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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1923
Page
8
A two inch long will dated March 24 1923 left all property to the wife of E Hamp Erb who died at G Fred Yeakley’s farm. J T L Jones and L F Stottler testified to the will in Berryville Virginia court. Elizabeth E Erb was named administrator with the will annexed and gave bond for 400 dollars.
A survey by the National Association of Building Owners and Managers shows about 15 million square feet of new office space added to 22 major North American cities during 1922 and 1923. Cleveland leads for both years, with Philadelphia New York Boston Los Angeles and Chicago following. experts warn over production risk in some cities.
Mount Airy school report lists enrollment 45 with 32 promoted. Students Kathleen Snapp Vivian Moore promoted to 6th. Louise Bly Virginia Triplett promoted to 3rd. Edith Salome Roe Jessie Orndorff promoted from 3rd. Daily attendees Virginia Triplett Evelyn Bywaters Annie Bly Luther Terault Oren Granville Snapp. Closing day featured basketball football and games. Miss Lovett praises team. a pupil photograph was taken.
Macedonia Virginia May 3 Mrs Charles Beatty of Stephens City visited Mrs C J Jacobs over the weekend. Mr and Mrs E H White and Roy White called on Mr and Mrs Ernest Tevalt at Re Hef. George Lind of Spout Springs visited. Jane Violett visited daughter Mrs W H Huber. Mrs B H White and Mrs Lizzie Price spent Thursday with Mrs Jacobs. Renolds Armel spent the week with his ill father G W Armel who is much improved.
The Democratic Women's Club urges women to pay their poll tax by May 5 to vote, noting those who have voted before owe $1.50 for 1922, while those new voters or unpaid 1921 taxes must pay $1.50 for both 1921 and 1922 unless they came of age after February 1, 1922.
Leslie Hitt of Madison county tried to kill himself in the presence of his sweetheart at her parents home in Culpeper after she refused to quit school and marry him. Family heard shots and a scream, and he was rushed to the hospital after initial aid.
Stephens City Farmers Union Local will hold a May 5 meeting at the High School building. Members should place binder time orders by then. refreshments will be served by the ladies. The Stephens City orchestra led by Miss McCartney will provide music.
A public health notice urges residents to keep garbage cans tightly covered to prevent flies and mosquitoes from breeding. The advisory emphasizes proper disposal and regular lid use to curb pests.
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