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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1927
Page
5
The Little Win Theatre announces the first list of entrants for the $2,500 Prize Ticket Book Selling Campaign. It notes early activity, transferable ticket books, and discounts, with votes cast by sales and supporters. The first period closes May 30, and more names are expected to be listed later.
A testimonial from Mrs. FE C Horn claims Vincl improves weakness and despair, offering a week to feel stronger, eat and sleep better. The ad notes Vinci has aided run-down women and sickly children for 25 years and mentions Miller's Drug Store.
The Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club won the singing prize at the inter city meet of Kiwanis Clubs from Waynesboro Charlottesville Staunton Winchester and Harrisonburg in Waynesboro last night. The event also marked the club’s fifth birthday with congratulations from fellow clubs. Pr H H Converse and Rev J J Rives spoke among others.
William B. Clagett son of Mr and Mrs J M H Clagett of Springfield Clarke county won the state championship high jump gold medal at the literary and athletic meeting held in Charlottesville Jumped 5 feet 6 5 inches Clagett also won the high jump at the agricultural schools meet in Blacksburg He was chosen secretary of the Future Farmers of Virginia
Mrs. Lydia Ann Graham of Brushy Run West Virginia marks her 90th birthday and holds one of three U S pension positions as a widow of a 1812 war veteran. She was married in 1869 to Isaac Graham a fifer in the Virginia militia. He died November 10 1881. She lives with daughter Mrs M B Calhoun and had 15 children with first wife nine.
An elderly matriarch, Mrs. Graham, appears in good health aside from slight sight impairment. She moves vigorously, helps with housework, and receives affection from 26 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren celebrating her birthday. An article notes that success in writing depends on generosity from readers.
The Assembly Training School at Richmond reports 201 students from 24 states and counties, 4 diplomas awarded, $113000 endowment, $67584.30 receipts, and $600000 value for grounds and buildings. Debt stands at $73000 due to unpaid pledges in the Virginia Synod, with plans for new departments and a larger building. Extension department shows solid growth with workers Miss Margaret Engle, Mrs. Margaret Russell, and Rev. Wade Smith.
The family of Anna J. Gough expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness during her illness and after death. They appreciate flowers, singing, and the use of cars, and extend heartfelt thanks to all who offered support.
A quote from Albert E. Wiggam urges readers to be sincere in caring about others. It emphasizes taking an active interest in others lives their interests fortunes and misfortunes to form real connections.
AP notes Wyoming spans vast terrain with 225000 residents and 1100 schools 230 with one to three pupils 400 with four to six pupils. Most remote districts use new frame houses while districts consolidate and use motor buses. Oil royalties fund schooling and Cupid is cited as an educational handicap. Women teachers marry cowboys in the West.
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