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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1924

Page

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Winchester Chamber Plans Illustrated Booklet for Shenandoah Valley

The Shenandoah Valley Inc and Winchester Chamber of Commerce announce a handsome illustrated booklet on the valley and Winchester history, industries, churches, schools, and fire companies. Distribution to U S chambers of commerce will spread via mail and tourist promotion starting April with support from H F Byrd and The Evening Star.

Chamber of Commerce Will B.cooper Tees Andrew Bell Ae Valley Phenandoah Valley, Inc Winchester Chamber of Com Winchester Orly H. F. Byrd Winchester Cold Age The Evening Star Chambers of Commerce United States Shenana Valley, Inc Harrisonburg Winchester Chamber of Commerce

Senator LaFollette Ill With Pneumonia

Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin has developed pneumonia and is reported in satisfactory condition. The insurgent Republican who sparked oil scandal probes is not on the investigative committee but started the ball rolling with his resolutions.

Associated Press Washington Senator LaFollette Wisconsin Lafollette Elublican Senate

Dairy Farm Equipment and Cattle For Sale

Farm items including dairy equipment and cows are offered for sale on April 1 at 10 AM. The sale may include additional lots if not sold beforehand. Sealed bids or inquiries may apply through La Ler in Va. Also listed: rental of a 3 room apartment.

la Ler I Va

Virginia counties raise school tax to limit

Thirty three counties in Virginia levy full school taxes under the law, with several exceeding the usual limit. The State Board of Education notes an overall rise, Floyd County has the highest local tax at 4.37, with Dickenson and Wise following. The education system relies on about one third state taxes and two thirds local funding, a ratio the superintendent urges restoring.

Associated Press Aes State Board of Patriation Ard Russell Nottoway Isle of Wight Tazewell Washington Albemarne Amherst Gloucester Grayson James City King and Queen Prince George Campbell Fluvanna Pulaski Orange Amelia Dinwiddie Warwick Princess Anne Chesterfield Craig Greenville Lancaster Mecklenbure Norfolk Pittsylvania Scott Smyth Bath Bedford Floyd Dickenson Wise Buchanan Albemarle

W. M. U. Group 2 to Meet at Berryville Baptist Church

The W. M. U. Group No. 2 of the Shenandoah Association including Boyce Rockland Winchester and Berryville will gather at Berryville Baptist Church at 10 a.m. A full attendance is requested.

W. M. U. Group No Shenandoah

Cloviston Milk Sees Tremendous Customer Demand

Cleanliness quality and service drive a sharp rise in customers seeking the Cloviston kind of milk. The ad emphasizes a specific product and its appeal to particular people in the market.

Dreams Come True Seminar At M E Church South

Community lecture at the M E Church South on Thursday March 27 at 7 30 PM explains how to turn dreams into reality Admission is free Refreshments provided with a brief outline of steps and encouragement for attendees.

M. E

Notice to ex service men on training and benefits

Ex service men eligible for vocational training compensation hospitalization or reinstatement may apply. See Captain Van Hise at Red Cross headquarters or John H. Rosenberger. March 26 27 28 with rubber aprons free. People's Drug Committee.

Capt van Hise Red Cross Jno H. Rosenberger

Contempt Probe Considered Over Daugherty Aide Watches

The Senate committee debates citing M S Daugherty a Washington Court House Ohio banker and others for contempt after they failed to answer summons. Roxie Stinson testified about Jess W. Smith oil stock dealings and a Cleveland hotel register incident involving A L Fink of Buffalo New York.

Associated Press Washington Roxie Stinson Jess W. Smith Daugherty Paul Howland Chamberlain Jess Smith Champherthie United States Ashurst Senator Ashurst Arizona Cham Smith Roxie Stinson Was ‘Examined By Mr. Howas Cleveland A. L. Fink Buffalo N. Y M. S. Daugherty Washington Court House Ohio H. W. Staife

Police Find No Trace of Miss Adams

Baltimore authorities report no trace of Florina Adams 418 after she disappeared while traveling from her aunt Mrs Shaw’s home in Green Spring Valley. Philadelphia and New York police found no signs as transit records show a reserved seat occupied to North Philadelphia, but who boarded the train remains unclear. Detectives doubt the Pullman reservation matched Miss Adams.

Baltimore Florina Adams Philadelphia John K. Shaw Green Spring Valley New York William Palmer Pennsylvania Railroad Pullman Miss Adams

John Shaver and Lena Coffman Wed in Shenandoah County

John Shaver widower from Kansas and Lena Coffman of Edinburg were married at Grace Lutheran Church Winchester by Rev. A A Kelly. They obtained a Shenandoah Circuit Court license at Woodstock and plan to reside at Bainhurst where Mrs Shaver farms.

John Shaver Kansas Edinburg Shenandoah County Lena Coffman A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church North Market Street Woodstock Winchester Bainhurs

Square Dance Planned at Friendship Hall

Friday and Saturday night square dance events announced for Friendship Hall with plans for community participation and music.

Weather Departures From Normal in Washington Area

The weather bureau bulletin reports a 6 degree temperature deficit since January 1 in the Washington forecast area and a 23 degree deficit since March 1. Precipitation shows a 0.98 inch deficit since January 1 with a 1.60 inch excess since March 1.

Washington Weather Bureau

Opening the Black Cat Tea Room Opens Saturday

The Black Cat Tea Room invites the public to inspect its new quarters at the Old Virginia Home 25 W Piccadilly St with meals prepared by home cooking experts. Breakfast 7 to 8:30 a.m. Dinner noon to 2 p.m. Supper 6 to 8 p.m. Rubber aprons free. see People’s Drug Co.’s window for details.

Old Virginia Franck Baker’s W. Piccadilly St Bell

Johnson Gains Lead In South Dakota Primary

Senator Hiram Johnson surged to a narrow edge over President Coolidge in the belated returns from Tuesday’s Republican presidential primary in South Dakota. With 1,963 precincts reporting, Johnson led by 35 votes 35 458 to 35 423, while Johnson charged that money and full page ads were used to buy citizenship and influence the outcome.

Associated Press Sioux Falls Hiram Johnson Coolidge Sears South Dakota Sionx Falls California Johnson South West Mr. Coolidge

Landslide In Italy Takes Many Lives

A deadly landslide near Amalfi, Italy, reported March 27, devastates villages along the coast. Deaths are feared to reach around 100 in Vittica with others in Mulini, Furgore, Praiano and Atrani. communication is cut off and counts are unverified. American and German tourists in Amalfi hotels reportedly evacuated.

Associated Press Salerno Italy Amalfi Jes Vittica Mulini Furgore Praiano Atrani

Revolutionists Lose Ground in Tegucigalpa Assault

United revolutionary forces attacked Tegucigalpa in Honduras yesterday. fighting began early and revolutionists fell back, losing ground around the capital as the day progressed.

Associated Press Washington United Revolutionary Forces Tegucigalpa Honduras

Democratic Club to Hear of Laws and Bills

The Women’s Democratic Club invites State Senator H. F. Byrd to speak at the Handley Library on April 16. He will explain major General Assembly bills and why some failed. Mrs. E. L. Wunder spoke at the prior meeting on democracy and conservation and contrasted party lands policies.

Democratic Club H. F. Byrd Handley Library General Assembly E. Ll. Wunder Wunder

Kiwanis and Rotary host joint luncheon with stats talk

Kiwanis members and Rotarians shared a large attendance at the American Legion building. Shirley Carter director of Western State Hospital Staunton gave hospital statistics and financial advice to Winchester business leaders. Mayor Glass attended with Rotary guests Boyd Richards and others as a playful roe contest challenge followed by remarks on crippled children work.

Kiwanis Club American Legion Will Hardy Paul Beck Paul Mr. Carter Shirley Carter Rotary Club Western State Hospital Staunton Carter Winchester Ikiweaia Club Rotary Ro Carter Walter Doc Swimley Joe Davis Mayor Glass Boyd Richards Charlie ‘Brumback

Ex-Train Bandit Eyes Presidency In Murky Claim

A former train bandit hints at a presidential run and warns of threats while a broad inquiry into funds looms. Subpoenas target Georg White and Wilbur Marck, with EB named in relation to 1920 campaign contributions.

Pwandeor Penn Peni Spencer Republican Missouri Geor White Wilbur Marck EB. Iy

Noted Orchestra to Play at United Brethren Church

The large Danae i Collegiate Institute orchestra will give a concert at the United Brethren Church on Sunday April 13 under Christian Endeavor. Alson, president of the local group, announced the return from Dayton with plans for the program. Prof. William Ruebush leads the 20 piece ensemble with Miss Clara Hott in charge amid church dedication efforts.

Danae i Collegiate Institute United Ren Uunder Christian Endeavor Alson Dayton Omytra William Ruebush Clara’ Hott New United Brethren

City Council Special Meeting On August 30

A special meeting of the city council is called for 8:30 p m to discuss the electroc school board matters. The session will follow the usual 7:30 start time and address additional items on the agenda.

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