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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1917

Page

2

Flowers to Open Handley Lecture Series With War Talk

Mr. Montaville Flowers will open the Handley Board of Trustees lecture season on November 6 with Why America Is In the War His talk promises graphic clear and convincing World War causes and aims to preserve national interests He replaces Dr C Alphonse Smith in the lineup with plans for future lectures by Irving Bacheller and others.

Montaville Flowers the Red Cross Handley Board of Trustees Flowers America Red C Red Cross Handley Chauteuqua R. Gray Williams Handley Board

Another Training Camp For Officers

Washington reports the third officers training camps will run January 5 to April g announced by Adjutant General McCain. Open to enlisted regular army National Guard National Army and select college graduates and undergraduates. First chance for National Army men to join. About 1.7 percent of enlisted men per unit may join, designated by regimental commanders.

Washington McCain Regular Army National Guard National Army

Red Cross Christmas Ship Aims for France Relief

Urges quick action for Red Cross gifts to soldiers in France before ship sails by mid October. Due to shipping scarcity only specified items are accepted and distributed by chapters, not direct mail to individual service members.

Red Cross France

Christmas mail rules set for soldiers abroad

In Washington on October 5 Secretaries Daniels and Baker urged the public to mail Christmas packages for troops no later than November 15. The government announced arrangements for delivery on Christmas morning to boost fallen spirits of sailors and soldiers overseas.

Wiashington Daniels Baker

Mrs Miller's Chevrolet Covers 262 Miles on 12 Gallons

Mrs John S Miller and guests completed a pleasant motor trip to Washington and Baltimore. Mrs Miller piloted a Chevrolet car 262 miles on 12 gallons of gasoline.

John S. Miller Washington Baltimore

Red Cross Helps War Sufferers Overseas Missions Aid

The American Red Cross sends special missions to France Russia Roumania and Italy. Each commission includes leaders from business finance and medicine. Members largely pay their own expenses and private subscriptions cover others. Funds from the $100000000 war fund are used for direct relief work.

France Russia Roumania Italy America Red Cross

Mrs Henrietta Kremer Suffering From Ill Health

Mrs Henrietta Kremer of West Cork Street is extremely ill at her home due to advancing age. Friends fear death may be near.

Henrietta Kremer West Cork Street

Children Enlisted In Food Conservation Campaign

Washington reports 22.5 million American school children are to join a food conservation drive from October 21 to 28. A Food Age bulletin urges teachers to engage pupils to spread the pledge card campaign at home, with essays and letters to parents offering prizes for participation.

Washington America Food Age

Local Man McClure Receives Army Commission

Dr Floyd I McClure formerly with the Winchester health department and a practicing veterinary surgeon has been appointed lieutenant in the United States Army. He joined the 103rd Infantry Ammunition Train and has been assigned to duty at camps in Massachusetts before transfer. He has many friends in Winchester glad to learn of his commission and service.

Floyd I. McClure Winchester Health Department 103Rd Infantry United

Waynesboro Doctor Austin Jailed in Augusta Case

Dr. S A Austin, Waynesboro physician convicted of intentional manslaughter in Augusta county circuit court, remains in Augusta county jail after bond of 5000 dollars expired. Attorneys seek new proceedings. If unsuccessful, he faces one year in the penitentiary.

A. S. Austin Augusta S. A. Austin Waynesboro Augusta County Austin

Good Corn Crop In Clarke County

Clarke county farmers report one of the biggest corn crops in the region. Forecasts from multiple sections indicate an average yield of about eight barrels per acre, higher than the prior 6 to 7 barrels.

Clarke County Bhprryville

Guy Mason Opens Law Office in Washington

Guy Mason former White House correspondent for the New York World has received his bachelor of law from the National Law School of Washington. He has opened a law office in the Woodward building Washington and will specialize in practice before government departments.

Guy Mason White House The New York World National Law School of Washington Woodward Washing

Sour Stomach Remedies and Diet Advice

Eat slowly and masticate thoroughly to ease sour stomach. Avoid red meat for several days. if needed take one Chamberlain's Tab Jets after supper. Red meats often trigger sour stomach. consider cutting them out. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Birth of a Daughter to Mr and Mrs J August Graber

Mr and Mrs J August Graber of South Market Street receive congratulations on the birth of a daughter yesterday at their home. Mrs Graber is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Langley of Frederick County.

J. August Graber South Market Street Graber Joseph H. Langley Frederick County

Manuel Funeral Arrangements Noted in Long Meadows

Friends in Long Meadows Virginia on October 5 are saddened by the death of Mr. M. M. Manuel and plan a funeral service. Details on date, location, and attendees are not fully provided in the fragment.

Long Meadows M. M. Manuel

Local notes span illness visits and land purchase

Family sickness and recoveries are reported, including Mrs. Carper and Mrs. Long. Ed Gutheridge buys 70 acres once owned by C M Chiles and plans building. Stuart Bol family has three sons in the army with a fourth to enlist. Elise Bolling is a trained nurse with Dr. Stuart.

Peruna Ed. Gutheridge C. M. Chiles Stogsburg Gutheridge Hebron Augusta County Elise, Bolling Stuart

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