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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

Page

2

Baseball World Series Guests Dissent at Washington Game

George Lister Babe Rath and Ty Cobb are shown reporting for different sides of the world series. In Washington fans rose in the seventh inning but Cobb and Ruth refused to stand. Cobb sat through the standing ovation prompting a near altercation while Ruth faced the crowd voicing his stance. The piece lauds Ruth as home run king and notes Ty Cobb’s praised career with the Detroit Tigers and Washington’s own base stealer.

Babe Cobb Ty” Rei Ruth Copanth Washington New York Twins Washington Senators Detroit Tigers

City Council Advances Repairs and Rates in Winchester

The Winchester city council approved a settlement with John O Rear over water damage from a raised concrete sidewalk. New sewer rates were set for Virginia Woolen Company and others. City Manager Dettra elected, with annual officers named and an ordinance tightening housing charges discussed.

City considers joint action on street closures

Text shows discussions of street and avenue alignments near Cooley and South Market. Committees named include enmiGroachments, street, and city manager to act in conjunction with the street committee. Mr Henry referenced as part of the process.

Valley Avenue Cooley South Market Henry

Island May Be Deserted by All Its Inhabitants

The island of Bubuyan near Luzon faces possible transfer as an active volcano forces residents to flee lava and ash. A Red Cross investigator travels to assess willingness to relocate to a nearby island with better agricultural prospects, with aid to help establish new homes if relocation occurs.

Associated Press Popu Yeyan Island Bubuyan P Luzon Red Cross

Fall Plowing May Be Advantageous

Fall plowing in New York orchards is often helpful when the dirt is thrown toward the trees but turning soil away from trees is harmful and not advised. Early cultivation warms soil and boosts nitrate production, aiding bloom and spring growth, while spring plowing may be delayed until June worsening results.

Ithaca N. Y New York State Joseph Oskamp New York State College of Agriculture New York Albion

Death Claims A Child Unexpectedly

The death Angel took a child from the circle of Mr. Vance Plum on September 2. The victim was his grandson, James Lester Plum, aged one year, ten months. A brief obituary note records the sorrow of the Plum family.

Vance Plum James Lester Plum Fey Glé

Obituary: Suffered brief illness and funeral at Mountain View Church

He was ill only a few days and no one noticed the baby's condition until hours before death. Survived by his mother one sister and two brothers at home. Funeral held at Mountain View Church Monday evening September 22, with interment in the nearby cemetery Rev J B Crowell officiating.

Mountain View Church J.B. Crowell

Lost hound in Mt Williams Va reported Oct 1 1924

Black and tan male beagle strayed from Mt Williams Virginia. Lib eray reward offered for return to Paul E Clowser License No 68997.

Mt. Williams Paul E. Clowser

Sales Directory Entry for Ort s Loy Farm

Ort s Loy sale at Clover Dale Farm four miles from Winchester lists location details in a brief directory item.

S. S. Loy Clover Dale Winchester

Judge Shines at First Base for Washington Team

Joe Judge has been playing first base in spectacular fashion during the series and is regarded as one of the Washington team's best hitters. Mr and Mrs George team family and Mrs James Jett will travel to Cumberland to visit Dr H W Hodgson for several days. Before returning Mr Craig will attend a brokers convention in Winchester Indiana hosted by Turner Brothers, the firm he represents.

Joe Judge Judge Washington George James - Jett Cumberland H. W. Hodgson Craig Winchester Ind Turner Brothers

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