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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1927
Page
5
A testimonial from Mrs. H. Willis says Vinol strengthened her after weakness and nerves. The ad promotes Vinol as a strengthening iron and cod liver tonic used for weak, nervous people and frail children, with Miller's Drug Store as the seller.
Clarke county farms average 23 872 dollars per farm the highest in the state by over 7000 dollars Virginia University research shows Clarke county averages 15 634 dollars per farm while Loudoun Northampton Tazewell Norfolk Pulaski and Augusta exceed 10 000 dollars per farm statewide average is 5159 dollars per farm and 5561 per county
James P. Reardon named Special Commissioner in Chancery to inventory Edward Douglas Davis estate, settle accounts of Lou Ellen Moore Davis Administratrix, and report beneficiaries under the Davis will. Notice to be published weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star before proceeding. Court session set for November 10, 1927 at 9 AM to 5 PM. Attorneys T R Cather, M M Lynch, H Noel Garner.
Harpers Ferry High School beat Charles Town 12 to 6 at Charles Town to grab an early edge in the Eastern Panhandle football title race. Harpers Ferry's passing attack, led by Mater to Htzell, produced both scores as Charles Town's lone TD came on a kickoff return followed by a short plunge. The teams meet again November 18 in Harpers Ferry with many players listed in the lineups and substitutions.
Berryville dated Oct 31 reports Capt. John Baldwin Neill and Lieut. H C Buseby visiting the Neill family. The air service officers flew in from Quantico landing near town. Local social updates include Miss Eula Harris staying with the Harris home, Annie and Elizabeth Moore returning from Washington, and other visits by Miss Mary Hughes Mrs Sylvia Lewis and Miss Ethel Smith.
The Presbyterian Church at Charles Town West Virginia marked its 140th anniversary with a Friday night program. The deed for the church site was signed by Charles Washington and wife on February 17 1787. Reverend Vincent C Franks of Grace Church and Reverend Edwin Hinks of Casanova exchanged pulpits on October 30. Mr and Mrs W Ritter of Newport News were guests of Mrs Preston Marka.
The Post Office Department announces Wesley G. Ritenour as postmaster at Seven Fountains Shenandoah County Virginia succeeding William F. Ritenour who was removed for alleged incompetence after postal inspector recommendations. Wesley G. Ritenour had served as acting postmaster since May 30 following the former postmaster’s relief by Washington orders.
A promotional text extols Scientific Gear Lubrication products with claims of smooth shifting in cold weather, protection against gear grind, long lasting performance, and mentions Ebonite Tr for Transmission and Ebonite R for Rear Axles as having all these qualities. Demand the grade you need.
A Cleveland woman claims the baby she received from authorities is not her child and notes many parents experience such mix ups. The Detroit News cites broader patterns as the issue lingers long after seventeen or eighteen years.
Decree dated 1927 calls for public sale of about 442 acres in Clarke County near Swimley Station. Land includes three tracts with a brick dwelling, two outbuildings, barns, and orchards. Sale splits into three parts, then two, then whole to reach best price. Terms require one third down, bonds for balance, or all cash. Special Commissioners Lewis and Mason authorize the process.
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