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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1922
Page
3
Birmingham Age Herald notes a college graduate with ambitions to write a standout newspaper piece. City editor expresses cautious optimism about the talent and potential to avoid overlong diction in future work.
A talkative person questions whether a man should work eight hours play eight hours and sleep eight hours. A frikations citizen tells them to go away. The conversation turns to confusion over whether a day has 24 or 48 hours as the speaker tries to learn dance steps.
In Frederick County Virginia the Master Commissioner J W Baker will on June 10 1922 at 47 West Water Street Winchester proceed to execute an order of reference in the estate of Giles J Smith deceased to determine real and personal assets liens and priority and to convene creditors and settle accounts of Harry Hiett executor. All parties in interest and creditors are notified. If not completed on that day further execution will be continued daily until finished.
A seasoned public figure reflects on longevity in politics and the role of careful campaign management. Senator Sorghum agrees that discretion in selecting campaign managers contributed significantly to a long career.
A dialogue exchange portrays a rumor about engagements with Beatrice Beautiful and a reporter. The second scene mentions a Plunkville district teacher’s attire drawing attention and notes a large turnout planned for the upcoming school committee meeting.
A dialogue contrasts modern jokes with old ones as Stevens Tech and Stotte Mill figures appear. A mother comments on Edith and a scene on the verandah features young Mr Sutherlay, while a daughter notes the gesture as a habit tied to his varsity past.
Tomorrow at First Christian Church there will be a live Sunday school at 9 45 a m led by Rev J F Morgan with sermons at 11 a m The Way To Win and 8 p m Mme Successful Church A 5 p m Christian Endeavor meeting led by Miss Pauline Shiner The Timber Ridge Church holders and friends are invited to attend all services public welcome throughout.
In the Clerk's Office of the Corpora tion Court of Winchester 1922 Roy Holmes Ritter plaintiff seeks general relief against a nonresident defendant. The order requires appearance within 15 days of publication and publication weekly for four weeks in Winchester Star and posting at the court house by June 5 1922. Clerk Deverley signs the cony-Teste.
In a tense public scene Madge insists they should not have quarreled with her fiancé. Marjorie calls the episode dreadful and jokes that strangers would think they were married.
Children’s day will be observed tomorrow at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church with Sunday school at 9 45 led by Rev. C Luttrell for the Wesleyan Men's Bible class. An 11 o’clock Sunday school features special music by an orchestra and child recitations. Rev. W H Ballengee of Methodist Episcopal Church South preaches at 8 pm. All are invited to attend.
A whimsical line about a turtle named Turtle-Tee shrinking from creditors when approached, using humor to depict avoidance of debt collectors. The quip hinges on lighthearted wordplay rather than a real event.
A man reflects on pleasing a group by embracing a stubborn attitude. He notes his approach aims to pass the acid test and win broader approval, suggesting a strategy of stubborn resolve to win others over.
Washington reports forecast winter wheat at 607 million bushels and spring wheat at 247 million, totaling 855 million. Other crops are oats 1.305 billion, barley 191 million, rye 81 million, May 106 million, and remaining crops 180 million.
A fragmentary exchange features Jackie and his mother discussing age and privacy with neighbors. The text mentions the night and guard, with unclear context and garbled phrases.
The Church of Christ announces services in Odd Fellows hall next Lord's day. The young man's organized class will meet before the sermon. Morning topic is The Greatest Thing In Mit. Evening sermon is The Lion of the Tribe of Judah Opens the Book Sealed With Seven Seals. Midweek prayer at G. W. Riley's home 522 South Braddock Street. Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Everyone invited.
Armel Virginia notes list residents returning from Alabama and weekend visitors from Winchester Jefferson County and Kernstown. Attendees to Confederate Memorial Day events from Winchester included Mr and Mrs RR Layman and G D Gray. Additional visits referenced include Armel family members, Cornwell and Trenary visitors from Ridgeway and Pittsburg visitors.
Henry Oxnard age 62 died suddenly in the University Club New York of indigestion after arriving from Upperville Virginia three days earlier. He helped establish the U S beet sugar industry and owned the Blue Ridge stud of thoroughbreds. Widowed wife Marie Pichon Oxnard travels from Upperville to arrange funeral. Surviving relatives include Adeline Nadine Oxnard and others.
Long Beach California June 10 California's bathing beauties wore blue and gold costumes and beach sun shades as International Rotary guests attended a special entertainment on the Pike. The Long Beach Rotary Club hosted the event with amusements at famed beach spots. Winchester Rotary Club was represented by Supt. F. BE. Clerk of the city schools.
Adjutant General W. W. Sale announces readiness for the Virginia national guard summer training camp at Virginia Beach. The first group leaves for the seaside cantonment Monday to begin a season of active military activity through early September. 325 new youth sergeants join on opening day.
The Norfolk and Western timetable lists connections from Ly to Berryville with Bristow intermediate stops and a Bristle car. It notes No 1 2 45 am to Bristow and No 16 86 pm parlor to Frederickstown with Pullman service to Philadelphia and New York. For fares and details contact H H Burks Roanoke VA.
Latest patterns Wall 106 apiece Gilt 12 1 2 capacity Shades 490 up Thomas Messers Com 1016 W Balto St Bal M4.
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