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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
2
The Rev. A. A. Kelly of Grace Lutheran Church officiated at a parsonage wedding for Harry Brown and Ruth Patton in the presence of friends. The groom is Eugene Brown’s son and the bride is Frank Patton of Winchester’s daughter.
Pastor L. F. Steward of Martinsburg will preach at Pentecostal Hall corner Water and Market Streets Tuesday evening at 7 45 o clock. Come hear him. All are welcome. P Duborg, Pastor.
The Presbyterian general assembly in Grand Rapids on May 26 adopted a resolution to outlaw war and seek peaceful dispute resolution through international courts and arbitration. It reaffirmed opposition to wholesale battlefield slaughter and supported moral reform, including the eighteenth amendment, while defeating an amendment pledging full wartime support to the nation.
Richmond native John J. Wicker commander of the Virginia department American Legion will deliver the commencement address at Shenandoah Valley Academy. The program at Handley Library on Thursday June 5 marks the last day of the school year. finals start this week. Cadets study through the week with two fraternity dances and a final ball on the evening of June 5 before departure the next morning.
Sheriff Pannett reported from Warren county Virginia that two colored men from Winchester driving a Ford collided with a Warren county car yesterday afternoon. The Warren county occupants were badly injured and both cars wrecked. The colored men were walking toward Winchester today and authorities asked Frederick county sheriff to arrest them for reckless driving, but they have not yet been located.
Mr. A. L. Anderson of White Hall has a Geneo Farm Light plant installed at his home including lighting for the house barn and outbuildings. The installation was carried out by Mr. W. H. Gomlon of Gerrards Town West Virginia.
A reflective aphorism asserts that civilization is a gradual discipline of self restraint and that true civility resides in the calmest individuals.
A dialogue contrasts modern flirtations and police action with old fashioned conduct. A flapper challenges a policeman after being insulted for making eyes and being refused flirtation.
A fortune teller warns a dark lady will bring trouble, and a wise sister counters by noting a blond spouse. A dialogue follows with Walter learning his mother’s plans, hinting at a domestic scene of romance and uncertainty.
A humorous exchange about recalling prehistoric monsters ends with a suggestion to ask one's mother for details. The dialogue exhibits playful banter between a parent and child, focusing on memory and imagination rather than factual description.
The will of Charles G. Bowles bank director and former farmer who died last week at his North Main street home was probated Saturday. He left his estate to his widow for life, then to seven children in equal shares after selling all property. executrix Hannah W. Boyles gave bond for 20000 dollars. On her death the bank would act as executor.
A lone man on a desert island contemplates life and time, noting that peace may be ample but longevity is scarce, making thoughts feel hollow without lasting outcomes.
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