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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1921

Page

6

Education Week Proclamation by Virginia Governor Westmoreland Davis

The proclamation declares December 1, 1921, as American Education Week in Virginia. It calls for cooperation among officials ministers press and organizations to promote public education and reduce illiteracy, urging support from citizens and groups across the state.

Ernor Westmore Westmoreland Virginia Comalch Hug. Burge Tix American Legion Ih National Education Associam Mond Commonwealth Westmoreland Davis Rernby

Shey P Conner In A Nice Mess

Shey P Conner of Hagerstown is jailed in Davenport Iowa on charges of reckless driving and carrying concealed weapons after a Sunday night wreck near there that left a woman friend scarred. The case involves a civil suit by Gertrude Thieleke against Conner for $20 000 with a $4 000 attachment and a separate claim by Mrs A P Conner of Ames Iowa.

P. Conner Hagerstown Davenport Towa Igland Capital Conner Hieleke Rock Island Gertrude Thieleke A. P. Conner Apids Iowa

First Baptist Church Sunday Services Schedule

The First Baptist Church lists Sunday services with a 9 45 morning Bible session on the subject Christ's Prayer For His People Divine worship at 11 am and an evening song service at 7 30 pm The pastor leads the sessions and themes include Heroes and Cowards with Bible references Heb xi 19 34.

First Baptist Church Men’s Bible Glass ADEY

Widow’s 17th Husband Plot Foiled by Federal Agents

Federal agents in Chicago smashed Mrs. Hélén Drexler’s plan to wed a 17th husband and collect more government allotment checks. She admitted listing each husband’s son to claim extra money, totaling about 500 dollars a month, and married three sailors in quick succession after her 16th husband Albert Drexler.

Chicago Hélén Drexler Thomas I. Porter Secret Service Albert Drexler Porter

Wanted District Superintendent for fruit tree orders

Reliable man sought to book orders for fruit and ornamental trees shrubs roses in protected territory. Weekly pay and complete cooperation offered by Knight & Bostwick Nursery men of Newark New York State. Agency open for margarine spare time aged woman address 804 Calverton Ma.

Wekely Knight & Bostwick Newark New York Aleomargerine Calverton Ma

WANTED Salesman to Develop as District Manager

A Chicago job listing from Traders Hydra Vulcan Tire Co seeks a salesman with ability to advance to district manager. The ad promises satisfactory compensation and appropriate parts or territories.

Vulcan ‘Tire Co Traders Building Chicago

Last Day to Pay Poll Tax for June 6 1922 Election

Last day for poll tax payment is Monday December 5 to be eligible for the June 6 1922 city election. City Treasurer announces by advertisement that many have not paid. Payments must be made at the treasurer's office to be placed on the voting list. Funeral services Sunday at 2:80 prior to interment in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Local relatives and former Grace Methodist pastors noted among mourners.

Tage Ay Leslie D. Kline Frederick Clarke

Want Ad Accident Injures Berryville Man on Charles Town Road

A Berryville man, unnamed due to unclear details, was treated by Dr. J. E. Harris after being struck by an automobile driven by Samuel Childs of Clarke County. He suffered cuts, bruises, and abdominal pain. another man was grazed but spared serious injury. Childs halted to help and paid for care.

Berry Ville Merthef Berryville J. E Harris Charles Town Samuel Childs Clarke County Childs

Obituary Notice for Marvin Kline of Middletown

The community mourns Marvin Kline who died near Waverly after illness. A farmer and stock breeder, he maintained strong interest in agriculture to the end. Born January 22, 1982, he was the son of Mr and Mrs B Kline of Whom. The obituary notes friends and associates were greatly grieved by his passing.

Mat Kline Raider T Buelal Middletown Kiine.o Jay B. Biine

Concert clash at Christ Protestant and Centenary churches

A choir from Christ Protestant Episcopal Church will read with the instrumental magic of Centenary Reformed Church orchestra in a joint concert. The event features both ensembles performing selections in a shared program.

Choir of Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Centenary Reformed Church

Irish Peace Talks Deadlock Reported From Dublin

In Dublin today the Daily Sinn Fein cabinet meets to weigh Britain's latest Irish peace settlement terms. Officials say there is little optimism as delegates return from London and some believe the revised terms will be rejected by Eamon de Valera and his advisers. If unacceptable, Sinn Fein delegates may be asked to consider a British proposal to postpone debate to allow Lloyd George a brief Washington visit.

Dublin Hireann Ondon Eamon de Valera Dail Sinn Fein Lloyd George Washington

Weather forecast: week to be fair with chances of rain

The Weather Bureau predicts for the coming week that the North and Middle Atlantic states will have normal temperatures and generally fair conditions. Rain is possible on Wednesday and Thursday.

United States Weather Bureau North Middle Atlantic

Elks Memorial Service Set With Barton as Speaker

Major R T Barton will be principal speaker at Winchester Lodge 867 Elks Memorial Service tomorrow afternoon at the Empire Theater. Exalted Ruler W E Cather will preside with lodge officers assisting. The public is invited to attend and music will be provided by a vocal group.

R. T. Barton Winchester Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Empire Theater W. E. Cather Lodge of Sorrow

Fort Loudoun Chapter Sees New Regent for Fort Loudoun Chapter

Regis t of the Dy one of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College honored president roles in national women councils and international committees. She has traveled abroad for the Federal Government including trips to South America and France and earned doctorates in science and medicine after motherhood. She presented a loving cup to General Foch on Foch Day in Richmond. The Fort Loudoun Chapter will elect officers next Tuesday as illness and travel limited attendance.

Igers State William, and Mary College National Council of Women Argentine Council of Women I-Va-Kotakota Legion Au National Crittenden Mission Inmtion South America France Near East Balkans Asia Minor St. Thomas’ Hospital London Sorbonne Paris Foch Richmond Fort Loudoun

Mitchell Dies After Short Illness In Mariborg

James G. Mitchell a well known Mariborg resident died at his home early today after a brief illness of double pneumonia. He passed away at 7 30 this morning following less than a week of sickness.

James G. Mitchell Mariborg Mitchell Tak

Obituary Notice for Marlboro Resident Edward Mitchell

Last Tuesday he weakened daily and died in Marlboro at age 67. Survived by widow four daughters Miss Katherine Mitchell Mrs Mary Pangle Mrs Virginia Rhinehart and Mrs Margaret Shankidicz and two sons Edward and Henry along with one sister Mrs Frank Santmyer. Funeral set for 2 pm next Monday at Hites Chapel Marlboro burial in nearby cemetery with pallbearers H EB Shall Wtf Semote William Long Charles Hrye BH W Knee.

Katherine Mitchell Marlboro Mary Pangle Middletown Virginia Rhinenart Philadelphia Margaret Shankidicz Edward Mitchell Henry Mitchell Frank, Santmyer Front Royal Hite

Dr Fahrney Chronic Disease Specialist Ad

Dr Fahrney offers diagnosis and treatment for chronic diseases with over ten years experience. The doctor focuses on difficult cases and aims to study each patient’s case to provide satisfaction. Contact for consultations and medical care.

Strayed cow found on Dee Farm wears leather halter

Holstein cow from a small Dee farm has horns sawed off and wears a leather halter. Strayed animal was last seen near Stephenson, Virginia. Contact L. F. Dorsey at 8-31 for reporting or recovery details.

Dee

Triumph Pills advertisement for National Medical Institute

An ad promotes Triumph Pills as safe and dependable when irregular or suppressed. It claims not sold in drug stores and warns against experimenting with others. Readers are urged to write for details to the National Medical Institute in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

National Medical Institute Milwaukee, Wis

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