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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1924
Page
2
The fragment recalls family departures for Florida and paths across towns including Romney, Worth River, Hampahipé, and Dale. It mentions Shull and James Jr. traveling by auto, long-standing professions, and many years spent in Romney and surrounding areas, reflecting local ties and movements.
Warren A. Candler D D will be present and preside at the Winchester District Conference to be held in Mar W Va from September 9 to 11.
Free chest examination dates announced by the State Board of Health and the Winchester Frederick County Tuberculosis Association. Examinations run September 8 to 12 at multiple locations including Brucetown Church, Winchester District Nurse Office, Whitacre School House, Cross Junction Band Hall, Mountain Falls Woodmen’s Hall, and more. Aimed at tuberculosis detection and treatment. a health education message accompanies the notice.
Nine Kentmere thoroughbred colts from Kentmere Farm Clarke County trained by Page Stephenson of Harrisburg were sold at La Saratoga Sales Paddock for 26 dollars. The prior top price for a Kentmere colt was 6200 dollars a brown filly foaled 1923 and a half sister to Vix. Stephenson trained the animals over eight months on Kenneth Gilpin’s farm. one colt belonged to Harrison Nesbit of Pittsburg and was broken by Stephenson on Gilpin’s property.
We regret the removal last week from Rio to Winchester of Mrs. Cora Lowman our Rio correspondent. For years she has supplied Rio section news to The Review and her departure is a loss to readers across the United States who valued her articles. We hope someone in the Rio section will continue the coverage.
Cross Junction Va September 5 G Baker gave his residence a new coat of paint. Sunday visitors at Mrs Sarah Collins included Mr and Mrs T Yost of Oakland W Va and Lloyd Keiter.
The text lists Mr. and Mrs. C. C. G. Baker visiting in Washington D C with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. John Gunop. It also notes Mr. and Mrs. B H Braithwaite and son Howard with Mr. and Mrs. J B Braithwaite and sons Grady and Winner visiting Martinburg and nearby relatives. Fred Hectare is drilling a well for E W Braithwaite.
Dr Silas M Stickley a leading Stephens City physician and former mayor wed Miss Amy Ambrose of Middletown in a private ceremony at the bride’s home witnessed by relatives. After a wedding breakfast in Middletown they honeymooned with friends and plan to reside there after September 12.
The column lists visiting relatives and residents from nearby towns including Edgar Settles, Roy Grim, and Mary Virginia, with several families visiting in Refuge. A threshing accident narrowly avoided harm when a pitchfork punctured two shirts but did not injure the engine operator.
Four year records of Missouri farm housewives show they average 15.3 hours daily away from dressing and recreation and 11.3 hours on household duties. Meals dominate the year with 34.7 percent spent on preparing and serving, while care of the house and recreation occupy other large shares.
A marriage license was issued in Hagerstown Maryland to James Henry and Miss Nora Shiflett of Winchester. The wedding occurred Wednesday and the couple have returned to this city to live.
Audley enters Princess Doreen to race against Epinard the French horse at Latonia track Long Island New York. Princess Doreen recently won a $5000 handicap at Hawthorne in Chicago and jockey Harry Stutts will ride for Jones Farms. Clarke County Virginia breeding progress noted with Benna Vista Farm and Page Brook stables in Berryville nearby.
Col Bryan Conrad, who once objected to the Defense Test Parade due to rumors of Ku Klux Klan invitation, now says no invitation was extended to parade as a unit. He agreed to serve as a recruiting officer, declined as marshal aide, and remains a strong advocate for preparedness and the Defense Test. The committee notes Klan members as citizens and within volunteer calls.
More than 3,000 Marines have moved to Sharpsburg Maryland to rehearse a reproduction of the Antietam battle for National Defense Day on September 12. Troops and 13 Quantico based airplanes arrive as maneuvers begin with a weeklong march and drills overlooking Bloody Lane. Governor Ritchie and other dignitaries are invited to witness the event expected to draw 25 000 to 50 000 visitors if weather holds.
Sunday at United Brethren Church features Sunday school at 9 45 morning preaching at 11 and 8 with Rev H M Crim Christian Endeavor at 7 15 led by Clyde A DeHart song service at 7 special program and music at all services worship with us.
Mr. Charles Consolvo Jr and wife of Baltimore stay at the George Washington Hotel. Mr and Mrs J L Smith and son Albert Miss Clara Deeds of Pittsby return from visiting relatives in Winchester. T Selwyn from Liverpool England wins 16 in Winchester related to apple buying. Mr Johnsons firm has been represented in Winchester for a number of years.
Judge Carter Scott and his niece iss Robertson along with Mr and Mrs Gore from Lynchburg spent the evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Jas B Russell in this city. Mr G M Appel of Baltimore is visiting today.
Mrs George Noakes is very ill at her nephew Harry Striker’s home 417 North Market Street. She is one of the city’s oldest residents and is quite feeble with little hope for recovery.
Rev. Washington Johnson officiated at a wedding yesterday afternoon at the parsonage of the Primitive Baptist Church. The couple, George Coates and Olive B. Quer, both colored of Soci Hill, were married in a simple ceremony.
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