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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1924

Page

6

Theological graduates listed with church ministry need

The report from Chicago July 23 notes the Methodist Episcopal Church requires 603 new pastors yearly. It cites graduates from several seminaries including University School of Theology Drew University Madison Park Colorado Evans Evanston Warrenton.

A. Cago Methodist Episcope University School of Theo Drew Iary Madison N. J Bvansme School of Theology Park Colorado Swed-Theological Seminary Evanston Central Wesleyan Theolo Warrenton

Auto Crash Narrowly Claimed One in July Incident

In a July incident on a Pinama road a motor vehicle ran over a pedestrian after veering off a curb. The driver fled the scene, leaving the victim with serious injuries before aid arrived. An initial hospital report listed the rider’s condition as critical, with further updates pending.

Wood family hosts eight guests on South Washington Street

Capt. fod Mrs. W. A. Wood Jr. and Mary Ann and Virginia Norfolk of Norfolk Virginia are spending eight guests of Mr. Roy Richards at their South Washington Street residence for a week.

W. A. Wood, Jr Auy Mary Ann Virginia Norfolk Roy Richards South Washington

Wheeler Likely To Do Most Campaigning For La Follette Ticket

Senator Wheeler of Montana is expected to lead the La Follette campaign with late August stump speeches in Boston. He plans a coast to coast drive through eastern midwest and western states, with rests and consultations in Washington before launching major addresses in Massachusetts. He will campaign in the east and midwest, then sweep to the west and southwest before Election Day.

Associated Press Washington la Follette Senator Wheeler Montana Boston Wheeler Cape Odd Fort Massasetts East Middle West

Aged Colored Woman Harriett Shorts Dies at 75

Harriett A Shorts widow of John W Shorts colored aged 75 years died this afternoon at two o clock in the city. She leaves several listed children including John W Shorts Jr Phoebe Shorts Charles Shorts Felix Shorts Verda Shorts Thomas Shorts and Mary Brooks among others with relations in Morgashawn Pulaski Mt Clemens Liverpool England Beaverton and Babylon L I.

Harriett

Obituary Notice for Arthur Shorts of Winchester

The obituary notes Arthur F. Shorts of Winchester and mentions several grandchien. The funeral will be held tomorrow after a morning mass from the house.

Arthur F Winchester Willi

Predicts Dawes Reparation Plan Will Go Through

A leading American financier predicts the Dawes plan will pass the conference in London and be approved despite disagreements over the German loan guarantee. He says bankers see ample guarantee to cover service costs and that making the guarantee definite will solidify credit.

Dawes Associated Press London The

Armistice Talks Fail in Brazil as Rebels Face Penalties

Santos July 23 The Sao Paulo evolutionists reportedly failed to enter negotiations with the Brazilian government over an armistice. President Bernardes announced rebels must face penalties under Brazilian law.

Santos Brazil Sao Paulo Jin Bernardes

Women spread remedy praise in letters from Masena NY

A letter from Mrs. Delbert Bush of Masena New York describes severe illness and walking difficulties. After a friend’s suggestion she used Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and regained health, with many women sharing similar experiences.

Delbert Bush Masena N. Y Lydia Dia BH Pinkham

Battling Siki Marries Lilian Werner in New York

Senegalese boxer Louis Fall known as Battling Siki wed Lilian Werner in the municipal building. He gave his age as 23 and birthplace as St. Louis Senegal while she listed age 30 and described herself as an artist. Siki said on the license he had never been married.

Associated Press New York Battling Siki Lilian Werner Louis Fall St. Louis Senegal Siki Europe Ac Eens Neaka Chang Africa

Red Pepper for Rheumatic Pain Prompts Caution

Fragmented OCR notes describe applying red pepper paste for rheumatic pain. A user warns to test small skin area first and avoid spreading to sore or broken skin, noting potential burning sensations and possible ineffectiveness.

California 18 Caught Drunk on City Water Wagon

Oakland July 23 John Vellela was brought to police headquarters after allegedly being intoxicated while riding the city water wagon. The desk sergeant noted the paradoxical phrase drunk on a bonite place in the custody log.

Oakland Cal John Vellela

Crowe Denounces Daughter’s Death in Court

The transcript notes Crowe describing the moment he identified his son's body at an undertaker’s. He recalled finding brown canvas tennis shoes the boy wore. The examination paused for lunch as the defendants appeared unmoved, listening to the district attorney’s appeal before adjourning.

Steel Stocks Rally On Continued Buy Orders

In New York on July 23 the stock market rose as continued buying orders spurred short covering. Improved steel demand from selling centers offset Pittsburgh Plus, lifting steel shares from earlier heaviness amid broader gains in gas, merchandise, and chain stock issues. Call money opened at 2 percent. About 1,200,000 shares were traded.

Associated Press New York Pittsburgh

Mary Thompson Dies At Home In Winchest er After Illness

Mary Thompson colored died yesterday afternoon at her home No 678 North Main Street after a general breakdown due to advanced age. She leaves four children Mrs Dean Harris Elizabeth Upton and Newton Feangen of Winchester two sisters Belates of Cornellsville Pa and A Owens of this city also numerous nieces and nephews Frances Echo Akrop Ohio Mary Jones Cornellsville Pa Frances Hughes L Barnett Germantown Pa Cornelius and Mack Washington Robert Coates and William Turner of Germantown Funeral plans not yet made

Mary Thompson North Main Dean Harris Elizabeth Upton Newton Feangen Winchester Belates Cornellsville A. Owens Frances Echo Akrop Ohio Mary Jones Frances Hughes L. Barnett Germantown Cornelius Mack Washington Robert Coates William Turner

Miller and Miss Henson Wedded at Martinsburg

An nouncement reports the marriage of Irene C Henson daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Henson to Theodore E K Miller of Opequon. The ceremony occurred July 15 at Martinsburg WV with Rev F Schmutker officiating. The couple will reside in Middletown VA and Miller is a cooper by trade with steady work.

Middletown Irene C. Henson Robert Henson Theodore, EK. Miller Opequon Martinsburg W.va

Yard Party Friday Night Fundraiser at Ridgeway House Lawn

A church lawn yard party benefits the Missionary Society of Rest. Public invited. Event runs July 15 16 21 22 23 24 25 26 with host church welcoming attendees.

Ridgeway Os House Benefit Missionary Society of Rest

Postmaster Kern Improves After Atlantic City Rest

Reported improvement in Hunter N. Kern city postmaster after a month of rest in Atlantic City. Friends say he has gained about 14 pounds since leaving for the seashore and is continued recovery.

Hunter N. Kern

Health improves for Mr Kern after Memorial Hospital surgery

Mr Kern shows general health gain and plans to return home next week. He underwent a surgical operation at Memorial Hospital last spring and has received ongoing care in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, with notable benefit from treatment.

Noted Baltimore Composer Visits Winchester Couple

Prof and Mrs Theodore Hemburger of Baltimore arrived to visit Mr and Mrs Harry C Stouffer at Courtfield in Winchester’s western suburbs. Hemburger, long affiliated with Peabody Conservatory, now directs a personal studio and composes orchestral music praised by critics.

Theodore Hemburger Baltimore Harry C. Stouffer Courtfield Winchester Professor Hemburger Peabody Conservatory of Music

Mrs Hemberger Linked to Handley School Benefactor

Mrs Hemberger, formerly of Scranton Pennsylvania, knew the late Judge John Handley who supported the Handley School system in Winchester.

La Follette Wheeler Campaign Finances Plan Set

A preliminary conference to arrange financing for Senator La Follette and Senator Wheeler's presidential ticket will be held in New York on Friday. Henry R. Rosenfelt, the nominees' national finance chairman, announced the meeting with William H. Johnston expected to attend, followed by a larger gathering two weeks later.

New York la Follette Wheeler Henry R. Rosenfelt National Finance William H. Johnston Progressive c Litical Action New York Trade Union

College Founded in 1290

Trinity College in Onford Engiana traces its origins to 1290, with early benefactors and the royal charter establishing its status. The article notes the ancient university’s long history and its role in regional scholarship.

Trinity College Onford Engiana

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