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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1921

Page

6

Revival services near close with large attendance

A week of revival meetings at Market Street Church draws a large audience as Dr J H Lacy of Grace Lutheran preaches on The Abiding Word. The final service will be held Sunday at 7 30 pm with the Aelly in charge and the American Bible Society involved in printing updates for local tribal lord of God in Matong.

PA. Win Ion Market St. Chuwth Benty Aelly Grace Lutheran J. H. Lacy Cmurcnh Soin Matong Union

Walker Walks Some at Millis Track Meet

Fragmentary report from Valley Railroad in West Va notes a premier walker achieving 3.827 seconds and a 570 lamp reference. No clear event or full details available.

May West Va Walker Ted

Coal Operators Make Big Profit

Washington January 7. Evidence on coal prices paid in 1920 by the War Department has been sent to the Department of Justice with a recommendation for action. Senator Kenyon says the record shows 1919 purchases of 916000 tons at an average 7.12 dollars per ton, while production costs in Pennsylvania Tennessee and West Virginia averaged about 2.82 dollars per ton.

Washington War Department Department of Justice Aotion Calder Senate Committee On ‘Reconstruction Senate Kenyon Iowa Pennsylvania Tennessee West Virginia

Harding to discuss army navy plans with Marion delegate

Representative Julius marine Kam from California attends a conference in Marion at the invitation of President elect Harding. The talks focus on reorganization and preparedness for army and navy, potential appropriations, reserve forces, and a possible disarmament policy. The president elect will later meet with Chairman Butler of the naval committee.

Marion Julius Kam Vanfornia House Military Committee Cathe Harding Ore Haa Thane Natal Army Navy Butler Naval

Visitors From Newport News Arrive for Several Days

Mr. Allen Davidson and Miss Nora Davidgles of Newport News Virginia visit this city for several days.

Allen Davidson Nora Davidgles Newport News Va

Statement by Comdr Barton on Mr Richards letter

The Star prints Commander Barton’s critique of Mr Boyd Richards letter on adjusted compensation for ex servicemen. Barton argues Richards insults ex soldiers and questions the loyalty of veterans while defending American Legion leaders and radical elements. He cites patriotism duty and the need to respect those who served.

the Star Boyd Richards Richards Mr. Richards American Legion Virginia Department Wevery City Ami Hamlet Robert T. Barton

Christmas Program Delights Brucetown School Community

Brucetown Virginia on December 23 held a school program featuring songs recitations and dialogues by pupils led by Lee Payne Hazel Feagans Grace Moulden Anna Lise Price Mary Belle Boden and others. The Christmas tree and gifts followed as patrons praised the performances and their enjoyment.

Brucetown Brucetown School League Lee Payne Hazel Feagans Grace Moulden Lee Beautiful Delaney Purcell Frances’ Swimléy Envy Ward Parcel Anna Lise Price Mary Belle Boden Santa Lillian Lambert Dols John Helt George Wright Elizabeth Stipe Ree Wayne Pugh Joseph Brags

Prohibition Commissioner Predicts Enduring Ban

In a Washington report Jay America states that Prohibition Commissioner Kramer declares the United States will never be literally dry though the movement will persist. He suggests sentiment favors prohibition and expects it to continue beyond the current generation with only a few individuals likely to drink.

Washington Jay United States Kramer Cone

Attorney Killed in Home of Client in Shelbyville

Sam Baird age 48 long time Shelby County acting county attorney and former Spencer County judge was shot and killed in the Prewitt home in Shelbyville. The crime followed a domestic dispute with Mrs Prewitt seeking divorce and property, authorities report.

Associated’ Press Pedeence Sam Bairdy Shelby County Spencer County Shelbyville Prewitt Baird

Women Enduring Female Trouble Restored by Vegetable Compound

Pottsville testimonial from Mrs Sallie Siefert who suffered four to five years with female trouble and can now do her work. She advocates E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and invites others to use the facts as a testimonial. The wide burden on housewives is described and a path to relief is suggested.

Pottéville Sallie Siefert Fourth Street Pottsville

Liberty Motor Car to resume operations with hired staff

The Liberty Motor Car Company plans to reemploy several hundred workers as production increases across multiple auto parts plants in Detroit. The move follows a staff surge and aims to restore higher output levels at local factories.

Detroit Mich Liberty Motor Car Company

Durhams announce engagement of U S artillery lieutenant

London dispatch reports the engagement of Lieutenant Terry G. Durham United States artillery and Mary daughter of Sir Leicester Emsworth in England. The Durham family line includes W. A. Durham of Appomattox Virginia and links to the Northcliffe circle.

Associated Press London Terry G. Durham United States Artillery W. A. Durham Appomattox Mary Leicester Emsworth Lord Northcliffe

Allen named as United States treasurer by President

Associated Press reports Jancee Allen named treasurer of the United States, succeeding John Burke who resigned yesterday. Allen has served as assistant treasurer and was chosen by the president in a formal announcement.

Associated Press W Shanedon Jancee Allen Wigon United States Mr. Allen John Burke Axens

Earthquake Recorded Near Washington by Seismograph

A moderate earthquake was recorded beginning at 1 40 a m today on the seismograph at Georgetown University Observatory. Father Condors, rector, said the indicated epicenter was 2 400 miles from Washington and possibly within the continental United States. The report notes Thursday as a day of note in the Scandinavia region.

Ernie

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