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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1924

Page

4

Mrs Forney is Surprised at Birthday Party

eB Forney of No 105 street celebrated a birthday with a family gathering and a surprise home party. Guests included Mrs Harry Hiness of Rochester and many friends such as Mrs S A Alffleck, Mrs Casselman, Miss Kathryn h, Mrs George H Eagle, Mrs Lee, Mrs Edward Conner, Mrs Clayton Hartman, Mrs Edward, Mrs Laura B Gratchen, Mrs Cross, and Miss Grace.

Forney No. 105 Street Reformed Church Ira Harry Hiness Rochester Er. Casselman Kathryn H George H. Eagle Lee Edward Conner eQhiay Clayton Hartman Iiam Flemister Edward Laura B. Gratchen Cross Grace

Boxing coach from Annapolis named Olympic Games trainer

An Annapolis boxing instructor selected to coach the American team for the Olympic Games. He previously trained American boxers who won top honors in 1920 and led champions during the war with the AEF. He also guided Inter Allied title winners in 1919.

Annapolis

Bergdoll Not To Surrender Yet

Grover C. Bergdoll the American draft evader told his secretary no agreement to return to the United States has been made and he is willing to consider proposals that guarantee the exact punishment he would face if he returns.

Associated Baden Grover C. Bergdoll Bergdoll United States

Promoters Host St Patrick Day Dance at Rouss Hall

About 40 young couples attended the St Patrick day dance in Rouss Hall by the Valley Promoters led by Albner Huntsberry Otis Sargent and Paul Dunham The hall was attractively decorated with green predominating for the feast of Patrick.

Rouss Valley Albner Huntsberry Otis Sargent Paul Dunham

Clifford Nutt Seen Leaving Tokyo Embassy After Flight Plans

Clifford C. Nutt was photographed as he left the American Embassy in Tokio following discussions on plans for the Army Air Service around the world flight. He had gone to Japan to seek suitable landing fields for the mission.

St Patrick Day Favors Given Along with Music by Virginia Serenaders

St Patrick day favors were distributed and the Virginia Serenaders conducted the music under Joe Verzi.

All True Sons and Daughters of Erin Virginia Serenaders Joe Verzi

Pavel Way Shines as SypraKer’s Team Wins

In a golf feature, Pavel Way highlights Tris SypraKer’s hard work on the diamond and the team’s discipline shining through practice and play.

Pavel Way Tris Sypraker

Sale Directory Listings Across Virginia and West Virginia

A sequence of upcoming sales includes Ben Byers in Rippon W Va offering stock, implements and a Percheron horse on March 19, Isaac Ebert in Boyce Va stock and implements March 19, W Samuel Cook near Stephens City Va offering horses cows and farm goods March 20, W F Ramey Stine farm stock and implements March 20, G T Taylor at Walter Capper’s barn Kern Street Winchester milk cows shoats implements vehicles harness March 22, O B and Jesse Willey Middletown Administrators personal property and real estate March 22 12 M in front of Court House 140 acres land E W Braithwaite Executor C P Collis deceased April 2 J W Larrick Chambersville stock sale fresh cows springers sheep cattle hogs.

Ben Byers Rippon W. Va Isaac Ebert Boyce W. Samuel Cook Stephens City W. F. Ramey Stine Farm G. T.taylor Walter Capper Kern Street Winchester O. B Jesse Willey Middletown Court House E. W. Braithwaite C. P. Collis J. W. Larrick Chambersville

Chemists Seek Methods to Cut Agricultural Losses

Dr. C A Browne, chief of the bureau of chemistry, says the loss of crops from spoilage, insects, moisture, and microbes is a major problem. The USDA and state stations run projects on loss prevention, including food dehydration, fabric protection, and preventing spontaneous combustion in hay and stock feed.

Sete Department United States Department of Agriculture C. A. Browne Bureau of Chemistry Institute of Chemical Engineers Browne

Clinic for Mothers Opens in Mexico City

A daily clinic for the instruction of mothers in the care and feeding of young children will soon open in Mexico City, offering guidance to parents on child health and nutrition.

Mexico City

Cabinet Officers Testify in Daugherty Investigation

The inquiry into Attorney General Daugherty began with William M. Orm, former secretary to ex Governor Whitman, admitting 20 percent ownership in film contracts for the Dempsey Carpentier deal. Tex Rickard sought his advice on showing the films, and 15 more witnesses were subpoenaed including Mellon Weeks Blair Haynes and H H Wooten.

Associated Press Washington William M. Orm Whitman New York Dempsey- Carpentier Daugherty Department of Justice Orm Tex Rickard Rickard New York State Mellon Weeks Internal Revenue Blair Haynes H. H. Wotan Harding

Senate oil probe unveils Daugherty Slemp Doheny stock dealings

The Senate oil lease committee resumes hearings revealing government officials engaged in oil stock speculation. Louis F. Bond testifies that Attorney General Daugherty traded Sinclair and Doheny shares, and C Bas Slemp bought Doheny stock before 1923 retirement, with profits cited on Mexican and Sinclair holdings.

Associated Press Washington Senate Oil Lease Investigating Committee Albert B. Fall Daugherty Sinclair Doheny C. Bas Com Slemp Louis F. Bond Slemp Mexican Petroleum W. Slemp Mexican Seaboard Sinclair Company

Mentioned as successor to Secretary Denby

A report notes a long talk with President Coolidge regarding the prospective successor to Secretary Denby, outlining potential implications for the administration and foreign policy trajectory.

Denby Coolidge

Davidson Seen Leaving White House After Navy Post Talk

James K. Davidson, Republican National Committeeman from Michigan, is pictured leaving the White House offices after a conference with the President. He has been floated as a candidate for the Secretary of the Navy position created by Edwin Denby’s resignation.

James K. Davidson Michigan White House Secretary of the Navy Edwin’ Denby

Windsor Castle Gold Room and Oddities Across the Page

A column mix notes Windsor Castle gold stored in the gold room valued at 12000 dollars with a single gold waiver appraised at 50000. It rails at cynicism about relationships and includes slangy quips and a plea about finding an oculist for a daring graft. The piece closes with a humorous aside about housecleaning and horsecleaning in rustic dialect.

Windsor Castle

Real Sportsman Shoots Birds Raises Broods for Next Year

A brief note describes a real sportsman who shoots some birds and leaves others for the next brood, ensuring birds are available for future seasons and maintaining balance in the sport.

Brittany Custom Brings Engaged Couples to Tie the Knot

In Brittany many towns observe a custom where couples engaged in the year marry on the same day. The practice reflects regional traditions and communal wedding rhythms among residents.

Brittany

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