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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1923
Page
5
The Orndoffs plan a trip to the Massanutton mountains spending time at the Meadows Inn with Mrs Wake of Baltimore joining the group. The party may include additional relatives as they travel to the romantic resort region.
Mr and Mrs John P Lamb returned last night from Cumberland where they attended the funeral of Mrs W Wise the mother of Mr Wise. She had been a frequent visitor here in recent years and many Winchester residents were grieved by the news of her death.
Mr Charles McDonald signal supervisor of the Haldane Ohio Railroad was struck on the knee by a large spike at his Braddock Street home last week. The force likely splintered a bone and bruised the knee cap. He reported for duty today and was warmly congratulated by fellow employees.
Robert Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion will receive all funds from the August 2 and 3 screening of The Man Without a Country at Empire Theatre. The post secured the popular film to aid its finances, hoping for strong local support. The film, shown in many cities under legion auspices, follows the Edward Everett Hale tale.
The Rev. Dr. Frank T. McFaden, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, left Winchester this morning for Richmond to help his wife and family move into a new home. The North Braddock Street manse has undergone extensive improvements since early summer and will soon be ready for occupancy.
A brief society item notes Miss Iva Wine Boycey returning from the seashore and drawing attention for her appearance. The note emphasizes her charm and public interest in her seaside visit.
Mr Marshall Baker hosts a gathering at Reuiwell on Om 7 with Abney Charleston Me opie Thompson Mrs Jeanne Out from Baltimore Kenny M Gupin Ene on Fis on Berrant Elda asler Ma Mrs maa Wh Mion Frances Page R E Byrd H M Baker George Barrie Elizabeth Steck Mary Miller Virginis Baker Major R T Barton T B Byrd R B Griffith and Hunter Bring. The Rotary Club plans a large evening dance Saturday night.
Mrs B 8 Gladding and Grace Lee Gladding from Baltimore arrive to visit Miss Mary Ebert near Lenore. Mrs Eva Van Hass, now of Richmond, visits Summit Point. Various locals travel to Atlantic City, Washington, Baltimore, Charles Town and Martinsburg for short visits.
Mrs. C. EB. Patton spent several days in Washington last evening. Edmund P. Hunter of Washington visited relatives and friends here. Mrs. Alice B. Thomas travels to Frederick Maryland. Mrs. Batley visited relatives and heads to Summit Point West Virginia. Mrs. Wilter and daughter Wanda Walter and Mrs. Maud of Augudistown plan a week with Mrs Grave at the Globih Club east of town. Hannah Walter left for Brookville Maryland this afternoon.
A Winchester Star letter denounces the Virginia Pilots Association as corrupt and self serving. The writer accuses the group of high taxes and freight costs while draining state funds and demands accountability from Delegate Rich ards and Senator Byrd for their votes. The piece calls for action to disband and reform the pilots organization.
A Norfolk meeting discusses pilot rates and harbor costs. Pilots must pay fees even if not needed, with costs blamed for driving business away from Virginia. The piece notes high daily charges for bunkering at Norfolk and cites limited pilot availability. The letter by Dabney C. Harrison comments on political bias in coverage.
A German man lurking near a branch was shot and killed by a sentinel after a challenge was unanswered. French authorities appear to be the primary concern regarding the camp and the incident.
Results show Harrisonburg 2 Strasburg 1 and Taray 18 Winchester 2. Front Royal hosts Harrisonburg today with first half results noted. tomorrow Harrisonburg meets Front Royal in the first half series.
Frederick jury resumes inquest into the June 18 death of Grace Kepner wife of architect B Evard Kepner. Coroner ruled suicide but inquest found possible unknown assailant. State's Attorney Anders flags new evidence to emerge at the wearing.
The New York market showed some improvement by midday on July 23 as rails provided leadership. Lower money rates, offset by gasoline price declines, left overall sentiment irregular at close with about 430000 shares traded.
On July 23 in Oak Park Georgia Tom Alford 30 was killed by knife and gunfire after a quarrel over four dollars. Elden and Walton Griffin were seriously wounded in the street battle that began after a church incident and continued at the Griffin home.
J Ramsay MacDonald, opposition leader in the House of Commons, moved a resolution condemning rising military expenditure and armament. He urged government action to convene an international conference to limit armament.
A chaotic New York dispatch notes Hiram Johnson wavering on a 1924 presidential run amid party pressure. Supporters in Chicago and Illinois circles discuss backing Johnson as the Progressive candidate, with reporters and delegates weighing his prospects and message.
The report describes copper funnels found near Carthage graves used to pour ashes for a ritual. Urns of the deceased allegedly supplied ash to drop curses engraved on lead for enemies.
The readable items discuss cleaning furnishings and storing them for upcoming periods. The fragment mentions storing rage and bias for the summer, but no concrete events, names, or places are identifiable.
Courses in Fine Arts and Business offered with tuition for Virginians. Academic fees reduced to fit available funds. Address for registrar at the university in Virginia.
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