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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1923
Page
4
An editorial excerpt discusses the Prince of Wales delaying marriage, noting his wealth and freedom to marry or stay single. It weighs royal weddings as distractions from unemployment and economic woes, and questions the impact of choosing a bride on succession.
The North American Review piece depicts fashionable elites as hostile to government church and military, calling out a so called invisible government in Washington. It notes their opposition to big business and press, support for strikes and birth control, yet finds no constructive program to replace the existing social and industrial order.
A poem by Walt Mason from 1923 laments modern fears and the fragility of life. The speaker rejects dieting advice, arguing that danger lurks everywhere from crimes to accidents and epidemics. He jokes that chasing fitness may be pointless when sudden death remains a continuous threat.
Dublin reports the Irish free state government rejects the peace terms offered by Hamann de Valera and declines further communication with the republican leader.
Siler Va May 9 Mr James Dick of DeHaven returns from church to a home filled with guests and a bountiful meal for his 65th birthday celebration. Attending were relatives from DeHaven Winchester Gainesboro Williamsport Ganetown Martinsburg and Jones Spring among others bringing good wishes and presents.
Martinsburg records a noon Tuesday wedding in Baltimore as Miss Virginia Emmert daughter of F S Emmert marries Attorney C Ralph Beall of Martinsburg at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Baetjer. The ceremony was by Rev. William T Hall with witnesses from Martinsburg.
In loving remembrance of my dear sister Alice Irene Smith Orndoff who departed two years ago on May 9 1921. Sickness and pain long bore yet Christ granted relief. She fades day by day but rests in eternal sleep on her Saviors breast. By her sister Mrs Luther Larrick.
Notice invites all residents to attend a sermon at Coffman School House this Sunday at eleven o'clock led by the Chen of the Brethren. Address reads 9-4p-21 and signed by DAVID MESSICK.
The Bun ker Hill High School freshman class of 1926 hosted a wienie roast at Jordan Springs on Thursday evening. Local visitors included Miss Katie Lamon and Miss Emma Staley from Martinsburg, with Rev. W. T. Lloyd delivering a Sunday sermon at the M B Church. Additional notes mention several attendants and sermon plans for May 13.
Mrs Myrtle B Hayes a Boston businesswoman now in New York faced indictment on forging Charles M Schwabs name on a 25000 note for the Hotel Chatham project and allegedly negotiated 17 notes totaling 325000 bearing his name as endorser. Schwab himself to appear before a grand jury in a 300000 forged note swindle linked to a mysterious woman. Detectives monitor a 40ish suspect in the financial district as authorities pursue leads.
Snow fell for about a quarter hour around ten o clock from a heavy black cloud moving southwest. Temperatures stayed above freezing at about 36 degrees while winds picked up late last night and rain preceded the cold snap, marking one of the latest-recorded snowfalls in the city.
Rain halted yesterday’s meeting between Shenandoah Valley Academy and Handley High School. The game resumes this afternoon on the Baily grounds with strong support from both sides as each seeks to prove the better school league winner.
Urgent in person meeting at Handley Library auditorium Friday evening May Th at 8 o'clock to protect Winchester subscribers funds and progress on the new gas plant. Bring stock certificate. Advisory Board and trustees outline arrangements for protection and urge attendance. Proxy advised for stockholders of American Gas Improvement Company to ratify contract freeing funds from claims.
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