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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1922

Page

2

Kiwanis Club Holds Regular Meeting With Talk

The Kiwanis Club met at the American Legion building for a weekly luncheon. Dr. Walter Cox gave an instructive talk on Organization and Co operation. Mrs Constance Buckley sang with pianist Mrs Yone Cookus accompanying. Visitors included C W Trenary W A Sale Good and Victor Arthur. A large attendance and fine luncheon followed.

Kiwanis Club American Legion Walter Cox Constance Buckley Yone.Cookus C. W. Trenary Winchester Chamber of Commerce W. A. Sale Mr. Good Virginia Woolen Company Victor Arthur Cox

Motorist Held Under New Law After Accident

Ernest Shifflett is alleged to have struck two men at a Harrisonburg street crossing, sped away toward the city limits before his gas failed. Police pursued in an automobile and took him into custody. This will be the first case tried here under the new state law requiring drivers to stop after an accident.

Harrisonburg Ernest Shifflett

Million Rubles Worth Only Two Dollars in Postwar Russia

Martinsburg West Virginia July 19 M Cohen a local merchant owns one million rubles of Russian currency he notes the ruble is worth about two dollars in American money and plans to send the funds to Russia for relief of relatives the article contrasts the currency value with buying power in both nations.

Martinsburg W. Va M. Cohen Russia Cohen

Sunday School Children Entertained in Gore Virginia

Twenty five children from the Sunday school primary department enjoyed an afternoon of games and amusements hosted by Mrs. W E Smith with help from local Sunday school members and Rev S Y Craig. Refreshments of home made ice cream cakes and candies were served in the evening. Mr and Mrs Omar Whitacre from Martinsburg were in town to visit Mrs Whitacres mother Rebecca Whitacre who is visiting nephew J W Parish.

S. Y. Craig Omar Whitacre Martinsburg W. Va Rebecca‘Whit‘acre J. W. Parish Floyd Morrison

Dedication set for fifth Sunday at Old Bethel Church

The dedication of Old Bethel Church will occur on the fifth Sunday in July at 10 20 and an afternoon service at 2. Rev C Stickley will be pastor of Gainesboro Episcopal Church South and Rev Dr Light will preside. A baptism and dinner on the grounds are planned with speaking by noted clergy and committee members invite attendance.

Old Bethel Church Gainesboro

Birth of a son draws family visits and congratulations

Walter B. Potts of Washington visited his mother at Valley Home over the weekend. B. H. Potts and family of Winchester and Roy Potts and family of Berryville joined for Sunday supper on the lawn. Mrs. Fay Clemons stayed with her parents last week. Mrs. T. E. Morrison visited friends in the village Friday afternoon. Wilbur Kern of Intermont West Virginia spent the weekend with his parents D. F. and Mrs. Kern.

Walter B. Potts Washington Valley Home B. H. Potts Winchester Roy Potts Berryville Fay Clemons Hale T. E. Morrison John Herrell Wilbur Kern Intermont W. Va D. F. Kern

Grandstand Fire Destroys Purcellville Fair Grounds

A late night fire destroyed the Loudoun County Community Association grandstand at the Purcellville fairgrounds in the southern end of town. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars, partly insured. Purcellville Auditorium nearby was saved. Cleanup will begin at once and a new grandstand will be erected swiftly.

Loudoun County Community Association Purcellville

Campaign forum schedule announced for July dates

D C will discuss the aims of the campaign before the public at four locations this July. Events include July 20 at 8 p m White Post July 25 at 8 p m Berryville July 28 at 8 p m Pierces School House and July 31 at 8 p m Boyce.

Miss Josephine Arthur a Guest in Harrisonburg

Miss Josephine Arthur of Winchester visits her sister Mrs Samuel J Prichard at 320 Frangfin Street in Harrisonburg Virginia as reported by the News Record.

Josephine Arthur Winchester Samuel Frangfin Street Harrisonburg News- Record

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