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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1924

Page

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World Flight Team Completes Test Run to New Harbor

Spectators along Wallace shore watched Lieut. Wade and Lieut. Ogden pilot the Boston II Chicago and New Orleans planes as they completed a long test flight. They reported trouble with a new propeller during the attempt and briefly hovered over Cudwash Harbor before regaining altitude and continuing.

Ation Lieut Wade Ogden Wallace Abbor Cudwash Harbor Chicago New Orleans

Charity group seeks funds for new automobile for hospital work

The community charity appeals for a Ford coupe to replace a worn vehicle used for sick calls across town and county. A benefit supper organized by Mrs. H. D. Fuller and committee members aims to raise the needed money, with proceeds supporting the drive to hire the car for ongoing charitable rounds.

Rouen Urse

Governor Blaine Declares Open Fight on Ku Klux Klan

Wisconsin Governor Blaine suspends Grant county District Attorney George B. Clemenson effective September 9 amid claims the Klan threatens peace. He cites hooded demonstrations in Boscobel and Muscoda, a shooting incident, and alleges failure to follow orders in prosecuting Klan involvement.

Madison Wis Blaine George B. Clemenson Grant County Herrin Ill Wisconsin Boscobel Muscoda Clemenson

Rain Halls Sunday School Picnic Postponed to Tomorrow

Due to this afternoon’s bad weather the Market Street M B E Church Sunday school picnic was postponed to tomorrow afternoon. If the forecast is favorable it will be at Golightly’s on the Opequon. otherwise picnickers will meet at the church at one o’clock and refreshments will be served there.

Sunday School Market Street M. BE Golightly’s Opequon

Public Sale at 308 West Water Street Items for Cash

Public sale listed for Saturday September 6 at 2 PM at 308 West Water Street. Items include iron beds springs mattresses bed coverings bureaus wash stands rugs three bedroom suites dishes one side piano and a four year old Jersey cow. All goods cash sale.

West Water Street

Fruit Growers to Deliver Canning Apples to Plant

National Fruit Product Co. Inc reports shipment of canning apples from FRUIT GROWERS to their processing plant now. These deliveries support ongoing production and stock levels at the facility.

National Fruit Product Co., Inc National Fruit Product Co. Inc

Marshall Baker Invites Rotary as His Guests

Marshall Baker invites Rotary members to his guest event reported amid notes of travel to Switzerland Italy and northern Africa. The Rotary luncheon time changes to 12 30 with afternoon outdoor activities and a program after, underlining social and civic ties.

Marshall Baker Rotary

Davis To Start On Western Trip

Chicago dated report says John W. Davis will depart this evening with Illinois party leaders to begin his first Western campaign swing as the Democratic standard bearer. He plans six speeches and many rear platform talks before a one day return on September 18, with a second Western tour to follow after the Eastern campaigning.

Associated Press Chicago Illinois John W. Davis

Mutual Life Insurance Agents Meet in Washington

Mr D W Ritenour and Mr J T Murnan depart for Washington to attend a Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York sales convention. Ritenour is listed as pitcher and Murnan as center fielder for the Northern Virginia Team facing the District of Columbia Team at Rock Creek Park. An address by the DC Insurance Commissioner is on the agenda.

D. W. Ritenour J. T. Murnan Washington Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York Tenour Ritenour Northern Virginia District of Columbia Rock Creek Park Insurance Willard Hotel Field Club

Many Western Apples Will Be Stored Here

Mr William Beverley manager of the Winchester Cold Storage Company returns from the far west including Wenat chee Yakima Hood River and other apple regions. He aims to secure storage in transit contracts for western boxed apples and expects substantial business though local crops are light this year.

William Beverley Winchester Cold Storage Company Far West Wenatchee Yakima Hood River Beverley Winchester Cold Storage

Rev H Mi Btchardson Pioneer Temperance Leader Dies

The Rev H MiBtchardson former member of the United Brethren Church and pioneer temperance worker died at an old age. She traveled by railroad to attend meetings and visited trains to spread faith and prayer. Burial will be held tonight.

H. Mi Btchardson The United Thie Etty Uinéton Cana Jon Lise Fee Anerg

Handley High Prepares Strong Football Season

Handley High's football season approaches with a slate of early opponents from Central Washington Lee University Freshman R M A Front Royal Staunton School and local high schools. The team leverages returning regulars Hockman Pool Sargent Woodward and Miller and welcomes Capt M G Remey as coach with first practice set for next Monday at three in the stadium.

Handley Central High School of Washington Washington and Lee University R. M. A.-at- Front Royal Staunton School Staunton Hagerstown Martinsburg Hockman Pool Sargent Woodward Miller M. G. Remey Vu. M. I Capt. Remey

Virginia growers boost state inspected apples in Packer ads

H F Byrd of the Virginia Horticultural Society signs a four page ad contract with the New York Packer to publish state inspected Virginia apples. The first issue in the New York Packet September 13 will list grower names addresses and fruit varieties. Ten thousand circulars will be mailed to buyers and merchants nationwide urging state inspection.

H. F. Byrd Virginia Horticultural Society New York Packer Packer Virginia New York Packet United States Frederick County H. Clay DeGrange The

Former Officer Armел Began Sentence After Shooting Case

Benjamin Armel former officer was taken to begin a six month sentence for unlawful shooting tied to the August 20 incident that left Miss Glenn Jenkins shot in the hip as Miss Mabel Runion escaped with bullet holes. Guards took him from the convict ramp to the state road force headquarters near Double Tollgate Clarke County as the grand jury prepares to indict him for the Runion shooting. Sympathy is noted for his predicament given his past as a brave local policeman and many supporters.

Benjamin Armel Bor Glenn Jenkins Mabel Virginia Runion Jenighe Armel Double ‘Tollgate Clarke County Atate John Mas Grand Jury Corporation Court Mss Runion

Won't You Help District Nurse Get A New Car

The District Nurse Association seeks a new automobile for patient visits. A $600 goal is set, with donors contributing $30, $10, or smaller amounts. Contributions can be sent to Mrs. H. D. Fuller, committee chair, or left at local Winchester banks for credit.

District Nurse Association Friends of the Cause H. D. Fuller Winchester

Helpers Wanted at Lumber Yard by John W. Rosenberger Co

Two helpers needed immediately at the lumber yard. Apply at 102 Braddock Street to John W. Rosenberger & Co Inc between 9 and 5.1p train.

John W. Rosenberger & Co., Inc Braddock Street

Special Friday Saturday sale on shoes and groceries

Special sale Friday and Saturday September 5-6 offering ladies and children's white oxfords and pumps at 79 cents for two days. A special counter of groceries for two days. Look before buying. Also notice: almost new Whitay baler for sale from Robt Brill and Robt Schultz.

F. Brill W. Schultz

Rouss Fire Co Meeting Notices and Piano for Sale

Rouss Fire Co holds its regular meeting Friday evening September 5 at 8 oclock with reports from the state convention and full attendance requested. Also offered for sale a second hand upright piano at 431 N Braddock street.

W. B. Huntsberry Braddock Street

Virginia approves apple grade stamps for standard packs

The Trades Committee of the horticultural society in Virginia adopted a formal resolution approving U S grade stamps and Grade No 2 markings for apples. J H Meek, director of the Virginia Division of Markets, explained stamps certify U S Grade No 1 or Grade No 2 fruit and are used on car load shipments with federal and state inspections.

Ras Diva Caren Tiomeat Trades Committee of Aia York of Virginia Division’ of Markets J. H. Meek Virginia Division of Markets U. S Meek Federal Virginia Departments of Agriculture

English Writer Warns Press Nuisance Bathing Public Figures

A London piece in Outlook by Oceellus argues the press endangers privacy by pursuing the Prince of Wales and other royals in private moments. The writer says royals deserve private friendships and outdoor privacy despite official duties.

London Prince of Wales Oce+ellus The Outlook Mary

W. A. Baker Named Chief Marshal for Defense Day Parade

W. A. Baker was appointed chief marshal of the Defense Test Day Parade by the Civilian Committee. His aides include Nat Page of Boyce Major Robert T. Barton Lt. Paul Hartman Baker Chamberlain and Sheriff Luther Pannett. Details of line of march and unit leadership will be announced after a forthcoming meeting.

W. A. Baker Nat. Page Boyce Robert T. Barton Paul Hartman Baker Chamberlain Luther Pannett Rcd

Fragmentary report on Chinese artillery fire wounds and casualties

An unclear account notes casualties from gunfire with a wounded count and references to Chinese forces. The fragment mentions distance and carelessness in firing but lacks complete details or events.

Registration for the to be opened ua

A committee invites contributions toward federal needs and activities for children and babies, aiming to amuse and support families with jellies and treats.

Calb. Records Higher Regal at 24 Percent

In Calb a note indicates higher regal at 24 percent. The phrase appears from an OCR fragment reflecting a financial or pricing detail with no clear context or complete data.

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