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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1924
Page
8
A local commentary laments modern youth preferring high wages with little toil, arguing the appetite for effortless salaries undermines work ethic and productivity. The piece reflects early 20th century attitudes toward labor and economic ambition.
Moviegoers can see Laurette Taylor in Happiness at the Empire today and tomorrow with an all star cast. The production adapts J Hartley Manners story and promises a joyous, breezy comedy audience experience without ticket price changes.
William C. Henley and Ada V. Williams, members of prominent families, wed last evening at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street. The Rev. A. A. Kelly officiated. The bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Martin Williams and her sister witnessed the ceremony. Henley is connected with the car establishment of John Hnyder on West Water Street.
A brief note urges residents to feed the birds in town and Cory, highlighting a community habit and a shared space.
A marriage license was issued today in the Corporation Court to Ernest W. Frye and Miss Ruth Pilgrim, both of Wardensville West Virginia. The groom is a machinist and a son of Edward P. Frye. The bride is a native of Chambersburg Pennsylvania and a daughter of Benjamin Pilgrim.
Mrs Ward Swank wife of State Senator Swank of Rockingham County and a leading Harrisonburg lawyer suffered a sudden appendicitis attack and underwent surgery at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. She is reported resting comfortably with her sisters and Miss Hilda Miller who will nurse her, in Harrisonburg.
Five year old Charles Cochran son of Mr and Mrs Fred Cochran fell with a long stick in his mouth. The stick penetrated the lining of the throat. Dr B B Dutton rendered aid and the child is improved today.
Miss Martha E. Stowers executive secretary of the local Red Cross returned from Washington where she attended a conference of Red Cross workers. The meeting focused on ex service men issues with the Veterans Bureau including adjusted compensation vocational training and hospitalization. Announcements on future policy are expected.
A number of arrests were made today for violations of automobile laws including no muffler and muffler open and speeding. Several women were among those charged. Hearings are set for four o'clock this afternoon before Justice Worsley in police court. Yesterday T I Moore paid seven dollars for no muffler.
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