Christmas Program Delights Large Audience at St Heart
An attractive Christm as program at St Heart Catholic drew a very large audience. The evening featured readings recitations and songs including Silent Night Sing Hosanna and The Night Before Christmas. Miss Lucile Anderson portrayed Santa Claus handing out gifts candy and urges to the children.
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Heart Catholic
Meltome
Santa Claus
Anna K. Sullivan
Noel
Mary Stuart
Winchester Elks Plan Christmas Party for Local Children
Winchester Elks outline a Christmas celebration at Braddock and Piccadilly streets from 6 to 10 PM with a Christmas meal, a beautiful tree, and Santa Claus distributing gifts to every child. Mrs H D Fuller leads the musical program and Mrs J Clinton Smith arranges guest comfort. food baskets will aid indigent families and wreaths will be laid on deceased members.
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Winchester Elks
Ths
Braddock and
Piccadily
Santa Claus
Elks
H. D. Fuller
J. Clinton Smith
Winchester Lodge
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Xmas Eve Hours
On Christmas Eve the Shenandoah Valley National Bank will open from 7 to oclock for customer convenience. The bank will cash checks, make change, accept deposits, and offer new money or gold for holiday gifts. It promotes its Xmas Savings Club for 1926.
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Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Pica
Christmas Saving Club Seeks Members in Winchester VA
A local Christmas Savings Club promotes its services with features like a special window and clerk, classes for all, polite and efficient service, and liberal treatment. It urges joining as a Christmas present and highlights its motto The Bank That Helps You to Save.
Bank declares semi annual dividend and extra payout
The Directors of Farmers and Merchants National Bank declare a regular 4 percent semi annual dividend and an extra 1 percent dividend. All taxes are paid by the bank. Checks will be mailed December 31 1919. H. D. Fuller vice president cashier.
Christmas Services At Baptist Church
The Baptist Church will hold a 6 o'clock Christmas service with carols and related features. The Sunday school plans its annual Christmas entertainment Friday at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend these services. Charles Adey, Pastor.
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the Baptist Church
Charles Adey
Notice Winchester State Guards Drill Cancellation
No drill on December 25 for Winchester State Guards. Members seeking watercoats must leave measurements with Grover, Cooper, 2nd Lieutenant. 23-1p-21
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Winchester State Guards
Grover
Cooper
Dividend Notice From Peoples Bank Up Steph ens City Virginia
The board of directors at Peoples Bank Up Stephens City Virginia declared a semi annual dividend of five percent at their regular meeting payable to stockholders on January 1. Russell A Shryock cashier.
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Peoples Bank
Stephens City
Grand Opening at Winchester Garage Virginia
The Winchester Garage Inc invites all to a grand opening on January 2 featuring free dancing and music on two floors. Mrs Richard Griffith runs the first floor with round dancing while Mr Pierce Wathey handles square dancing on the second. Winchester soloists will perform, and the garage offers free storage from December 23 to January 2.
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Winchester
Virginia
Richard Griffith
Pierce Wathey
Winchester Garage Inc
Turkeys Wanted for Fat Birds at Valley Hotel
Cash offered for fat turkeys by J. M. Oates and H. M. Seabright. Call at the Valley Hotel corner Market and Piccadilly Streets for price and terms.
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Willi
Valley Hotel
Cor. Market
Piccadilly Sts
Ask
J. M. Oates
H. M. Seabright
Candies Offered at 50 Cents a Pound at Peoples Bargain
Over forty varieties of pure fyresh Candies are sold at 50 cents per pound at Peoples Bargain Store, 18-18-51.
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Peoples’ Bargain Store
Fancy fruit baskets available for wholesale orders
F. Ramacciot ti wholesale fruit and candy in Winchester Virginia advertises 200 fancy fruit baskets with prices starting at $2 and up. Order now through the Wilmington periodical listing.
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F. Ramacciotti
Winchester
Christmas Savings Club Ad Appeals to Join Early
The note urges readers to join through Commercial & Savings Bank after the first payment, claiming no other Christmas Savings Club exists and promoting immediate membership. It emphasizes calling the bank to enroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial & Savings Bank
High Grade Chocolate Candies at Bargain Store
Readable text notes sale of high grade chocolate candies priced at 59 and 59 per pound box with raisins nuts and figs offered at Peoples Bargain Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's
Bargain
Lp-Lt Peoples Bargain Store
Ipit
Christmas charity aids city poor and convict camp
The article describes churches funding a Christmas meal and days of meals for thirty-three convicts at the state road force convict camp near town. It notes efforts by Salvation Army and charities to feed destitute residents amid harsh winter, fuel shortages, and high prices, with plans for musical entertainment and special feasts.
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State Road Force
Salvation Army
Seven Kansas coal mines idle as miners strike
About 3,000 workers at seven Kansas coal mines stopped work this morning in protest of Federal Judge Anderson in Indianapolis ordering Alexander Howat, president of district No. 14, United Mine Workers, jailed. Howat faced criminal contempt charges after disregarding an injunction. The judge warned he would vindicate the law or abdicate to Howat.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Kansas
Anderson
Indianapolis
Alexander Howat
Kansas District
United Miners
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
United States
A. B. Anderson
Howat
Lagt Pir Howat
Bank Open Christmas Eve Evening Hours Noted
The Commercial and Savings Bank will stay open Wednesday night from 7 to 9 o'clock for customers and the public.
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Commercial and Savings Bank
Commercial & Savings Bank
Market Report Shows Mixed Stock Movement Amid High Call Loans
The New York stock market opened with little public interest and low dealings. Oils, steels, and equipment fell slightly while rails and shippings stayed steadier as money markets remained uncertain. Call loans rose to 10 percent by noon, signaling tighter financing.
Lost diamond ear ring with white enamel funds reward
A soltaire diamond ear ring surrounded by white enamel is missing. Liberal reward offered for return to Star office. Also notes library tables and stands from entries 20 1p 3st and 22 1p 21. Re: R. M. Swimley, apples wanted, Sam Haines Winchester.
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Soltaire
R. M. Swimley
Pershing Visits Boyhood Hometown in Laclede Missouri
General John J. Pershing returned to his boyhood home in Laclede Missouri on Christmas Day. A spontaneous greeting greeted by Governor Frederick D. Gardner and a brass band. Crowds lined the town street as Pershing, Miss Mary Pershing, his sister, Warren his son, and Mayor Allen joined an old-time dinner at the family home.
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Laclede
John J. Pershing
France
Vnone
Congress
Frederick D. Gardner
General Pershing
Governor Gardner
Mary Pershing
Warren
Mayor Allen
Pershing
Christmas Savings Club at Commercial & Savings Bank
Be prepared for next Christmas by joining the Christmas Savings Club now forming at The Commercial & Savings Bank. Seven classes available: 2c 5c 25c 50c 1 2.50 per week. Join as many as you please.
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The
Commercial & Savings Bank
Santa Claus to Meet Children at Elks Home on Christmas Night
Santa Claus will greet all worthy children at the Elks Home on Christmas night between 6 and 7 p.m. An entertainment program will be provided and each child will be remembered by Santa.
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Elks Home
Santa
Christmas Savings Club opens at Commercial Savings Bank
The Christmas Savings Club remains open until January 15 at The Commercial Savings Bank. Seven affordable classes fit every budget and a small weekly or monthly saving builds funds for next Christmas.
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The
Commercial Savings Bank
Winchester bank declares 3 percent semi annual dividend
The Directors of The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester declare a semi annual dividend of three percent payable to stockholders on or after January 1 1920. John J Sloat cashier dated December 19 1919.
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Commercial & Savings Bank of Winchester
John J. Sloat
Anti Bolshevik Force Hemmed In by Soviet Surround
From Moscow the telegram says Petura’s anti Bolshevik Ukrainian troops were surrounded by Soviet forces around Berditsche in Kiev province. In Kansas City Mrs. Leslie B. Shepherd arrived to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Leafe on South Stewart Street.
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Associated Press
London
Petura
Ukraine
Berditsche
Kiev
Moscow
Leslie B. Shepherd
Kansas City, Mo
Arthur Leafe
South Stewart Street
Christmas Morning Service by Braddock Street Church Choir
Braddock Street Methodist Church will host a Christmas morning service at 6 45 featuring the church choir with Grace Lutheran and Christ Episcopal Choirs. The program includes carols, anthems such as Bethlehem, a Christmas Story by Rev. F M Richardson, and a postlude by Gordon Balch Nevin.
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Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Grace Lutheran Church
Christ Episcopal Church
F. M. Richardson
Simper
Gordon Balch Nevin
W. E. Cooper
Bernard Grove
Mamie Boehm
Mildred Crisman
Hilda Harmer
Hilda Swanson
Hilda March
Thelma Shiner
Public sale on December 30 at 11 o'clock
Auction notices for lap wood from 12 acres adjoining Frank Russell and Myron Parson, one mile from Nain post office. Also advertises candy and fruit boxes for 69c, and 100 Christmas trees for selection from local merchants.
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Lapwood
Frank Russell
Myron Parson
Nain
W. M. Janney
Winchester Insurance Agency Ad Rebranded in Old Town
Local notice advertises Les Lacy and Arthur Winchester heading the youngest and liveliest insurance agency at 49 Rouss Avenue. The brief promotes household and commercial coverage with a focus on personal service.
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Winchester
Rouss Ave
Public Dance At Armory Christmas Eve on N Maret Street
Public notice for a Christmas Eve dance at the Armory on N Maret Street. The item lists organizers and age guidance, noting attendees from the local community and inviting eligible women to attend.
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Armory
N. Maret Street
Lacy and Arthur Offer Insurance and Specials
Lacy and Arthur advertise life and auto insurance services. A special on a car, discount on Xmas candies, nuts, and Florida and California oranges is offered. F. Ramacciotti promotes whole fruit and candy in Winchester Virginia. Also seeking a second hand safe. Massey Bros.
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Florida
California
F. Ramacciotti
Winchester
Crystal Confectionery Offers Special Candy Assortments
Xmax Candies offers a wide range of homemade sweets including chocolates bonbons caramels and candy canes with a special price for schools and Sunday schools. Crystal Confectionery advertises these items for home use and gifts.
State Tax Late Payment Penalty Notice 1919
Taxpayers are warned that a five percent addition will be added to all state taxes for 1919 not paid by December 31. City Treasurer William T. Barr signs the notice.
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WM. T. Barr
Old-Time Christmas Carol Sing In Winchester Eve
Winchester hosts an old time sing on Christmas Eve under Miss Gladys Whitmore. School children will visit City Hall Plaza and local sites singing carols with Duffey and teachers. Addresses, times, and carol list included as part of the event.
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Miss Whitmore
Winchester
Gladys Whitmore
Department of Music
Handley Schools
John Kerr
Duffey
City Hall Plaza
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Washington and
Clifford Streets
Bencol
R. M. Warl
J. F. Ward
F.E. Clerk
National Avenue
109 Acre Fine Saw Timber For Sale
109 acres of fine saw timber containing 250000 feet available. Water convenient for mill site. Buyer able to secure cheap terms and quick purchase. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance handled. Loans and real estate offered at 3 1/2 percent.
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Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
Larew Presents Xmas Candies In Shenandoah Valley Display
Larew of Xmas Candies showcases seasonal treats in the Shenandoah Valley. People’s Drug Co. displays 19 1p 41 oil heating stoves by New Taylor Oil that burn less oil and provide more heat.
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People’s Drug CO
Shenandoah Valley
People's Drug CO
Taylor
R. M. Swimley
Salvation Army seeks donated sled for Winchester boy
A Franklin County appeal notes a seven year old boy from a large family faces a hard year as the breadwinner’s illness and epileptic attacks threaten work and Christmas. The Salvation Army asks any local parent with an old usable sled to donate it to cheer the child and family.
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Salvation Army
Preson
Winchester
van Bemond
Cate Het
Robbery During Christmas Services In Court Street
A party robbed money from a Christmas fund during Sunday night services at a court building. They entered through the lower corridor chimney and escaped with the cash. Authorities note the case involved a large sum intended for hospital comforts and the boxes reportedly contained coins.
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Ton Garry
Hrtet
Ratification Clarified by French Officials Amid Berlin Talks
An official French citatea confirms ratification as the head of state announces a return to Berlin. The government intends to proceed with the communicated policy despite the ongoing talks and obligations.
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Berlin
Christmas Eve Bank Hours and Drug Stores Notice
Farmers and National and this bank will be open on Christmas Eve from 7 30 p m to 9 00 p m for customers and friends. H D Fulaer vice president cashier. The undersigned drug stores will be open 9 a m to 1 p m and closed from 1 p m on Thursday Christmas day Dec 25. Franck Baker Showalters Drug ORE Boyd Drug Co Millers Drug Store Peoples Drug Co.
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Franck Baker
Showalter’s
Boyd Drug CO
Miller’s
People's Drug CO
Savings accounts for Christmas at Winchester bank
An appeal urges giving children savings accounts this Christmas from National Bank of Winchester Virginia The ad promotes teaching kids to save and names Arthur Robinson a Dickinsom College student spending holidays with relatives at 4 North Market Street.
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Arthur Robinson
Dickidsum College
Mrs. C
North Market Street
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Miss Lucile Anderson
Balahtain
Carita
Glits
Christmas Saving Club
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
Baptist Church
Terest
Russell A. Shryock
AF Gare
Savings Club
Asvanges
Aneny
NEW RK
Apples
Sam Haines
Iptf
United Chosts
Braddock Street Church
Kes
C. Simp
Lesson
Bethlehem
J. Mack Noonan
Les Lacy
Arthur
Massey Bros
Xmax
Prince of
Angela
King of Angels
Christ the Lord
Exiita
Pocahontas Coal
Ss. L. Larew
Farmers and Eyes, National
H. D. Fulaer
Farmers and Merchants National BA
Virginias
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