Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1924

Page

3

Washington Paper Sends Its Band to Participate in Apple Blossom Festival

The Times-Herald reports Washington Newsboys Band from Washington D C arrived by train to Bluemont and Winchester to serenade in the Apple Blossom festival. Manager Phillips leads a courteous group famed for fine music enjoyed by crowds. Times-Herald plans aerial photos of the pageant at Handley grounds for feature in the paper.

Newsboys Washington Winchester Ocber Bluemont Rere R Phillips Washington Times-Merald Capitol City the Times-Herald Handley Grounds Times-Herald

Richmond Festival Attendee Captures Winchester in Attire

Richmond Times Dispatch agricultural editor Matty attended the Shenandoah Valley blossom festival and photographed Winchester in festival dress. He arrived with a large camera and documented the events and attire for the paper.

Richmond Matty Richmond Times-Dispatch Shenandoah Watley Siies Winchester

Sale Postponed of P. T. Henson Property

The sale of P. T. Henson property has been postponed as announced by Luther Pannett, sheriff.

P. T. Henson Luther Pannett

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Outline

The First Baptist Church lists services including 11 a.m. public worship on The Footsteps of the King, 7:30 p.m. evening service with Heaven and What It Means by Rev. Gilbert B. Stansbury, 9:45 a.m. Sunday school led by F. Li. Woore, 6:30 p.m. young people gathering led by W. A. Sale. An invitation to attend.

Gilbert B. Stansbury F. Li. Woore W. A. Sale

Dissolution of Jolliffe and Jolliffe Partnership

Notice states the partnership between T S Jolliffe and R Jolliffe of Winchester Virginia under Jolliffe and Jolliffe dissolved by mutual consent on May first 1924. Business continues at 1 South Main Street Winchester by T S Jolliffe who is authorized to settle the firm’s affairs.

T. S. Jolliffe & R Jolliffe Winchester Jolliffe & Jolliffe Main St

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Sells Across Nation

A garbled OCR fragment mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure and a distribution by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. It implies nationwide sale and medical claims though text quality is poor.

Hall Catarre F. J__Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Hot Water Week in Winchester May 17 to 24

A Winchester event titled Hot Water Week is scheduled from May 17 to May 24. Community planners highlight activities related to baths, spas, and wellness demonstrations across local venues.

Winchester

Norfolk and Western Train Schedule Effective Dec 9 1928

Berryville Virginia schedule lists trains to Roanoke Bristol Shenandoah Hagerstown and Philadelphia with parlor cars Pullman sleepers and dining car services. Connects at Roanoke Shenandoah Junction and Washington for Memphis and eastern cities. Inquiries directed to Berryville agent and Roanoke general passenger agent.

Berryville Roanoke Bristol Pullman Broiler Bluefield Pocahontas Welch Norton Pullman’ Sleeper Williamson Shenandoah Memphis Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Shenandoah Junction Washington Hagers Baltimore Indelphia Shenandoah Jct Pullman Sleeper H. H. Burks W.C. Saunders

Pope bans visitors dress code sparks debate in Winchester

A notice offers a $10 reward for trespassers on J. Jos. Sullivark’s land in Northeast Winchester. The document references papal bans on women visitors requiring wrist to chin length dresses, gloves, and prohibitions on makeup and most rings except wedding and engagement bands.

Winchester J. Jos. Sullivark

Court Upholds Tax Payment Rule In Boxwell Detainer Case

Judge Whiting dismisses Boxwell appeal for unpaid writ tax in unlawful detainer suit against Newlin. Clerk ordered return of papers to the magistrate, with judgment against Boxwell and surety Nelson Richards for due amount and accrued rent. Paraded notes list local businesses and parade route details. no clear conclusion beyond court dismissal.

Boxwell Stanley S. Newlin Newlin Bowell Corporation Court

Apple Festival Parade Details and Participants

The notice lists marshals and participating groups for the Apple Festival parade including Shenandoah Band Hunters Stine Front Royal Rotary Club Handley High School crews City fire units and several local organizations. It describes parade formation on Market and Cecil streets with floats decorated cars pony carts and marching units and names marshals aides and bands.

Marshals Fred, Yeakley W. W. Baker Roy W. Richards Shenandoah Band Sa ‘Hunter Stine Front Royal Rotary Club L. A Handley’ High School Queen of May Handley High School Pirates of the Shenandoah Fort Loudoun Seminary Co-operative Educational Asson Richmond Stephens City Bryarly School Kiwanis Club Stewart Popeira Market Street Clifford Street Sarah Zane Friendship Fire Companies Cecil Street South End Charley Rouss Monmouth Street Seal Fire Department Gerrard Street Marshal John Larrick Peyton J. Marshal Comrey Seal’s J. W. Riley Harry Stouffer Giles Rodman Billy Kern F. A. Shryock Harry F. Byrd Katherine Glass Greene E. L. Stine George H. Grim C. L. Nicodemus F. L. Harris Albert Larrick Robert M. Ward Charles Keeler Wm. X. Arey Harriett Pearson Christina Cook J. C Mer J. J. Cammer Harry Tynald A. City Stephens Y. City John J. Ridgeway Valley Promoters FE. C. Koontz Salvation Army North Market Street Piccadilly Street Baker Chamblin Clayton Sherman Winchester Citizens’ Band Charley Rouss Company George H. Grimm Winchester Cold Storage Company National Fruit Products Company

May Day Festivities Spark Town Revival

Crowds fill the old town for a holiday May day with sunny weather and festive colors. Committees finalize planning as decorating outstrips supply and reviewers ready floats at homes on Washington, Cork, Wolfe streets. Special B&O train aids photographers and officials arrive including Baltimore and Ohio officers to ensure smooth festival operations.

Ryan Robert Y. Conrad Washington Cork Streets R. Y. Conrad A. M. Baker Winchester Rans

Firemen Hold Delightful Social Session and Honors

The Charley Rows Fire Company held a social evening at their hall with a regal toastmaster leading to a late sing along. Mayor Glass presented Major R. T. Barton with a white leather helmet and fire chief gear, praised by all.

Charley Rows Pire ~ Company Hunteberry Sesson Kintsberry Ongandwation Barton R. T. Barton Ford Glass Major Barton Figs Aely Gift Joseph B. Newlin Pepe Grnealt George B.’Roszel Mayor Glass Col Bryan Conrad Johnh. Seal, Jr Rouse Th Palves

Boy Scouts Defeat the S V A Cubs in 10 to 5 Win

Yesterday afternoon the Boy Scout baseball team beat the S V A Cubs 10 to 5 on the S V A diamond. Canter pitched nine strikeouts in seven innings, Carl and Hawkins hit two home runs, and Aubrey Harwell Jr. was recently appointed manager inviting games with any other nine.

Boy Scout S. V. A. Cubs S. V.A Canter Tiwo Carl and Hawkins Aubrey Harwell, Jr

Motorcycle and Ford Collide in City Street Crash

Carroll Willis of this city collided with a Ford driven by G W Strosnitier of Strasburg on Market and Ford streets. Willis was thrown, bruised, clothing torn. motorcycle damaged, Ford wheel spokes torn. A financial adjustment was made.

Carroll Willis Ford Automobile G. W. Strosnitier Strasburg Yes Mr. Willis Ford Street Ford Willis Armas

Unclear text fragment on Egypt and water power

Fragmentary notes mention ancient Egypt and water power with unclear context. Reads as garbled OCR with references to Oregon and potential risks. No coherent event or names to anchor a full card.

Worries Mount Over Local Labor Week Plans

Community leaders express concern amid preparations for the weekly event. Officials from the council and local businesses plan safety measures and budget allocations while residents seek clearer guidance and schedule details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Times-Dispatch Sample Shoe Store Company Chiropodist Joseph and Norfolk & Western Fleer Bhenafides Oy AG Oates Winchester Cooperage Company Virginia Barrel Company Piccadillly Piccadilly Washton Gerrard Braddock Valley Avenue Main Street Apple Festival John J. McCabe Baltimore and Ohio Railroad McCabe Co. W. van Horn Baltimore and Ohio F. G. Hoskins C. B. Gosnell Aouss American Legion BOY Scouts Kee A Lucy Anne Brook’s Pharmacy Cooper Apartments Speaking H. D. Alben Baker’s Drug Store Oregon Oakland
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication