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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1921

Page

1

Allies warn of Hungarian restoration risks

A Allied council issued a virtual ultimatum warning that restoring the Hapsburgs in Hungary would bring disaster for the Hungarian nation. The note, supported by Britain France Italy and associates, pressed Hungary to curb Charles agitation and deter any restoration bid. Charles later announced his departure would require permission to issue a proclamation to Magyars and to confirm in regency Horthy.

F ‘Pregs Vaahls Adaet Maniacs Council of Am Great Britain France Italy Hungary Budapest Charlies Roumania Jugo-Slavia Steinamanger Charles Admira Horthy Paris Ackierg Vienna

Clean Photoplays At The Auditorium With Clean Family Appeal

A review praises Her Lord and Master as wholesome and free of gunplay or melodrama. Alice Joyce delivers a charming performance as Indiana the spoiled child turned obedient wife. The program tonight and tomorrow includes four other features totaling 12 reels. A family friendly program not to be missed. News brief also lists a help wanted for salesladies at the Star office.

Alice Joyce Indiana

United Brethren Sunday School and church services

Sunday School at 9 45 with worship at 11 00 and 1 00 led by Rev G W Stover. Young people meet 7 15 led by Silas Cather. Junior meeting Wednesday 3 45 led by Miss Grace Frie. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 00 led by L D Grubs followed by Young People’s Society business meeting. Be faithful unto death and I will give thee a crown of life.

G. W. Stover Silas Cather Miss. Grace Frie L.D. Grubs Young People’s ‘Society

Hewitt Couple Welcome Daughter Katherine Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hewitt announce the birth of their daughter Katherine Elizabeth on March 31 Mrs Hewitt formerly Virginia Shea The baby’s father is a baker and captain of the South End Hose Company

Wilbur Hewitt Katherine Elizabeth Hewitt Virginia Shea South End Hose Company

No Rehearsal This Week for Legion Show

No rehearsal this week for the Legion show. Next rehearsal is Tuesday April 5 at 7 p.m. on the second floor of the Scout Building. Be on time.

at & p._mi Legion Scout

Tea for Benefit of Women's Auxiliary League

On Saturday April 5 from 4 to 6 at the home of Mrs. W. A. Baker the Auxiliary of the American Legion will host a tea. Tea and sandwiches cost 20 cents and a candy sale will also be held to raise funds.

W. A. Baker Auxiliary of the American Legion

Questover Orchard Survives Freeze Despite Widespread Losses

The Questover orchard owned by Aubrey Harwell escaped the cold wave's severity and may yield a half crop. Other orchards were struck, with Sowers stating most crops likely unsalvageable as trees were in full bloom. He hopes the freeze may help restore the apple business next year.

Aubrey Harwell Dreliara

Apple crop safe overall despite regional damage

Washington reports a cold wave after Easter did not materially affect the national fruit crop. Officials say no reports of damage from New England New York Michigan the Great Lakes region the Pacific coast or the deep south. The main apple losses appear in Ozark mountains and the Cumberland and Shenandoah valleys.

Washington Department of Agriculture New England New York State Michigan Great Lakes Pacific Coast Ozark Mountains Cumberland Shenandoah

War Dept Postpones Draft Evaders List Publication

The War Department postponed the release of the wartime draft evaders list while the attorney general reviews the government’s legal liability if innocent names appear. Sheriff Pannett said over 1 500 Winchester and Frederick county men received questionnaires, with only two failing to answer. Around 4 100 registered in the city and county, about 2 500 under the last registration. There were three registrations dated July 5 1917 June 5 1918 and September 4 1918 for ages 21 to 45.

Department of the Washington Pann Frederick County Tsi Reece States Army Winchester Pannett

Uninjured buds may develop amid central bud damage

The central bud of the cluster often dies while smaller buds survive, especially in Yorks. The Star asked Dr. Waite if other uninjured buds would mature. Telegram replies that uninjured buds either center flower or others have good chances to make crop.

Yorks Waite Rases

Unclear rehearsal details for Scout Building

A fragment notes a rehearsal on Tuesday April 5 at 8 p m on the second floor of the Scout Building. The text urges being on time.

Coal Prices Seen High With Limited Drop This Spring

Washington driven price survey says anthracite may cost 13.50 to 14 dollars per ton this spring. George H. Cushing of the National Wholesale Coal Association outlines mine price, freight, tax, and dealer margins, urging early buying and wider chimneys to cut costs amid a coal monopoly.

Winchester Baltimore Sun Gertrude Leimbach Washington Balt Ave George H. Otburting National ‘Wholesale Coal Association Cushing Evening Sun Aria Winkly Wind Baltimore East Oper America Uurges Secretary of Labor Hte

Orchard to be sold in front of Court House at noon tomorrow

A sixteen acre orchard at the Inte Levi Miller property three miles west of Stephens City is scheduled for sale in front of the Court House at noon tomorrow. The notice advertises a special Friday and Saturday sale featuring full pound boxes of nuts and fruits, with chocolate-covered items, at The People's Drug in Bre.

Levi Miller Stephens City Court House Bre

Peet Messages From Rochester Acknowledges Apple Losses

Rocherter N Y resident N R Peet, a general manager of several New York packing houses, sent a teledram to Mr Bo Byrd expressing sorrow for a loss while noting apples and peaches suffered no damage. Peet recently addressed the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association in a well received talk.

Bo. Byrd N. R. Peet Rochester N. Y Peet Big Apple New York State Frederick County Fruit Growers' Association

Quarantine Contained Small City Disease Outbreak

Dr. Boland imposed quarantines at four homes after a single reported case. People followed health orders, garments were burned or sterilized, and premises fumigated with formaldehyde. No further spread was reported, avoiding major costs.

Board of Health

Bond Election Set for May 4 in Clarke County

Julie Whiting fixes May 4 as election date in Chapel and Greenway districts to approve a $200,000 bond loan to the state for financing a federal state highway from Opequon to the Blue Ridge Ashby Gap. The bonds would be redeemed by the state if sold.

Julie Whiting Clarke County Chapel Greenway Opequon Blue Ridge Ashby Gap

Local fruit growers testify in cedar rust cases

A group of fruit growers including Walker Bond Stewart Bell Wilbur Cazer Alvan Richards and W W Glass testified in cedar rust cases in Shenandoah County Circuit Court. The cases concern compensation for red cedar destruction under state law after the Supreme Court of Appeals upheld the act as constitutional.

Messrs Walker Bond Stewart Bell Wilbur’ Ca Zer Alvan Richards W. W. Glass Woodstock Circuit Court Shenandoah County Supreme Court of Appeals

Building Trades Workers Go Out

The Associated Press reports that midwestern construction halted as building trades workers refused a pay cut of about 20 percent set to take effect. Carpenters walked out in Dubuene Town and Waterloo, with other cities like Sioux City and Des Moines seeing 1500 to 2000 workers idle pending talks. Concrete finishers and laborers in St. Louis also refused a 200 percent cut, stopping cement work and prompting widespread stoppages.

Associated Press Chicago Building Trades Dubuene Town Waterloo Tnion Workera Sioux City Des Moines

Five Features At Auditorium Tonight

Alice Joyce stars in Her Lord and Master in six reels, plus Sunshine Comedy with leading comedians. Ruth Roland appears in the serial Tiger's Trail. Also shown are a news topics reel and a daily program. Prices include 59 cent Chocolaté covered Cherries at Peoples Drug Co for Friday and Saturday.

Alice Joyce Ruth Roland Ee Ple's Drug Co Fe Ie

Conference At Lodge Aims To Align With France On War Policy

Former Premier Walt Frao confers with Senator Lodge and other Massachusetts leaders about French envoy Viviani's visit. They discuss U S support for France and the Knox resolution to engage Germany in a stronger war posture, amid fears of a separate peace delaying Allied reparations.

Associated Press Walt Fra Massachusetts Senate Senator Lodge M. Viviani United States France Germany

Personal notes from Berryville

Berryville Va April 1 Mrs Frederick Worthington left this week for Newport Miss Emily Powery Miss Jane C Moore Mr and Mrs F G Ha attended the organ recital at White Post this week Mrs W M S Hammond Miss Florence Shepherd Mrs Jaquelin Smith and Rev M S Taylor attended the farewell service at Yancey given to Rev and Mrs J R Huis on Tues Miss Margretta Whiting was home from St Hilda's Hall Charlestown for the holidays Miss Frances Wolfe spent the holidays in Baltimore Mrs Overacre of New York is the guest of her sister in law Mrs S F Baughman

Margretta Whiting St .Hilda’s Hall Charlestown Frances Wolfe Baltimore Overacre New York 8. F. Baughman

Fertilizer Prices Drop Across South Lower Region

In Columbia C April 1 a general reduction of fertilizer prices by 45 to 50 percent since February was arranged by major manufacturers and the National Board of Farm Organizations. Dr H E Stockbridge reported that after discussions with the special committee, the price cut was approved following conferences in New York Washington and Atlanta.

Columbia National Board of Farm Organizations H. E. Stockled&e National Board New York Washington Atlanta Stockbridge

Major Barton to Make Address at Strasburg High

Major Robert T Barton of Winchester and state commander of the American Legion Department of Virginia will speak at Strasburg High School commencement on Monday April 18. Citizens recall his prior appearances and anticipate another engaging address.

Strasburg Strasburg High School

Memorial Day to Honor WWI Soldiers Worldwide

Indianapolis April 1 The graves of American soldiers who died overseas in the World War will be decorated on Memorial Day by the American Legion.

Indianapolis American Legion

Negro Hanged During a Storm in Maryland Jail Yard

Robert Robinson, a 23 year old Black man, was hanged at dawn in Anne Arundel county jail yard for the April 26 1919 murder of white farmer James Elder Tydings. A crowd of over 100 gathered as a heavy rain fell. Robinson confessed to detectives before later repudiating the statement.

Annapolis Robert Robinson Anne Arundel County James Elder Tydings Robinson Station Tydings Annapolis-Baltimore Robinson Forest Station Dormer

Towboat Strike Goes Into Effect Coastwise

A coastwise towboat strike became effective today after a failed conciliation effort by Fred G. Davis. About 80 tugs and 1,500 men are affected as workers protest wage levels from 35 to 60 dollars monthly. The dispute involves the New England Barge and Tow ers Association.

New York Fred New England Barge Towers’ Association

No White Goods Strike Averted in New York

New York reports a threat of a 10 000 worker strike in the white goods industry ended as manufacturers accept the union demand for a wage reduction agreement. The union also secures a promise of extra time on election day to allow women workers to vote.

New York Wiltian Lng Managerie Et Union Heey Wank Tees Serene Tyers

Wage Cuts Hit St. Louis and San Francisco Executives

St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad executives face 10 to 20 percent pay reductions announced by President Kurn. He said the company weighs similar cuts for about 28 000 employees as part of ongoing cost reductions.

Associated,Press ST. Louis, Mo St. Louis

Harding to Deliver Memorial Day Address at Arlington

President Harding has accepted an invitation to speak on Memorial Day May 30 at Arlington National Cemetery following a long standing custom. The ceremony honors war dead and presides over national remembrance.

Associated Press Washington Harding Arlington National Cemetery

Bandits Rifle Bank While Forcing Cashier Open Safe

Masked bandits robbed the State Bank today after firing at the cashier and forcing the safe to open. They escaped in an automobile with about $10,000 while three patrons were held in a vault as the robbers emptied cash drawers.

Associated Press LL Phares

Sunday School Benefit With Music and Refreshments

At the Sunday School House on Friday April 1 at 8 p.m. there will be music and refreshments with admission priced at 10 cents. Also for sale is a list of used tires advertised as bargain quality. Elizaher Barr has returned to Randolph Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg, Virginia after visiting family on West Water Street.

M.S Mies Elizaher Barr West Water Street Randolph«Macon Hickory Cai

Public Auction of Marion Touring Car in Front of Court House

The Winchester Seed Co announces a pebble sale of a Marion touring car in good running condition. The auction will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in front of the Court House. Also offered are new crop seeds and various quality seed products.

Pebblic Marion Winchester Seed Co., Inc

Optical notice for Winchester and Waynesboro

Optometrist William Kline announces eye examinations without drugs and custom lenses in Winchester on Friday and Saturday April 8 and 9 at Hotel Bvarna Parlor. He will also be in Berryville on Thursday April 7.

Winchester Bvana WM. Kline Waynesboro Berryville

Modern Drilling Expands Water Locating Operations

In the Winchester area WM J GOCHENOUR announces prompt and proper water strata locating services with no charge for initial locating work. The ad emphasizes swift drilling capability and reliable results for local residents seeking wells.

Big Now Tha Winchester WM. J. Gochenour Eelp

Divorce Costs Highlighted in Scot Dow Case

Mrs Anne A Stillman seeks alimony of 10000 and counsel fees of 75000 in a Poughkeepsie Supreme Court divorce suit brought by James A Dow president of National City Bank New York. Judge bars parts of the case citing confidentiality and claims of adultery, blocking letters and messages from being offered at later motions.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie, N.Y Anne A. Stillman Supreme Court James A. Bgm National City of Honirdt St Fant Stillman Husham Band David

Auction Lots and Sales Notice Summary

Auction lots listed including aphe 2 pomset and a 212 ft item. L D Grubbs and salesman wanted for Supply Co. 38 World ROP water listed. For sale two seven room modern apartments on National Ave with large garden. Respond to G Casper by Friday at noon.

Salesman Supply Co National Ave G. Casper

Rams Freighter Coasted by Cobs Down Rams Freighter

Disjointed wireless reports say the Governor and the West Hartland were involved near Point Wilson Washington. Seven passengers and three crew members survived according to the latest Seattle port wireless messages.

Associated Seattle Wash Gove Admiral Line Dro Cal Senta Seta Point Wilson West- Hartland

Se U S approves wage cut for seamen aboard American vessels

The Associated Press reports on April 1 that the board approved wage reductions for seamen on American ships along the Atlantic and other coasts following a conference between Chairman Ber son and representatives of the American Steamship Owners’ Association.

Washington Theing Board Ican Atlantic Berson Er Ican Steamship Owners

Franceska Kaspar Dawson Sings Benefit for Morgan Memorial

Lyric soprano Franceska Kaspar Dawson headlines a benefit at the D. A. Ri Theater at 3 p.m. Thursday under auspices of the Morgan Memorial. tickets 35 cents with proceeds aiding schools. Lost pocketbook containing $40 notes reported. reward promised. Also lumber for sale by Heler & Bro with house and barn bills.

Morgan Memorial D. A. Ri Evans Ler & Bro

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