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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1923
Page
3
In sad remembrance of James A Vance who departed this life twelve years ago on December 18, 1918. His daughters Mamie Mildred and Margie recall his cheery smile and kindly ways. There is not a day we do not think of you. Some day we shall see your face again.
Mrs Walter H Tuckerman hosted luncheon for Virginia guest Mrs Kenneth Gilpin. The party attended Madame Butterfly at President Theatre with Washington Opera Company, then joined by Rep Hamilton Fish Jr and others for a Hamilton Hotel supper dance.
Philetus grows into Santa Claus at a Christmas festival as the mask he wore falls away revealing his real face. The crowd learns the mask left a lasting impression and Philetus becomes a friendly, merry figure to the children. Based on a story by Christopher G. Hazard from Western Newspaper Union.
He suggests hanging mistletoe as a practical idea while she notes Christmas is weeks away. The exchange hints at early holiday planning and differing timing.
A family plans a Christmas trip to their old country home and include their former cook as a gift. The narrator finds joy in travel and holiday bustle, embracing even crowded trains and busy stations as part of the festive journey.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a curious gift idea for the man with average coal supplies a magnifying glass a pair of tweezers and a reframed motto Keep the shame fires burning reflecting social humor on home energy.
A cheerful reminder to carry Christmas cheer beyond the holiday itself and into daily life, sharing kindness and goodwill throughout the season.
Grandfather leans toward slippers as the likely gift with the final choice resting on how many pairs to buy. He weighs comfort, need, and budget before settling on the number.
Jefferson County news reports Charles Town. Obey Johnson, a young married man, was stabbed by Fanrose Penwell Jr. during a Sunday fracas near Manning Schoolhouse. Johnson suffered wounds to the ear, left arm, and chest puncture. doctors fear he may not survive. Penwell reportedly struck first, with a second knife assault following. both men have prior trouble, but no arrests or charges have been filed yet.
In Richmond Virginia on December 18 the First English Lutheran Church ends midweek church services. Reverend J J Scherer shifts to home circle gatherings citing busy personal schedules among members. Families will gather for Bible reading prayers and hymns at home with a special service.
The Rev. Father John McVerry, former Sacred Heart pastor, arrived for a brief visit with Rev. Father Rankin on South Main before heading to Riverton and then Fortress Monroe. He celebrated a golden jubilee years ago in Winchester and now stays active in church life while enjoying local theater.
Advertisements list sale of four mules for cattle or hogs exchange. Mentions Aul Glynn and brokers in Bloom VA. Notes Charles P. Humphill of Culpeper VA visiting the Commercial and B L Durrette of LoThe. Empire Theatre balcony and gallery filled with attendees.
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