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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1924
Page
8
After the apple blossom festival, merchants along dated Main Street discuss removing faded streamers hung along the roadway from Piccadilly Street to Water. The idea is to improve the town’s appearance for visitors, with a suggestion that each merchant cut the ropes that hold the streamers.
Norfolk May 26 Bishop James Cannon Jr urged unification of the Northern and Southern Methodist Church branches before the Norfolk and Portsmouth Ministers in Portsmouth. He said the North favors union and the General Council would have equal representation from both jurisdictions. He noted missionaries widely pray for unification.
ORANDA Va May 27 Farmers report poor corn prospects as excessive rains prevent ground preparation and planting. Delegates and representatives gathered at Walnut Boring Church of Christ Saturday for a district Sunday school convention. Local residents and visitors include Daniel Saum Jadwyn H L Keller family at Glendale farm Grace Keller Orndorff family visitors Harrisonburg guests and Ola Ritter’s Cedar Creek trip.
The American Legion Auxiliary leases the Empire Theatre for June 5 and will show at 7 and 9 pm a First National film The Huntress starring Colleen Moore. The program includes two short subjects on poppy sales and Legion work, patriotic tableaux, and local participants. Ticket sales occur at the theatre office that evening for a charity event expected to draw a large crowd.
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