20 Sep 1924
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1924
Page
1
The obituary notes Mr. Ponn, about 75, who moved from Page County Virginia to the Frederick area around 60 years ago, died following a fall near a hospital. He leaves two daughters and two sons, including Fred Ponn and Hu bert Ponn, with a third son Hubert Ponn having died recently.
A well known resident, Mr Penn, was struck by a car while walking along the pike near his home. He suffered a fractured right leg and brain concussion, remained unconscious at Memorial Hospital. The driver, H H Algier of Hagerstown Md, stopped and gave his details.
Democratic presidential candidate John W. Davis began a whirlwind tour after a Gary rally where he framed his bid around human equality personal liberty and popular sovereignty He planned two talks in South Bend and an evening address in Fort Wayne before moving to New York then Massachusetts Rhode Island New York Delaware and Maryland in the weeks ahead with more stops in Ohio southern Illinois Missouri and possibly Oklahoma Kansas and Michigan in early October.
Secretary Wilbur met President Coolidge at the White House and announced a special board will be appointed to study the relative importance of aft, submarine, and surface craft in the navy. He denied misquotation on American Japanese relations and said the tour was not a conference on alliances.
Article notes the sun crossing the equator Sunday marking the end of summer in the north and start of spring in the south. It mentions the coming equinox period with potential storms and recalls a recent unusually cold spell with frost in some areas and anticipation of a true Indian summer.
Representative Thomas W. Harrison of Winchester announces he will travel to Richmond for a Democratic state committee meeting and then return to launch a district wide campaign tour. The piece notes Republican nominee Roebush and Klan associations, with Klan influence centered in Rockingham County and local anti bootleg activity.
Pasadena police hunt ex convict Harry Connor alias Harry Garbutt for killing Mrs. Clifton R. Hunn in her apartment. She had befriended him after his release from prison with her help and money to start anew. F.R. Gibson and Virginia Hunn witnessed the attack and identification followed.
The pastor Rev Dr F T Mc é will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. tomorrow at the Presbyterian Church. Evening worship time changed from 8 to 7 30 o clock starting tomorrow. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 45 p.m.
An Associated Press note indicates a passenger train will pass Abilene at 12 30 P M today. Details are brief and confirm the overnight schedule.
On motion by Prosecuting Attorney T R Cather two warrants against M C Altenburg a Ku Klux Klan organizer for using language to provoke a breach of the peace were dismissed in the county magistrate court before Justice A J Tavender. The hearing was not attended by litigants. counsel appeared for both sides.
Sheriff Pannett publishes a public notice naming Melvin Clyde Altenberg of Dayton Ohio a Ku Klux Klan organizer. He cites past lawsuits and alleged concealed weapons sightings and says he will present evidence to the county grand jury. He accuses Altenberg of spreading lawlessness while hypocritically denouncing officials.
Local Red Cross chapter held its regular meeting with reports from the executive secretary and district nurse. August deemed the busiest month with 55 client calls, 20 civilian cases and 16 ex service men aided, plus extensive clothing assistance and a thrift shop for families.
Shenandoah Motor Co announces a drive in filling station opening with a free 5c box of Firestone patching rubber given away with every 1.50 purchase on Saturday September 20. Hy A. Schmidt and C H. Schutte direct opposite Handley Schools.
Telegraphed dispatches from Peking and Mukden describe Chekiang regimental units surrendering before Manchurian forces near Shanghai. An entire Chihli brigade is said to have been driven from Jehol as Tokyo frets over Shanghai defense and Western involvement.
The four high schools Berryville Boyce Stephens City and Middletown opened for the fall session with record enrollment. Compulsory education enforcement contributed to the rise as Berryville reports 375 total students with 104 in high school and Boyce 172 with 55 in high school. Stephens City lists 240 students including 58 high schoolers while Middletown has 142 students with 81 in high school. Several schools share new principals and all began smoothly.
The Holy Name Society convention lay delegates discussed welfare work and lay activity. Cardinal Daugherty led a high mass at the Catholic University stadium as visitors arrive for the monster parade in Washington. Archbishop Curley gave the welcome, and resolutions urged forming a committee for big brother work among poor communities.
Atlantic Refining Company announced a one cent per gallon decrease in Pennsylvania gasoline prices. The new motor gasoline price at service stations will be 22 cents per gallon, including a two cent state tax.
Two smartly dressed women attracted hundreds in downtown Bristol as they fought in the street. They toppled to the pavement and rolled, biting and scratching while bystanders separated them. Both women fled before identities could be learned as clothing and faces showed injuries.
Wanted apples and pears at my Millwood road crossing warehouse. Contact A Shryock by phone 93 W. Entry dated September 12, 161.
Joe and Prince entertainers present a 20 minute program featuring steel guitar Hawaiians dancing the Hula Hula and traditional tunes. A modern harmony set and past airs highlight the show along with a new 6 reel feature 2 reel comedy Pathe News and Aesop's Fables. Regular prices: children 10c adults 15c and 25c.
Chiropractors Adams and Adams announce the arrival of the Neurocalometer as new up-to-date equipment. A lost Royal Cord tire and rim is offered in reward at Jap Carl's, and a separate lost bunch of keys at 361 National Avenue with reward.
For sale one 9 piece dining room suite in mahogany finish, good as new. Cheap to quick buyer. Phone 195 W. Will pay 38c per dozen for fresh country eggs. W F Brown at 609 Braddock St. 19-1p-tf 609 Braddock St.
Special to tee YVILLE Berryville hosts an election of directors for a Shenandoah Valley association aimed at developing a highway route along the east side of the dead Valley to connect the Lee Highway with Berryville and boost tourist travel. A Berryville tea noted attendees and local leaders including N F Smith and General Levi. Social events list residents visiting, entertaining, and summer plans.
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