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Winchester The Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1912

Page

6

Local School Roll of Honor at John Kerr Public Schools

The list covers Primary to First Grade students who passed exams and will advance in September. Names include Vera Calhoun and Mil dred Crisman in Primary, Paul Anderson and Olin Affleck in Second Grade, and Josephine Arthur among First Grade entries, reflecting the school’s recognition of academic achievement.

Secot Vera Calhoun Mildred Crisman Mary Pearson Willie Pence Anita Kern Hilda March Edward Kremer Leonard March Robert Hook Paul Anderson Olin Affleck Willie Baker Ryland Conner Luther Conner Earl Cooley Robert Eagle Charles Fansler Maurice Grim Maurice Grimm Edward Grove Charles Haines Samuel Johnston Johnnie Johnson Allen Jackson Perry Jones John Lillis Lewis Lamp Donald Nixdorff Melvin Patton Maurice Pifer Leon Parsons Garland Potts Mayo Schmidt Edgar Warner Rosie Ashley Sue Albin Fatherine Amick Leola Braithwaite Gretna Barr Marie Chapman Stella Clark Dorothy Crisman Madeline Cain Lena Carpenter Virginia Eagle Madge Fuller Katharine Grimm Virginia Herrell Ethel Harmer Mary Haymaker Lillian Jackson Angie Lee Bessie Novick Carrie Pi Jillen Ginton Louise Roberts Conleynderson George Grim Dour’s “McIntosh Lela ‘Jackson Wilbur Chapman Rose Polonsky

Gotanists In Dispute Over Plant Nitrogen Source

Professor Jamieson of Aberdeen argues that plants obtain nitrogen from leaves rather than roots, a claim that unsettles orthodox botany and would force major rewrites if proven correct. The New York Press notes the controversy and lack of mechanism.

Thomas, Jamieson Aberdeen Jamieson New York Press

Root Elected at Convention Amid Roosevelts Rivalry

Justice Hughes denies using his name at the convention as final. Samuel G. Blythe forecasts belt and two conventions with two nominations. Root delivers keynote praising Taft while noting Roosevelt and the colonel's acts. Landrath and Staples join Roosevelt camp, voting for McGovern for temporary chair. 22 votes stay with the President. West Virginia votes against the President. Bradshaw and Chase reaffirm admin loyalty.

Root Taft Roosevelt S. Floyd Landrath A. H. Staples Virginia Roosevelt Camp McGovern West Virginia Bradshaw Chase

Night Show Draws Crowds Amid Storm at Empire

Despite a heavy storm, the Empire theater sold out for the Minstrel Maids second night. Four acts entertained patrons with promises of an even newer production tonight and a week of nightly changes.

Ray Rush Dean Lew Dean Wando Loetti Carre Sisters

Failure Better Than Shirking in a Difficult Task

A saying praises choosing to face a hard task over avoiding it, noting that deliberate failure when attempting a challenging assignment is more commendable than shirking. The line reflects a veteran ethic valuing effort and perseverance.

Visiting relatives and extended trips noted

Town records note Mr. A. W. Campbell of Nowata Oklahoma visiting Mrs. W. W. Glass west of town. Stewart L. Wireman left this morning for an extended visit to his uncle in Detroit Michigan.

Myers Montana Washington Glass Home A. W. Campbell Nowata, Okla W. W. Glass Stewart L. Wireman Detroit Mich

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