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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1929

Page

7

Death Summons Mrs. A K Fletcher in Harrisonburg

Mrs Virginia Castleman Fletcher widow of Abner K Fletcher longtime Harrisonburg clerk of the Federal District Court died at 6 15 am at her daughter's home on Franklin Street after two months of critical illness Born December 11 1845 in Winchester she moved with family to Washington Alexandria later to Harrisonburg where her father Issac Paul was a major landowner She leaves several children siblings and a sister and was a devoted Presbyterian and Bible reader whose body lay at the church Prior to burial.

Harrisonburg Virginia Castleman Fletcher Abner K. Fletcher Federal District Court William H. Keister Franklin Street Fletcher Isaic Mary Jane Castleman Paul Joseph Paul Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Assembly William Penn Castleman Virginia Berryville Clarke County Lexington Kentucky Winchester Washington Alexandria Harri

Will construction suit seeks Virginia estate relief for Campbell heirs

In Frederick County Circuit Court on June 19 1929 the will of H C Campbell decd is to be construed to determine complainants interest in the Virginia estate and delivery of property under the will for administration. Defendants not Virginia residents ordered to appear within ten days of publication. Notice to run weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester and posted at the courthouse.

Circuit Court Frederick Herbert L. Campbell Roberta C. Lawson Roy B. Cobbs H. C. Campbell Virginia Roy E. Dobbs J. Wood Glass Gertrude V. Thraves W. C. Thraves Hattie Glass Davis Robert M. Campbell Rebecca M. Hill Howard Hill Lucy Campbell Emma C. Maupin Emily Maupin Clendindinning Allen W. Campbell T. B. Campbell R. O D. Campbell Temple Campbell Dorothea Harris Evening Star Winchester J. W. Baker Cleek

Tennis Practice Reveals Arm Use Balance in Play

An expert notes that during a strenuous lawn tennis match every muscle except the left arm is in constant use and even the left arm stays fit from sufficient activity.

Bishop Cannon Praises Hoover Support Stand

Bishop James Cannon Jr of the Methodist Church South responds to Bishop Denny’s protest over a Richmond resolution backing President Hoover on law enforcement. He cites the conference vote as the best answer and says the measure aims to strengthen law observance and improve justice nationwide.

Associated Press Washington James Cannon, Jr Board of Temperance The Methodist Church, South Collins Denny Richmond Hoover Denny Bishop Cannon

General Kincaid Heads Committee on Veteran's Trip

Gen J Leslie Kincaid president of American Hotels Corp accepts active chairmanship of the committee for the Twenty seventh Division pilgrimage to Europe next spring. Major George B Ramsey announced atSchene c tady meeting with fifty local veterans joining the 1200 plus expected group for a 32 day trip including England France and Belgium visits and a reunion with British troops and King George through Cook's tourist service. Gen John F O'Ryan is honorary chairman.

J. Leslie Kincaid American Hotels Corporation Europe George B. Ramsey Division Association General Kincaid van Courier Schenectady N. Y American Legion Ramsey England King George France Belgium Cook’s John F. O'Ryan

Lewis Players Open Their Engagement Here Tonight

The Lewis Players present Sally a New York comedy drama in 3 acts at Smith's lot on National Avenue in Winchester. The company of twenty, led by Dick Lewis, offers vaudeville between acts and a nine piece jazz band with songs and dances. They promise clean, high class entertainment for all ages under a water proof tent theatre.

Smith’s Lot National Avenue Winchester New York Sally Lewis Players Dick ,Lewis Oeston Dick Lewis Lewis

Planting trees with top oil helps root placement

The American Tree Association advises that when top oil is carefully worked among the fine roots, the tree should be planted three inches lower than its previous soil level in a murkery or woodland environment.

American Tree Association

Historian Debates Dating in Fragile Timeline

A scholarly exchange questions a contested historical date. Researchers weigh archival evidence and chronology while sides present differing interpretations and call for further sources.

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