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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1925

Page

3

The Joys of Foot Comfort Ad Slogan Card

An ad card extols the joy of healthy feet and comfort for tired feet with claims of supporting arches and relief from fatigue.

Foot Comfort Appliances Offer Quick Relief Demonstrations

Dr Scholl s Foot Comfort Appliances claim rapid relief by removing the cause. An expert will demonstrate the devices and show how each appliance is adjusted to fit an individual needs and requirements.

Christ Episcopal Church Services Schedule Summary

The notice lists ecclesiastical services at Christ Episcopal Church including holy communion at 8 a.m., children's assembly at 10 a.m. led by Miss Frances Beverly, morning prayer and sermon by Rev. T. K. Nelson at 11 a.m., and evening prayer and sermon titled Christ the Lord of Life, with additional reference to Stephens City and Meyhely communion.

Frances Beverly T. K. Nelson Christ

Freedom of Speech and Misdemeanor Questions in The Star

The Star readers debate the limits of reporting what one hears amid a 1925 note from Theo Fries. Morton Harlee is fined $50 plus costs for what he heard and told others, raising questions about rights to recount rumors and potential arrests.

Star Io Thesday the Star Morton Harlee Wee Ye Wier John Sam Theo. Fries

Rabies Confirmed in Winchester Dog That Bit Boy

Health officials announced that the Esquiman collie that bit Fred Hyde last Wednesday contracted rabies. The dog was killed, its head sent to Washington for hydrophobia testing, and Pasteur-style treatment considered for the boy. Officials urged vaccination and cautioned that untreated bites risk serious disease, stressing humane yet decisive action.

F. W. Roland Steddom Bureau of Animal Industry United States Department’ of “Agriculture Washington Fred Hyde Esquiman Collie Health Department of Winchester Boland

Orphan Fund Drive Shows Zevart Zhangotchian Appeal

The Near East Relief photograph and letter from Oliver J. Sands present Zevart Zhangotchian, a 14 year old orphan at Syra, now under orphanage care in Greece. The appeal seeks $66.67 for one year of care, housing, feeding and education, and notes prior generosity from Fort Loudoun Seminary events.

Oliver J. Sands Near East Relief Katherine Glass Greene O. S Zevart Zhangotchian Ordou Syra Zevart Greece Serres Salonica Orphad Sands Virginia Handley Fort Loudoun Empire Theatre Loudoun

Women Postmen of London Win Praise

London officials hail women letter carriers as a success with 4200 employed by the post office. Sir William Mitchell-Thomson, postmaster general, notes the program has proven effective and popular among the public and workers.

Postmen of London Associated Press Great Britain William ‘ Mitchell-Thomson

Braddock Street Methodist Church Services Schedule

Braddock Street Methodist Church outlines Sunday activities including Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. service at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Epworth League meets at 7:30 p.m. Junior League at 2:30 p.m. Golden Rule Bible Class for Men at 9:30 a.m. Visitors Mr and Mrs Lee from Philadelphia stay with Mr and Mrs Wallace Hough on Stewart Street. Miss Cornelia Hicks, sister of Mrs Lee, has been visiting the Houghs for several weeks.

Epworth Mrs. Lee Philadelphia Wallace Hough Stewart Street Cornelia Hicks Mrs. Hough

Woman in Change of Life Receives Benefit Report

Columbia South Carolina woman testimonial praise for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound noting relief from backache nervousness and painful times. The letter mentions improved health enabling housework and urges others to try the remedy despite a lengthy period of struggle.

Columbia, S. C Lydia E. Pinkham S. A. Howey Columbia South Carolina Ladis Ly Pantheonae

Rev Dr Scanlon Celebrates Fifth Anniversary in Durham

The Durham Morning Herald frames Reverend Dr. D H Scanlon as pivotal to Presbyterian growth in Durham. Since arriving from Nashville Tennessee five years ago, he led a church expansion from one preacher to four congregations with membership rising from about 900 to 1500 and substantial benevolence-driven funds.

Durham N. C Morning Herald D. H. Scanlon Berryville First Presbyterian Church Scanlon David H. Scanlon Nashville Tenn Bec

State Agriculture Head to Address Berkeley County Picnic

J W Smith West Virginia secretary of agriculture, a respected dirt farmer, has accepted to speak at the Berkeley County Farmers Picnic on July 23 at Shepherd Flying Field. He will be joined by J B McLaughlin, WV Farm Bureau secretary, as the oratorical team. The tentative program promises a day full of events as announced by County Agent Eckhardt. Frederick County farmers are invited to bring their families to the picnic.

J. W. Smith West Virginia Berkeley County J. B. McLaughlin West Virginia Farm Bureau Shepherd Flying Field Eckhardt Frederick County

Baptist Church Sunday Worship Service Schedule

Sunday school at 9 45 morning sermon at 11 titled The Souls Right Hand. Evening service at 8 8 with sermons by Rev H P Hoskins titled Dollars And Sense. B Y P A at 7. Worship and sermons outline the day.

H. P. Hoskins

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Declares Dividends

The Board of Directors of Shenandoah Valley National Bank in Winchester announces a semi annual dividend of 6.00 per share plus a special 1.00 per share, totaling 7.00 per share for the six months ended June 30, 1925. Checks will be mailed to stockholders of record on June 30, 1925. W. G. Hardy cashier. June 20, 1925.

Winchester Virginia W. G. Hardy Shenandoah Valley National Bank

Trees Go Back After Reaching Maximum Size

The piece notes that soft maples are not long-lived, showing growth decline after maximum size as borers attack. It explains streamside trees get abundant water while upland trees may suffer drought, with large trees taking years to reveal signs of decline.

Large Increase In State Monies Says Treasurer

RICHMOND Virginia June 20 Receipts of the state of Virginia have increased from 4579204 50 in 1905 to 29382325 50 in 1925 it is asserted in a campaign booklet issued by John M Purcell state treasurer to day Mr Purcell is candidate for re election and is opposed by Archur H Williams of Wytheville The booklet further declares that the treasury today holds surety bonds United States Liberty bonds state of Virginia bonds and others for the protection of the state monies amounting to 12000431 The sinking fund has returned on the state debt the treasurer says bonds amounting to Aa The treasurer is custodian.

Richmond Virginia John M. Purcell

New Glory for Old World War Film at Empire Theatre

The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion screens New Glory for Old at Empire Theatre next Wednesday and Thursday June 24 and 26 for its sole benefit. The film, official army action footage by the Signal Corps, portrays World War I battles with Winchester and Frederick county men featured, including Chateau Thierry and other key moments.

Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion Empire Theatre Powder River Winchester Frederick Signal Corps

Evolution taught before Christ in Whitacre letter

In a Baltimore Sun letter, J. W. B. of Whitacre argues evolution was taught by pagan philosophers 600 years before Christ and that the Bible is not a science text. He cites Aristotle and Galileo to claim science misuses the Bible, urging readers to rely on the word of God rather than scientific theories.

Baltimore Sun Whitacre Mason Dixon Line Galileo Eve Satan Christ God

Stone and Lime Plant Tract Transfers in Jefferson County

In Charles Town West Virginia the Millville Stone and Lime Company of Millville transfers property to David A Rees and T M Rees trustees. The Pittsburgh based West Virginia corporation holds a $27000 obligation and the plant has been closed for four years. A separate deed records Joseph E B Thropp Company and receivers T Andrew Webb conveying an ore bank near Bak to William Ings and Charles J Webb including assigned mining rights on a 1600 acre tract.

Charles Town W. Va Millville Limpany Petty David A. Rees T. M. Rees West Virginia Corporation Pittsburgh Joseph EB. Thropp T. Andrew Webb Bak Jefferson County

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