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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1921
Page
1
Salvation Army seeks $1,000 to fund Christmas baskets and winter relief in Winchester. Envoy McNeil and wife urge contributions of cash or provisions sent to No 331 National Avenue or PO Box 188, noting funds support relief work and minimal expenses through volunteers.
The Christmas Savings Club invites members with over 1,000 enrollees last year. Eight weekly contribution levels from 1c to 2.50 and no fees. Open Saturdays 7 to 9 PM at the bank, inviting immediate joining without delay. Also notes American Legion meeting at 8 PM at the Boy Scout Building.
The Big Three at the Washington conference ended a hour long discussion on naval ratio and would not meet again. Administration senators forecast only two or three votes against ratification of the quadruple treaty as it moves toward a Senate final vote.
The merry musical Buddies arrives at the Empire Theater tonight with curtain at 8 15. A 35 member company from Hagerstown Md performs after a New York run. The Brittany set piece follows the postwar armistice era and features latest Broadway songs.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank promotes a Christmas savings club inviting enrollments. Members can pay in advance and receive a $250 payout next December with interest, featuring a $5 business men's club option.
The article highlights the National Bank described as the best club in the valley. It notes prominent local figures and community events tied to the bank and its activities.
Announcement at the Chamber of Commerce office states H. F Byrd was elected vice-president to fill the unexpired term of the late Walter T Gore. Byrd has long been active with the Chamber and in read questions.
Housewives urged to prepare for the holidays with rug washing at Winchester Steam Laundry using soft water. Advertising indicates a price cut to 10 cents per quart starting this month and notes a truck service, with Handley Ave location and James E. Gearing as proprietor. Bell phone 28.
Plans approved last night to form a headquarters company of the third battalion, Second Infantry Regiment, Virginia National Guard. The unit will split into Winchester Frederick county and Berryville Clarke county sections. twelve Winchester and nine Berryville men were examined and passed, with twenty more needed to muster after the new year. Major Barton and Lt Marshall spearhead the effort.
The popular Tom Mix feature The Rough Diamond screens at The Auditorium this Friday and Saturday, highlighting Mix in diverse roles from ranch life to a Baragravian republic general. An Al St. John comedy titled Small Town Stuff accompanies the program.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion announces a bazar and supper dance at Hotel Jack on Friday December 16. Fancy articles will be sold from 6 p m until everything is gone and suppers are available for 50 cents with delivery if orders are placed early. Bring your family.
Shoppers are invited to inspect bargains as every item in the store is reduced for Christmas. The notice emphasizes seasonal savings and urges a call to visit the store for deals.
Our yard opens for delivery of green and dry oak, hickory, and slabs. H D Albin and White's Wood Yard list Bell phones for orders. Also advertising Xmas trees with a local contact for preholiday pickup or delivery.
The Rev Coupland Randolph Page Episcopal minister and Civil War veteran died yesterday at 5 30 pm at his North Market Street home. He was 78 and survived by a widow two daughters Frances Peyton and Mrs J Randolph Shields a son William Nelson Page a brother and a sister. Page served as a courier on Stonewall Jackson s staff and fought in the Valley Campaign being wounded three times. He was born in D Ira Cumberland County Virginia and later lived in Lexington Virginia and Winchester.
Boyd's Drug Store advertises a year free subscription to Ko dakery with any style of Kodak or Brownie camera purchase. The copy emphasizes a limited time promotion and directs readers to visit the store for details.
The Winchester Cold Storage Company announced 125 car loads of Oregon and Washington apples are stored with more arriving daily. Robinson Cold Storage also holds a large quantity of western fruit. Apples are stored on storage in transit with new ICC rates, making Winchester the nation’s largest storage hub.
The Buddies troupe from the Selwyn Theatre in New York brings a lively American comedy to the Empire Theatre. A charming Brittany home, romance, music, and scenery headline the show with the original cast and celebrated songs by B C Hilliam.
Mae Marsh headlines the Robertson-Cole comedy drama Nobody's Kid at the Strand Theatre today. The petite whimsical screen favorite leads the cast in a lighthearted feature drawing local audience interest.
A store warns that a person seen taking oversharp pencils Wednesday night must return them at once or face consequences. The notice is issued by Baker's New Drug Store.
Milk prices lowered effective December 12 at Jones' Creamery Bell Phone 14. Skimmed milk now 20 cents per gallon. Regular price 10 cents per quart.
Dublin December 15 Michael Collins urged a public Dail session to vote on ratification of the Anglo Irish treaty. The Dail opened in private session to consider the treaty establishing the Irish Free State amid debate over procedure and acceptance versus rejection. Collins and Griffith said they expect a majority in favor, with De Valera objecting to certain details.
Lucinda Lavender, a colored girl, is jailed after the grand jury of the Corporation Court indicted her for theft of jewels valued over 5000 from Col W W Whitside’s West Water street home. No bail requested. A doctor questioned about her claimed appendicitis illness.
Mrs. Horsey will sell the Shannon Hill homeplace with possession given at once or on March 15 16 21. Fire sale terms may apply.
National guardsmen entered the Kansas coal fields to protect union miners who wish to work from large crowds of striking miners’ wives relatives and sweethearts. About 300 men were on duty with the guard total around 3000 ready for immediate duty if needed.
All men are ordered to report for drill Friday December 16 1921 at company barracks. No excuse will be accepted. By order of company commander Captain George H Grimm. Per E. Brengle first sergeant.
A large gathering of service members is set for 7 30 pm at the Bey Scout Building. Organizers urge attendance for an important briefing and program.
Montraville Wood, famed scientist and inventor, arrives for a Handley lecture at the city Auditorium at 8:30. He showcases electric chemical apparatus, the time globe gyroscope, ultra violet rays, and a sound wave recorder with wireless demonstrations and a one word lighting switch.
A fragment notes an item described as size box and price nine cents at Boyd's Drug Store. The readable text is terse with no additional details on product, page date, or context.
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