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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1926
Page
5
It was learned today that a recent barn and its contents were burned and the loss is much greater than first stated. The owners Isaac McIlwee and Sewell Fisher put the total loss at 10000 dollars with only 1100 dollars insured.
Weather bureau predictions for the week starting Monday expect brief showers in the Middle and Atlantic states with a mid week and late week shower chance. Temperatures expected to be near or above normal across the region.
Washington May 14 President Coolidge is expected to sign the Temple Swanson bill creating Shenandoah and Great Smoky National Parks. The House approved it after a rapid procedural move pushed by Temple Harrison Abernathy and Sinnot, signaling swift passage toward Virginia donating land for the parks.
The commission narrowed choices to Blue Ridge first Great Smoky second and Mammoth Cave third. Secretary Work pressed Virginia North Carolina and Tennessee to pool their claims to avoid fights, and his plan carried the day despite anxieties and opposition.
Washington and Boscawen Streets report Rev. R. B. Nelson presiding with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning service at 11 oclock on The Ascent of Man No evening service due to Knights Templar at Presbyterian Church Stephens City holds 9 oclock morning prayers
The Church of Christ at 20 West Cork Street hosts Bible school at 9 45 a m with L L Hockman as superintendent and a men class led by the pastor. Services include 11 a m sermon How God Helps, communion, 7 15 p m Christian Endeavor How to Use the Bible, and Wednesday prayer at 8 p m led by Dr Looney. Visitors welcome.
The Star lists daily corrected wholesale prices for Bran to Mixed feed and livestock items such as Hens Calves and Eggs. Local retail rates show flour 9.50 to 10.00 per barrel and other staples like Butter Eggs and Corn products with varying cents per unit.
Train timetable effective February 28 lists Berryville departures at 3 45 A M to Roanoke and beyond with a Pullman sleeper to Gary W Va. A 9 20 A M service to Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations includes a broiler Pullman to Bristol. Local Roanoke service at 12 26 P M and Shenandoah Va local at 6 58 P M. 8 39 A M reaches Hagerstown with Shenandoah Junction connection to Washington and Baltimore. Hagerstown sleepers run to Philadelphia and New York. Contact H H Burks Berryville VA or J L Blades Roanoke VA for fares and reservations.
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