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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1924

Page

5

Building Rebuilds North Street Structure After Wall Failure

Workmen tear down aged masonry on North Street to replace decayed stone and brick walls. The project, tied to George F. Norton and later J. C. Penney Company leasing, will set a new concrete foundation and erect fresh walls. The 125 year old Winchester building once housed Coffroth tobacco and later Mrs. Heller’s dry goods store.

Aig Beto George F. Norton J. C. Penney Company A Ut Winchester George P.coffroth P. Heller Chas, A. Heller

Handley High Girls Defeat G A A Club In Tight Bout

Handley High girls edge G A A Club 12 to 10 after a stalwart defensive game. Final whistle reveals Handley rallying with two late free throws to win as officials Reed and Ritter oversee a closely fought clash.

Handley High Girls G. A.A. Club Handley Anne Nelson Richards Garland Potts Rtrudé Ritter Handley Reba A Handley G. A A. Carper R. F Casselman Riley L.¥. Sprint Ih Capper R. Kelehner M Recher Milleson M. Wood L. J. C. Eddy R. Ritter C. McCann

Townsend Body to Philadelphia for Interment

George W. Kurtz funeral director ships the body of Mrs Lilian Townsend to Philadelphia for final interment after illness in Winchester. She died at Memorial Hospital after pneumonia while visiting the East. Burial occurred in Mount Hebron Cemetery. sister Mrs Wilson arranged the removal to Philadelphia in a zinc lined shipping case.

George W. Kurtz Lilian’ Townsend Philadelphia Mrs. Townsend

Rebekah President On Official Visit Schedule

Mrs. Callehan of Lynchburg leads an official visit to lodge events in this section. She stops Stephens City on Mar 7 Winchester on Mar 17 and Edinburg on Mar 18 then proceeds to Staunton with Mrs. William Is. Whisson accompanying. Miss Lillian Carter Martinsburg and Louise Carter Wadeesville return home after a stay with Mr. and Mrs. William L. Whisson on South Braddock Street.

Mattie Calleeen Lynchbur Assemblyirginia Independent Order of Red Meéefi Callehan Stephens City Lodge Winchester Edinburg Staunton William Is. Whisson Lillian Carter Martins‘burg Ouise Carter Wadesyville William L. Whisson South Braddock Street

Sunday Services at TM A. B. Church

The TM A. B. Church sets Sunday school at 9 45 with all classes including the Men's Bible class. Morning preaching at 11 with a full report on church work since the new church was built. Evening service at 7 30 features a special topic. Juniors meet at 2 30 led by Miss Maud Hollar. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Mrs H Crim. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 led by Hinkle Carpenter. You are invited.

Thée Maud’ Hollar Christian Endeavor H. M.crim Hinkle Carpenter

Mule Drawn Hearse Stuns Winchester Residents

A hearse drawn by two mules visited Winchester drawing curiosity. Capt. Kurtz, a furniture dealer and undertaker, stored refrigerators and sent mules to move an old horse-drawn hearse instead of the hired horses, prompting much speculation about the dead and the driver in a plain carriageyard episode.

Winchester Capt Kurtz

Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support

Card thanks neighbors and many friends for kindness during bereavement. Appreciation for car use and flowers. Signed by Mrs. Carrie M. Gury, Mr. and Mrs. Karl Gury, Mr. and Mrs. R E. March.

Carrie M. Gury Karl Gury R E. March

Pimples Vanish Claim Sparks Blood Cell Message

A garbled ad touts a toxin claim about red blood cells and pimples. It asserts nature lacks a substitute for red blood cells and warns against pimples living in the blood rivers.

Wunder Named Film Censor For Winchester

Mrs. E. L. Wunder, president of the Democratic Womens' Club, appointed by the State Board of Censors to inspect local theaters reels in Winchester. Her duty is to ensure all motion picture reels shown have been censored by the State Board at Richmond.

E. L. Wunder Democratic Womens’ Club State Board of Censors Richmond

Sulphur Clears Rough Red Skin Quickly

A skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick remedy for rough red skin, itching eczema, and eruptions like rash pimples and ringworm. The preparation is said to soothe irritation, destroy germs, and noticeably improve appearance with regular use. Obtain a small jar from a druggist and apply like cold cream.

Rowles

Oil Man Wanted for Winchester Branch

Large oil corporation seeks a live progressive agent driver to handle truck solicit business and perform station duties. Experienced oil man preferred with clean record bond references and ten years of occupation history. Send in own handwriting with references confidential replies. Write 13 41-3

Large Winchester

Rail schedule notes for Roanoke Shenandoah and connections

No 1 2.45 a m Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Sleeper to William son andoanoke Va Dining Car Shenandoah and Roanoke connects at Roanoke with Memphis special to points South No 27 5 53 p m for Shenandoah and intermediate stations No 28 8 39 a m for Hagerstown and intermediate stations Harrisburg Philadelphia and New York connect at Shenandoah Junction for Washington No 10 1 59 p m Hagerstown Washington Baltimore and Philadelphia No 14 7 29 p m Parlor car to Hagerstown Pullman sleeper Hag erstown to Philadelphia No 2 11 38 Pp m Stop take of for connecting Nines at Shenandoah Sct or Hagerstown Pullman sleeper to Philadelphia and New York Bor fares schedule Pullman reservations or additional information apply to H H Burka Agent

Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman Williamson Andoanoke Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shen H. H. Burka

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