Evening Star Mail at Winchester Post Office
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
4
The Evening Star is entered at the Winchester Virginia Post Office as second class mail matter.
The Richmond Virginian notes Germany’s plan to strike hard in France this summer before Russia reawakens and before American forces grow on the western front. It commends French defenders and calls America to aid those who have fought bravely amid heavy losses.
A verse by Walt Mason warns that prices will climb further and debt will burden households. It contrasts thrifty savers who borrow at seventeen percent with the fate of perpetual debt, predicting dark days as merchants and bankers tighten credit.
Washington dispatch reports lawmakers stunned to find exemption boards for the new national army largely formed without their input. Congressmen who pushed for preferred picks rush War Department for explanations while officials say the selection used none of their suggestions.
Berryville Virginia June 20 readers saw the Music Study Club of Clarke County present Princess Chrysanthemum. Miss Marion Parker as the Princess gave a lovely soprano performance with four maids and several notable roles including Dr Archibald Sorbene and Alfred Kerfoot. The fete honoring the Princess drew a full house at Winston Hall with Mrs E G Butler and Miss Elizabeth Bowen praised for scenery and training.
MIDDLETOWN. June 20. Miss Mary Weaver of Elkton is visiting Miss Myrtle Rhodes. Mrs. James P. D. Larrick and grandson Joe Gochenour are visiting relatives in Washington. Mrs. Robert Talbott and children returned home after spending several weeks with relatives in Washington. Dr. and Mrs. Z. L. Weaver and daughter of Elkton spent a day or two here. Mr. Clark Willey of Winchester spent the weekend with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hottle of Pittsburgh spent several days here. Misses Bernice and Nelson Fishpaw of near Winchester visiting relatives. Misses Tela Ludwig Mattie Wright and Grace Clark went to Harrisonburg for the Normal School summer session. Miss Ida May Dinges left for Charlottesville to attend the summer Normal. Mrs. James Suellen and children of Strasburg spent the weekend with Miss Ellen March. Mrs. Harry Glaize has been quite sick for several weeks.
An all day meeting is planned at Ebinezer in Whitacre next Sunday with Elder Line to preach and a ground dinner to be served. Ova Parrell has started work on the Winchester and Western Railroad. A social at C A Parrill's drew invited guests Saturday night. Rev Mr Chubb and family visited Beale and head to Glengary after church duties.
All girls over 16 are called to join Unit No 5 of the War Relief. Meeting at Mrs. Holmes Conrad's residence on Saturday June 23 at 10 30 am. Fee one dollar flat rate.
The 238000 Boy Scouts of America submitted subscriptions totaling $15,480,550 pledged by about 125000 people. James E West, chief executive, announced the results in New York last night raising the Liberty Loan drive.
Miss Clara Hott and her brother Horace Hott returned to Dayton after attending the Hott Pine wedding in Winchester Saturday night. Miss Hott played the wedding music and Horace served as best man for his cousin Worth Hott. Harrisonburg News Record Virginia event details.
A reader from Bentonville Arkansas endorses Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as relief for a long lasting cough and chest irritation. The letter states it cured a court case previously said to be consumption and notes it is sold everywhere.
The Star acknowledges missing names in a recent Navy League contributions list. The omitted donors include Mrs. Walker Bond with $3, Mrs. Lines with $3, and Mr. Atwell Guard with $1.
A historical note states every square mile of the sea contains about 120,000,690 fish. This figure reflects early marine population estimates and density assumptions.
By virtue of a deed of trust from John Hawkins dated March 28 1904 the trustee will sell at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House at noon the lot at 557 N Kent Street fronting 565 feet with an eight room home partly brick and frame. The stable hog pen and growing vegetables are reserved and right to remove them. Terms: one third cash on sale day and balance in two equal annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with a policy of insurance. Maurice M Lynch Trustee. Wm M Bowen Auctioneer. 5-29-4w
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