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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1924
Page
2
A water spout shocked observers in New York harbor on a Sept. 5 afternoon near Governor's Island. The storm produced spray and brief turbulence as the bay seawater surged, startling onlookers and disrupting cargo activity for a short period.
Sept. 5 report notes Northwest site considering drastic change in car storage policy. Officials including vice president and representatives discuss potential impacts on vehicle handling and facilities as tensions rise over storage capacity.
A North Dakota member of the Northwest Regional Advisory Board of the American Railways Association said grain, potato and livestock traffic this fall is the heaviest the railroads have faced. He called a meeting in Minneapolis on Saturday and urged immediate action to avert a potential serious shortage, though highlighting that timely measures might prevent it.
Brookline Mass September 5 Australia took the lead today in the struggle with France for the right to challenge the United States for the Davis Cup title as matches in the intercontinental contest began.
In the zone final Australia led France two matches to one after Gerald L. Patterson and Pat O'Hara Wood defeated Rene Lacoste and Jacques Bruenon in straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-2.
Luray reports record visitor numbers over Labor Day weekend with streams of guests entering Sunday and Monday. Caverns, the largest electrically lit in the world, broke daily attendance records surpassing 9 264 visitors in October 1921 and surpassing prior surges by train excursions from Pennsylvania.
Dr Chedzzli, high priest and president of an international truth society, returns from the west and preaches on Jesus democracy at North Main Street AME Church. He accuses Coolidge of backing Firestone in Liberia land deals to oppose the Universal Negro Improvement Association and discusses race and politics in a provocative public statement.
The snippet declares unwavering opposition to denying rights to Africa and home, framing a plea that those who fought for liberty in America, England, and France must not be denied rights elsewhere. It emphasizes universal freedom and refusal to accept injustice.
Odd Fellows Hall hosts Church of Christ services with Bible school at 9 45 a m led by L L Hockman and age appropriate classes. Sermon at 11 a m on Love Contrasted followed by communion. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m led by Hoye Riley and a Go to College symposium with talks by young people and music.
The pastor invites all for mid week prayer at Curtis Loy’s home at 7 20 p m Wednesday. Everyone is welcome to these services conducted by Minister W L Dudley.
The Martinsburg team representing Opequon Golf Club in Maryland faces Winchester in a Saturday match at Catoctin Golf Club Frederick. Lineup includes J. C. Henson P. A. Bennett H. H. Emmett W. Morton W. R. Caskey Charles N. Campbell and George Horsfall with Roy Hollis as substitute if Horsfall cannot play due to his arm.
Vij participates in a tri city match with Frederick and Winchester, contributing to the event as a key competitor.
The Rev. Mr. F. T. McFaden returns from vacation to preach tomorrow at both morning and evening services at the Presbyterian Church.
A stork visited the Moodie residence at 4th, delivering a healthy baby boy named Chenin Shine Pouod. The mother and son are doing well as the community notes the unusual birth event.
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