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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1924

Page

2

Sale of Frederick County Farm In Public Auction May 3 1924

By decree in the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia the sale of a farm owned by the late Fred S Lineberg in Back Creek District Frederick County near Mt Williams is set for Saturday May 3 1924 at noon in front of the Winchester Court House. The 84 acre property includes a residence and outbuildings and is offered as is with one third cash and the balance in two yearly installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance on the buildings.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Pearl G. Bly M.jeaneberg Winchester Fred S. Lineberg Back Creek

Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs Convention in Roanoke

The Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs holds its annual convention in Roanoke from May 6 to 10. Highlights include welcome addresses by Roanoke mayor Blair Fishburne and Rep A Woodrum, the Youth Movement in America talk by R M Whitney, and Friday Presidents Night speeches.

Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Roanoke Maxy Blair Fishburne A. Woodrum Sixth Virginia J. Allison Hodges Virginia Federation Youth Movement In America R. M. Whitney American Defense Society Washington, D. C Department of Fine Arts Landonia Dashiells Richmond Rose V. Berry General Federation E. Lee Trinkle Better Homes Lindsay Patterson Federation Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of New York Women's Club of Hostess Club Roanoke Hotel

Robinson Firm Hosts B and C Party at Apple Blossom Festival

George H. Campbell assistant to the Baltimore and Ohio President arrives with B and O officials tomorrow at 12 22 from Baltimore and other points to attend the apple blossom festival. They will be guests of the C L Robinson Ice and Cod Storage Corp and travel on train No 55.

George H. Campbell Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Baltimore C. L. Robinson Ice and Cod Storage Corporation Campbell Fred A Robinson Winchester Robinson Compan

Winchester and Frederick County Car Offer for Apple Tour

Transportation Committee seeks volunteers to lend cars for an apple tour in Shenandoah Valley. Residents of Winchester and Frederick County urged to respond tonight. Cars to park on both sides of Market Street from Piccadilly to Water Street. Signage provided. Contact J Mack Noonan at 257-J.

Winchester Frederick County Shenandoah Valley iMarket Street Piccadilly Market Street Water Street Mack Noonan Transportation Committee

Paying for His Sins in Sunday Card Play

A Black minister confronts parishioner Rastus caught gambling ecards on a Sunday. Rastus admits guilt, claiming he is paying for his sins as the minister admonishes the Sabbath violation. The Clews section notes a story titled The Sixth Sense by a French scientist cites a claim about women.

Rastus Palron Omaha

Richmond Bride Weds Douglas Crocker In Virginia

Miss Burwell Carter, daughter of Mrs. Thomas Nelson Carter, married Douglas Crocker of Pitching Massachusetts at All Saints Church Richmond. The ceremony was by Rev. Downman with Rev. William T. Crocker assisting. reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple will sail to Europe after a three month honeymoon, planning to reside in Fitchburg.

Richmond T ‘Burwell Carter Thomas Nelson Carter Douglas Crocker Alvah Crocker All Saints Downman D. D William T. Crocker New York Spencer Carter Shaun Kelly Mass Frank C. Page West Franklin Street Carte Peter H. Mayo

Mosbys Camp Dues Appeal for Reunion Attendees

Channing M. Smith urges Mosbys Camp members to pay 15 cents state camp and 10 cents Grand Camp dues for 1924. He notes reunions at Charlottesville May 20–23 and Memphis June 4–7, with rail fare two cents a mile round trip and return by June 28.

Mosby Charlottesville Memphis Tenn Paulette Farmville

Winchester to Host Apple Blossom Festival May 3 1924

Special telegraphic orders from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad urge ticket agents to publicize Winchester Virginia apple blossom festival on May 3 1924. Shenandoah Valley Inc supports the event and promotes travel to view the display and learn regional advantages. Special fares and fare train service may be available forjourney.

W. E. Lowes Baltimore and Qhis Railroad Winchester Virginia Shenandoah Valley, Inc Shenandoah Valley

Road linking Alexandria to Fairfax to be rebuilt this summer

Virginia Valley roads will connect Alexandria to Fairfax via the Little River Turnpike as $75,000 has been allocated. City officials met State Highway Commission chair H G Shirley in Richmond to push start of the project, creating a fourteen mile route to Fairfax Courthouse and opening Valley markets to Alexandria. Local trucks and fresh produce will flow directly to Alexandria markets.

Alexandria Fairfax Somehouse Little River State Highway Commission H. G. Shirley Richmond William A. Smoot Fannon Aud Ience Smoot Ayor ‘Smoot Fairfax Courthouse Dukestreet Fairfax Road Upperville Winchester Valley of Virginia Washington

Death not caused by drowning in river body found

Coroner jury reports the young woman found in the Rappahannock near Tapppahan nock is believed to have died by strangling and her body dumped in the river. No identification yet and lungs show no water while the throat is bruised. The victim is about 30, medium height and build, found wearing underwear a long coat stockings and riding boots.

Associated Press Tappahannock Rappahannock River

Prominent R R Officials to Attend Apple Blossom Festival

Aubrey G. Weaver counsel for the Southern Railroad says Fairfax Harrison of the Southern L. E. Jeffries vice president and general counsel Henry Miller vice president and Fred S Wynn vice president will attend the apple blossom festival tomorrow. The officials will come to Strasburg on their private car and be driven to Winchester.

Aubrey G. Weaver Southern Railroad Fairfax Harrison Southern L. E. Jeffries Henry Miller Fred 5. Wynn Southern System Strasburg Winchester

Parking Arrangements for Apple Blossom Festival Cars

The committee allocates autos parking at the baseball park from 6 p.m. Saturday May 3 to noon Sunday May 4. Grounds will be policed and overflow cars may be moved to the fair grounds. Tourist campers get use of the Equity Grounds on the old baseball site. Portation Committee.

Equity

Red Cross Opens Rest Rooms in Bank Building

The Red Cross will use the old banking room of the Commercial and Savings Bank tomorrow for a rest room for all visitors who desire to use the privilege. The Red Cross rest room at the Chambr of Commerce building also will be open as usual.

The Red Cross Commercial and Savings Bank Chambr of Commerce

Golf Ball Kills Bird at Hempstead Links

A bluejay was killed when a golf ball driven from the eighteenth tee at Hempstead struck the bird. The incident occurred as the club president, in a foursome, teed off and the bird swooped from a nearby tree. The event prompts a note on sportsmanship and compassion in amusements.

Hempstead

Wanted 50 shares of Commercial and Savings Bank stock

Notice seeks the purchase of 50 shares of Commercial and Savings Bank stock sought by Baker and Shryock. The inquiry appears in a brief public notice style item from a historical newspaper column.

Commercial & Savings Bank Baker & Shryock

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