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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1924
Page
1
Two bodies discovered near a relief location are identified as J Nancy Robinson and Lacy Robinson. The report notes the mother and son were found burned, with authorities investigating the cause of death.
A blaze in a home near Stephens City last Sunday morning killed Lacy Robinson, 40, and his mother Mrs. Nancy Robinson. Norman Rudolph survived after rescuing his wife and four children from the flames. The house and contents burned completely, bodies found in the ruins, and no funeral arrangements yet made.
Gerlach Nev March 17 Bill Hart known as Gerlach Bill carried a six shooter in his back pocket at the express office. He reached for his money and accidentally fired the weapon injuring himself and making eating painful at Winnemucca where he is confined for repairs.
Julian D. Steele of Stephens City Virginia protests resolutions by the Stephens City Farmers' Cooperative and Educational Union opposing higher county school taxes. He defends public schools and school discipline while calling for a public signed statement if union authorship is misrepresented. The letter advocates backing teachers and principal at Stephens City High School and questions blame on public schools for societal immorality.
Postponement due to weather and poor road conditions moves the sale of the late C N Garvin's property to Thursday at 10 a m at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. The notice references Handley High School silver ring and Hamburger's Specialty Shop promotion in Big Spring Sale materials.
Headquarters Company orders all members to report in full uniform Monday night March 17 at 7 30 p m at the Armory for the annual federal inspection. 1st Lt P J Marshall commands.
The Star notes a well attended Empire service held yesterday afternoon in the theater. Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Page led songs at the door as crowds piled in, with Miss Whitlock at the piano and Mrs Fuller assisting. The program began at 3 30 led by the author, with children singing and a lively contest between sections. A duet by Mrs Reynolds and Mrs Page accompanied the offering, followed by a short prayer. The audience watched The Servant in the House and learned the lesson of giving service over receiving. The benediction closed the observance.
Paramount presents a seven star lineup with Jack Holt Agnes Ayres Rod La Rocque Julia Faye Nita Naldi Robert Edeson and Theodore Kosloff. Also showing a comedy and Fox News. A surprise picture Wednesday with three Empire shows and no price rise. Public events and local notices follow.
Two furnished bedrooms available in a new home with modern conveniences. Apply at 113 W. Monmouth Street.
A Gainesboro area fire at 2 a.m. left J William Lewis and his son in law William DeHaven badly burned while rescuing Mrs DeHaven and her children. They were carried through deep snow to safety, the ambulance hampered by blocked roads. Mrs DeHaven and children escaped with minimal injuries.
A meeting tomorrow at Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester will elect officers and a larger board of directors for Winchester Memorial Hospital. Invitations went to 75 residents across Winchester and several counties. Dr Hunter McGuire will present a report on the hospital's work, with additional reports planned.
The D A R meeting postponed due to bad weather will be held at Handley Library on Tuesday at 8 o clock in the evening.
The March term of the Corpora tion Court opened with Judge F B Whiting. Charles Wiley charged with larceny of a Hamburger car was deferred to April term and bond renewed. Prohibition law violators from this city also deferred with bonds renewed to April. A suit by H I Walker against Oswald Geisse and Winchester Garage was decided. Geisse liable for $60. Inheritance tax report shows about $5000 due from J Edward Cooper estate.
The Balti more Sun features a photo-engraving of Miss Susan Reid Williams of Whithester who now performs as Susan Dunbar after joining the Capitol Theatre. She is among 30 Rothafel company members slated for two Poli's Theatre concerts in Washington to aid radio set fund for Walter Reed and other hospitals. The group will also perform at Walter Reed, the Naval Hospital and Mount Alto Hospital, visit the White House and General Lejeune. A Wardman Park Hotel reception and supper dance follow, with Mrs Coolidge and cabinet officers among attendees.
Mrs Maude Belle Long and Mr James O Johnson of this city quietly married at 430 PM Saturday at the Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South parsonage. Rev Boyd V Switzer performed the ceremony. The couple will be at home after tomorrow.
Hamburgers Specialty Shop announces a big spring sale at its Big Spring location. The event highlights discounted menu items and limited time offers to attract customers during the seasonal promotion.
Classified style note offers woman’s beauty services and product line tied to Margaret L. Hodgson, with a delivery offer for those lacking mail boxes. Mentions Valley National Bank and a phone-like prompt “Calk at us” and garbled lines.
In San Francisco on March 17 Federal Judge Frank Kerrigan refused to excuse WY Anderson of Alameda from jury service. The defendant argued that being bald should exempt him but the court rejected the plea saying you can try it out any way.
Richmond reaches for a statewide highway policy forum as the Virginia Good Roads Association calls a two day convention in Richmond on April 9 and 19. George P. Coleman leads planning with potential remarks by Henry G. Shirley and other highway figures. The meeting will cover acts affecting funding and the state highway system and aim to gather diverse views.
The Women’s Democratic Club will meet at Handley Library at 8 o’clock on Tuesday March 17. Full attendance requested.
Circle 11 and Class 15 of the Presbyterian Church will host a cafeteria on Wednesday March 19 from noon to 2 PM at Rotary Club rooms. Proceeds support Near East Relief Work.
A major fire in Carlisle Pennsylvania damaged five business and apartment structures near the public square, with losses around 250000 dollars. Firemen from Harrisburg Mechanicsburg and neighboring towns fought the flames through the night, rescuing residents and preventing spread as winds fanned the fire.
Ha Specialty Shop announces a new retail location in Big Spring offering unique goods. The store invites shoppers to visit and explore a curated selection designed to serve the local community.
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