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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
6
A high school football preview notes Barryville travels Friday for a decisive championship clash. Pitchers Mabe Feney Seven Potts Harmon Baker Mason are listed for the local team with hopes to reach five straight victories.
Whitacre Va May 20 The Modern Woodmen of America organized a Whitacre Camp with about 25 members enrolled. Deputy head consul C Way and local contributors were praised for efforts, with future official organization by Mr Swift anticipated.
Trustee will offer for public auction at 12 o clock May 29 1920 in front of House at 623 South Main Street Lynch by two deeds of trust dated November 24 1916 and 3918 of county Virginia. Property fronts Main Street about 52 feet and may be divided for multiple uses with two equal annual installment payments and a deed of trust.
Norfolk and Western announces No 28 schedule to Hagerstown and Shenandoaly Junction with a parlor car to Pullman sleeper to New York. 112.50 is quoted for a Pullman sleeper from Philadelphia. General Passenger Agent W F B and Traf Manager provide national information.
Citizens complain of unsanitary conditions at private premises in the city and of Koe pens. Health authorities urge constant cleanliness without prior notice, warning that only then can sanitation efforts succeed and arrests be avoided. Cooperation of all residents is essential.
Mrs. Stuart Stirner of 116 East Cork Street Winchester testifies that years ago kidney pain and backache nearly disabled her. After one box of Doan's Kidney Pills she recovered, and she continues to rely on them when needed, praising their effectiveness. The ad notes the product costs 60 cents and is sold by dealers, with Foster Milburn Co. as makers.
The Petey Schools of Gainsboro eastpackway districts hold annual conventions with programs announced. The Sboro district convenes May 25 at 1 pm with welcome by D W Files and others. the Siewall district gathers May 26 at 1 pm in Mount Chuyeh with speakers Rev Mr Kiracore and J M Fishnaw among participants.
The Northern Virginia Orchard Company invites Frederick County students to enter essays on cutting cedar trees. Open to boys and girls under 18 who live in Winchester or attend public school. Essays up to 560 words due by June 1 at the Chamber of Commerce Shenandoah Valley. First prize is $10 with two runner ups.
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