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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1919
Page
4
A historical notice indicates a consolidation of several papers including The Evening Star and Morning News for advance periods. It notes exclusive rights to republication of all news by Associated Press content.
Winchester Public School drills in citizen ship show by a student militia shielding local industry. High School Military Company with axes felled 1 621 cedar trees on Equity grounds to protect neighboring orchards, driven by duty rather than personal gain.
An old man named Job, famed for patience, endures a cascade of afflictions from boils to ruined cattle. He battles weather and a frozen cart while his wife discourages a town trip. His stubborn endurance keeps his renown alive across ages.
One of the first holiday season events was a Christmas musicale and party at Miss Minnie A. Miller's studio on North Braddock Street. Piano pupils performed featuring a long list of named students including Lillian Sheetz Emma Ginn Walter Katherine Baker Elizabeth Crawford Lucy Ann Kinzel Virginia Barr Mary Kinzel Cornelia Gray Virginia Silver Susie Schlack Jane Gray Stouffer Margaret Snyder Elizabeth nan Agnes Proffit Dorothy Cam Dorothy Anderson Lucile Anon Edith Cornwell Virginia nousen Mary Virginia Steck Suan Cover Steck Anne Brooke Kern Sadie Finkelstein Talbot Edna Lamb Hilda and Zelda Klompus.
Snow is forecast for Christmas across the middle Atlantic New England and middle western states. The White House will be quiet on Christmas Day due to President Wilsons illness with grandchildren not visiting and Mrs Wilson directing festive decorations and meals in the President's room.
A poetic recollection of a timeless quiet night and the birth in a stable, contrasting ancient peace with prophecy. The speaker notes stars above and the newborn Prince of earth and heaven, marking a moment that would thrill the world. C. O. H. Weidner is credited with the verse from 401 National Ave.
The Evening Star will not publish tomorrow on Christmas Day. Mayor Ward announced small firecrackers may be exploded tonight and tomorrow, but no giant crackers. He urged restraint for boys and youths to stay within propriety limits.
Dr. Peterson director of Red Cross work in Italy who recently returned will speak to the Boy Scouts at their building on North Main Street at 8 o clock Friday evening. He will be accompanied by Mr F E Clerk superintendent of the Handley Schools of Winchester.
Thousands of women suffer kidney and bladder trouble often mistaken for other ailments. Back pain, headaches, and nervousness may signal kidney trouble. Start treatment promptly with Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root, obtainable at drug stores, or request a sample by mailing ten cents to Kilmer Co. in Binghamton, NY. Include mention of the Winchester Star.
Members of Winchester Commandery No 12 Knights Templar will assemble at their asylum shortly before noon tomorrow for the annual Christmas observance. The toast to the eminent grand master of the United States will be drunk and responses made. Knights Templar commanderies nationwide will meet tomorrow and toast the grand master at high noon local time.
Local residents visit family homes during holidays in Wilmington Wellessly Cham bertville and Wellessly College. The Commercial & Savings Bank of Winchester Va holds its stockholders meeting January 13 1920 at 11 A M in Odd Fellows Hall for officer election and business. John L Sloat cashier notes Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for quick relief and child friendly use.
Morning service will be held at Market Street Methodist Church on Christmas morning at 6 30. Carols will be sung and the pastor will give a brief address. All are invited to attend.
The Friends hold a Christmas program at their meeting house on Washington and Piccadilly streets at 8 o'clock Friday evening. The program includes recitations and music.
The Sunday school of Minniewood TM Coe will be held on Tuesday at o'clock.
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