Pinafore Promises Studio Quality Opera With Local Talent
Opened Wednesday morning the H. M. S. Pinafore at the city theater promises a professional production. Cast includes Hugh Duffey as Captain and Frank M. Reynolds as Dick Deadeye with Mrs. F. M. Reynolds and Mrs. Page in key roles. Tickets $2.50, $2.00, $1.00. reservation via Chamber of Commerce office.
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Hugh Duffey
Duffey
Orter
Robert Glass
Hebe
Reynolds
Meee Paracter
Boatswain
Victor Arthur
Mr. Arthur
Dick Deadeye
Frank M. Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Little Buttercup
Ralph Rackstraw
Thomas F. Burley
SSS Nord
Chamber of Commerce
Popular Matinees at Empire Theatre For All Audiences
Saturday and Monday matinees at two o clock offer school groups and county patrons access to latest releases. Admission ten cents for full eight reels plus war tax. Suitable for boys and girls with films suitable for classroom and community viewings.
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Empire Theatre
Empire
Death in Arm Chair Leaves Winchester Man Aged 64
Henry Hammond aged about 64 was found dead in his arm chair at his home on Market Street around 1 45 this afternoon. His sister Annie Hammond and Mr. C J Sibert discovered him after he failed to appear. A long time city employee and widower, he is survived by three daughters Mary Grim Ruth Beaver and Bertha Hammond.
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Henry Hammond
Annie Hammond
C. J. Sibert
Hammond
Fire damages U.S. Embassy in London
A fire likely from faulty wiring broke out at the American embassy in London. Emergency crews quickly confined the blaze to one room and officials say no serious damage occurred.
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Associated Press
London
REMNANTS Short Ends on Sale at Grove-Dhor Dept Store
Short ends of woolen silk and cotton goods go on sale Saturday morning. Staple ginghams 14c, Bleached and Brown Muslin 14 and 15c, Bleached Sheets 85c. GROVE-DHOR DEPT STORE.
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Grove-Dhor Dept
S. S. Work To Be Mapped Out
Frederick County Sunday School Association executive committee meets at Handley Library on Saturday January 15 at 2 PM Plans for the year will be set and committees appointed with delegates named for the state convention All Sunday school workers are invited to attend
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Frederick County Sunday School Association
Handley Library
Box Office Open at Empire for Look Who's Here
Administrator's sale of D. J. Bowman personal property near Hayfield set for Thursday January 20. Horses cattle hogs farming implements corn hay fodder and more will be sold per sale bill. Read Mdling Seal ad on staple merchandise page for low prices.
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D. J. Bowman
Hayfield
Mdling & Seal
United Brethren Church Announces Sunday Schedule
United Brethren Church holds Sunday school at 9.45 and preaching at 11. No evening service. Congregation will attend Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church for closing events. Prayer meetings set for Wednesday January 12 and January 19 at 7.30 led by Hinkle Carer and Rev. D. T. Gregory respectively.
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Street Methodist Episcopal’ Church
Hinkle Carer
D. T. Gregory
Religious Telescope
Stop Army Enlistments Ordered by Senate Military Panel
A unanimous favorable report was ordered by the Senate military committee on Senator New of Indiana's resolution directing the secretary of war to stop army enlistments until the number of enlisted men falls to 175,000. Also noted are visits by Mr and Mrs H E Boyer of Hagerstown Maryland to Miss Lydia J at her West Clifford Street home.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Committee
Senator New
Indiana
Secretary of War
H. E. Boyer
Hazerstown
Lydia J. J
West Clifford Etate
Funds Urgently Sought for Chinese Famine Relief
Librarian C Vernon Eddy of Handley Library appeals to Winchester residents for immediate contributions to aid famine survivors in China. Leslie's Weekly highlights China’s Empty Rice Bowl and 35 million endured famine, detailing impact on global finance and local hardships from locusts to fuel scarcity.
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C. Vernon Eddy
Handley Library
Winchester
Leslie
China
Charles Hodges
China Society of America
Japan
Far East
One Is Fined Another Freed In Police Court
Russell Oates was convicted by Justice Talbot of cruelty to animals and fined 10 dollars plus costs. John Murphy Murnan, with Oates, was dismissed after denying Oates had been drinking. Murnan said both had been drinking. The police said Oates drove a horse owned by Mr. O'Brien of Clarke County, found overheated and unblanketed before a restaurant, with the animal in a lather.
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Russell Oates
Justice Talbot
John Murphy Murnan
Oates
Murnan
O’brien
Clarke County
Pinafore Opera Tickets On Sale At Chamber of Commerce
A note announces tickets for the Gilbert and Sullivan favorite Pinafore on Tuesday at the Isth. Tickets go on sale at the Chamber of Commerce from 6 to 1 and 21.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Shenandoah Valley National Bank Xmas Savings Club Ad
A fragment promotes joining the Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. It urges adding a weekly amount to receive a nice check at Christmas and mentions a contact line A. Speer.
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A. Speer
Shenandoah
VAL
Nat'l. Bank
Boy Scouts Continue Weekly Newspaper Drive
The Boy Scouts renew their effort to collect old newspapers and magazines this week. Scouts ask residents to leave materials at curbside or contact a scout to arrange pickup for removal.
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Boy Scouts
Scout
Forney Named Head of Tammany Fire Company
At the annual meeting of the Fire Company last night W. Forney was unanimously elected president, succeeding Harry Hardy. He has long served from torch bearer to secretary and now leads the organization for the coming year. Officers include Dr. Walter Cox surgeon and J. Chas. R. Anderson chief surgeon, with a full slate of lieutenants, engineers, and trustees. Reports show 1920 paid off $1,000 debt plus $250 to American LaFrance. company in healthy state and plans ahead. A smoker followed, with cigars donated by Fire Warden W. E. Jones.
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Eee Fire
W. Forney
Marry Hardy
Captain Forney
Torch
Edward Spellman
Mahlon Jackson
Walter Barnett
Lee Boxwell
J. P. Haddox
Adam Forney
James P. ‘Reardon
W. E. Jones
William Deshon
Pi Oha Ps
American LaFrance Fire Engine Company
Empire Theatre Show Schedule for Schoolboys and Patrons
Every Saturday and Monday afternoons at two o'clock EMPIRE THEATRE offers eight reels for ten cents including war tax. Popular admissions for full show. Suitable subjects every Monday and Saturday.
Scout Executive and Scoutmaster Installation Tonight
The Boy Scouts of America announces the installation of the Scout Executive and Scoutmaster by Special Field Scout Commissioner Arthur A. Schenk at 7 30 p m on Friday January 7. Parents and friends of the troop are invited and all scouts should wear their uniforms. 5 1p 31 Scout Executive.
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Boy Scouts of America
Arthur A. Schenk
Notice to settle accounts with Denny Clowe Co
All persons with unsettled accounts with Denny Clowe Co must settle by January 20. This public noticeRecords show the firm seeks prompt payment from creditors and lists the deadline for resolution.
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Denny-Clowe Co
American Soil Restaurant Ad at 44 Piccadilly Street
A brief advertisement for The American Soil at 44 E Piccadilly Street promises clean and good dining with prompt service. It highlights cooking quality and inspection standards and invites customers to visit for speedy service.
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Piccadilly ST
Apples Exports and Shares Promote Abroad Returns
Thomas W. Mathews of Winchester Virginia seeks a share of shipments as foreign returns outperform domestic markets. The Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites affiliation with its Xmas Club offering to join and bank with them.
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Eca
Fruit Mews Meeting for January 22
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association announces an all day meeting at Handley Library on Saturday January 22 at 10 o clock. Open to all fruit growers with speakers including J P Steuart B S Fletcher M B Waite D Gold Miller E Auchter T S Ralston H L Price. Topics cover Growing Better Apples and practical orchard practices.
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H. F. Byrd
Frederick County Fruit Growers Association
Handley Library
J. P. Steuart
Pénnorien
E. €. Auchter
Maryland Agricultural Station
College Park
T.S. Ralston
Virginia Experiment Station
H. L. Price
Virginia
Visit in California moves with Patterson party
Mrs David H Patterson once Nannie Miller Zirkle arrived from San Francisco and will stay with her mother Mrs Mary A Zirkle on South Main Street for weeks. Her mother will join later for the winter at Mr and Mrs Patterson home in San Francisco. Chicken and Ham Sandwiches home made Showalter and Groves.
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David H. Patterson
Nannie Miller Zirkle
San Francisco
Cal
Mary A. Zirkle
South Main Street
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Patterson
Meat Reductions At Special Prices On Hams Bacon
Special prices on hams shoulders and breakfast bacon offered by W. Ramsburg. Hams at 30 cents per pound breakfast bacon 28 cents per pound and shoulder 22 cents per pound.
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Ip Cc
W. Ramsburg
Optometrist visit and infant funeral notice
William Kline a Waynesboro optometrist advertises eye examinations in Strasburg at Hotel Mais cher with special glasses made to order and prices from five to twenty six dollars. The infant funeral for Marjory Merle Boyd will be held at 10 o clock tomorrow from the parents home on South Market Street and interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Chicken and Hank Sandwiches notice.
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Strasburg
Machir
William Kline
Waynesboro
Marjory Merle Boyd
Robert. S. Boyd
South Market Street
Mount Hebron
Australian Hens Aid U.S. Markets
Chicago received the first shipment of eses eggs from Australia where hens operate under different weather. Local buyers and a butter firm said eggs could be sold cheaper than local receipts after tests showed only six spoiled eggs in 150 dozen and one broken in transit.
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Chicago
Jan
Stralia
United States
Rights of Way on Public Streets Clarified
City official requests publication of the traffic laws section on right of way to correct motorist misunderstandings. The rule requires vehicles to yield at intersecting streets with penalties from 1 to 10 dollars. Concerns note that short left turns cause accidents, urging longer left turns instead.
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The
Star
Will Probated for Miss Anna Dieffenderfer Estate
The will of the late Miss Anna Maria Dieffenderfer dated March 28, 1900 is admitted to probate in the Corporation Clerk's office. It leaves the entire estate to Miss Charlotte N Dieffenderfer for life and to Maron Louise Dieffenderfer on death for support. Lottie N Dieffenderfer is named administratrix with $200 bond. The will was handwritten by the testatrix and proven by Carrie D Graichen.
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Anna Maria Dieffenderfer
Corporation Clerk’s Office
Lottie N. Dieffenderfer
Carrie D. Graichen
Salvation Army Weekend Services Planned at Court House
The Salvation Army announces open air services at 7 00 p m Saturday in Court House Auditorium with free and easy meeting. Sunday school at 2 30 p m, sand tray class for children, Bible study by objects, 3 30 p m children’s praise service, and 8 p m salvation meeting led by Ensign Mary Leigh assisted by Mrs Louise Gordon of Washington D C. Public invited.
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Salvation Army
Court House
Mary Leigh
Louise Gordon
Washington, D. C
Handley Night School Reopens for Adults Over 16
Handley Night Schools will reopen for adults over 16 on January 10. Registration is at the John Kerr Building on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at eight. Classes begin January 10 at 7 20 p.m. Offerings include Cooking Sewing English Math Auto Repairing Typewriting Bookkeeping Mechanical Drawing Woodworking and any subject desired by ten or more.
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Handley Night Schools
John Kerr
Frederick County Fruit Growers Ad Calls Cedar Removal
A Frederick County notice urges immediate cedar clearing within two miles to protect orchards. The call stresses cedar removal as essential work for fruit growers conducted by the Frederick County Fruit Growers Association.
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Frederick County
Seats for The Hospital Benefit Pinafore on Sale Now
Tickets for The Hospital Benefit Pinafore are available at the Chamber of Commerce. Call Bell at 362 for information and reservations.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Call Bell
Special Reduced Prices on Galvanized Roofing
Carload of 29 gauge galvanized roll and corrugated iron roofing offered at special reduced prices. Highest grade material advertised with contact details. Phone 72. Quality Blog Material.
Taxpayers urge reassessment to correct city’s values
In a December 9 letter to the Common Council three Board of Review members say reassessment is needed to fix inflated valuations. They argue that large industrial properties skew the tax base and that current rates misrepresent true value, citing Richmond area city comparisons and the state’s right to adjust rates.
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Common Council
Arnley Carter
Herman Ho Hi
Board of Review
Waa
Star of Council
Henry
Office of the Revenue
Alion Court
Fredericksburg
Staunton
Charlottesville
Winchester
Lexington
Risonburg
Ieiny
Fancy Box Apples and Local Notices in Odd Hall Ad
Phone 419 lists Fancy Box Apples with Winckeoahsa for Rent House at cornet Mall and Monmouth. Herman H. Hables advertises chicken and ham home made. Showalter and Ui promote dining. The Church of Christ plans services in Odd Hall for Lord's Day with school at 10 am and evening preaching at 7 pm.
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Cornet Mall
Monmouth St
Herman H. Hables
Church of Christ
Odd
Fis
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Gilherts and Sullivan
Vmion
Cn Ae
Logia
U.S
S. S
BOX Office
Empire For
Bell
United Brethren Church Services
M. B. Clowe’s, Jeweler
Xmas Savings Club
Shenanandoah Valley
House Peters IN
Great Redeemer
Metro
Empire Tonight
Fantomas. Ip
MR. Forney
Tammany
Friendship Fire Co
Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly, St., Winchester, Va
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
OTR
California
Showalter & Groves
Garber’s
Hank
Savings
Shenandoaw Valley
NAT
Bank Iptf
D'effenderfer
Salvation Army Services
Handley Night School
Sam Haines
Winckeoahsa
Showalter & Ui
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