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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1924
Page
2
Virginia officials debate the value of the full-time health officer, likening the post to the police and judge in importance. Dr. Roy K. argues prevention is the core duty, aiming to prevent disease and safeguard life through proactive measures and lower death rates.
The eleventh annual meeting of a Virginia church society was held in Shepherdstown. Mrs S H Lago of Mount Crawford was elected president. Mrs Clarence Woods of Winchester was reelected first vice president. Mrs Lydia Recher of Ry was reappointed secretary. Life membership was granted. The convention accepted an invitation to hold next year’s meeting at another Virginia location.
Indant James Mars of the Army will hold open air at the Court House at 7 15 pm Saturday and on Sunday as indicated in the notice.
The schedule lists jail service at 11 a.m. and Sabbath school at 2:30 p.m. P. L. conducts 6:45 p.m. open air service followed by a preaching service at 8 p.m.
All departments of the Sunday school meet at 9 45 a m. Sunday preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m. Juniors meet 2 30 p m. Christian Endeavor at 6 45 led by Miss Garnett Hamrick. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 o clock led by W A Bailey. Each Sunday evening preaching service will be evangelistic from this date until the revival begins April 27.
Sunday School at 10 a m Epworth League at 6 30 p m Preaching service at 7 30 p m led by Rev W G Winston all church business for this conference year closed on this date.
Readers learn Red Seal Lye cleans grease from pots pans and stoves turning grease into soap and washing away dirt with water. It warns not to use on aluminum and notes it clears crevices where roaches bedbugs and vermin abound with a ready solution. It also suggests making hard or soft soap at home quickly and cheaply.
New York March 28 strength in rail shares leads a market rally while high priced specialties rebound after a floor traders driven decline. Industrials ease at midday as call money rises from 4 3 4 to 5 percent in a brisk session.
Goods crafted by wounded veterans from the Davis Clinic at Marion Virginia are on display at the Gift Shop on North Main Street. Proceeds from sales go to the ex service men, minus material costs, per Mrs W A Baker president of the Robert Y Conrad Post auxiliary. The range includes rugs trays beaded purses and other useful items from World War I service members.
The Associated Press reports a possible shutdown of mines in the Kanawha coal field as a wage scale conference planned for today is postponed indefinitely. Indications suggest the meeting may not occur before Monday, the final day of the current contract.
Walter Miller former valet for Attorney General Daugherty and Jess Smith testified to a Senate committee that Armour and Company sent hams bacon and similar goods to the Dang ee street house as gifts. He also said whiskey was supplied and a three supply kept on hand. Under cross examination he could not confirm payment for the Armour shipments or that any bill accompanied them.
The Rev Charles T Warner rector of St Albians Washington will preach at Meade Memorial Episcopal Church White Post starting Monday March 31 at 8 pm and each night through Friday April 4. The Rev John F Cole tan announces the mission noting Warner's prior White Post missions and inviting all to attend.
Mrs Irving Bacheller wife of the author died at her Winter Park home last night police report states the death occurred in Florida on March 28 authorities did not release further details
Washington March 28 Representative John W Langley Republican Kentucky indicted on charges of conspiracy related to liquor withdrawals posted bond of 5000 today in the District of Columbia Supreme Court.
A Virginia man, A F Cassel of Norfolk, reports gaining fifteen pounds after taking Tanlac and Tanlac Vegetable Pills. He describes relief from stomach trouble nervousness constipation and headaches, says he sleeps well and has new energy, and notes Tanlac is sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
Will H Hays ex Republican national committee chair will be recalled by the oil committee. Senator Walsh seeks questioning over a Sullivan Indiana telegram read into the record claiming no personal payments or sums received for the Re passage of national committee funds. Jennings testified that a payment of 25000 was told to Hays by Hannon.
Mrs Isaac Faulkner of Chicago arrived in this city on a visit to friends and is staying with Mrs a Baker on West Piccadilly street. She studied at Fairfax Hall long ago and is remembered as Miss Bessie Woodward. Mrs Sidney Orndorff and her young son Sidney Jr have returned to Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Charles E Shiner.
Seventy hours after the murder of Mrs. Maude Bauer on a Staten Island road detectives report no progress. Police say all search crews have found no lead as residents call for action. Rewards totaling 3700 dollars have been offered for information.
A historical note states that about 90 percent of the school produced in the United States annually is sent to foreign countries. It highlights large domestic production destined for export and reflects on industrial trade patterns.
The passage argues that many people know little of nature beyond a dozen roadside flowers common trees shrubs a few birds and insects. It notes that recognizing bird calls seems miraculous to most and that a few guides exist who can teach others during short nature walks.
An Antwerp carpenter bought a dated Rembrandt painting for a minimal sum from a second hand dealer. An Antwerp expert confirmed the 1640 date and Rembrandt signature. The painting is valued at 2,000,000 money and value is noted as a lesson in how valor should be used.
Washington March 28 John Walsh a Washington lawyer and brother of the prosecutor of the Senate oil committee was called before the committee and questioned at length about his activities and connections. He said he had never been connected directly with any oil company but was general counsel for a holding company and denied that the company had any interests in oils in Wyoming or any other northwestern state.
A brief reflection notes that choosing to rise early from personal drive yields steadier progress than rising out of obligation. It emphasizes discipline, habit, and personal responsibility as keys to productive days.
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