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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

2

Moose of Virginia To Meet Sunday In Annual Session

Moose of Virginia to convene in Alexandria for the third annual Loyal Order of Moose session. More than 20 lodges attend with delegates. Past State President V H Bowen of Hampton to speak. officers to be elected and the next host city chosen. President P White stone presiding. buffet supper planned. Tidewater expected to host next year.

Moose Virginia Alexandria Virginia Association Loyal Order Moc Elks Achester V. H. Bowen Hampton P. Whitestone James T. Luckett C. A. Allstock Tidewater Thomas J. Gates Norfolk W. L. Radford Waynesboro H. A. Miley Covington

Handwriting and Character Belief in 17th Century Italy

A historical note on the idea that handwriting reveals personality emerged in Italy during the 1600s. The claim reflects early beliefs about writing styles shaping perceptions of writers.

Italy

Mechanics Needed in Navy Yard at Capital

Qualified machinists buffers and polishers foundry chippers and sand blasters sought for Washington Navy Yard jobs. Apply to Recorder Labor Board Navy Yard Washington DC with civil service form No 1800. Wages range from 4.32 to 6.88 per diem depending on role.

Washington, D. C Navy Yard Recorder Labor Board Washington, D.C U. S. Civil Service Secretary Recorder, Labor Board

Capon Springs Visitors and Local Activities

Capon Springs residents and guests gathered May 18 as Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Cooper and Mr. W. N. Kump with Cecil visited E. L. Cooper and family. Neighbors N. B. Cooper and L. R. Wilson traveled to Strasburg Monday. Local people attended Wardensville cinema Saturday night. Mrs. Lela Bland and Martie Bland visited Miss Annie Brill on Sunday. Clinton Bland and his son joined in nearby visits.

Capon Springs W. Va C. B. Cooper W. N. Kump Cecil, Werd E. L. Cooper N. B. Cooper L. R. Wilson Strasburg Wardensville Lela Bland Martie Annie Brill Clinton Bland Wil

Will Chapel School Closes After Successful Term

May 8 marked the end of a thriving term at Will Chapel school with a short program. Students performed songs dialogues and recitations led by Katherine Orndorff Elma Bland and Genevieve La Follette among others. Visitors enjoyed ice cream and the teachers were thanked for their kindness.

Bur Dewey Ornder Mildred Wildour L. R. Wilson Raymond Lawrence Dorothy John Lee Catherine Orndorff Virginia Himelright Will Chapel Katherine Orndorff Val Genevieve la Follette Nora Parish Winchester Delbert Brill Lehen W. Va Katie Orndorff Grippe J. B. Cooper B. G. Brill Maynard

Ladies' Aid Society Meeting Near White Post

The Greenway United Brethren Church Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs. Charles Hall's home near White Post last Thursday afternoon. A successful business meeting was held with ice cream and cake served.

Greenway Ladies’ Aid Society Greenway United Brethren Charles Hall White Post

Christian Endeavor Plans Far Land Play May 20

The Christian Endeavor Society announces a play titled Christian Endeavor in Far Land to be staged Sunday night May 20 at 7 30. All are invited. Local social notes mention visits and callers among Rev and Mrs H F E Richardson Mrs W L Wise and family and other residents of Stephens City and Front Royal.

H. FE. Richardson W. L. Wise Paul Wise M. A. Armel Milton Cornwell Howard White E. H. White Roy White, Jr Ella Thompson Misses Rine Helen White Louise Armel Christian Endeavor Society Christian Endeavor Far Land Joe Perry Roberts Stephens City Annabel Agnes’ White Clark Cornwell Front Royal

Market Prices Quoted by Local Buyers

The Star reports daily market corrections with wholesale prices quoted today by local buyers. No responsibility for typographical errors claimed.

Star

Local Agricultural Prices From Wheat to Hogs

A readable snippet lists price ranges for grains and feed including wheat at 1.95 and 9.00 to 9.50 for barrel flour, corn meal per cwt at 54.00, mixed feed around 50.00, and middling 50.00 to 52.00. It also notes prices for livestock items such as young chickens, ducks, creamery butter at 46, and hogs at 08% to .09%.

Market quotes fragment from an unclear source

A fragmentary financial quote list presents various prices such as 10.00 to 10.50, 2.60, 2.50, 2.85, 2.35, 2.80 with additional numbers like 40, .51, 80, 14.0, 2.10, 1.25, and 16.00 28, lacking context or identifiable entities.

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