars will conduct open air services in front of the Court House at 7 30 p m Saturday. Sunday events include jail service at 11 a m Sabbath school at 2 p m U Pill at 6 45 p m open air in front of the Court House at 7 30 p m and a preaching service in the hall at 2 p m All are invited
Frederick Circuit services are listed for Sunday the 20th with Relief at 11 a m preached by Rev W G Winton of White Post Circuit at Carpers Valley at 3 p m Sunday school exercises at Macedonia at 8 p m A program at Macedonia is promised and all are invited
The annual meeting of the stock holders of Western Frederick Bank will be held in the school building at Gore Virginia on Saturday August 2 1924 at 1 p m for the election of directors for the ensuing year. E R Hook Cashier. 7 17 2 2wks.
Holand Michigan July 16. Forty two farmers resist levy on farm tools to pay a $6,000 note said to be indorsed by George Smythers and William Kougers north of town. Deputies abandon seizure after compromise allows civilian custody until district court hearing.
Capon Bridge notes announce Rev S J Goode of Rockville Maryland will begin a Disciples Church meeting on Wednesday night August 6 and continue for some time. He previously led churches in the district and is expected to attract a large crowd.
The church announces an interesting program for children's day on July 20 at night. Mrs. E. Nixon expects several boarders from Pittsburgh the first of August.
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