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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1924

Page

3

Spring cleanup discussed by gig league

The meeting at Miss Lucy F Kurtz home on South Main discussed early spring cleanup plans for Pepinean and to guide local owners in cleaning yards and premises. Women joined club activities, officers were reelected, and new members enrolled as enthusiasm rose for a healthier town.

Prohmahid Pepinean Lucy F. Kurtz South Main Cnet Kiel Clnd Asa Lucy F. Kurtz Walker McC. Bond Irtet Sey de Correspondin Secretar Melvin Green Aez Fn Martin Wildbarree Herbert $ . Larrick

Ladies Aid Meet At Macedonia Farm Home

Mrs Rachel Funk hosted the Ladies Aid Society of Macedonia on March 6 with a very successful gathering. Local movements include Lacy Carper moving to a newly purchased farm on Stephens City road and Robert Hosenflock moving to E H Whites farm. Mrs Caldwell of Reliance visited, and Helen Carper with her mother stayed with Mrs Funk. Meg Jacobs remains ill at home. Jesse Foster moved to the Snapp farm in the Relief area. John Legg moved from J S Haldeman to G W Armel’s farm.

Rachel Funk Ladies Aid Society of Macedonia Lacy Carper E. H. White Stephens City Road Robert Hosenflock Shinerland Gearing H. White Caldwell Reliance Annie Armel Helen

Christ Episcopal Church Sunday Services

The schedule lists 9:45 a.m. Sunday school 11 a.m. morning prayer and sermon The Will of God 7:30 p.m. evening prayer and sermon Christ the Blessed and Only Potentate Stephens City 9 a.m. holy communion

God Christ the Stephens City

Appalachian orchardists predict bumper fruit crop this season

Cumberland March weather favors a bumper fruit harvest as snow could extend the protection for two more weeks. William Farris of Farris Orchard Co. says about 5 000 carload lots and numerous smaller lots have been typical in past freezes. A trust filing indicates United Orchards may absorb much of the Mertens tract near the Baltimore turnpike and new hydrant systems from Paw Paw and nearby hills reduce labor and spraying burdens.

Cumberland Appalachian Cumberland Fruit Exchange Belt Keyser Winchester William Farris Farris Orchard Company Appalachian District United Orchards Company Mertens Greed Ridge Baltimore Turnpike Chertland Orchard Company Farris Orchard Ompany Paw Paw

Premier Poincare Won't Fight Duel

Paris reports Premier Poincare will not duel Deputy Gaston de Launay after a Chamber of Deputies insult was misread as a reflection. Seconds were appointed but found no grounds for a duel and the matter was declared closed.

Associated Press Paris Poingare Gaston le Provost de Laungy de Lau Chamber of Deputies de Launay M. Poincare

Christian Endeavor Schedule Across Churches Sunday March 9

Notices list meetings at First Christian Church led by Percy Sheetz Presbyterian Church led by Catherine Crisman Church of Christ led by Paul Fletcher United Brethren Church led by Emmerson Brown at 6 45 P M with message on Dangers in Trifling with Life God and the Soul Acts 26 8 32 Luke 12 16 21. A cordial welcome awaits you at Christian Endeavor.

Christian Endeavor

Mareket Street Church Services Ad posted

The Mareket Street Church invites members and friends to Sunday school at 9.45 a.m. and Bible class. Junior congregation at 11 a.m. with preaching by the pastor on The Stand-bys. Evening service at 7.30 p.m. followed by prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7.45 p.m. Pastor F. I. Mumford.

Mareket Street Church

City vs Farm Rift Ends in Car Rescue and Union

Jane Witherspoon clashes with her father over automobiles and city life. After her mother’s poisoning scare, Vaughn Norwood arrives with medicine to save Nancy Witherspoon. The deacon, moved by gratitude, buys one of Norwood’s cars and agrees to Jane’s engagement to Vaughn.

Vaughn Norwood Jane Witherspoon Roxy Jane Vaughn Nancy Witherspoon Rush Yve Nancy Witherspoon Iman Norwood

Deer Invade Island Settlement in British Columbia

A settler on a rocky island in British Columbia befriended deer that swam from the mainland. He fed them with corn, and by year’s end about thirty deer visited regularly, losing fear and gathering near the dwelling, even knocking at the door to announce their presence.

British Columbia Yorkshire England

Newquay Arrival and Atlantic Ocean Misconception

A traveler reaches Newquay after dark and is taken to a countryside home. The next morning she walks to a garden and spots blue water, asking about its size. The hostess explains it is the Atlantic Ocean, prompting disbelief about its vastness.

Cornwall Atlantic Ocean

Hotel mortgage recorded here securing 200000

A deed of trust securing 200000 from the George Washington Hotel Corporation of this city has been admitted to record. The mortgage secures 742 first mortgage gold bonds bearing 6 percent interest, payable semiannually in September and March, with bonds maturing in two to five years. American Trust Company of Richmond Va. is trustee and American National Bank of Richmond is fiscal agent. A 100 revenue stamp is affixed to the mortgage in lieu of bonds.

George Washington Hotel Corporation American Trust Company Richmond American National Bank of Richmond

Brown and Miss Devenger wed in Strasburg

Dewey Brown and Carrie Clevenger were married by Rev. Philpot in Strasburg on Thursday afternoon. Only close family attended. The couple, daughter of Robert Clevenger and of White Hall, Va, will reside at Grimes. A reception at Rich Hill followed with about one hundred guests and dancing.

Dewey Brown Carrie Grevenger Strasburg Philpot Lewis.Hudson Robert Clevenger Ares Brown Johnson Brown White Hall Rich Hill Grimes

Church of Christ Sunday Services in Odd Fellows' Hall

The Church of Christ announces Sunday activities led by Minister W. L. Dudley. Bible school at 10 a.m., superintendent L. L. Hockman. Morning preaching at 11 a.m. with communion and sermons on God’s Care for Little Things and The Law of Pardon. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. sermon. Midweek prayer at the pastor’s home Wednesday 7.45 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Church of Christ Odd Fellows’ Hall L. L. Hockman Paul Fletcher Dudley Market Street W. L. Dudley

Burns Develop Blood Poison From Factory Fire

Howard R. Jones, burned on both hands and arms while fighting a fire at his dyeing and cleaning establishment, is at home on North Braddock street with blood poisoning from the burns. His condition, once serious, is reported improved. The fire started when static electricity in a gasoline tub ignited while a silk dress was being dipped.

Howard R. Jones North Braddock Street Mr. Jones

Mrs MecGranh and others visit in Washington area

Personal notes list Mrs Richard MecGranh of San Francisco visiting at the Lynch home in South Washington street. Mrs Frank Reynolds returns from Frederick Maryland. Clarence Harding architect of George Washington Hotel reports back after a day here on business. Mrs Robert Hoover returns from Edinburg visiting her brother BE Bowman. Mervin Shank returns from a trip. A Weaver returns to Richmond after a short stay. Alva and Boyd Richards come back from eastern cities. H E Shull state automobile inspector returns from Richmond and Washington.

Richard MecGranh San Francisco Cal Washington M. M. Lynch South Washington Street Clarence Harding George Washington Hotel Robert H.hoover BE. E. Bowman Edinburg

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GIG Lucy F.’Kurtz Macedonia Christ Episcopal Church Poincare First Christian Church Percy Sheetz Presbyterian Church Catherine Crisman United Brethren Church Emmerson Brown F. I. Mumford the Nathanson CO North Main Street Kansas Winchester Seed CO McClure Newspaper ‘Syndicate Newquay The Star Tom Moore Baynes Tom Europe J. Vic Arthur Rouss Avenue Insurance MR. Brown Miss Devenger Frank Reynolds Frederick Mervin Shank A. E. Weaver Messrs Alva and Boyd Richards H. E. Shull Chiropractic ADAMS Chiropractors N. Braddock St Rand ‘Fiell T. W. Wood & Sons S. 14Th St Richmond, Va R.T. Jones & CO Millwood Road Boyce M. Kremer Skill Craft Clothes Shop Next New Theatre Jack and Jill Nenox Walton Huntsberry P Miller SWIFT the Home Grocery Bock H. J. Mowrer Watchmaker Jeweler Oppo Hotel Jack McCallum’s BETTY Purina Eas J. Jos Sulivan
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