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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1924

Page

7

New Winchester Booklet Promises Broad Advertising Reach

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce prepares a richly illustrated booklet to promote the city. Secretary Andrew Bell notes strong early responses from firms and individuals who have placed ads, aiming for a complete, highly valued promotional publication sent to chambers of commerce nationwide and major hotels.

R of Commerce Andrew 1 Bell Chamber of Com- Wee Virginia Offrce United States

Gilas Marner Showings at Empire Theatre Sunday

The People’s Picture Service presents Gilas Marner at the Empire Theatre Sunday at 9 o’clock. The classic tale of Silas Marner follows a miser’s decline and renewal through a waif’s influence, with hymns scripture and prayer. Public invited.

Gilas Marner George Phot People Picture Thisunday Empire Silas I Ravelce Ae Tee

Tax Delinquent Poodle Faces Law’s Clutches

A poodle in the neighborhood is arraigned in police court for failing to pay license and game warden fees. Owners Sadie Allstock and Harrison Burns admit giving the dog sustenance but refuse to cover the 75 cent license and 2.50 fee. The court may sentence the dog to death if the payments are not made.

Sadie Allstock Harrison Burns Sadie Harrison

Church of Christ Sunday Services Schedule

Church of Christ holds services in Odd Fellows hall next Sunday. Bible school starts at 10 a.m. led by L L Hookman with lesson on Isaiah and the Assyrian Crisis. Preaching at 11 a.m. continues with Christ Intercessory Prayer. Evening sermon at 8 p.m. titled Pitching Tents Toward Sodom. Midweek prayer at Miss Cora Newcome’s home Wednesday at 7:45 p.m. All invited.

Church of Christ Odd Fellows L. L. Hookman Leson Christian Endeavor G. W. Riley Sodom Cora M. Newcome National Avenue W. L. Dudley

Deed 2 and Halw s Catarre Medicine Featured

A historical notice highlights Deed 2 and Halw s Catarre Medicine touted for over forty years. Sold by druggists and marketed by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, the remedy claims quick relief.

HALW Ickly Q F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Onis

South Dakota governor may sell gas again

Gasoline sold for 20 to 21 cents a gallon at Sioux Falls filling stations amid a price war. Independent dealers in South Dakota press for a price cut while nonmembers resist. Governor McMaster warned prices were exorbitant and suggested the state might resume selling gasoline at 18 cents a gallon unless cuts occur.

Sioux Falls S. D Merchants’ Oil Company South Dakota Oid Dealers’ Association Watertown McMaster

Markets Church Services Announced for Sunday

The Markets Church announces a Sunday schedule with 11 o clock worship and a sermon on An Abiding God, a junior congregation sermon The Human Clock, church school at 9 45, Men's Bible class at 9 45 on Old Testament history, and an 8 pm evening service preaching Folks at Their Best. Pastor J Luther Neff invites all to attend.

Tomorow Hunan J. Luther Neff

Hogue Creek Notes And Local Visits In Va

Hogue Creek notes report visits by Miss ponyteliers and families, including Mrs Hawking in Worcester, Mr Clowser birthday tribute to Sunday school teacher, and several gatherings despite rain. Mentioned are Smithey illness in Winchester, Willing workers class, and damage from high water along Hogue Creek flooding bridges and corn fields.

Charles Clowser Gover Statton Orndoff Carter Hoover L. M. Larrick Leola Foster Pauline Hockman Nannie Orndoff Elizabeth Foster David Foster Laura Orndoff Winchester E. Smithey Harry R. Smithey Mt. Olive William Clowser Clowser Ally W. H. Clowser Virgin -Nelson Leola Amanda Foster Luther M. Larrie Ollie Clowser Staatton Orndof Pauline Qlowser Lee Orndoff Clearbrook A. O. Cooper Kernstown

Have Kidneys Examined By Your Doctor

Urges regular kidney checks and suggests a home remedy with Salts from the pharmacy to flush and stimulate sluggish kidneys. Claims the remedy neutralizes acids from rich meals and may ease bladder weakness and nocturnal urination issues. Advises a physician twice yearly examinations.

Orchestra Selection Scripture Lesson and Junior Activities

A community program features scripture readings from John 15 14 John 1 41 and I John 1 6 7 with performances by Miss Madeline Anderson Miss Elizabeth Cather and Miss Gladys Sanford plus recitations solos duets and talks. The event includes reports on Junior Activities and an annual message from Alson S Hott with choir readings and an offering before a benediction by the pastor.

euVice H. P. Boyce S. S W. P. Anderson Madeline Anderson John Bailey Hazel Bailey Gladys Patton Sec’y Trio Jesus LaVerne Ludwig Maxine Ludwig Helen Ludwig Hodges Solo Floyd Haines É Alson S. Hott C. E. Long Grace Fries Geo. W. Stover

Mrs Richard Undergoes Sinus Operation at Memorial

Mrs. Richard wife of Dr J A Richard a Winchester dentist underwent a sinus operation at Memorial Hospital. She was seriously ill for a day or two after the procedure but has shown steady improvement since yesterday and today her condition is entirely satisfactory according to her physician.

Surgeon Cather Visits Aunt in Winchester on Leave

Surgeon David C. Cather of the United States Navy arrived in Winchester on leave and visits his aunt Miss Kate Shanull on North Braddock Street. He is attached to the hospital ship Relia nce now off the Pacific coast.

David C. Cather United States Navy Winchester Kate Shanull North Braddock Street Cather Clarke Cathet Naval Hospital Reliance Pacific” Coast

Apple Festival Seen as Constructive Accomplishment

J Frank Beck of Piedmont Orchards Company Atlanta says the Winchester Shenandoah apple festival is the most constructive accomplishment in town history. He touts a second festival in fall to showcase the valley’s apple industry and promote Winchester as a key eastern apple center.

J. Frank Beck Piedmont Orchards Company Atlanta, Ga Shenandoah Valley Winchester

Bowly Spotlight at Hillcrest Property In Winchester

A partner of Mr. George Bowly introduces himself at the Hillcrest property in Winchester, extending cordial wishes for greater future success. The fragment records a formal message of professional association and goodwill linked to the Winchester site.

George Bowly Hillcrest Winchester

Marriage License Issued in County Clerk Office

Lemuel A. Lee of Baas W Wes Young farmer and Miss Flossie L. Combs daughter of Mrs Gertie Combs both of this county received a marriage license in the county clerk's office today.

Lemuel A. Lee Baas W. Wes @ young Flossie L. Combs Gertie Combs

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the People’s Picture Service Valley Belle Bread Balls Catarre Medicine Orpah Ruth Naomi Israel Moab Jesus Christ Ruth Clave Canaan Heaven God Judas Heavenly W. C. Plundeke Co China People’s Drug Co., Inc Progressive Drug Store Markets Church Hogue Creek U. B. Christian Endeavorers Christian Endeavor Society United Brethren Church Senate el Eas Anita Mae Snake Charlotte DeHart Richar Surgeon Cather Emmert’s Armstrong Moling & Seal Hyde’s Community Plate Club Dasson Apam Deston Grosvenor Deston Housewives Chlaven Oneida Comaunity, Ltd Mra. O H. P.belmont Mra Oliver Harriman M. B. Clowe
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