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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1924
Page
2
In a fragmented market report from Baltimore, wholesale activity shows scattered results with references to poultry and hogs. The text includes garbled phrases about prices, quantities, and vendors, indicating variable demand and unclear totals across items.
Paul Tomney, previously linked to Bahiman poolroom on North Main, now runs the Martha Washington soda fountain cigar and news stand on East Piccadilly. He is a well known popular young man with many friends patronizing the business.
Mr and Mrs Clarence T Owen of this city traveled to Harrisonburg Virginia this week for the district council meeting of the United Commercial Travelers with representatives from several states attending.
An advertising notice urges women to use Triumph Pills for irregular or suppressed conditions. It warns against experimenting with others and promises safe, dependable relief. Free details available by writing to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Dozens affected by strong odor of illuminating gas in eastern districts. Winchester Gas Company reports workers cleaned a purifier after a purifier leak released O3. Odor blamed on heavy atmosphere plus earth odors from prolonged rain. purifier operation aims to remove impurities in gas used for stoves and lighting.
Mount Pleasant Virginia notes report visits and family events from the prior Sunday to mid June. Families listed include Barr, Lamp, Spillman, Racey, Ritter and Perry. A birth is noted with Charles Ralph born June 11 to Loy, mother and child reported healthy. Pennsylvania visitor T S Anamong and son Richard also mentioned.
Around Winchester last week on Monday afternoon his sister Mrs John Perry and Mr Allamong's father E C Allamong of Mount Williams travelled to attend the funeral of the late Dr Whitlock. Many friends in the community mourn his death and recall the good results of his patronage.
The Civic League held its closing summer session at Mrs. M. M. Lynch's home on South Washington Street yesterday afternoon. Miss Lucy Kurtz presided as Persell Plank, sanitary policeman, spoke on his work and citizen cooperation to keep homes attractive and a clean city. Refreshments were served at five o'clock. The hostess earned praise for her hospitality as the league adjourned until September.
Prizes will be awarded for the best flower garden and for the flower boxer in the upcoming community show. Organizers urge participants to enter by the stated deadline.
Alumni Association of the High School to hold a dance and banquet at the new George Washington Hotel. Tickets two dollars for members and guests. a large orchestra will play in the hotel ballroom Friday, June, with ticket sales through Miss Hilda Dean and Richard N. Gray. Only dues-paid members may attend the banquet, while non-members may join for the dance.
Braddock Street M E Church plans a five stage children’s day service. The full school will join in the service after leaving classrooms. Junior Epworth League meets at 3 p.m. Senior Epworth League at 7 p.m. The pastor preaches at 8 p.m. B V Switzer, pastor.
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