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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1921

Page

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Legion Women Send Gifts to Ex Service Men in Catawba Sanatorium

Winchester and Frederick County unit of the Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion distributed fourteen Christmas packages to ex service men at the Catawba Sanitarium Virginia. Each package held a bathrobe bath slippers chocolate cigarettes and a Christmas card bearing the donor's name. The project aims to foster personal contact between donors and veterans and urges further gifts to other disabled ex service men in Virginia facilities. Interested donors may contact Miss Augusta Conrad chairman of the Seventh District Auxiliary in Winchester Virginia.

Winchester Frederick County Woman’s Auxiliary of the American Legion W. A. Baker Catawba Sanitarium Catawba Virginia France Red Cross Salvation Army Augusta Conrad Woman's Auxiliary of the American Legion Seventh Congressional District

WREATHS For Cemetery From The Flower Shop

Various wreaths available for cemetery use priced from five dollars and up. The Flower Shop advertises a broad selection to suit different tastes and budgets.

Baylis Provides Shade Trees Plants and Nursery Delivery

J Frank Baylis at 20 Amherst St announces delivery and planting of shade trees shrubs and fruit plants at nursery prices. Oyster Supper at Rosenberger on Dec 22 23 features cakes sold. P O S of A announces New Hall event in Gore Virginia on Dec 28 29 with string music. Committee updates.

J. Frank Baylis Amherst St City Rosenberger Thurs Gore New Hall

Holly and Mistletoe Available at The Flower Shop

The Flower Shop advertises Holly and Mistletoe for the holiday season priced at 17-1p-tf. Scarce stock noted with both items offered to customers.

Conner's Bargain Store Sells Shirts and Suits At Low Prices

An ad notes dress shirts at 95 cents and presents men’s and ladies’ wear including wool suits around $12.50. It compares deals at Hable's with items priced at $1 to $1.50, highlighting affordable fashion and quick buys.

Armas Hable Hable’s Hable’s. All

Twenty-ninth Division book reviewed by Richmond paper

The Richmond News Leader publishes an excellent review of The Twenty-ninth Division in the Pan/German War Blue and Gray 1917 49. Old Company I Winchester served in the division. Ewart Johnston of Clarke County shares reading access. official history compiled by Cutchins and Stewart Jr. and issued in 1921 at four dollars.

Richmond News-Leader Winchester One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry Ewart Johnston Clarke County Twenty-ninth Star Twenty-ninth Division A.E. F Division Historical Committee John A. Cutchins General Staff A. BE. F A.C G.-2 George Scott Stewart, Jr Philadelphia Rge Scott Stewart, Jr Walnut Street

Resolutions Honor Henry D Flood for Public Service

Washington committee adopts resolutions praising Henry D Flood Democratic House member from Virginia for 21 years of service. He chaired the foreign affairs panel before and during World War I, cited for patriotism, character, and urbane manner.

Washington Henry D. Flood House Virginia House of Representatives Republic

Miss Glass Weds Harry R Greene in Brooklyn ceremony

Miss Katharine Rebecca Glass president of Fort Loudoun Seminary married Harry Raynor Greene yesterday in the Ocean Hill Dutch Reformed Church in Brooklyn. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Andrew Hageman with a Robe attended by her sister Mrs. W B Davis as matron of honor and a party of friends and relatives.

Katharine Rebecca Glass Fort Loudoun Brooklyn N. Y Harry Raynor Greene Hill Dutch Reformed Church Andrew Hageman Winchester New York Pennsylvania Miss Glass Washington Greene William B. Davis Abbott Revere Waller Frostburg Arthur Grove Bowie Gilenndale Eleanor ‘Bowie Fort Loudoun Seminary Harry Greene Delaware Boston W. B. Davis Hageman

Dr Snavely Speaks on The Federal Reserve at Handley Library

Dr Snavely appears tonight at Handley Library at 8 30 presenting The Federal Reserve System. Aimed at bankers and employers this economics lecture promises value and clear insights. All are welcome.

DR. Snavely Handley Library Federal Reserve System

CANARIES Cages Gold Fish at Seals Music Store

Canaries and goldfish received at Seals Music Store. Item description incomplete but indicates new stock arrival and shelving update.

Seal's

Christmas Play At Golden Gulch By First Christian Church

The Sunday school of the First Christian Church hosts a Christmas celebration at 7 30 PM Thursday in the church. The program includes a play titled Christmas At Golden Gulch set in the western country, an accompanying orchestra, and gifts for Sunday school members with free admission.

The First Christian Church Golden Gulch

Byrd to Administer Flood Estate in Appomattox

Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester sails to Appomattox Virginia to qualify as administrator of the estate of his late uncle Representative Henry D Flood. At Mrs Flood’s request he will also be guardian of two infant children Bolling Byrd Flood and Eleanor Faulkner Flood. No will exists and the estate value is not yet estimable.

Harry Flood Byrd Winchester Appomattox Virginia Henry D. Flood Flood Byrd Bolling Byrd Flood Eleanor Faulkner Flood

MILLER'S OLD DRUG STORE FURNITURE SALE AD

Seals window advertises gifts and a furniture sale at 128 N Washington St. Items include a double heater, mission library set, dining chairs, extension table, book case, dresser and other furniture. Mrs Q C van Huss promotes a Hable's choice offer at 1.98 dollars, indicating a reduced price sale.

Mission Library N. Washington St Q. C. van Huss

Foundation of Handley School Now Completed

At 11.30 this morning the last cubic yard of concrete was poured for the Handley Schools foundation on the Paquity Grounds southwest of Winchester. The project will educate 1,500 boys and girls free of cost, with contracts for the building to follow. Engineer Cosby praised the foundation as an exemplary concrete job. Continued on Page 3.

John Handley Winchester Handley Endea United States Handley Schools Betts and Boice Harrisonburg Cosby Portland Cement Association Board of Handley Trustees Frederick EB. Clerk

Shipment Arrives at People’s Bargain Store

A fresh shipment arrived at People’s Bargain Store increasing stock for bargain shoppers. The new goods include assorted items likely to attract budget conscious customers.

People’s Bargain Store

Conquering Power to Bow in Empire Studio Run

Metro Picture Corp presents a new feature directed by Rex Ingram with Rudolph Valentino and Alice Terry leading. Adapted by June Mathis from Honore Balzac Eugénie Grandet, this sequel to The Four Horsemen promises a major screen conquest.

Metro Picture Corp Rex Ingram Rudolph Valentino Alice Terry Honore Balzac Four Horsemen

Business Men's Club Christmas Club Appeal

Community leaders urge public participation in a Christmas savings program organized by the Shen Valley National Bank. The club asks residents to join, contributing five dollars weekly, with a projected total of 253.15 for the coming Christmas.

Xmas Xmas Club Shen Valley National Bank

Christmas Candy and Pony For Sale Notice

Whitman or Baker storefronts listed with a for sale item: a pony, pony buggy and harness offered by C. W. Smallwood Ford Agency. Hable's Store advertises boxed Christmas ties free with holiday purchase.

C. W. Smallwood Ford Agency

Salvation Army needs more help for poor at Christmas

Envoy McNeill, head of Salvation Army work in Winchester, urged the community to donate funds and supplies for a free Christmas dinner and baskets for the worthy poor. He noted merchants often aid by selling at cost and asked for potatoes vegetables fruits and canned goods sent to the Court House Auditorium or army headquarters at 331 National Avenue.

Envoy McNeill Salvation Army Winchester Frederick County McNeill Star Cenamas Court House Army No. 331 National Avenue

Last Chance 10 See Judgment Film at Auditorium

An advertisement urges readers to see the film Judgment at the auditorium tonight, highlighting the chance to view this remarkable picture and noting it appears on the last page of the paper.

Empire Tonight Shows Will Rogers in A Poor Relation

The third 1922 Goldwyn Franchise picture will be shown tonight at the Empire Theater with Will Rogers in a plain real life story. Also good short subjects and comedies. Prices 15 to 25 cents including tax. Matinee Saturday at 2 30. Tomorrow: Old Wives For New.

Goldwyn the Empire Will Rogers

The Star Not Issued on Christmas Day

The Star will not be issued Monday December 26 due to the holiday. Notice mentions sale of papers at J. H. Renner's N. W. Grade location with a 21-1p-4t schedule.

J. H. Renner's N. W. Grade

T Lee Zombro Found Dead In Barn Near Berryville

Funeral services were held near Berryville Clarke county for T Lee Zombro a farmer from a noted family whose body was found Monday morning in a barn on Engle farm about a mile south of Berryville with his neck broken. Authorities believed death resulted from suicide by string device. he was about 56 and had fretted over a farm price slump and indebtedness. He leaves a widow and several children.

Berryville Clarke County T. Lee Zombro Engle Green Hill Cemetery Zombro Eagle Place J. B. Zombro Guy Shackelford

Worth-While Christmas Club Invitation at Bank

The Commercial and Savings Bank invites readers to join its Christmas Savings Club with over 1000 members last year. It offers eight contribution levels from 1c to 2.50 per week with no fees or fines and allows multiple memberships. Open Saturdays 7 to 9 pm.

The Commercial and Savings Bank Commercial & Savvings Bank

Roma floats over capital as airship Rona arrives from Langley

The semirigid dirigible Rona bringing the airship from Langley Field lands near Washington after a long flight delayed by headwinds and engine trouble. Officials said up to four motors were available as the craft continued on the remaining power toward its destination.

Associated Press Washington Overington Italy Langley Field

Baker's New Drug Face Powder Ad

Local display advertises Agurea and Dierkis face powder priced at 10 cents each. Prominent branding highlights cosmetic novelty and a marketing push for buyers in the department store section.

Baker's New Drug Store Agurea and Dierkis Bom Baker

Christmas visit ties Fairport kin to Rochester friends

Mr ah and relatives from Fairport New York spent Christmas in Rochester with friends. The visit included Mrs Snider, daughter of F P A Beck of Fairport, and Mr Snider, son of Mr and Mrs W B Snider of the city. They traveled by automobile about ten miles from Rochester.

Fairport New Winchester Ing

Great Cast In Old Wives For New Empire Tomorrow

A Cecil B. DeMille production based on David Graham Phillips novel features a New York City modiste show with gowns valued at $75,000. The film promises wonderful scenes and a remarkable cast and is advertised for tomorrow night at a low admission.

OLD Wives Empire Cecil B. DeMil David Graham Phillips Modiste New York City

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Christmas Club

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites enrollment in its Christmas Club with a $5 business men's plan offering a $250 payoff next December plus interest. Members can make multiple payments in advance and receive checks mailed early December.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank Shenandoah Valley

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Legion WAR Veter Orchard Supply CO Holly Holly Conner’s Bargain Store Cutchins U. S H. R. Greene Canaries City Auditorium Miller’s Arrow Shirt Sale Handley School Reed Doll Carriages June Mathis Eugenie Grandet Hable's Empire Tonight Rome C L. Robinson Cold Storage Farner ODD Pants Conner's Bargain Store Shals Paramount Ellicott Dexter Wanda Hawley Florence Vicor Theodore Roberts Julia Faye Mayme Kelso Sylvia Ashton North Main St Huntsberry’s Atredale Care Star Florsheim Huntsberry's
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