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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1920
Page
1
Reports from Washington show the public slow to respond to the mail early slogan with Christmas season mail volume not rising as a year ago. Meanwhile, strikes and industrial unrest in Britain and Ireland prompt labor actions and government responses across Europe as leaders seek policy guidance.
The Empire Theatre will show the latest big studio releases over the holiday season. Featured nights include William S. Hart in The Toll Gate, Alice Brady in The New York Idea, Mary Miles Minter in Eyes of the Heart, and a Christmas special Prince Chap. Lionel Barrymore, Douglas MacLean, Fatty Arbuckle, and two serials Fantomas and The Tiger Band are also scheduled along with Paramount and First National comedies each week.
The Winchester Ministerial Association will provide a Christmas turkey dinner for inmates at the state convict camp on Millwood road. Edibles will be prepared in town and transported to the camp by association volunteers. Ministers previously hosted the Christmas meal at the camp.
All members must report for drill Friday night December 1 1920 at Friendship Hall. Instruction on light Browning auto rifle. No excuses. Prescribed uniform overcoats and gloves. By order of G H Grimm Capt Com R W Smith First Sergt.
The Boy Scouts announce a Christmas cake sale on Thursday December 23 at Scout Headquarters. One hundred home made cakes will be available for purchase.
A Boy Scouts event offers Christmas cakes for purchase on Thursday December 23. Proceeds support troop activities and local community service.
The Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will hold its annual meeting at the County Court House at 2 p.m. Friday, December 17. Officers and directors for the coming year will be elected and other business addressed. Experts will discuss orchard and crop conditions from the past year. John C. Cather, President.
A wedding held Tuesday at the Cunningham home in Newport News joined Miss Althea Nottingham Slack to Lloyd Reginald Amory of Detroit. Rev P M Hank officiated before a large gathering. attendants wore light gowns and carried flowers. After a reception the couple left for a northern trip and Christmas with relatives before moving to Detroit in January 1921. The bride is the daughter of the Eastern Shore Nottinghams and has been assistant head nurse at Elizabeth Buxton Hospital. the groom is a Hampton native and brother of Winchester and Newport News doctors.
Reminder for a cake sale at Scout Headquarters on Thursday December 23. Also a note seeking an experienced orchard man for 1921 addressed to W at Star Office. Floor finishing and painting services offered by G. W. Fritts at 35 W. Water St.
Delicious varieties including Staymens Winesaps King David Sweet Paradise Jonathan Albemarle Belle Fleur Rome Beauty Grimes Golden York Imperials and pears in barrels. Order early for delivery. plus employment ad for carpenters and laborers at Washington Alexander Cooke fertilizer plant applying to Mr. Morris Charles Town West Virginia.
Chapman’s Auto Sales advertises selling Ford cars anywhere with terms and trade in used cars. The宣 says a line of all wool automobile robes and a gift for appreciation from R. M. Swimley. A note about a missing football from Harloe Bros. shop warns of public action if not returned within 24 hours.
Samuel Blivens of Little Rock Arkansas was sentenced to life in prison in Wheeling West Virginia for the murder of Burns Grandstaff a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad car inspector. Blivens described the crime detailing crawling into the office hiding in a closet and killing Grandstaff after being challenged by the inspector. He then forced two men Miller and Mitchell at gunpoint to stay inside the building and fled to Wheeling with a companion Jones later captured. Miller remains in custody as an accessory. Mitchell fled.
Police are asked to locate Mary Clanahan age 16 from Woodstock Virginia who left home with a companion girl about her age. She has light hair blue eyes and weighs around 100 pounds. She wore a blue sweater and may be in Winchester where her parents seek help from authorities. A stenographer position is also advertised.
The Salvation Army holds a regular service at Court House Auditorium tonight at 8 p m. All are invited to attend. Local officers Ensign Leigh Cadet Woodall lead.
A letter from Thomas W. Mathews of West Piccadilly Street Ip tf urges the recipient to share shipments of apples for better returns from abroad than domestic sales. He requests consideration of a share in foreign exports.
A. C. Slonaker & Bon announces coal price reductions for delivery. George's Creek Run Mine at 8.00 per 2000 pounds and Pocahontas Rein Mine at 10.00 per 2000 pounds, delivered.
Mrs Virginia Smith Ray widow of John Ray dies suddenly at the bedside of her ill brother Albert Smith in Brunswick Maryland. The lone survivor list includes her brother W Ray Smith and Albert Smith now critically ill. Interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery after brief services following arrival of the Baltimore and Ohio trains.
Exes tumble in the local market with wholesale buyers paying 65 cents, down from 12 cents yesterday. Retail prices fall from 78 to 70 cents, easing holiday baking costs. Turkey prices hold at 40 cents per pound for live birds, about the same as last year.
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester offers gold prizes for Winchester and Frederick County students who write a brief essay on Why the Christmas Savings Club Is a Good Thing. Three judges will select from essays of 150 words or fewer. First prize five dollars in gold, second prize two fifty, and five additional prizes one dollar each. Submit by January. The winner’s photo will appear in The Star.
A Boy Scout cake sale features pound, fruit, chocolate, lemon, cocoanut and jelly cakes among others on Thursday December 23.
The article describes the shooting of Casper Lewis a 26 year old married black man by John Kir white in Moon Virginia near Jackson. Dellinger claims Lewis attempted to collect $2.60 from him at Brohatt’s Garage then again at Carroll’s Feed Store where a confrontation led to shooting with a bullet just below the eye killing Lewis.
Mrs. Nott’s mother Mrs. Sa’a Baber dies near Alberene Alberene Va after two years illness. Funeral services were held Friday at the district church led by Rev Mr Brown. Survived by three sons and four daughters including Baber Kansas City W A Garnett George Alberene and four daughters including Mrs Jane Wade Philadelphia Mrs Mary Wright Jon Forge Mrs Nott of Winchester and one sister Mrs Nancy of Alberene.
Judge Whi hears suit of B Adams against James B A over division of two properties owned by both litigants. Notice line of silk floss and mattresses offered, suggesting a Christmas present idea. R. M.
The season’s outstanding event, Gogorza in recital, draws near with many seats still available. In New York and Chicago audiences fill capacity entries, and Winchester plans to secure this national artist. Tickets on sale at the Chamber of Commerce office for 2 dollars plus tax.
Advertisement notes 1920 models with prices from 150 dollars and up. Emphasizes excellent condition and plentiful selection. Encourages buyers to come and choose a vehicle while options remain.
Fragmentary item mentions Paulth Colonial Dame spoiling other candies and a sale of various items including flowers. No clear event or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
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