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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1924
Page
3
An obituary notice notes the death of Charles Peen on March 7 1924. It laments the loss to his wife and children and recalls memories of happier days with verses about heaven, rest, and the vacant space left behind. The fragmentary text mentions a banjo and a playful memory of his dancing.
Organization of a 508000 dollar corporation named the Old Virginia Packing Company Inc was announced by J N Major. It plans to manufacture various food products with fruit as a major raw material and may expand beyond Virginia. Front Royal offices are listed with R B Holbrook and E H Jackson among interested parties and several local business men.
Trade notices announce a window display sale with pricing at 25 cents per dot for advertising space. Elmer Griffin located at 175 J. is referenced in the listing.
The Virginia American Legion contemplates redrawing state lines to create at least twenty sections. Aimed at tighter regional control, the move seeks to improve post travel and service as membership grows. Robert Y. Conrad Post in Winchester may push the plan at the Danville convention.
New York researchers report powdered sulfur serves as an effective method to control blight affecting horse chestnut trees, offering a potential horticultural solution for urban forestry.
Field notes from March 26 1924 by W S Hough warn of aphis abundance across six of seven orchards. Weather caution noted as a factor while urging readiness of lime sulfur and nicotine sulphate by April. A single strong action point: spray timing uncertain but preparation essential. Mr S F Armstrong of Richmond travels for Gore road project.
Earl Heatwole, Harrisonburg athlete killed last Friday in Staunton when struck by a freight car, was buried yesterday at St Pauls Cemetery near Rockland Mills. The service at the Baptist Church drew a large crowd, with about 100 cars in the funeral procession and many unable to gain admission.
An old advertisement offers CHAMBERLAIN medicines including pills and salve for coughs stomach troubles and skin ailments. Consumers are urged to mail 5 cents and their details to Des Moines Iowa to receive 9 tablets and the CHAMBERLAIN SALVE, with a note to send name and address.
The ad promises instant relief from head cold congestion by applying Ely's Cream Balm into the nostrils. It claims the antiseptic cream soothes the swollen membranes, opens blocked passages, and ends headaches and breathing struggles.
Listings show sales and auctions in Virginia towns from late March to early April. Names include Smith Sens fey road stock farming implements. N B Page Boyce with horses wagons harness and feed. O B and Jesse Willey Middletown administrators real estate. J W Larrick Chambersville stock and livestock. W Larrick near Winchester stor sale. John W Bagent Reynolds Store stock implements and household goods. EF Miller Kernstown stock grain and implements with times noted.
A gathering at Timber Ridge honors a departed community member with a solemn farewell. Attendees include neighbors and local officials, reflecting on the life and contributions of the late resident. The event emphasizes remembrance and shared memories.
A 12 year old Michael Russell awakened his uncle and aunt and triggered an alarm then reentered the burning Philadelphia home to rescue six pet dogs.
Mrs S H Faulkner of North Kent Street is said to be recovering from pneumonia and received word from Rich.
The report from Mond Virginia states Kenneth Fawthner Wea has been ill with pneumonia for weeks but is improved and believed to be on the road to recovery after periods of critical condition.
Thrift Cleaners provides cleaning pressing and dyeing with a sanitary steam press available. They offer pickup and delivery by calling Bell Phone 159 R at 131 South Main Street.
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