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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1924

Page

5

Evangelist A. T. Ronk to Lead City Revival

Evangelist A T Ronk of Winona Lake opens a three week revival at Winchester City Hall Auditorium starting Sunday June 15 at 3 p m Evening services run daily except Saturdays with large attendance expected The local Brethren church and R O S affiliates back the campaign with city and county church cooperation The evangelist is noted for sermons songs magic object lessons and child outreach joined by Rev R S Long and local church leaders.

Hal Auditorium A. T. Ronk Winona Lake A.T. Ronk Winona Wake Indiana 1St Brethren Bath Hagerstown St. James Maurertown Union Tabernacle Madrid Iowa Ronk Homer Redheaver Billy’ Sunday R. 8. Long Dunlap Harris Addition Evangelist Bank National Association of Evangelists Winchester

Beagle Hounds Locked, Facing Death Over Tags

The Star reports two beagle hounds without owners or tags were locked at police headquarters and likely would be killed. Many citizens offered to adopt, pay license fees, or otherwise rescue the dogs, including offers from Gretna Virginia and Roanoke Virginia. Mrs. R. M. Ward of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals arranged good homes for the pair.

the Star Gretna Roanoke R. M. Ward The Total 'Society For Prevention of Cruelty To

Eskimo Name Origins Traced To Cree Neighbor Hints

The term Eskimo derives from the Danish form of the French Esquimaux, which itself comes from Wiyaskimowak meaning raw flesh eaters, a label given by Cree neighbors to the Arctic peoples.

Norfolk and Western Schedule Effective December 9 1928

The schedule lists trains from Berryville to Roanoke and beyond with connections to Shenandoah, Hagerstown, Philadelphia, New York, and Memphis. It notes Pullman parlor and sleeper services, dining car Shenandoah, and intermediate station calls. For fares and reservations contact H. H. Burks in Berryville or W. Co. Saunders in Roanoke.

Roanoke Bristol Pullman Broiler Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Sleeper Williamson Shenandoah Roanokeswith Memphis Points South Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Baltimore Shenandoah Jct H. H. Burks Berryville W. Co. Saunders

Harrison Unopposed in Virginia Democratic Primary

Judge Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester faces no opposition for renomination to Congress in the newly drawn Virginia districts. Filing closed at midnight June 6 with Harrison the sole declared candidate, securing the party nomination for re election. H Lester Hooker of Stuart is unopposed for State Corporation Commission after Oscar Shewmake’s succession.

Thomas W. Harrison Winchester Congress Virginia Harrison Ison James Hay United States Court of Claims, Orate Wilson House H. Lester Hooker Stuart State Corporation Commission Oscar Shewmake Trinkle Alexander Forward

Shooters Lead in Winchester Gun Club Match

George A. Kershner tops 95 of 100 at a Winchester Gun Club shoot last Friday with 27 shooters competing. P M Shelton claimed high professional honors, while scores ranged from 95 down to 12 in events watched by a large crowd.

George ‘A. Kershner Winchester Gun Cub P.M. Shelton Waps G. A. Kershner P. M. Sheltba B. J. Hi iMidge B. Seabright A. Anderson J. Ib. Beverley, Jr A. Seabright Mr. Beatruck Mr. Hogart G. B. Chapman W. D. Wisecarver W. C. Carter W. W. Downey R. T. Jones H. P. Kerns J. D. Willey Mr. McNamara Lewis Lamp Mr. Shepherd Wlfp. Anderson W. Louthar A. Athey GC. Oates E. Jones A.haymaker W. Hay- Walter EB. Grim

Unclear phrasing on public interest and personal boundaries

The text questions what people consider worth knowing about others and whether those desires are proper. It hints at privacy versus curiosity and how much others should disclose about their lives.

Swat the Fly Campaign Aims To Save Milk and Health

A nationwide drive distributes 1.5 million fly swatters through Metropolitan Life as health groups push a vigorous campaign against houseflies. Officials urge immediate action to curb disease, noting the danger to milk and food purity.

Swat One Swat Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Babe Ruth Finds Uniform Big Enough For Pershing Greeting

Private Ruth, nicknamed Babe, joins the 104th Field Artillery in the New York Guard but finds the issued uniform too small. In Washington, Ruth travels to meet General Pershing after a series with the Senators, seeking a proper fit and recognition.

General Pershing Private Ruth Babe 104Th. Field Artillery New York Guard Washington Senators Ruth War Department

Rheumatism Gone Too Says Mrs Johnson

Mrs A H Johnson of Richmond Virginia praises Tanlac after five years of rheumatic pain and weak health. She credits improved appetite digestion and sleep to Tanlac and says rheumatic relief followed within weeks and has lasted since. Tone reflects a historical medicinal testimonial with named person and location.

Mrs. Johnson Tanlac A. H. Johnson Fairmont Ave Richmond, Va

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