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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1924
Page
3
The Post Office Department will serve residents in named suburbs starting July 1 if rules are followed. Boxes must be erected painted and bear the head of family name neatly printed or stenciled. Carriers must reach mail without leaving the vehicle. City Manager Dettra will arrange house numbering in the service areas.
Mayor W W Glass of Winchester Rotary Club and Capt Robert L Gray attended the International Rotary Convention in Toronto. Glass served as the club’s delegate and Gray as alternate. They will report at the next club meeting, possibly deferring detailed accounts to honor Memorial Hospital graduating nurses.
A North River Virginia farmer T J Huffman testifies Vendol, an herbal tonic, relieved his dizzy spells headaches and indigestion after three bottles. Franck Baker & Sons in Winchester sell Vendol locally, with mail orders from the Vendol Company in Baltimore for distant buyers.
Harry M. Sartelle bought the 185 acre Curtis farm near Wadesville in Clarke county for 7450 dollars at a public outcry sale by Dunn & Duval in Winchester to settle Edward Curtis estate.
Stephens City Virginia June 23 The Ladies Bible class of the Lutheran Church will hold a yard party at the parsonage on July 4 and 5. Several local residents and students are mentioned visiting schools and returning from trips while the Reverend E O Graham conducts a daily vacation Bible school.
Mrs. H. D. Flood and her son and daughter from Washington left to attend the Democratic national convention in New York with friends this week. They will then travel to Spring Lake, New Jersey, for the rest of the summer.
Mrs. F. T. McFaden wife of the Rev Dr McFaden has returned from Hampton Virginia after several weeks due to the serious illness of her sister in law Mrs Charles Friend wife of the Hampton Presbyter ian Church pastor There has been a slight improvement in Mrs Friends condition.
Miss Avirett II wed Hume Opie Annan son of Daniel Annan and former Second National Bank president in Rose Chapel Emmanuel Church Cumberland. Attendants included Mrs John Hanreh as matron of honor and Robertdeau Green Annan as best? man. The bride, known for literary and musical talents, wore white chiff on georgette with Rhine stones. Groom practices real estate and dairy business. guests included Maryland historians and university staff.
A weekend of small social moves and travel unfolds with Miss Carrie Swims departing for Pen Mar while Mr. and Mrs. Frank Huyett visit Mr. Huyett’s sister Mrs. S. J. Swimley Jr. in town. Little Emma Goldie visits her aunt Mrs. Bradshaw in Summit Point, W V, on Friday.
For sale 58 acre limestone farm with seer dwelling bank barn and out buildings. possession in May includes equipment. Six room bungalow with hall bath and large porches recently built. Attractive price to quick buyer. Interested buyers may view special value lists from GOOD & CO.
Pharmacists from across Virginia travel to Natural Bridge for the nia Pharmaceutical Association convention to be held Tuesday through Thursday. President S. C. Brooks of Winchester will preside as speakers including Deepe Fishells and Dr. James Lewis Howe address topics on public duty and atomic theory. R. A. Pulchler, Virginia prohibition director, is expected to speak. officers and a large attendance are noted. Winchester aims to host next year’s meeting with local leaders coordinating housing and invitations.
Train timetable listing for Berryville Virginia and Shenandoah Junction routes. Roanoke Bristol intermediate stops with Pullman parlor and sleeper cars. Connections at Roanoke and Shenandoah for Memphis, Washington, Philadelphia, New York. Inquiries directed to H. H. Burks Berryville and W. C. Saunders Roanoke agents.
A long fragment lists numerous individuals with surnames and given names, including Grim, Baker, Windle, Dunleavy, Jones, Custy, O Leary, Maymaker, Langley, Rouss, McCormick, Hollis, Gibbons, Haymaker, and many others, as part of a Friendship Co entry. The text resembles a roster or social directory with no clear event or narrative.
Dime novels and preserved literature are being studied at Stanford University. Teachers and students expect increased interest as these popular works sit beside classics on library shelves. University officials note the movement highlights wider reading among educators and learners.
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