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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1921

Page

7

Personal Notices Of Social Visits And Travel

Mrs Mary J Gray returned yesterday from Charlottesville where she attended the summer normal school at the University of Virginia Mr and Mrs James Quayle have returned to Washington after visiting relatives here Mrs J H Canter and her daughter Miss Nancy Canter left today for Blue Ridge Summit Pa for several weeks 5t Hon Richard Evelyn Burdy who has been spending from his home on Amherst Street left this morning for Richmond Miss Elsie Ramsburg left this morning for Washington to join a party of friends for a trip to Atlantic City Miss L Virginia Schmidt at Woodstock Va who spent esteee here as the guest of Miss Mary left this morning for Atlantic City

Mary J. Gray Charlottesville University of Virginia J. H. Canter Nancy Canter Blue Ridge Summit Richard Evelyn Burdy Amherst Street Richmond Elsie Ramsburg Washington Atlantic City L. Virginia Schmitt Woodstock, Va Esteee Maray

United Drug Stock Declines Amid Fire Delay

United Drug fell four points as trading began at 1 pm after a three hour fire postponement. Dealers noted diversified, active dealings with renewed optimism. Call money renewal rate at 5 percent and rail and steel shares led gains. total sales about 250000 shares.

Associated Press New York Stock Exchange United Drug

Retain Camp Eustis as Permanent Army Camp

The War Department has recommended to a congressional committee studying army camp sites that Camp Eustis in Virginia be retained as a permanent railway artillery camp. The department had earlier announced plans to offer the camp for sale but reconsidered its position.

Associated Press Washington Camp Eustis War Department Congressional Committee

Britain Drops Preliminary Conference on Pacific Questions

Britain will not hold a preliminary conference on Pacific questions and will participate in the Washington conference as originally proposed by President Harding, according to official circles in London.

Associated Press London Great Britain Washington Harding

President Harding in New Hampshire Visit

President Harding traveled by automobile from Plymouth and landed at the customs house wharf in Lancaster New Hampshire. He received an informal reception and delivered a brief address from the steps of the municipal building after an overnight trip on the Mayflower.

Customs House Wharf Plymouth

Big Cargo of Liquor Seized Off New York Coast

The schooner Henry L. Marshall flying the British flag was seized four miles off the coast by the coast guard cutter Seneca. It carried about 1,500 cases of liquor, with much discharged and no papers proving British registry. The crew admitted loading near New Providence in the Bahamas.

Associated Press New York Henry L. Marshall Coast Guard Senece New Providence Bahamas

No Sale and Odd Exchanges Sparked by Gift Debate

A brief fragment shows a salesman and a birthday gift exchange as a safety bill raises questions. Mrs. Justwed questions the idea, calling it horrid while a line hints at a humorous comment about smiling without a key.

Boys Have Much To Learn Say Cited Figures

A clipped quotation continues, focusing on parental guidance and lessons in discipline. The remarks contrast modern childrearing with past methods, highlighting generational changes in raising children.

Tax on Credulity Jibe Sparks Witty Exchange

In a humorous quip the Jibways are praised as a remarkable couple. The setup notes she had most of the money when they married and adds a playful remark that she never reminds him of it, reflecting light social satire.

Burglary Joke Sparks Witty Exchange at Interview

In a light exchange during a domestic interview, Mrs Groot asks what she thought upon waking to a burglary in her husband’s clothes. Mrs Loote replies the burglar appeared amateurish, sparking a brief, humorous back and forth.

Gravity Law Enables Safe Day for Sir Isaac

A brief exchange cites Sir Isaac discovering the law of gravitation and notes the role of prearranged enforcement facilities. Senator Sorghum remarks on luck in having these supports in place.

Isaac Sorghum

Insurance Man Refuses Policy Over Typo Request

A numbered exchange shows an insurance man declining a policy after a customer asks to insure a home address that appears to contain a misspelling. The man explains they cannot write the policy due to the unclear or incorrect information.

Mrs Smoot Recovers From Appendicitis Operation

Mrs P Smoot wife of a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee underwent appendicitis surgery at Memorial Hospital several days ago. She has rallied from the operation and appears to be well on the road to recovery.

P. ©. Smoot Baltimore and Ohio Memorial Hospital

Dr Stuart to Hold Clinic for Adenoids and Tonsils

A clinic for removal of adenoids and tonsils at Randolph-Macon Academy Front Royal Va on Thursday August 11 starts 9 30 a m Dr E C Stuart of Winchester leads with local physicians and nurses Assist patients bring two sheets one blanket and two towels and fast breakfast before arrival This is the second clinic of the summer in Front Royal for removal of diseased tonsils and adenoids.

Randolph-Macon Academy Frontal E. C. Stuart Winchester Front Royal

Grace Church Sunday School to Hold August 4 Picnic

The Grace Lutheran Church Sunday school announces its first annual picnic on Thursday August 4 at Rock Enon Springs. A special Winchester and Western train will depart from the Baltimore and Ohio station at 9 AM. Adult round trip 90 cents. ages 10 to 14 pay 45 cents. under 10 attend free. public invited.

Grace Lutheran Church Rock Enon Springs Frederick County Winchester and Western Railroad Baltimore and Ohio

Revolution in women's styles signals winter fashion

Chicago reports from the National Wearing Apparel Association convention indicate a winter trend with straight lines flowing sleeves and knee length coats in black with monkey fur trim. Delegates to the National Hair Dressers Association also say ears will be popular again, bobbed hair remains, and fewer women will wear shorn socks.

Chicago National Wearing Apparel Association National Hair Dressers’ Association

Baltimorean in Hands of Thugs

William Bedell of Baltimore was accosted by Harry Spencer and three others at the Polo Grounds. They attempted to extort 6000 dollars by threatening bodily harm, transported him to an apartment, and planned a telegraph office meet to deliver the ransom before Bedell alerted police and Spencer was captured after a chase.

Associated Press New York William Bedell Baltimore Harry Spencer Bedell Spencer Polo Grounds Tet Ott

Fisher and John Fisher Seen in Wardensville Visit

Mr W Lee Fisher and John Fisher are spending time at Wardensville in the state of West Virginia according to a brief readable note from the local column.

W. Lee. Fisher Eet John Fisher Wardensville, W. Va

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