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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1920
Page
4
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A new motion picture concept described as a three-screen, three-ring theater is proposed to cover films under one roof. The plan recalls the circus idea by presenting three acts simultaneously, offering varied performances within a single venue.
A reflective piece where Walt Mason laments winter’s grip and longs for spring. The narrator muses on failed starts, frozen machinery, and the pull of green pastures, seeking warmer days and nature’s scents. An ode to seasonal change and nostalgic longing.
Disjointed recollection from New York World notes a 1920s Chicago proposal to hang 200 criminals before prisoners as a brutal social test. Governor Lowden protested the plan as indecent and unconstitutional, questioning officials and public attitudes in the city.
The Richmond Virginian reports healthy signs for President Wilson as doctors and his wife oversee careful care. At sixty, his vigor may return after the recent illness, with the nation hoping for his prompt recovery and renewed leadership.
Fragmentary text mentions winter weather and being seated by a group of five, suggesting a brief note on conditions or seating. No clear event, date, or full names available.
Local Greenwood residents report visits among families and neighbors. Paton Thomas presides over a community league meeting. cottage prayer meetings are planned at several homes with the first at the Ebersole residence next Wednesday.
Georges Carpentier, via Descamps, says he will concede weight to meet Jack Dempsey. A $40,000 purse from John Coffroth could be split 60 for the winner and 40 for the loser. Carpentier may travel, face a tough climate, and accept a 60 40 split to make a true championship bout for American sportsmen.
An old advertisement promises instant benefits from Cascarets to cleanse liver and bowels and improve health. It touts being gentle, avoiding calomel and harsh laxatives, and claims low cost while you sleep.
Local notes from Mount Williams Virginia list visits and gatherings. Families including Mrs W H Williams Mrs W A Clowser and daughters Beulah and Mabel attend events with relatives at various homes. Visits by Lena N Orndoff Erma Giese Hulana Giese and others noted with neighbors and friends.
Marlboro Va on January 8 notes include Mr and Abs W Rhee visiting in Wine P. Omer Pangle leaves for Baltimore for new job. Mr and Mrs T N Pangle return to Pittsburgh after visiting R. J. Pangle. Mrs R J Pangle visits daughter in Baltimore. Mrs Margaret Orndorff of Washington visits daughter Mrs H H Shanholtz. Mr and Mrs Charles Richards of Mt Williams visit Shanholtzs. H E Shull and J M Gordon visit Winchester on business. P E Malone rents Booth farm from R J Lantz and will move March 1.
Gore Virginia January 8 MEe Edgar Hook entertained a number of friends at a New Year’s evening gathering at six o'clock Guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Hook Mr Newton Bean of Romney West Virginia Mrs E P Bean Mrs J W Parish Mrs R A Shafer Mrs Rob Anderson and Miss Beall Garvin with Miss Eumice Orndorff from Gore High School The Gore graded school reopened January 1 after holidays with large enrollment Dr N B Smith of Gainesboro has returned home after improving from illness Mr E L Hook and Miss Beulah Parish visited Mr and Mrs T C Adams last Wednesday Relatives Mr W Garvin of Lynchburg and Mr David Garvin of Danville visited Gore during holidays Mrs Clarence Doyle is visiting Buckman West Virginia Mr Wilbur Kerns visited his sister Mrs Lohr Good at Intermont and Wardensville West Virginia last week Mr and Mrs Candy Oats are spending time in the village Mr Riley Orndorff of Catlette Virginia is visiting at J W Werrels Miss Virginia Henkel returned to Goucher College Baltimore after holidays at her parents home on South Market Street Messrs C W and J W Parish finished filling their ice houses with ice from 6 to 10 inches thick Mrs Gunner Scrivener returned to Akron Ohio after visiting Gore friends Miss Virginia Henkel spent holidays with her parents then returned to Baltimore
Emma Woore returns to Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore after visiting Martinsburg West Virginia with Hilda Hall. Nettie Ryan and W R Willis head to Washington for several days. Gertrude Ritter returns to Indoph Macon Woman's College Rhyncha ure. Susan Reid Williams returns to Notre Dame seminary Baltimore after holidays.
Mr A C Richards of Winchester is heavily interested in orchards in this and adjoining counties and was in Martinsburg today as a business visitor. Services at Farmers and Merchants National Bank building tomorrow at 11 in Christian Science.
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester Virginia calls a stockholders meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Market and Water Streets Winchester on Tuesday January 13 1920 at 11 AM for election of officers and other business. John Sloat cashier.
The board of directors declared a semi annual dividend of three percent payable on and after January 1 1920. All taxes paid by the cashier Chas Summers. Winchester Va December 23 1919.
Norfolk and Western announces schedule changes with departures from Berryville and Roanoke connecting to Bristol Williamson Winston-Salem and Philadelphia. Parlor cars and Pullman sleepers are listed to target destinations including Shenandoah Hagerstown Harrisburg Philadelphia New York and Washington with agents Saunders and Revill noted for passenger information.
Rev. A. H. Bates of near town is spending several weeks in Winchester to take a course at Handley Library. Irasburg Times notes his study visit and ongoing reading program.
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