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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1929
Page
9
One Stolen Night at the Capitol Theatre tonight features Betty Bronson and William Collier in a desert drama about two brothers in Sudan. The story centers on a black sheep brother who steals while the other soldier brother deserts his regiment to cover the crime. The film is described as colorful with picturesque settings.
Rin-Tin-Tin stars in A of the which at the Colonial Theatr open tonight and playing again today. The German Red Cross dog helps a wounded American ace, echoing the real life rescue by Captain Duncan from a war torn French village.
The Honeymoon Limited Company, a hit at the Colonial Theatre, returns next week for three nights of musical comedy entertainment. Gallagher the “minister of joy” and a group of 12 dancers plus an excellent quartet promise a new and different show with fresh acts.
The bulletin defines dental caries as a germ driven disease and outlines decay starts at pits and along the gum line. It stresses brushing twice daily with proper toothpaste to remove microscopic plants at the danger line and protect delicate tissues.
A dental explanation notes lactic acid from certain plaque triggers enamel erosion. Brushing struggles to reach deep grooves and pits. regular cleaning with dentifrice limits decay germ growth by depriving bacteria of nutrition.
The B and EB beach near Charles Town on the Shenandoah river ends its season tomorrow. Located three miles east of town and 25 miles from Winchester, the popular swimming spot has drawn crowds all summer and will host many visitors from Virginia and West Virginia for a final swim and picnic.
The article describes a clear warm river with an orderly riverside gathering place. It notes good weather predicted for tomorrow and expects hundreds of motorists to visit the beach area with ample shore space canoes and boats. The route passes Charles Town then two miles to the river and a short stretch to the beach below the new bridge.
The Circuit Court in Frederick County Virginia orders Lafe Miller to appear within ten days after due publication to protect his interests in a divorce from Dorothy Peat. The order requires weekly publication for four weeks in the Winchester Evening Star and posting at the courthouse by September 2 1929, with mailing to the defendant. Deputy Clerk J W Bardr notes the instructions.
In the Circuit Court of Frederick County Virginia this August 9 1929 case of Luther Pannett Sheriff Admr of Elizabeth Richard et al against Joseph T Richard Admr of Harvey Richard decd et al is referred to a Master Commissioner to ascertain the real and personal estate heirs and interests. He shall convene creditors state and settle accounts and report reasonable attorney fees and other pertinent matters. A notice fixes August 30 1929 at 45 West Boscawen Street for interested parties to prove claims and bring evidence. proceedings may continue day by day if needed.
A Washington Post roto gravure section tomorrow will carry a page of Virginia landmarks and a page of pictures from the firemen’s Labor Day celebration. Yellowstone Park staff explain regional phenomena to visitors for tourists. Kansas City police warn against bombing racketeers. Some say go-getters win by effort while others stay as Sittan Waiters.
I. T. Strickland of Alva Oklahoma has written seven thousand biographical sketches during his house to house travels. Some claim water is unsuitable for irrigation purposes but should be given a non expense trial.
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