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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1925
Page
3
Jamestown holds Virginia’s oldest relics, a 200 year old communion piece from St. George’s Church. The meeting at Mayo Memorial Church House discusses a bishop coadjutor for Virginia and the opening of a training school next fall. Rev. Robert B. Nelson attends with local church leaders.
Dr W T Sanger, secretary of the State Board of Education, said in Richmond that there will be no new textbook adoptions at the upcoming June meeting. The list for next session has been prepared but contains no changes.
Thousands suffer intense foot pain cramps and burning calluses in the ball of the foot. Dr Scholl's Arch Supports relieve the condition by supporting the bones and reducing strain. Free demonstration offered with Foot Comfort Service and small cost claimed.
Paris May 27 Associated Press Mae Murray a film actress received a divorce on grounds of cruelty and failure to provide from spouse Lape Zard. Murray stated the husband rendered her unhappy and created violent scenes and contempt, excluding her from home and making no support.
H R Willis a local Indian motorcycle dealer says Dynamite Scott and Harry Getchell will be on hand at the Frederick races next Saturday afternoon. They will ride Indian motors and be part of the event with the machines on display.
Memorial Day falls on May 30 and banks will be closed that date. Paper maturing May 30 can be paid Monday June 1, 1925 or 1926 at Union Bank of Winchester Commercial & Savings Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank Farmers and Merchant National Bank. Bankers named include C. Es Summers John I Sloat Wm G Hardy H D Fuller.
A flexible side-car duo brings a fast machine and aims to lower the track record in the hotly contested 10 mile national championship. The strong field and high speeds promise an exciting race as the event draws near.
Washington May 26 Traffic and broader effects of the proposed Van Sweringen merger of the Nickel Plate with four other railroads were reviewed at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing. Expert testimony covered traffic impacts and stock valuation methods for Erie C and O Pere Marquette and Hocking Valley railroads.
Moscow May 26 Foreign ministers and ambassadors admired Russia's crown jewels in a state vault display. The exhibit showcased imperial crowns, scepters, necklaces, bracelets and large diamonds valued at the equivalent of 56 million. The display aims to illustrate extravagance of past regimes and preserve the jewels as evidence.
New York May 26 Alan Heffrich of Penn State defeated Pavvo Nurmi from scratch in a half mile race here. Heffrich overtook Nurmi on the final turn and stretched away to win by about ten yards as thousands cheered America notching a first real conquest over the Great Finn. Time 1:56.4, compared with Nurmi’s American record 1:62.1.
Short notices show rental offers for a one bedroom apartment with bath and hot water heat ideal for a couple at 228 Braddock St, a furnished two room apartment at 302 W Water St, and a furnished six room house at Hansbrough and Carter. Also a post for a 17 or 18 year old boy to drive a Ford truck and board with a family, and a small centrally located house for rent with contact 494-W.
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