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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star Weekly Byrd publisher address at the post office in Winchester Virginia shows second class matter. It lists the Evening Star Publishing Co with morning News The Weekly News The Weekly Mirror as associated publications.
The notice outlines subscription prices for Mall one year and six months and three months in advance, plus one month options. It also lists Carrier options for one year and six months in advance. The figures show various rate tiers, with a total of $8.50 and related amounts.
The notice notes Associated Press leadership for republication of all AP credited dispatches and local news published on Friday July 18 1924. It governs reprinting and attribution of AP material and local items.
McAdoo declares support for the Davis win ticket and will actively campaign after returning from Europe in September. He dismisses fears about Davis banking ties, calling him progressive, and stresses adherence to the Democratic party platform despite past divisions.
A speaker laments fatigue and contemplates stopping long walks as dawn fades and daylight ends. The narrator recalls rough travels, harsh weather, and the urge to rest in a peaceful place while musing on health and endurance.
Hogue Creek Va July 18 reports Mrs D S Orndorff of Mesbure Pa visiting relatives and friends in the community. Many friends of Mr Scott Lar are glad to see him out again after a serious illness.
Mrs. Annie Ramey hosts Pauline and Grace Boxwell visiting from Washington D C. Mr and Mrs D S Orndoff and L M Larrick families travel to Middletown Va to visit the Shipe home. Illness sadness shared for Mrs Cather and Mrs Smithey as kin express sympathy and best wishes.
At Woodstock on July 17 the jury in Henry Be Grabill’s trial was found to include Fred W. Grandstaff who was not properly summoned. The error arose from confusing two Grandstaffs and may lead to a new trial if the verdict is declared improper under Virginia jury-impaneling statutes.
Miss Helen Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred W Wright of Frederick county remains in a serious condition at the West Virginia State Sanitorium Terra Alta where she has served as a student nurse for the past year Her parents have been with her but have returned home for a few days professional nurse Miss Hilda O Leary of Winchester is with Miss Wright during the illness.
Winchester Rotarians and guests gathered at the George Washington Hotel with Bill Glass presiding. The club boosted contributions for the boys work committee to extend Camp Shenandoah participation for a second week and welcomed several visiting Rotarians and dignitaries.
Danville area plans for the state convention of the American Legion August 25 to 27. Posts must submit member cards and dues by August 10 to determine delegate numbers. each post with 15 to 20 members earns two delegates and two alternates, with one more delegate for each additional 50 members or major fraction. Special convention edition directed to be mailed to all legionnaires late July.
Ten Midwestern states led by Kangas urged cuts in railroad rates on grain and hay, but the Interstate Commerce Commission refused the request. The commission found no need for changes after an independent inquiry showed Western grain farm finances improving, and proceedings were dismissed amid a sharp dissent from four commissioners. The denied rates covered wheat territory and the states named include Kansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Iowa Illinois Oklahoma Missouri Minnesota Louisiana.
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