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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1924

Page

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Fifteen Cadets to Be Graduated Tonight at Shenandoah Valley Academy

Commencement speaker Commander Wicker arrives after delay. Col. Roszel presides as fifteen cadets receive diplomas and certificates. Medals announced by Major Courson. Following exercises, a final ball at the academy gymnasium. Cadets listed include Windsor Tigner Pipes, Louis Bowles, James Corridon Jones, William Griffith Jr., Charles Dickinson Jr., John Dickinson, Richard Richardson Jr., Marion Roberts, Amos Thompson, Thomas Torrey. certificate recipients include Allen Aggutilla Jackson and John McMullan.

Col B. M. Roszel Academy A. A. Kelly Pas- Colonel Roszel Courson Academy Gymnasium Windsor ‘Tigner Pipes Doss Louisiana Louis Grant Bowles Statesville North Carolina James Lee Corridon Jones Washington D. C William Fancis Roelfson Griffith, Jr Charles Cameron Dickinson, Jr Charleston W. Va Johnh Quincy Dickinson Charlston W. Vas Richard Lambert Norfolk John Was Webster Richardson, Jr Bastage N. J Vie “Marion ‘Roberts Yonkera N. Mit Les “Amos ‘Thompson Huntlington Thomas

Friends Pay A Last Tribute To Justice Adams

Friends from Frederick County and nearby areas gather to honor T Carson Adams, longtime Gainesboro magistrate, at a morning funeral near Gainesboro. Rev H W Lindamood leads services and reflects on his roles as husband, father, citizen, and official, with hymns and a graveside tribute at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Frederick’ County Justice Adams Adams Gainesboro Mount Hebron Frederick Samuel ‘Brown Edward Brown C. T. Adams Walter ‘Adams Rnost Adams Thomas Adams W. Z. Adams E. Dean Adams Harry Flowes Lloyd Pould Ernest, Carper George Simpson Charles H. Boxwell BE. M.streit Rank ‘Taylor Albert Anderson Coursey Walter Lester. Anderson Julian Cooper

Star not published Friday June 6 Confederate Memorial Day

Special notice to subscribers and advertisers that The Star will not publish on Friday June 6 in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The Evening Star edition schedule reflects this closure.

Special Attention STAR Evening Star

Squire Pierce Dies Suddenly in the County

Hugh O. Pierce longtime magistrate and Republican leader in the county died at 3:30 PM at his daughter’s home in Opequon. A Civil War veteran, he had served as magistrate for years and left three children, with his passing following the death of Squire T. Carson Adams. Funeral planned Friday morning at his house and burial at St John’s graveyard.

Hugh O. Pierce Blanche Morley Opequon St. John’s Graveyard Pierce Amos Pierce Fauquier Miss Rinker Winchester Morley Star A. C. Pierce Conley Pierce Squire T. Carson Adams

Collectors for Stonewall Cemetery Fund Mobilize City

Collectors for the Stonewall Cemetery fund will circulate tomorrow seeking funds for general upkeep. They will wear white Collector badges and carry collection boxes in Confederate colors. The collectors are described as well known young ladies of the vicinity.

Stonewall Cemetery Stonewall

For Rent One Furnished Room

One furnished room for rent. Apply at 113 W Monmouth Street. Contact 1p 1f for details.

Monmouth Street

Charley Rouss Fire Company Called to Meeting

All members are requested to assemble at the hall on the morning of June 6 at 9:45 sharp in uniform. W. E. Huntsberry president.

Charley Rouss Fire Company Hall W. E. Huntsberry

Norfolk Bidding for Confederate Reunion of 1925

Memorial services led by Rev. J. W. Bachman and Mrs. A McD Wilson with a business session set the stage for the Confederate veterans reunion in Memphis. Officials discussed the next reunion site Dallas or Norfolk and a possible uniform Confederate day across the South. Major Giles B Cook, last Lee staff officer, attended as his final reunion. Mrs. W J Shotwell, widow of a Confederate soldier, is in critical condition after a hotel fall.

Associated Press Memphis Tenn J. W. Bachman The United Confederate Veterans A.mcd. Wilson Confederated Southern ‘Memorial Society Sons of Confederate Veterans Memorial Society Dallas Texas Norfolk South Lee Giles B. Cook Mathews Court House Cook W. J. Shotwell Culpeper

Empire Presents Vaudeville, Movies and Jazz Orchestra

Empire hosts vaudeville features, an eight piece jazz orchestra, and the new Fox Studios film The Circus Cowboy tomorrow. Regular prices stay at 10c for children, 15c balcony, 25c orchestra for adults. Verzi's Virginia Serenaders join the program with a lively modern jazz set.

the Empire Verzi Virginia Serenaders Charles Jones Fox Studios

Friendship Company Holds Regular Meeting

Regular meeting of Friendship ae Company convenes Thursday evening June 5 at 8 o'clock led by Capt. Fred W. Forney with members in attendance.

Friendship Ae Company Fred. W. Forney

Flagrant law disregard in Teapot Dome leases exposed

A Senate oil committee report charges illegal executive action transferring oil reserves and secret lease negotiations by former officials. It deems the leases indefensible and wasteful, says Fall took 100 000 from Doheny, and notes Sinclair cattle shipment and later employment of Fall without commenting on those matters.

Sinclair Fall Associated Press Washington Sing and Doheny Senate Oil Committee Senator Walsh Montana Navy Interior Low Congress E. L. Doheny H. F.sinclair New Mexico Roosevelt Denby

Colonial Vaudeville and Double Feature Program

The Colonial Theatre presents a vaudeville program and the Vitagraph feature On the Banks of the Wabash tonight. The film, based on Paul Dresser’s song, follows Cap Hammond along Indiana’s riverbanks and delivers a strong, dramatic climax.

Boyer Wabash Vitagraph Colonial Theatre Paul Dresser J. Stuart Blackton Indiana Cap” Hammond

Memorial Day Forecast and Winchester Memorial Events

Tomorrow's memorial day in Winchester forecasts cloudy and unsettled weather with possible showers. If rain interrupts morning exercises, speaking will move to City Hall Auditorium. A large parade forms at ten and proceeds to Stonewall Cemetery, with speeches by notable local figures, salutes, taps, and benediction to close.

City Hall Winchester W. 8. White Citizens Band Robert Y. Conrad Post American ‘Legion John H. Rosenberger 116Th Infantry National Guard Geo. H. Grimm Third 146Th of Virginia Lawrence C. Hollis Ouieiatias Mer. Ashby Geo. W.W. Kurtz John W. Larrick Steinlock Main Stonewall Frank J. McFadden New Church Robert T. Barton Winchester Bar Walter M. Mapp Accomac

Farmers Union Stephens City Meeting and Binder Twine Order

Stephens City Local of the Farmers Union will meet Saturday June 7 at 8 p.m. The last call for orders for binder twine. Every member should be present. L. J. McCartney, Sect.

Stephens City Farmers’ Union

Primary grade registration schedule announced

Registration for kindergarten and grades 1 to 3 is set for June 7, 9 and 10 at the John Kerr Building. Children five years old or turning five before September 30 may enroll in kindergarten if they have not attended the schools before.

John Kerr

Community Bake Sale at Funk and Son's Church

A small note announces a bake sale event on June 6 at Funk and Son's 158 Main Street. proceeds support the M. and M. Class at the Reformed Church. Coffee and sandwiches will be available alongside cake offerings.

Funk & Son’s Main St Reformed Church

RINEX FOR THAT SPRING COLD

A brief item from the People’s Drug Co. notes a seasonal cold remedy, highlighting availability of a product line aimed at spring illness relief. No further details on dosage or pricing are provided in the fragment.

Legion Parade Call for June 6 Reports at 10 A.M.

American Legion members are ordered to report to the Legion Building at 10 A.M. on June 6 for the parade. Wear uniforms if available, states Commander John H. Rosenberger.

Escaped Handcuffed Suspect Foils Mountain Pursuit

Sherif Pannett and a small posse endured a two day trek into the Allegheny foothills in Southwest Virginia to recapture embezzler W B Harper. Harper slipped from his handcuffs during a car fire rescue and vanished into heavy brush near Bath County. Authorities later reported Harper’s indictment for embezzlement totaling around two thousand five hundred dollars.

Sherif Pannett C. C. Brannon W. Pingley John W. Reed Winchester Allegheny Mountains Virginia W. B. Harper Messrs Pingley Reed Hadeen Staunton Brannon Bath Harper Gunn Pannet Taterday Bia Posse Ned Frederick County Greenspring Milling

Main Street Closed Friday for Walkers

On Friday the Sixth of June, Confederate Memorial Day, Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between Piccadilly and Water streets. It will be opened to the public for walking, adding space to both roadway and sidewalks to relieve congestion.

Main Street Piccadilly Water Streets

Sarah Zane Fire Company Schedules June Meeting and Parade

The Sarah Zane Fire Company will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday June 5 at 8 PM to discuss business of importance and make final arrangements for the parade on June 6. George Barr secretary.

Sarah Zane Fire Company George Barr

Legionaires and Handley High to Play on Friday

The American Legion and Handley High School baseball teams meet at 3:30 Friday afternoon at the baseball park for a benefit game. General admission is 25 cents. Legion and Handley field seasoned players including Weems Breckenridge Adams Plank Taylor Snyder Dunn Marshall Legg Michael Schneiderhan and Baker.

American Legion Handley High School Legion Post Handley Legion Weems Breckenridge Adams Plank Taylor Snyder Dunn Marshall Legg Michael Schneiderhan Baker

Notice to Company I Infantry Members for Memorial Parade

All members of Company I One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard are ordered to be at their armory at 10 a m Friday June 6 in uniform to take part in the Confederate Memorial day parade and exercises.

One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Virginia National Guard

Flower Shop Geraniums 2 for 25c Sale

Geraniums available Thursday Friday and Saturday at four price points from 1p to 21c. The Flower Shop advertises a brief flower sale with budget-friendly blooms and emphasis on quantity and value.

Grace_Setter Demonstrates Automatic Electric Cooking

The Domestic Science Instructor Mrs. Grace Setter of Potomac Edison Co will demonstrate Automatic Electric Cooking on June 10 and 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. The Northern Virginia Power Co invites attendance at 14 N Main St Winchester Va.

Grace S.etter Potomac Edison Company Northern Virginia. Power CO N. Main St Winchester

Get RINEX at The People's Drug Co

Customers are invited to visit The People's Drug Co for RINEX during a sale from 6 to 1 and 2? The notice emphasizes limited time availability and a special discount on the product line.

Leopold and Loeb case prep looms in Illinois court

In a Chicago report the Leopold and Loeb kidnapping and murder case advances with two indictments against the youth defendants. Clarence Darrow weighs defense while grand jury witnesses are set to testify Monday as authorities push for formal on record statements.

Prives Chicago Nathan Leopold, Jr Loeb Franks Tri Sana Amine Crowe Clarence Darrow

Attractive Legion Memorial Program Promotes Memorial Day

The piece outlines a Legion event featuring Williams, Stephenson and Rosenberger with overseas service included. It aims to arouse patriotism and honor disabled ex servicemen, charging 25 cents admission with proceeds supporting Memorial Day activities.

Williams Ual Pat Stephenson Rosenberger Legion Dutton

No Increased Prices Promised for Theatre Patrons

Theatre in town announces no rise in regular all day admission for tomorrow. Dren and 15 26¢ for adults with continuous vaudeville, orchestra, and tour performances featured from night onward.

Ladies Hats On Sale At One Dollar And Two Dollars

Special sale begins featuring ladies hats priced at one dollar and two dollars. The promotion highlights bold discounts and a varied selection for shoppers, urging quick purchase to take advantage of the limited time offer.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Agabem Icker Amer Wicker,’ Jr Shenandoah Valley Academy Handley Library Wicker Richmond Squire Pierce Confedrate Empire Walsh Colonial Farmers Union L. J. McCartney Sect Ip Jno H. Rosenberger Posse Legionaires Handley High Margaret L. Hodgson People’s Drug Co Tracy Charles Reams People's
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