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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1921
Page
5
The groom and Miss Hilda Racey, sister of the groom, married yesterday. The groom is Asa 8. Racey’s son and a farmer. They will reside with the groom’s father and have many county friends who wish them happiness.
The Winchester post office reports Christmas mail volume likely set a new record, with no delays despite heavy throughput. Guards protect mail, rural carriers to work Monday, and general delivery hours adjusted to handle the surge and ensure continued service.
Advertising notice for wallpaper at 124c each pattern gilt 16c each. Window shades priced from 49c. Store location listed as 1015 West Baltimore Street Baltimore Maryland. Dated 11-21-26.
Announcement of the marriage between Olaf May Rosenberger and Raymond Mitchell Racey, noting their ties to a well known trade circle and their social standing. The notice highlights the union of two prominent families and marks a social milestone in the community.
Letters of administration issued to Joseph O Athey for the estate of Elias J Athey of Winchester Frederick County Virginia. Creditors must present claims for probated settlement and debtors must settle promptly. Administrator Joseph O Athey care of J H Athey Winchester Va. 21-2w
The ceremony on December 21 was performed by Rev. Hupman of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Rosenberger, wore a navy tailored suit with matching hat and gloves. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Copenhaver, brother-in-law and sister, attended.
The First Baptist Church outlines Christmas Day services with sermons on A Grand Old Man's First Christmas and Glad Tidings at 11:00 and 7:30. The morning choir sings The Christmas Song, the evening program When the Christmas Angels Sing, plus Bible school at 9:45 and young people's union at 6:30. A Tuesday Christmas festival and treat will follow, with sweets for all Sunday school departments.
In Cairo on December 24 Associated Press reports disorders linked to Egyptian nationalist agitation flaring up. Soldiers moved to quell disturbances as political tensions rise and security forces respond to protests and unrest.
In Gizeh a raid on government surveyees by eel raiders prompted British troops to rush from Cairo to quell the disturbance. The incident left five killed and twenty wounded among the native party. Cairo remained quiet with no further disturbances reported.
At a recent meeting of the common stockholders W. P. Massey R. E. Griffith Allan Bond and F. Massey were elected directors for the ensuing year.
Richmond dispatch reports prospective candidates for the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals following Judge Saunders death. Rep Thomas W. Harrison is backed by supporters and may present his name for legislative ratification. Other named contenders include Juda Roberta Southall Jesse F. West H. Dalston Dillard John M Hurt and Roanoke bar endorsement shifts the field.
A concise meditation traces transportation from ancient stone carts to modern devices as the driving force behind civilization’s progress through the ages.
In an opinion column Landon writes that a man appears as old as he seems while a woman appears ten or even more years older, prompting thoughts on perceptions of aging and gender.
The Wingchester Alumni Association plans its annual banquet at the hotel on Tuesday evening the 27th. Dr Ballou may attend instead of Dr Smith due to travel delays. efforts continue to secure Ballou. After the banquet the Alumni will reconvene in Rouss Hall at 7 30. Tickets from W Shryock. early purchase urged to gauge seating.
An American program for limiting marine tonnage was presented at the Washington naval conference. It would cap submarine tonnage at 60,000 for Great Britain and the United States, with France Italy and others kept at about current levels. The plan would reduce US and UK tonnage by about one third, leaving Italy and France near 2 tons, and no definite action was taken.
The Christmas tree erected yesterday before the county courthouse will be illuminated at 7 30 this evening. Pupils from Handley School will sing and Mayor W W Glass will give a brief address and distribute gifts to children. Everyone is invited to attend and join in the community song service.
A fragmented market ad notes an odd local racing scene with a horse and driver confrontation. The lines hint at a brash boast and a risky challenge amid a crowd, reflecting early 20th century penny press tone.
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