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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1924
Page
4
Local paper notice shows Evening Star Publishing Co based in Virginia with distribution by carrier and various subscription rates. It notes Associated Press content and republication rights for news dispatches credited to AP or local sources, dated Monday May 26, 1924.
Net income for 1924 climbs more than 120 percent to 2, against 686,482 a year earlier. After dividends on preferred stock, earnings equal 5.53 a share on 15 million stock. Beet sugar growers praise beet sugar manufacturers amid rising prices and Western state reports, with Republican policy cited as a factor.
A critical look at North Carolina’s education and road claims contrasts state boasts with actual performance. It argues Virginia and Georgia lead in key areas, while NC relies on bonds and future debt, shaping a sobering comparison of fiscal and educational progress.
May 26 report says the first term of the Virginia summer year begins June 14 and runs three days through June 17. Registrations already show federal workers taking advantage of this opportunity to engage in summer work.
A brief notice records the observance of Near East Relief Day on May 27. It notes the event as a commemorative date with regional acknowledgment and related community actions.
Delegates from across Virginia arrive for the forty-ninth annual Disciples of Christ convention in Lynchburg led by Rev. C. B. Reynolds. Norfolk pastor Rev. B. L. Smith to deliver the sermon on Alexander Campbell as the church, numbering about 1.35 million members, gathers through Thursday.
The United States rushes six top long distance men to Paris 1924 Olympic marathon hopes rest on Clarence DeMar of Melrose Mass who won the Boston marathon and set a new American record in 2 29 40 5. Chicago’s Charles Mellor and Buffalo’s Frank Wendling join the trio as strong contenders for the race.
William Miller known as Yellow Charleston surrendered to authorities after fleeing to Jersey City. He admitted killing Baron P Wilkins a wealthy Harlem cabaret owner and politician after Wilkins refused him a $100 loan. Miller said he fled the city to escape mob retaliation by Harlem residents.
For sale 108 acre improved farm and 50 acre commercial orchard priced to sell. Corner 65 ft on Main Street with two double dwellings. Quick sale $5,500. Exceptional value in city lots. See our property list and insurance contracts.
President Calvin Coolidge paid tribute at Confederate Memorial Day exercises in Arlington. He praised a shared memory of those who wore gray and blue, urged mutual respect, and spoke of a united nation under God and the common American ideals.
Jewish veterans from three wars gathered at Carnegie Hall for memorial services led by Rabbi Stephen S. Wise. Notable speakers included Major General Henry T. Allen, Rabbi Benjamin Friedman, Justice Robert K. Marks, Forrest Simmons, and Morris J. Mendelsohn, honoring war dead.
Near Spring Creek on May 23 Sam Hetzel and Thomas Turner searched mountains for missing cattle. Flood drowned several cattle amid a heavy snowback driving others to crevasses seeking shelter. Local notes include new garage for P M McInturff and visits from Dayton residents to Ottobine services.
An old notice touts Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a forty year source of relief for catarrh. It claims quick relief from cold symptoms and lists F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio as the sellers.
Mrs A T Hert of Lewisville a Republican National Committee member led a drive to redraw Kentucky precincts to ensure polling places remain accessible even in heavy rain. The reforms aim to prevent mountains and swollen creeks from blocking voters. Mrs M J Carles of Norfolk Va will serve as representative for Bascom Slemp amid the convention preparations.
The Fort Loudoun Seminary will host an art exhibition in its school next Thursday. A preview display will be shown in the window of the John Solenberger and Company store on N. Street.
Main street and the wet season limited outdoor sketching forcing pupils to work in the studio. Noted students include Margaret Markle Evangeline Clevenger Virginia Boyd Mary Hyde Winifred Borden Susan Steck Mary Virginia Steck Catherine Harwell Graham Parsons Yvonne Randolph Anne B Kern.
Mrs. Richard wife of Dr J A Richard has recovered from surgery at Memorial Hospital and is able to return to her home.
Train times for Roanoke Bristol and intermediate stations with parlor cars sleepers and dining service. Shenandoah Junction Hagerstown Philadelphia New York connections. Fares reservations and information available from Berryville agent H. H. Burks and Roanoke general agent W. C. Saunders.
In Winston-Salem North Carolina two men and a woman died when their automobile overturned five miles south of the city Saturday. Names identified are Henry Brown Pleas H Norman and Lora Eunice Atwood all residents. Each left widows and multiple children. A nearby resident said speed was a factor.
Ten arrests were reported Saturday night by police with eight by Policemen Armel and Hollis and two by Officer Guthridge. All were drunken or disorderly. blotter names include Red Kendell, John McKee, Fairbanks Brill, J C Clark, Ronnie Lonas, M L Allabaugh, Sam Palmer, Dorsey Kendell, Dutch Triplett, and Dan Wilson. Some posted collateral or were released on own recognizance.
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