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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1929
Page
5
The report emphasizes that state records are achievable only through these detailed NIUEL submissions and ongoing documentation. It underscores accountability and the need for accurate data to support governance initiatives and public transparency.
Clarke and Frederick county officers are listed with presidents and vice presidents for Clarke, including Rev. B. D. Chambers and Mrs. Vincent Franks. The committee presents resolutions urging Patrons and Junior Leagues, prompt league reports, sanitary improvements, cooperative advertising, school consolidation, and road improvements to support Virginia state campaigns.
Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, former Marine Corps commandant, will assume the superintendency of Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. He plans an inspection tour of the West Coast in May and will begin duties July 1 after seeking retirement from the Marine Corps.
General Lejeune expresses gratitude for the board’s confidence in him and says the VMI appointment lets him remain in active service beyond retirement. He highlights devotion to the Institute as his preferred role and purpose.
Mrs Sarah DeHaven Parsons longtime Back Creek Valley resident aged 87 years eight months and 10 days died at her home Saturday afternoon. She leaves four sons and one daughter along with 24 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Central United Brethren Church with Rev J R Collis officiating and interment in the church cemetery.
The state fire marshal urges citizens to clean gardens, houses, sheds, schools, hospitals, churches and public buildings to improve sanitation and reduce fire risk. He notes many fatal burns occur in homes, with children under ten at high risk, and cites cellars attics and clutter as common fire starters.
The Rev EB Robb of Toms Brook president of Virginia Classis will lead Lenten services and speak at 7:45 PM at Centenary Reformed Church. The Rev S L Flickinger will conduct services for the Rev Robb at Fishers Hill. Mrs Henry Stephens of Allentown Pa visits Mr and Mrs Charles Edmondson on the Valley Pike.
Coach Joe Sewell of the Cleveland Indians aided Wallace Wade at the University of Alabama, assisting in grooming the university's baseball talent and contributing to athletic development on campus.
Winchester Duckpin Association standings show three front runners, Virginia Woolen, the Country Gentlemen, and the Elks, ahead of a tight schedule through April 12. Sam Smith of Virginia Woolen joins the select circle with a 122 average as teams plan Friday nights and late-season clashes.
Police court imposes total 28 dollars in fines and costs on Arthur Jenkins. Of this 7.75 dollars covers license tag for a dog and 20.25 dollars covers using abusive language toward Game Warden Pingley.
Tome Institute official Ridgeley White from Post Deposit Maryland arrives to spend the Master holidays at the home of his mother Mrs Frank N Hack on South Washington Street.
The Star lists daily wholesale quotes for local buyers. Prices include cracked corn at 1.25, bran 2.00, corn meal 2.80, mixed feed 2.10, hay 15.00 to 20.08, middlings 2.30, and various poultry and dairy items with incomplete or garbled entries for hens, broilers, ducks, and butter fat.
In readable portions the item lists local flour in barrels with varying weights and several mixed feeds. Prices shown include 3.00 for screenings and 2.50 for cracked corn, with references to creamery butter and other dairy products priced in vague terms.
Fragmented market lines mention Wheat and various livestock terms with unclear figures. References to MO BYOUGrs and crestsaven hint at wrong OCR reads, leaving an unreadable mix of prices and animal names without coherent context.
Berkeley Springs West Virginia March 26 Henry DeHaven carpenter was almost electrocuted while building a chute at the Berkeley sand plant. A wet board touched a live wire sending 33000 volts through his body throwing him 20 feet. He was carried to the office by Charles McBee and, after an hour, regained consciousness with burns and bruises. The town's electricity was out for a time. DeHaven lost skin from head to back.
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