21 Dec 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1922
Page
1
Captain S P Sorensen leads a Winchester drive inviting citizens to donate cash toys clothing and provisions to aid the needy this Christmas. The letter emphasizes goodwill, shelter and food for all, thanking past contributors and listing National Avenue as the collection point.
Mr and Mrs U S Fries hosted a Christmas reception for their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ray Lamp at the Fries home in Frederick County last Saturday evening about 75 guests attended. The couple recently married in the city and plan to reside in Washington where Lamp works for Western Union Telegraph Company.
An appeal signed by prominent Irish women was cabled from France to President Harding protesting executions of prisoners of war in Ireland. The message calls such executions unparalleled in civilization and asks whether America will tolerate these acts while condemning Turkish atrocities. One supporter traveled from Ireland to France to deliver the message.
In A Trip To Paramount Town the feature reveals intimate lives of Hollywood stars Wallace Reid Valentino Empire Tonight surveys 1950s era glamour and backstage drama with emphasis on on screen personas and private lives.
Auto policy basics highlighted including liability property damage and collision to cover damages from crashes. Mentions H R Bryarly & Bro advising on ensuring insurance to prevent four figure losses and three figure repair costs.
The War Finance Corporation reported to Congress that 41 percent of its agricultural advances were repaid ahead of schedule. The loans helped farmers weather economic storms, stabilizing confidence and enabling orderly marketing of crops, with many millions saved due to its financing.
Clarke County citizens organized school leagues on November 28 amid Thanksgiving playlets and inspirational talks by local leaders. Primary supporters included Mrs. John Nett Riverside and Rev B D Chambers Beth, with officers listed for Glendale Millwood Kinderhook and other schools as the notice continues on page 4.
City water service will be cut off Friday December 22 at 8 00 am on Market Street between Piccadilly and Clifford Street and again at 12 00 pm then off at 1 00 pm on South Braddock and South Washington Streets between Leicester and Gerrard Streets. On Monmouth, Ger main and Pall Mall between Braddock and Washington at 4 00 pm. City Manager L R Dettra signs the notice.
Tuesday night on Rouss Avenue a topaz breastpin with an old fashioned gold setting was lost. A reward is offered for its return to Mrs. George Barrie. The notice appears in Try Herrell's Real Estate listing from Winchester Virginia.
Oranges and grapefruit advertised for sale at Car A. C. L. 37966 Winchester B. & O. Freight Station. Oranges 285 per bushel and 1.50 per half bushel, five cents per peck. Grapefruit 250 per bushel and 1.25 per half bushel, seventy cents per peck. The Farm to Kitchen Plan Cloverdale Virginia.
Ad listing shows Ymas Plants offering blooming plants such as cymbions poinsettias primroses ferns palms and coleus. The Flower Shop and The Mexican Shop advertise fancy fruit baskets and shop hours with Ramacciotti’s also appearing in the text.
Frederick Quantz died in Suniake Springs Florida at about 65. A former superintendent of Winchester Paper Mill and later head of a Chestertown mill he later ran a brick building mercantile business. Survived by wife Belle and children Carrie and Percy he will be buried at Mount Hebron Cemetery with funeral details to follow.
Thelma Richardson's five brothers consider hiring a criminal lawyer to assist Commonwealth's Attorney Dave E. Satterfield in the case against Thomas Pollard the Richmond area broker held in her death. William Ham of West Twelfth Street South Richmond discussed conferring with his brothers and police about engaging counsel. Names John L. Lee of Lynchburg and Richard Evelyn Byrd of Richmond were mentioned as possible hires.
All members are ordered to be present at drill on Thursday night at 7 30 p m. This notice lists the required attendance and time for the session. The directive appears in a formal company notice style typical of internal personnel communications.
The annual meeting of the stockholders for the election of directors will be held in the bank's room on Tuesday January 9 1923 at eleven o'clock in Winchester Virginia The notice is signed by J W G Hardy cashier dated December 8 1922.
The Christmas Savings Club of The Commercial and Savings Bank attracts hundreds, with growing interest. It touts eight classes for every pocketbook and promises money for next Christmas. Open Saturday night 7 to 9.
Committees from Virginia West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania plan a January 11 Frederick Maryland meeting to form a cooperative selling organization for the York Imperial apple region. State officials aim to standardize apple packing and enforce Cedar Rust Law with regional cooperation.
A reader titled A NEW TAXPAYER questions why mud holes on Purcell avenue are filled with glass jars, tin cans, nails and ashes rather than with something substantial. The letter criticizes these materials as unsuitable for rubber tires or horse hoofs.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites customers to join a Christmas Savings Club with tiered deposits 10c 25c 50c 1.00 2.00 and 5.00 paid back with interest before Christmas. Savings accounts earn 3 percent and CDs 4 percent. Open Saturdays 7 to 9 PM and 1 PM to close.
A festive ad recalls the guiding star and the joy of Christmas while promoting Newlin and Potts, Live-Wire Electrical Firm, at 118 E Pine Street. The notice blends holiday imagery with a service pitch for lighting and electrical troubles.
Civil or criminal suits against the United States Harness Company of Rawson West Virginia will be ready to file within 30 days. Col Henry W. Anderson testified before the House judiciary committee that action would also be brought against Bridgeport Brass Company unless a remedy is reached.
Mayor Glass praised the Paramount production Manslaughter shown at the Empire Theatre with three yesterday and two more performances today and tonight. He said the film is well staged, highly interesting, and should be seen by every adult citizen. Rector Parson Nelson called Manslaughter a truly great production that preaches a powerful lesson for the welfare of the country.
In Lausanne the Near East conference commission on minorities ended its session after a heated clash between ex Premier Venizelos of Greece and Turkish nationalist delegate Riza Nur Bey over emigration liberty. Venizelos condemned Angora deportations of Greeks from Anatolia.
Needing water Sde Wm. J. Gochenour the well driller Maurertown Va advertises services for drilling wells and supplying water solutions with contact details and availability. The fragment indicates a local tradesman offering well digging and water access services in the Virginia area.
Clergymen in Livingston Montana and Milwaukee Wisconsin condemn the idea of Roscoe Arbuckle returning to films calling it an insult to the public. They urge caution as the former star's image resurfaces in motion pictures amid controversy over past conduct.
Former Premier Clemenceau's American tour generated a $20,000 surplus from lectures and articles for the American fuel service fund fellowship, Stephen Bon sal announced. He declined personal financial aid, using the proceeds to support fellowships intended to foster Franco American friendship through study by young men in both nations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sun-Maid Rain seeds and People’s Bargain Store with unclear context or complete facts. No clear event, date, or names to form a proper summary.
An ad from Hansbrough & Carter promotes investment blocks of $100 and up in absolutely safe securities with non taxable interest paid promptly. The notice lists Insurance Loans Real Estate and includes contact details.
Sunday price listing from Robinson’s Cold Storage promotes oranges and grapefruit for church and family use with low market rates.
A Hudson Speedster delivery for a buyer at Mid-City Garage is noted alongside mentions of Wreathes for cemetery use and local services. The Flower Shop and People’s Bargain Store advertise goods from Kiddie Cars to typewriter repair. The notices include attorney payments and a 15 year expert repair claim.
Mrs A Martin and Ada Heironi mus with MM Hendricks and Miss M E Marquette will stay in Winchester to survey poultry in the area. They offer guidance on culling moulting hens and other poultry issues to local raisers, backed by J J Sullivan’s support. Also promoted are poison wheat lime sulphur solution and pruning tools by Win Orchard Supply Co.
The administration of Amos Chapman’s estate in County is viewed as the ten thousand dollar matter before the Supreme Court of Appeals. Arguments centered on whether evidence supported the verdict for the plaintiff and whether the case should proceed, with the court yet to decide if a writ of error will be granted.
Announcement of the marriage between Beatty Finfrock of Frederick County and Whetzell, son of Mrs. Whetzell and the late Jam Whetzell of Clearbrook. The ceremony was at 11 o’clock yesterday at Christ the Rector with Rev BoM officiating. The bride wore a colored duvetyn dress. after the ceremony the couple traveled by Pennsylvania train to visit relatives and will reside on Bra Street. The bride is a Frederick County native and a graduate of the high school and Loudoun Seminary.
Fragmentary notes mention photos for a fair, manslaughter reference, and a radio program about Christmas. Mentions of Paramount Town and Virginia Power appear in scattered phrases with unclear connections.
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