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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1924
Page
4
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In a social note from Connecticut a young bride, cited as active in New Society, plans a wedding attended by four dogs among her guests. The Associated Press dispatch notes the canine presence and hints at domestic squabbles should Arbor students react, reflecting New York society’s interest in the event.
A Windhineton colored man at a local hotel was found guilty under prohibition laws and sentenced to thirty days in jail with a $50 fine plus costs totaling $108.25. A physician testified the defendant suffered incipient tuberculosis and the judgment followed a contested trial in the Corporation Court. Spectacular federal raids led by Lone Wolf James are referenced.
The Associated Press reports in Mangum Oklahoma that temperatures reached 112 degrees in parts of the southwest district as the day rose. Bahoma City and surrounding areas recorded extreme heat with forecasts indicating continued hot conditions yesterday.
Elbert Magruder, a Lehigh University graduate, and his parents Mrs. and Mr. Frank Magruder attend the commencement exercises for Elbert who earned an engineering degree. He plans to join a company in Washington mid July and is spending vacation at home. Mrs. Fred Kern and her daughters have returned to their home on South Kent Street.
Evangelist A. T. Ronk of Winona Lake Indiana opened the evangelistic campaign at the City Auditorium with a Sunday afternoon service. The event, a union meeting led by the Brethren in Winchester, aims to bless the city and invites all church members to participate. The afternoon topic was Where Art Thou and the evening message International Highway. A local job listing notes Wanted Boy to carry Star for 12 year old applicants.
New York June 15 William Bill Brennan prominent heavyweight boxer was shot and killed today at the Tiajuana Cabaret where he was owner James Cullen a state trooper was shot in the neck while running to Brennan s resort James Hughes and Frank Rossi believed to be two of a five man gang are under arrest in connection with the killings
Mr and Mrs Samuel Grim and their son and daughter in law from Baltimore arrived by auto and are spending the week as guests of Mr and Mrs E W Albin on South Kent street. The Grims are related to Mrs Abin.
Mrs H P Robinson and her son Delmar Jr visit Homer and Mrs Hall on Fairmont West Virginia for weeks. Mr and Mrs Edgar Langley of Harrisonburg Virginia stay with friends in town. Mrs H B McCormack invites for tea Thursday afternoon on West Clifford. Boyd R Richards returns from Norfolk after attending the Democratic state convention. Mrs Julian Lillis and her three sons depart from Braddock Street to Richmond where Mr Lillis works for Western Union Telegraph Co.
Train timetable listing routes from Berryville to Roanoke and Shenandoah, with numbers for trains, intermediate stops, parlor and Pullman accommodations, and connections to Memphis and Philadelphia. Fares, reservations, and agent contacts in Berryville and Roanoke provided.
Public auction set for 10 a m on June 19 1924 at the Miller estate near Opequon Frederick county to sell farm implements poultry livestock and household goods. Cash terms apply no removal until payment. M M Lynch administrator with Duvall Dunn acting as auctioneers.
Mr Randolph Ridgeway resumes his former wholesale position at Hable's store after a year away. Mr B C Campbell of Opequon returns from Kansas and Arkansas and attends the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Memphis. Mrs Le H Hyde and family plan a Norwich visit then a summer in Holgar town Massachusetts. Miss Jacquelin Smith of Richmond visits Clarke County relatives and will travel to Hagerstown Maryland to see Mrs Robert Wright.
Mr Maurice OLeary and Ben have returned to Northumberland Pennsylvania after several days visiting Mrs Jennie OLeary at her home on South Kent street.
Miss Linda Kremer connected with the public school staff in Norfolk Virginia arrived Saturday evening to spend the summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles P Krenar.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Green came back from a driving trip to Iowa where they visited relatives and friends during the journey.
The report describes arrests of Mason Amos Wallace Luther Williams and Elliot Buddy for disorderly conduct after a shooting craps game near the brick yard. J A Barker posted 25 to appear for trial on speeding and R Lowrey posted 15 as he left the area.
Oniery Hollis and Guthridge emerge as standout players in a tense contest. The two athletes led decisive plays, boosting their team’s effort in a hard fought game with strategic moves and key scores.
The county clerk's office records show Raymond C. Hicks and Edward Hicks with Bessie V Ormsdorff as witnesses. J Hutchinson Mann and Mabel E Bockenbarger are listed with William Eckenbarger as another related party from Pennsylvania. Read The Star.
In February 1923 Mrs. V. D. Hale of Stephens City Virginia says she suffered appendicitis misdiagnosed as stomach and intestinal weakness. Nearly twenty years of nervousness and sleeplessness faded after one month on Tanlac with weight rising from 108 to 126 pounds and appetite and nerves improving markedly.
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