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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1924
Page
2
A letter from Shenandoah Valley visitors praises local hospitality and scenery. They urge promoting the valley to boost tourism and note visible progress since a previous visit, agreeing with efforts to broaden awareness and travel through the region.
Mrs. Hamerink of Detroit Michigan hails a small booklet about Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as the best doctor to help with women’s ailments. The letter endorses the product’s healing claims and urges others to use the medicines for relief from pains and disorders.
Dr Lyman P Powell Educational Editor of Glosmopolitan Magazine praises Valley hospitality and urges more visitors. He pledges to write editorials and bulletins to attract millions, urging not to spoil the region but to promote its natural beauty and advantages.
A fragmented note discusses animals changing fur color with seasons. The white coat appears as snow covers ground, while weasels and others retain brown tones until the first snowfall, then shift color as winter progresses.
Several six room houses with electric lights water and porches near the school priced at 3000 with easy terms. Also two more houses at 2500 each. See Baker and Shryock. 10 21.
A statement attributed to Ku Klux Klan leader W. Pears claimed Senator James E. Watson would be the Klan’s vice presidential pick, but Watson denied any endorsement and said the claim was without his knowledge. Indiana Klan officials said Dr. Evans issued an ultimatum to Coolidge and that Walter Bossert would oversee Klan activities at the convention.
In Tokio a general meeting of theatre owners voted to boycott American films starting July 1 by shelving or renting only non American titles. A second resolution called for nationwide cooperation to spread the boycott. The action follows aggressive intimidation by patriotic bands over the U S immigration law. Several theatres showing American films were closed after invasions by ronin on Saturday. A Tokio committee was sent to Osaka to urge wider support for the boycott.
By virtue of an execution I will offer for cash at public auction at 11 oclock Friday June 20 1924 on the farm of E W White near Macedonia Church Frederick County Virginia the following property black mare gray horse sorrel horse black steer red steer two red heifers two red milk cows and one milk cow Deputy Sheriff A J Wigginton Fred County Va conducts the sale.
Pleasant Valley rural charge CAPOTE pastor to lead a week long home coming June 22 to 29 marking over a century of church life. Rev W Daries of Dayton editor of the United Brethren literature to lead all day service June 29. Former pastors Maiden Racey Richardson Cupp Stover Sampsel Brunk expected to return for services.
The Sunday school service at Round Hill Presbyterian drew about 75 regular attendees and a large local crowd. Junior performers and a musical program led by Miss Bayliss impressed, with Rev. Daffin delivering an inspiring address. The event highlighted the church and local school as community lights and training centers.
A Sunday family reunion at Mrs. Sarah E. Collins home in Cross Junction drew many relatives from West Virginia Maryland and beyond. Attendees included Juris Yosta cross county members of the Collins family and guests from Winchester Berkeley Springs Pittsburg Pittsburgh and Martinsburg. The gathering listed 3 missing members, 3 sons 5 daughters 29 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. A sumptuous dinner capped a delightful day.
Commencement week feature promises wholesome evening at Handley High School auditorium. Dress rehearsal completed and seniors’ receipts will fund busts of Lee and Jackson as part of patriotic tribute. Tickets on sale at 7:30 with performances at 8:30 and Bohémian Club acts between plays.
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