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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
4
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The Philadelphia Public Ledger reports the Presby terian Assembly in Des Moines considers censorship rules for films. Proposals include banning alcohol and crime scenes, explicit relationships, and deathbed scenes, with critics arguing such guardianship harms cinema and impairs youth education.
Fragmented verse about a reader observing daily scenes and distant travels. The speaker notes people picnicking by a road, golfers and cards from a friend, and quests through towns, lakes, and jungles, ending with a reflection on what others may see.
The Star notes Mr Johnson's Tuesday lecture titled A New Era In Reason. The report highlights impressions of a clear, sane flow of ideas and a thoughtful presentation.
An orator at a Winchester gathering urged civic unity and patriotism, calling for harsh citizenship penalties for Americans who manufacture intoxicants abroad and ending with a dramatic appeal for funds. The audience responded generously, aiding a charity drive as in Solomon’s tale of money easily parted. H P Pierce Winchester Va May 30 1922.
Governor Trinkle named a state commission to study an isolated school for the deaf and blind. The panel includes Dr. Mary E. Brydon and Prof. Charles G. Maphis plus two House members and two senators, with a report due to the next General Assembly. A separate commission for the blind was formed with R. J. Taylor, W. L. Hopkins, Miss Elizabeth Pidgeon, Samuel H. Miller, and E Sumter Smith.
Clerical staff of Commercial and Savings Bank spent a holiday at Intermont Virginia along the Winchester and Western Railroad. The excursion featured ideal weather and a large group including cashier John J. Sloat and wife, Mrs. Sloat, guest Mrs. Willie Wyatt of Salina Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Horn, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene K. Davis, Mrs. Sadie Hamerick, and Edward W. Albin.
Rail certificates grant one cent per mile for Confederate veterans and accompanying family to attend the United Confederate Reunion in Richmond June 20 21 22. Capt Geo W Kurtz of Gen Turner Ashby Camp to issue certificates. Veterans not needing camp membership. Sons of Veterans and other related groups receive one way fare. the round trip applies to sponsors and escorts.
Mrs. James Lowery hosted a birthday dinner at her Valley home on Sunday in honor of her forty seventh anniversary. Attendees included the Lowery family and relatives plus guests from Washington leaving for a short trip soon after.
Senator Swanson says his campaign for the senatorial nomination gains support from across Virginia. Supporters estimate large majorities in several districts, while Swanson criticizes Republican inaction and notes primaries raised Democrats in Washington. Filing deadlines and potential opposition loom as stakes rise.
Massanutten Military Academy near Woodstock held commencement exercises. Valedictorian was Frank Jedlicka of Baltimore. Graduates include Jedlicka Edward Johnson Gilbert DuBois Wade Ballard Daniel Burner Vernon Cronan Douglas Dymock Richard Hawes Robert Irwin Mark Magruder Osborne Marston James Morris Howard Taylor John Wiley Herbert Williams Summer Jones and others from multiple states.
Claims red pepper heat quickly soothes rheumatism lumbago neuritis back ache and muscle strains. A tingling warmth spreads within minutes and relief follows. warns to buy genuine Rowles branded jars at low cost.
Thousands of farmers from Berkeley and Jefferson counties and other eastern panhandle areas plus Frederick county Virginia and Washington county Maryland are expected to attend the annual farmers picnic near Kearneysville on June 9. Former President D. Zinn of the West Virginia Farms Bureau will speak.
Women rely on modern fashion and cosmetics, but many suffer quietly from feminine ills. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound promises health and relief, claiming nearly fifty years of use by American women to ease ailments and improve appearance.
In the Allegheny mountains the hotel presents a capacity of 600 with American plan. Guests enjoy mineral baths fine orchestra and all amusements under electric lights. Special June rate listed at 17.50 per week or 3.00 per day.
The polygraph used by Thomas Jefferson to write letters and manuscripts has been restored to working condition in the Roduss Physical Laboratory shop at the University of Virginia by A. J. Weed. The instrument was donated to UVA in 1875 by Col. Thomas Randolph.
Montreat North Carolina twenty miles from Asheville chosen as the 1923 meeting place of the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly. Mon treat serves as the summer assembly ground of the church. A C C Slonaker of Winchester was one of four commissioners representing Winchester Presbytery at Charleston West Virginia.
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