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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1924
Page
4
Copy of an old captioned agency brief noting Associated Press dispatches credited to various papers. Mentions republication rights and local news publishers with fragmented OCR text.
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The piece argues Carter Glass would fight for his principles over personal gain, contrasting his independence with other candidates. It praises his willingness to be outspoken on issues and to push for good governance, suggesting his campaign would reflect bold, principled leadership in the platform battle.
The Philadelphia Record notes Admiral Caryl Grayson spoke in Richmond about improving health through daily exercise humor and proper food. He argued President Wilson’s decline under a burdensome tax regime shows the need for medically sound living and obedience to simple health laws.
The poem critiques Sunday leisure as crowds drive on a Sabbath day while preachers urge study and prayer. It contrasts pastors call for rest with roads filled with autos, yacht trips, fishing, golf, and merrymakers. It lists various trades and people rushing toward worldly enjoyment.
Mount Pleasant Virginia residents record weekend social visits and family gatherings. Asa Racey and family spent Sunday with his son Raymond Racey while Winchester guests from Mrs. Snowden Newcome and kin returned home. Local folk attended a children's day service at Round Hill Sunday night and many called on neighbors across Mt Williams and Boyce.
As summer heat arrives, flies surge across homes contaminating milk and butter. Health officers urge households to stock swatters and aggressively control the new fly population to curb typhoid fever germs.
Mrs. Craig Orndorff called on Mrs. James Boyce one evening recently. Sunday afternoon visitors at Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lamp included Mrs. Alice Renner Mrs. Mollie Spillman Mr. Clarence Lamp and wife and Mrs. Kenny of Clearbrook. Mrs. Pearl Cochran visited Mrs. Annie Ritter Tuesday. Friends mourn Mr. Tony Renner’s sudden illness and wish him a speedy recovery.
Deeds filed for Frederick County include W H Painter to Charles A Richard for house and lot in Stephens City at 4500. David C Dinges et ux to Gervis E B Lemley for a lot in Stephens City at 800. J P Reardon Trustee to Shenandoah Valley National Bank for 17 acres near Middletown and 12 acres in Opequon for 1300. Heirs of Malichi Pugh and Laura V Whitacre for 70 acres in Gainesboro district for 1000. Heirs of Malachi Pugh and wife to L L Pugh for 24 acres in Yo district for 1000. Heirs of Malachi Pugh and wife to R M Pugh for 96 acres in Gainesboro district for 1000. D D Rothgeb et ux to G L Rothgeb for one acre in Opequon district for 2644.
The Ninth District remains undecided with Byrne, Davis, Moore, Woods as possible contenders for the race while Mapp, Lee Moore and West campaign privately. Seven potential nominees frame a crowded field for eight statewide posts including lieutenant governor secretary of the commonwealth and attorney general as adjournment nears.
Four hold the field for lieutenant governor commissioner of agriculture superintendent of education and the corporation commission with no opposition yet. Many believe rivals will enter to mobilize votes and back their favored gubernatorial candidates, with reports of ongoing efforts to do so.
In Martinsburg West Virginia on June 28 a whiskey runner in a Nash roadster collided with a Berkeley County man’s Chevrolet. The Nash driver fled after a crash near the Tabler farm, with an intoxicated woman aboard claiming bravado. Police and a traffic officer narrowly missed apprehending the suspect and party.
Reported Bennet family crash saw several people thrown from a Chevrolet with one woman notably injured though hospital records denied any automobile injuries that night. Earlier a Mar tinsburg hit and run by a drunken man claimed another death, prompting officers to pursue the suspect.
Clarke county Woman's Civic Club voted to host a Better Yard contest in Berryville Virginia with 16 dollars in prizes. Forty contestants signed up inspectors A C Muller and Capt Frank Wray began inspections. final judging in September. Mrs Province McCormick chairs the event.
The article notes women under their president’s call to duty in the coming year urging influence toward safety and the elimination of billboards along roads. It highlights demonstrator Daigh Ivins of Blacksburg describing how 134 local residents fund schooling through work, and mentions Virginia authors and community efforts.
Rest Brevities notes the Sunday school children’s day exercises set for 8 p m with public attendance invited. It also lists visits and social gatherings among local families including Snyder, Moulden, Ridgeway, Barr, and Barr in Rest
For sale 58 acre limestone farm including a stone dwelling a bank barn and essential outbuildings. Price 4500 with immediate possession on delivery of equipment. Six room bungalow with hall bath and large porches appears new. Attractive price to quick buyer.
Mr J H Moulden returns to Hagerstown Wednesday after several weeks at home due to a crippled foot.
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