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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1924

Page

3

Moonlight Hike Tonight and Local Social Gatherings

A moonlight hike and fundraising event are planned for tonight with tickets to support the association. Details note a reunion at the Lager Tendered Co and Mrs. Arthur Feet Opekben, plus a birthday gathering for Mrs. Sager with family attending. Subsequent items describe social events in Winchester and Martinsburg areas, a Florida real estate move by Leslie Cooper, and a reception for debutantes Priscilla Barton and Julia B. Williams near Pikesville Maryland.

Arthur Sarah Water Roandldren Howard Me Mount Williams Holmes Rogers Jager

Peyton J Marshall To Marry Miss Tyndall Announcement

Engagement news from Memphis Tennessee reports Cary Noyes Tyndall daughter of Rev Charles Noyes Tyndall and Mrs Tyndall to Peyton Jacquelin Marshall of Winchester Virginia a graduate of Winchester and of the Military Institute Winchester expect to spend time with Dr P W Boyd at his home on West Water Street. Capt J W Cotton visiting Indianapolis recently served in France and earned the Distinguished Service Cross.

Florida Ft. Loudoun William Ross Renoie Jacksonville Fla Winchester Frances Peyton Rennie Fort Loudoun Seminary Rennie Frances Peyton Goodloe Virginia Harrisons Col James Wood Colonial Dames of Rose* Mc Donald Berryville Fort Loudoun the Daughters of the American Revolution Peyton J. Marshall Tyndall News-Scimitar Memphis Tenn Cary Noyes Tyndal Charles Noyés Tyndall Military Institute Rebécca Lum Aer Lewis Alex Ander Marshals Tate Wi. Hamhall Episcopal Fenate Institute P. W. Boyd West Water Street Boyd Court of Appeals YH. Boyd Lowdong Street Sbyterian Church J. W. Cotton Indianapolis M. M. Arnold Ipl Maryland West Cark Street S. G. Davis Robert L. Gray National Avenue Washlata Adday

Jubilee celebration honors Bishop Gravatt with silver service

During a jubilee event October 15 and 16 at Christ Church Clarksburg West Virginia the Rt Rev W L Gravatt will be consecrated bishop and presented a silver service valued at 1200 by the West Virginia diocese. Bishop Gravatt formerly served as rector at Zion Church Charlestown with many local friends. Elsie Snider of Farmers and Merchants National Bank returns from Baltimore while her father W B Snider recovers after major surgery there.

Bishop Gravatt Christ Church Clarksburg W. Va W. L. Gravatt Charleston Gravatt West Virginia Bishop Gr Elsie Snider The Farmers and Merchants National Bank Baltimore

Personal notices from Baltimore to Martinsburg region

Local column lists visitors and arrivals including Mrs Archer Sellman of Baltimore visiting at Hotel Jack, Annie Kackley noted as nurse to Martinsburg, James A. McFadden to visit his parents in Parsons, W V, and the Routt family returning from Baltimore. Other items mention Williams children attending Stuyvesant's School, Robert W. Smith's wartime injury treatment, Mrs Arnold visiting in West Clark Street, Mrs Woore in Ridgeway visiting relatives, and several residents staying at area hotels. Also noted are visits from R Lee Wilson, F D Potter, and Rev J H Partlett after funeral duties.

Dy Archer Sellman Baltimore Hotel Jack

Annefield Races At Clarke County Draw Visitors

Mrs dent Graham of Newville Pa arrives guest of Mr and Mrs W A Baker in Winchester. A party attends the Annefield cup at Bite Ridge Hunt Club Clarke County this afternoon. Local residents and visitors from Brooklyn Harrisburg and Lexington are seen at the event and surrounding social visits.

Mrsdent Graham Newville W. A. Baker South Washington Streeit

Frederick County Christmas Tree Plan Denied

The Women's Civics League proposed planting a live evergreen on the Frederick courthouse lawn as a community Christmas tree. The board of supervisors rejected the plan citing damage to the sod disruption of the landscape and potential crooked growth, ending the proposal.

Frederick Plaza Women's Civics League Frederick County Winchester Yuletide Saeson Board of Coupervisors Robert M. Ward Knight Lucy Kommittee

Shenandoah Valley Inc Plans Immediate Park Meeting

Shenandoah Valley Inc will host a Friday evening meeting at the Rawley & Waly cottage to discuss the Blue Ridge Ma gnutten area and Shenandoah National Park plans. A. Cremmer of the National Park Service visited Harrisonburg and a full committee inspection is ordered, with locals highlighting recent progress and publicity efforts by the group.

Boaydygtireep Shenandoah Valley,Inc Yi Dps Wine Rawley_& i Waly Bo Piald Marshall Baker Ajl Andrew Bell A. Cremmer National Park Service Harrisonburg Works National Park Commission Blue Ridge Magsanutten Shenandoah Valley, Inc Harper's Ferry Otter Uch Shenandoah , Valley, Lite Board ‘of Directors

Episcopal Bishops Open National Council With Big Program

In New York at St John the Divine a procession marked the opening of the Episcopal Church national council and bishops session. Over 100 diocesan heads expected for three day convention. For first time since 1919 the council will sit with bishops to map the churchs world program for three years. Several bishoprics to be filled.

Associated Press New York Protestant Episcopal Church North América

Open Season Set for Squirrels in Frederick County

Frederick County supervisors adopted a resolution establishing squirrel season from September 1 to January 1 to conform with State law. Local officials approved the measure at this week’s board meeting.

Board of Supervisors Frederick County

Dawes Campaign Warns of La Follette Threat in Iowa

Gen Charles G Dawes campaigned through Iowa denouncing the La Follette independent bid as a danger to constitutional government He spoke at Northwood and drew a packed crowd at Mason City armory outlining the fight plan with five speeches planned in the state

Ron Iowa Dawes

Roads and Crops Damaged by Downpour in Virginia

Virginia weather and crop report for the week ending yesterday notes dry and cool days with a warm finish, indicating favorable crop prospects except cotton. High water damaged roads and crops early in the week, farm work disrupted by heavy rains at week’s start but resumed later. potatoes pastures and meadows reported in good condition.

Washington Virginia

Manchurian Army Advances Toward Peking

News reports from Mukden and Tientsin indicate General Chang Tso Lin’s Manchurian forces crossed the Great Wall and reached Shanghatkwan near the Chi li an border as fighting with local defenders continued. Casualties were reported on both sides.

Tokio Chang Tso-- Lin Mukden Peking Shanghatkwan Ukden Tientsin Chiumen Shanhatkwah

Secret contract denied by Work in Alaska steamship case

Secretary Work denied knowledge of a secret contract between J P Morgan Alaska Steamship Co and the government owned Alaska railroad setting freight rate divisions on joint shipments. The claim was used as the basis for a campaign speech by Senator Wel r, an independent vice presidential candidate.

Associated Press Washington Work J. P. Morgain Alaska Steamship Company Alaska —Railroad Weler Vice

Hoover tackles radio sleep rule as mother seeks balance

Secretary Hoover cites a letter from a Midwest mother about a boy’s bedtime and praises radio’s role in keeping families at home in the evening. He notes thousands of letters from parents supporting radio use and refutes the notion that regulation must disrupt family routines.

Associated Prem Washington Hoover Department Fapal

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