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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1924
Page
3
Early returns suggest Socialists Clericals Democrats and Peoples parties gain support with a potential four‑party majority. Nationalists and Communists rise but not enough to threaten coalition goals. Ultra reactionaries under General Dudendorf fail to gain expected strength.
New York on May 4 reports a list of persons who have acceed the Alfred E Smith for the Presidency at the Democratic National convention. The item notes supporters from various sectors and highlights Smith as a leading figure for the party.
Franklin D. Roosevelt announced that every Democratic mayor in New York has joined the convention committee. He stated that all delegates at large and district delegates are considered members, with names not yet listed.
Henry Boyd, longtime resident of the county, died after collapsing while working in his customary manner on the cane. The incident occurred Thursday. services were held at Tomahine Presbyterian Church with Dr J A McMettray and Rev Messick presiding. Interment followed nearby. Survived by three sons Clar Johnigtowny Phillipa mn of Reck" rd and Einer n one, five daughters Lucy Savi Tommahawk Mrs Anna Saville near home Mrs Martin Albright Paradise Orchard and Miss Edith Boyd at home. four brothers Levi William Robert and James of Winchester. two sisters Jane Kern of Winchester and Alice Yeakley of Harrisburg. sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A surprise party was given Thursday night at the home of CG A Pauver in honor of his mother who was seventy years old. Guests included Emma Bowman Lillian Perry Mrs Fannie Knight Katie and others.
Schedule lists routes from Berryville Virginia to Roanoke Bristol intermediate stations. Details include Pullman parlor cars to Bristol and Roanoke, sleepers to Williamson and Roanoke, dining, Shenandoah and Roanoke connections to Memphis South, plus multiple daily trains to Shenandoah Hagerstown and connecting lines with Washington Philadelphia. Inquiries to H H Burks Berryville or W C Saunders Roanoke.
The party at Strasbane hosted by Mr and Mrs Bob Jenkins and guests including Mr and Mrs Kite and Mary Cooper featured refreshments and warm wishes. Attendees thanked Mrs Meuver and extended birthday greetings to her as the gathering concluded.
John W Maines aged seventy three native of Cold Stream West Virginia dies after a stroke while traveling with his wife near Winchester. He was a retired Omaha contractor and left a fortune from building ventures. Funeral set for Braddock Street Church with interment in Forest Green Cemetery Omaha. Hot Water Week in Winchester May 17 to 24.
Secretary of War John W Weeks toured the Shenandoah Valley with his son in law and guests. In Harrisonburg they were hosted at the Glass home with a luncheon and Apple Blossom parade viewing. Weeks addressed the crowd praising Virginia apple culture and hospitality.
A serious auto accident eight miles from Clifton Forge on the Eagle Rock road left R. B. Spinner and two young men named Rose and Carter badly burned when their car overturned and caught fire. Two or three other occupants escaped with minor injuries.
The jerboa or EB lan jumping mouse is described as the smallest desert jumper. It has a long tail acting as a rudder and can leap ten times its body length as it navigates the Sudan desert.
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