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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1924

Page

6

May 28 Annual Convention of Sots of Stonewall District

The Stonewall district annual convention of Sots will meet at Red Bid Church on May 28 starting at 1:30 PM with sessions through 4 PM. Charles is chairing the welcome, with Rev. J. W. Beall and Miss Lois Dyke among speakers. noon lunch and afternoon lessons are planned for Sunday School praise and stress on practical principles.

Stonewall Red Bid Onal Services Charles J. W. Beallation Misa Lois Dyke Lewis Ament Eall Magna

Confederate Memorial Day Plans Outlined by Turner Chapter

Preliminary arrangements for Confederate Memorial Day on June 6 are to be outlined at a Turner Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy meeting. The meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Handley offices will select an orator and announce the name after the gathering.

Turner Chapter Daughters of the Ederacy Handley

Chapter Members Set Meeting at Library Tomorrow Evening

Members of the chapter will attend a meeting at the library tomorrow evening to discuss upcoming activities and plan community outreach.

Fliers Complete Long Range Flights Across Oceans

The Associated Press reports two long flights by American and Australian aviators. A round the world group flew from Paramashira Bay to Lake Toshimoyo in ideal conditions aboard ships Pope and Amatsukaze delivering word of the arrival. Separately McIntyre and Gobletoy completed an 8500 mile loop around Australia in 90 hours to survey coast defense sites, potential bases, and tropical effects on aircraft.

Associated Press Tokio Paramashira Bay Lake Toshimoyo Estroyer Pope Amatsukze Navy Department Yetojora Island Fulmi Melbourne McIntyre Goblétoy Australia

Spring Weather Sees Cold Wave Hit Lake Region

The western lake region faces a heavy to killing frost tonight as spring air cools sharply. Minnesota reports light snow in places, with Michigan seeing lower temperatures and sleet possible in northern Illinois. Chicago down to 41 after a 20 degree drop in 24 hours.

Associated Press Chicago Lake Minnesota Michigan Illinois St. Paul

Two youths shot at K Gap identified by old bullet

Pennsylvania authorities probe the killings of Harry Ganster and Leah Eilenberger near Bl ue Mountain. A worn pocket notebook revealed life details and a map but offered no solid motive or suspect. The bullet used matched an old type rifle.

Associated Press Harry Ganster Marysville Leah Eilenberger Hollidaysburg K's Gap Here Blue Mountain

Eliminate Latin From Church Book Approved by Assembly

GAN ANTONIO Texas May 19 The sixty fourth general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States approved removing Latin from the church order and referred other changes to the presbyteries for final approval. The assembly also set higher education standards for ministry candidates and requires clergy to report changes in fundamental doctrines to their presbytery.

Associated Press Gan Antonio Texas Aed Sixty-Fourth General Assembly Presbyterian Church United State United States

Burns Man With Add In Jealous Fit

Mrs Grace Daley confessed to police that she threw acid at G B Hackney in a Columbus Ohio movie theater in a jealous rage. Hackney died, believed to have heart disease induced by the attack.

Burns Columbus Grace Daley G. B. Hackney Moving Picture Theatre

Business slump hits basic industries across nation

New York May 19 John E Edgerton of Lebanon Tenn president of the National Association of Manufacturers reports that 22 percent of manufacturers describe business as poor 45 percent say fair and the rest good or excellent from 30 000 questionnaire replies. Most expect the slump to be temporary and a revival after the presidential election.

Associated Press New York John E. Edgerton Lebanon Tenn National Association of Manufacturers

Rail Board Bill Again in House

The House resumed consideration of the Howell Barkley bill to abolish the Railroad Labor Board. A coalition opposed Republican leaders aiming to sidetrack the measure.

Rail Board Associated Press Washington House Today Railroad Labor Board

Fragmentary quarrel over marriage vows revealed

A brief, tense exchange shows a couple arguing about affection and self-control before marriage. The man notes the woman once called him an angel, while the woman laments not being called anything now. He asserts emotional restraint as virtue.

One Kind of Sentinel in the Army of Letters

A quotation describes critics as sentinels in the grand army of letters, stationed at newspaper corners to challenge every new author. The image frames critics as guardians of standards amid literary publishing.

Grand Army of Letters

Virginias First Woman Delegate Heads GOP Rally

The Virginia delegation to the Republican national convention will meet in Washington around June 9 and travel to Cleveland in a special car. Elizabeth Kern of Winchester becomes the first woman from Virginia elected to a Republican national convention along with 14 other delegates and alternates from across the state.

Virginia S. Cleveland C. Basemip Coolidge Slemp Cloverfield Miss Kern Elizabeth Kern Winchester Bentley Kern Cleveland Sovereign Hotel Lst of Delegates C. Bascoth Slemp Big Stone Gap Joseph L. Crupper Falls Church Henry W. Anderson Richmond John Paul Harrisonburg M. J. Ca‘ples Norfolk J. M. Parsons Independence Charles S. Roller Fort Defiance John B. Kimberly Fort Monroe Clarence G. Smithers Cape Charles Harry K. Wolcott Joseph P. Brady Co. T. Ripberger Kenbridge Thomas L. Félts Galax B. A. Davis, Jr Rocky Mount Fred W. McWayne Lynchburg B. B.bowman Edinburg W. B. Trusler Manassas John H.massinger Abingdon C. Henry Harman Tazewell Duncan Curry Staunton Dstrict

Johnson Re Dakota Delegates to Nomination

Senator Hiram Johnson frees the South Dakota delegation from pledging to vote for him at the Republican national convention. John Sutherland, manager of Johnson’s South Dakota campaign, relayed the decision from Pierre in a message.

Thevabe Press Hiram Johnson South Dakota Pierre John Sutherland Johnson

Postmaster Named for Berryville Clarke County

The Senate confirmed Newton Jr. Smith as postmaster at Berryville Clarke County replacing George Levi who has held the Berryville post since the first Wilson administration. Confirmation follows a nomination sent by President Coolidge at the time.

Newton Jr. Smith Berryville Clarke County Senate Coolidge Smith George Levi Wilson

Pimples vanish with red blood cell boost claim

Health claim states pimple disappearance rises with increased red blood cells. It asserts S. S. S. builds red blood cells and that pimple poison cannot survive in blood, promising natural superiority of red-blood-cell levels.

Thaw Retrial Motion Withdrawn as Sanity Case Moves On

In Philadelphia on May 19 a motion for a new trial to determine Harry K. Thaws sanity was formally withdrawn by Evelyn Nesbits counsel. Thaw had been declared sane by a Common Pleas Court jury and is currently visiting his mother in Pittsburgh.

Associated Press Philadelphia Harry K. Thaw Evelyn Nesbit Thaw Common Pleas Court Pittsburgh

Indictment of Senator Wheeler Upheld by Senate Panel

Montana federal grand jury was justified in returning an indictment against Senator Wheeler Democrat of Montana according to Senator Bretling Republican South Dakota who presented a minority report as a committee member investigating the indictment in Washington on May 19.

Associated Press Washingdon Montana Wheeler Bretling South Dakota Senate

DAR Meeting at Handley Library Fort Loudoun

The Fort Loudoun Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution holds its regular meeting at 8 o’clock on Tuesday evening at the Handley Library.

Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, non burning remedy for lumbago backache sciatica neuralgia rheumatism and sprains. It claims immediate soreness and stiffness disappear after applying a small trial bottle to the painful area and encourages regular use for ongoing relief.

St. Jacobs Oil St. Jacobs

Public Sale of Farm in Frederick County Virginia

Public notice of a sale under a deed of trust dated May 1 1923 by Charles H Bursey and wife to settle debt. Sale set for May 31 1924 at 12 noon in Winchester Virginia for a 179 acre farm with dwelling barn and outbuildings. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two years via bonds at six percent interest secured by deed of trust and insurance policy. Trustee James P Reardon. Also notices of related court actions in Frederick County Virginia concerning real estate liens and quiet title seeking to establish will and distribute estate in Winchester Evening Star.

Charles H. Bursey Frederick County Virginia County Court House Winchester Babb James P. Reardon Circuit Court County OF Frederick Frederick E. Clerk Charles C. Burgner Elizabeth Imogene Burgner Evening Star Co. C. Brannon Ward and Larrick Corporation Court of the City of Charlotte Ewell Mullen Adam Forney Admr Mildred E. Ewell Als North Washington Street E. Ewell Court of Winchester Albert , Ewell Charlotte Ewell Jennie Well Tyler Ewell Fannie Ewell Wilsons Corinne Thomas Charles H. Nee Frederick Dow

PUBLIC SALE DESIRABLE COUNTY LANDS IN FREDERICK VA

Trustees announce a public sale of two parcels in Frederick County near Middletown on June 14, 1924 at noon in front of the County House Winchester. Parcel 1: home barn and outbuildings on Buckton Road. Parcel 2: 12 acres along Sperry land with Ludwig lane. Terms: one third cash, balance in 1 and 2 years with two bonds and mortgage deed. Indebtedness secured $2,500 plus interest from Oct 23, 1923. J P Reardon, Trustee.

Winchester Ginia Frederick County Middletown Buckton Road John S. Sperry Sperry Ludwig's

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