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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1923

Page

4

Colleges as a joint venture blend of study and work

The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Antioch College Ohio plans a joint venture with a factory tied to a gift enabling construction of buildings and employment for students. Faculty advise and profits share with the college as cultural studies pair with business courses. Such work aimed programs expand access and counter expensive exclusive education.

Philadelphia Public Ledger Antioch College Ohio Philadelphia Cincinnati

Rippling Rhymes and The Drifter by Walt Mason

A prose poem sketch follows The Drifter as he wanders from Driftersville to Tarrytown Bitter Bend and Téaburg. He works brief stints in junk collection Spitz training and lead melting, then reflects on penniless towns and the lure of easy street as worn figures tell of chances wasted.

Driftersville Tarrytown Bitter Bend En- Téaburg

Berlin aids needy Russian students in wartime relief

Berlin on June 7 reports relief efforts for Russian students in military barracks converted to dormitories. The German Red Cross, the Russian League of Nations section, the Young Men's Christian Association, and Students Relief contribute to aid, reflecting widespread Central Europe acts to ease student hardship during the period.

Associated Press Berlin German Red Cross League of Nations Youngesn Christian Association Europe

Brazil posts large 1922 trade surplus for year

Rio de Janeiro official figures show Brazil's balance of trade for 1922 with a surplus of about 67 000 contos de reis, just under one hundred million dollars. The prior two years had shown deficits, marking a notable shift in foreign trade in the past year.

Associated Press Rio de Janeiro

Prohibition Push Splits Sweden Liberal Party

Stockholm June 8 The Associated Press reports that prohibition as a platform plank has reduced Liberal party representation in the lower house from 110 members ten years ago to 39 now. At an extraordinary Liberal meeting a debate over including prohibition ended with 77 voting for and 56 against.

Associated Press Stockholm Jower Liberal Party

Young Evening Star Carrier Boy Undergoes Tonsil Operation

Tucker, a bright carrier boy for the Evening Star, had his tonsils removed in a Washington hospital. He was recovering well and hoped to leave the hospital soon. He is the son of the late Dr. Alfred Tucker of Berryville, Clarke County, and has been in Winchester for some time.

Tucker Alfred Tucker Berryville Clarke County Winchester

Cedar Grove Notes Yard Party Planned by Local League

Cedar Grove notes report the League of Little Mountain yard party set for July 7 at the school house. Also mentioned are social items about Mrs Bruce aes and other local residents with visits and family news.

Cedar Grove Ity League of Little Mountain Bruce Aes Winchester Memorial Hospital Fremont

Apple Pie Ridge Car Owner Purchases Dodge Touring Car

Mr. George Carson has bought a new Dodge touring car as noted on Apple Pie Ridge.

Apple Pie Ridge George Carson

Army Chief Opposes Army as Dry Police

Washington June 28 Secretary Weeks told Army War College graduates the army should not act as civil police to enforce Prohibition. He cited the posse comitatus act of 1878 and urged limiting military involvement in domestic enforcement while stressing findings from history and constitutional limits.

Waghiington Army Weeks Army War College Congress Posse Comitatus

Market News Service Extends to Richmond Virginia

The Department of Agriculture plans to extend the leased wire market news service to Richmond as part of a southeastern circuit. The Virginia State Horticultural Society has advocated the move for years. The service reports daily receipts quotations and general crop and market conditions from branch offices, with end of day tabulated reports sent to distributing centers nationwide.

Virginia Department of Ariculture Richmond Virginia State Horticultural Society Department of Agriculture Washington

Joint-Ease Promises Quick Relief for Joint Ailments

A New Jersey druggist endorses Joint-Ease as a fast remedy for stiff inflamed joints and swelling. Customers report overnight lumbar relief and benefits for chest cold and neuralgia while the makers claim deep absorption to bones and ligaments with a one minute rub. Boyd Drug Co Franck Baker and Son.

New Jersey Boyd Drug Co Franck Baker and ‘Son

Property pickup at Hogue Creek to Holmes Nails store

A notice from PRB STA GEO. W. NELSON of Hayfield Va states that the party who collected a Prestal tank at Hogue Creek will return it to Holmes Nails store at Hogue Creek. No further action or statements are made.

Hogue Creek Holmes Nails

Bride Joins Groom From Paris in Chester Home Visit

A 1990 groom and his Paris native bride plan a brief stay in his Chester hometown following their wedding. The couple awaits decisions on future business plans as they settle into life together.

Paris Chester

Famous Underground Railroad station burns at Petersburg

In Petersburg Indiana on June 29 fire destroyed a landmark station of the Underground Railroad. The Posey family home stood on a White River bluff and hid escaped slaves in secret cellars and a tunnel aiding passage toward Canada during the Civil War era.

Associated Press Petersburg Ind Diana John Posey Frank B. Posey Congress Posey Canada White River

Stripping Old Battleships Leads to Arrests at Norfolk

Seven men are jailed after a Tangier Sound raid by naval authorities. The converted submarine chaser Princess La Davis is held at Norfolk Hamp ton Roads base. Officials say the suspects were cutting metal from old battleships Alabama and Indiana and possessed acetylene torches and stripping gear. They claim the project was backed by prominent Norfolk individuals and expect more arrests soon.

Norfolk Naval Base Hampton Roads Tangier Sound Alabama Indiana

Larrick Returns to Winchester After Wartime YMCA Service

Jonah G. Larrick returns to Winchester after more than five years in YMCA welfare service with French troops. In 1918 he served in fighting areas aiding French soldiers in dugouts and tents behind the lines. After the war his YMCA work with the French army shifted to peace time and grew into a civilian enterprise. His primary role was physical education throughout his French service and he has since made brief trips back to America.

Jonah G.larrick Winchester Mr. Larrick Larrick France America Y. :Duaon Hia

U S League Plans Educational Drive for Prohibition

The Anti-Saloon League of America plans a $2,500,000 educational campaign in 1924 to oppose wet candidates. National officials say the drive, discussed with state superintendents, will use extensive newspaper publicity bills and hundreds of speakers to enforce prohibition.

Westerville Ohio Anti-Saloon League of America Acials

Catholic School Picnic At Murphy's Hole Draws Crowds

Catholic Sunday school children and friends enjoyed their annual picnic last Wednesday. A large truck from J J Sullivan led the church excursion at 10 am with touring cars following and John Shine bringing up the rear with ice cream and soft drinks. A drawing for a silver set was held at the grounds after donations collected by Mrs.

Murphy's Swimming Hole J. J. Sullivan John Shine Te Grounds

Fractured OCR Note on Insecticide and Railroad References

Fragmentary text mentions rail road companies and institutions with unclear recommendations. It notes a 35 cent package claiming to make a quart and to kill bedbugs roaches and fleas. Mentions a pea scented nest in a harden F2D can and products sold by Franckeend Son and others.

I Aes Franckeend Son

Holy Name Society notes and July mass schedule

Ellen Bovard reports a lucky number 137 held by John Ridderick of 315 South Braddock. The day was enjoyable with ideal weather and ample refreshments. All Holy Name Society members are urged to attend early mass next Sunday with the junior choir, and Miss Philomena Laren will sing at the late mass. July schedule: first and fifth Sundays 7:30 and 11. second and fourth Sundays 7:30. third Sunday 11 a.m.

Ellen Bovard John Ridderick South Braddock Street Holy Name Socity Philomena Laren Hind Centenary Refo

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