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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1924

Page

5

Letter on slot machine gambling stirs debate

Paul F. Shryock argues against banning slot machines noting gambling exists in many forms from raffles to coins tossed on counters. He says people should petition to stop all gambling rather than focus on nickle slots, and cites democratic government and individual choice under law. He urges restraint and broader policy.

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Monticello Fund Campaign Promotes Jefferson Memorial

Virginia educators and civic leaders push a Monticello fund drive April 6 to 18 to raise Virginia’s $100 000 quota toward a $1 000 000 goal to purchase Monticello. Campaign director W B Cridlin urges school pupils and teachers to donate per year of service and age, with Sunday schools asked to contribute.

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Birthday Party for Miss Teressa Dick in Whitacre Virginia

A surprise twenty first birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Dick in Whitacre Virginia in honor of their daughter Miss Teressa Dick. Family friends and neighbors attended with many games played into the night and a late-hour finish.

Whitacre Henry Dick Teressa Dick Viola Elsie Hoyermale Eva . Shade Sophie Brown Edith Vallie Sadie McKee Anna Oates Mary Riley Fannie Peacemaker Ruth Braithwaite Bessie Frances Pugh Dorothy ‘Largeant Retta Place Delma Omps Norma Nesmith May Heironimus Bertha Largeant Edith Bohrer Bertha Tressie Dick Messrs Austin Ray Perry Hoyermale Harley Joshua Michael Place Loring Stanley Riley Norman Carson Sandy Oates Howard Hattie Alton Hurshel Bob Crane Walter McKee Fletcher Tom Brannon Roy Bohre

Farmers Union Meets to Take Orders for Beans and Coal

The Farmers' Union of Stephens City will hold its regular monthly meeting in the high school on Friday night March 7. Members needing soy beans cow peas sweet oats or coal are urged to place orders at once. C O Watson secretary.

Farm Union Farmers’ Union of Stephens City Watson Jersey Morgan Anderson Boyd Drug

Town Bird Feeding Reminder Sparks Community Action

Residents of XD Country are urged to feed birds daily to support local wildlife during winter. Officials emphasize consistent feeding stations and safe seed choices to sustain birds through harsh weather.

Hampton Roads Bond Issue Force Win In Senate

Richmond March 4 Two companion resolutions to amend the constitution to permit the state to issue bonds for improvements of ports and harbors were passed by the Virginia Senate and sent to the house for action.

Hampton Roads Senate Richmond Virginia House Norfolk Iron Wis Waspa Follo Shator Byrd Winchester Boag Nottoway Taylor Charlottesville Finance Committee Williams Gordon Supreme Court of Appeals Gibson Gunn Justices of Peace Commission On

Boy Clubbed to Death Over Road Dispute in West Virginia

Moorpfield West Virginia March 6 word reached here of the slaying of George Sites fifteen year old son of Southhill Creek Grant county in a fight with clubs following a road dispute John Hendrick and George Sites neighbors had trouble over an old deed Hendrick with his son and a sixteen year old boy faced Sites with his son in a fatal clash no details of how the altercation began are known

Hendrick Sites

Sage Tea Darkens Hair and Restores Color

An article promotes Sage Tea and Wyeths Sage and Sulphur compound as a home remedy to darken gray hair. It claims daily applications restore natural color, improve thickness and shine, and help maintain a youthful appearance.

Boy's Quiet Rejoinder At Schoolyard Moment

A boy responds to a teacher by moving toward the door after lunch, then asks in a sly tone if a companion may join him, noting that half the meal belongs to someone else. The brief exchange unfolds in a schoolyard setting.

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