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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
4
For One Year in advance three dollars. For Six Months in advance one dollar and fifty cents. For Three Months in advance seventy five cents. For One Month in advance twenty five cents. The Evening Star is entered at the Post Office in Winchester Virginia as second class mail matter.
Ohio State Journal urges using corn bread and corn meal products to conserve flour for wartime needs. The piece extols corn bread muffins griddle cakes and quick pudding as wholesome breakfast fare and a morale boosting celebration of American civilization.
Walt Mason advises cheerful resolve amid gray skies and wartime worry. He urges daily optimism, singing, and bright talk to buoy others as news of war looms and prices rise.
Stephens City Va June 21 closing exercises of the high school drew large attendance. Dr J L Mcbrien of Washington spoke on Our Young People What Shall We Do With Them. Diplomas were awarded by Supt M M Lynch. Miss Evelyn Heath Stickley won a general excellence medal with Rev Sydenstricker presenting. Salutatory by E Heath Stickley and valedictorian Ida Saxton Ramsell.
Torrytown West Virginia dated June 21 reports Miss Edith Newcomb and Miss Virginia Hott left for Work, Pennsylvania to visit their uncle Mr Perry Kerns. Several residents entertain and visit relatives including Mrs Clara Shipley visiting family in Washington and at home, Miss Josephine Hott returning from Dayton Virginia to attend school, and others visiting neighbors and family in Torrytown and surrounding areas.
Announcement to voters in Frederick County and Winchester that BOYD R RICHARDS seeks nomination in the Democratic Primary on August 7 1917 to represent Frederick County and the city of Winchester in the House of Delegates.
The article reports a surprising backing from mayors for a request to compile the Blue Book of Bums. Officials have submitted lists with no refusals as state laws on vagrancy are examined to push loafers into productive roles. A draft act proposal suggests nominating those of eligible age for service with the first army.
After initial surge to mobilize forces for France, daily enrollments averaged just over 1,000 men over several days, far below the anticipated 5,000 or more, indicating slower-than-expected recruitment momentum.
Local sportsmen are invited by the Berryville Gun Club for a Red Cross shoot on club grounds next Monday. The event is part of a nationwide trapshooting effort sanctioned by the American Amateur Trapshooters Association. Two cents per target will fund a Red Cross ambulance unit abroad, with an expected cost of $20,000 to fully equip it.
The article notes President action at army officials urging 70000 men to enlist during the week to bolster war effort. Recruiting agencies reportedly ineffective across the nation as enlistments are sought for the duration of the war, aiming to reach about 300000 Regulars by June 30.
Mrs. Carter Wisecarver is seriously ill at Memorial Hospital. Her infant daughter was injured in the city on Monday.
A Virginia and North Carolina farm buyer defies critics calling him a fool Yankee. After years of deep plowing and patient cultivation his yields reach 100 bushels per acre in corn, with 75 bushels common, making his southern holdings highly valued. The piece notes his success contrasts with earlier doubt.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Winchester District M E Church South will hold its annual meeting at Trinity Church Martinsburg starting Friday at 9 30 am and continuing through Saturday and Sunday. Delegates from district societies attend with local entertainments planned. Business sessions occur morning and afternoon with public meetings at 8 pm.
The harvest from thousands of gardens under President Wilsons appeal is to be conserved for winter use. The Department of Hecate has devised a process by which the housewife may pen the surplus of her garden and orchard at home. Mr F D Sheetz of Franklin Pa was visiting relatives in
Public auction in front of Winchester Court House at noon on the lot 557 N Kent Street. Property frontages 55 feet, extends 165 feet, eight room house. outbuildings reserved. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and a deed of trust with insurance. Maurice M. Lynch, Trustee. Wm. M. Bowen, Auctioneer. May 29, 1940.
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