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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
2
Bishop Brown of the diocese will visit the congregation on Thursday evening May 29 to administer the apostolic rites of confirmation. Rev. Robert B. Nelson, rector, announced the plan on returning from the diocesan council meeting. J. M. Ward attended the council as lay delegate from the church.
A four day old plan to replace insurance with per diem payments faces approval as Senator from Massachusetts advocates substitution. He estimated the change could save the government about 1 billion dollars if adopted.
Associated Press reports moist snow and a west wind falling in Watertown South Dakota on May 23. The mild temperature keeps crops safe and weather authorities call it the latest spring snowfall on record.
The Western Maryland Railroad Big Four union presses for a five cent wage rise as local leaders await national officers to formalize backing for the men. Firefighters union chairmen report the push remains firm with national guidance expected. News brief from May 23.
Rep T W Harrison from Virginia cited IRS data to estimate the twenty year cost of the soldier bonus at 34.2 million dollars with an average annual burden of 1.71 million. He based the figure on Coolidge's veto message claiming a total of 2.28 million.
The People’s Picture Service announces the film God in Nature will be shown Sunday at the Empire Theater. The first service shifts to 4 00 p m with a second service at 9 00 p m as usual. Everyone is invited.
Frank Littel announces an all-Shenandoah Valley picnic for July at the Grottoes grounds. The event aims to unite 13 counties with speakers, bathing beach, caverns, athletic events, and other features, with full details to follow soon.
A brief note explains the Jovial Man as a person born under Jupiter’s rising influence and cheerful traits. It also reminds readers not to forget Near East Relief bundle day on May 27.
The United Brethren Church list for Sunday includes Rev. S. Ludwig at Mt. Zion 11 a.m. with Fairview Sunday school 2 p.m. preaching 3 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Sunday school 10 a.m. Christian Endeavor 6 45 p.m. Communion 7 45 p.m. Mt. Olive Sunday school 10 a.m. prayer service 8 p.m. Sunrise Sunday school 11 0 a.m. Mt Pleasant Sunday school 2 p.m.
Two nearly grown red fox pups drew onlookers on North Main Street when their owners let them ride on the hood of a car for a brief airing. The incident involved curious spectators and showcased the unusual pet behavior.
Clark M. Smith assistant cashier of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank attends the annual convention of the Virginia State Bankers Association held this week in Norfolk.
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