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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1922

Page

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Miss Reynolds Praised by Chicago Opera Critics

Music News lauds Miss Eleanor Reynolds for her strong stage presence and musical talent in Salome with the Chicago Opera Association. Critics note her regal singing and broad experience in Europe and America, confirming her as a rising American contralto from Virginia.

Virginia Girl Salome Mary Garden Aida Miss Clear Reynolds Chicago Opera ‘Association Music News Chicago Miss Reynolds F. Reynolds Winchester Moffett Studio Miss. Reynolds Eleanor Reynolds Miss’ Garden Cc. F. W Chicago Opera Chicago ‘Opera Association Eleanor“Reynolds Aine Ee Ammeris Virginia America Europe Italy France Germany Chicago Opera Company C. BW

Fort Loudoun Chapter Receives Name Choice Endorsement

The Fort Loudoun Chapter announces approval of the name Fort Loudoun for the new unit. Mrs. Holmes Conrad, Mrs. F. B. Crawford, Mrs. W. B. Davis, and others are thanked for their support. A reception for Mrs. Harry Greene is set for January 16, and annual dues of 2 are due to Miss Anna Briggs.

Fort Loudoui Holmes Conrad F. B. Crawford Vir Adelaide Kernen Henry Moling, Jr Sallie Miller Mary, Miller Harry Greene Apter Sas Schick Roanoke Fort Loudoun George Heist Anna Briggs North Peta Streets

Robert Stine Dies After Prolonged Illness

Robert Stine about 50 died at his sister Mrs. Florence Baker's North Main street home after a long illness from Bright's disease. He was from the Isaac Stine pioneer family and worked at Glaize lumber yard. Survived by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral 2 pm Sunday at Mrs. Baker's home with Rev A A Kelly officiating.

Robert Stine Florence Baker North Main Street Bright Isaac Stine Glaize Stine Winchester Frederick County Edward Wilwig James Ashwood Hunter Walter Stine Baker A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church

Help the American Legion by donating old carpets and rugs

Urgent call for old carpets and rugs to be remade into new rugs for the American Legion. Contact Mrs. Alexander Barrie to arrange pickup. a prompt response is requested. Ray and Smyrna.

American Legion Alexander Barrie Ray Smyrna

Wood dry firewood offered in bulk or small lots

Advertises wood drying and loading options with prices 50 cents per hat? masonry. Contact phone listed as 307. W, 43-ip-2t

Miss Stephenson Weds Mr Dillon In Quiet Home Ceremony

A small wedding was held at Mrs S A Stephenson's Fairmont avenue home. Miss Mary Stephenson married Linden Dillon son of Joseph A Dillon of Purcellville Virginia. Rev J H Lacy officiated. The couple will reside at Hayfield on the Stephenson farm. The bride is active in local Presbyterian society circles.

S. A. Stephenson Fairmont Avenue Mary Stephenson Linden Dillon Joseph A. Dillon Purellville Loudoun County J. H. Lacy Hayfield Stephenson Farm The Presbyterian Church

Postponed sale date for M D Parson's auction

The M D Parsons sale has been postponed to Wednesday January 18. Readings include horses cattle hogs and farm implements.

M.D. Parson Wae Z

Legion meeting attendees depart for state committee in Alexandria

Mrs. W A Baker department secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary and Miss Augusta Conrad department executive committee member attend the state executive committee meeting at Dr Kate Waller Barrett's home in Alexandria. They will return Sunday.

W. A. Baker American Legion Augusta Conrad Department Fox Alexandria State Executive Committee Kate Waller Barrett Baker Miss Conrad

William Gore Ill at Home After 22 Years of Service

William T. Gore night watch man at the Lewis Jones Knitting Company for 22 years is seriously ill at his National venue home. This marks his first illness during his long tenure at the knitting mill.

William T. Gore Lewis Jones National Gore

Rouss Garage Tent Bids Sought by Charley Rouss Company

Bids for tenting the Rouss Garage are requested by C. D. Brown of the Charley Rouss Fire Company with possession set for February 1st.

Virginia House votes down highway bond issue amid opposition

The Virginia House approved 76 to 17 against issuing road bonds this session. Delegates Keezell Hurt Hoover C. Hoover led the opposition while Byrd’s highway aged investigation was set for House action today with a Feb 15 report deadline. The probe appears likely to pass.

Richmond San George B. Keezell Rockingham Joseph M. Hurt Nottoway

Empire War mFor Tonight Listen To Me

The report notes unusually warm conditions in the empire with clear winter weather not felt by night visitors. It states that despite the cold daytime, the evening audience can enjoy the event Listen To Me without winter conditions.

Empire

Chapmans Auto Sales Cash Sale After February First

Cars trucks and tractors are excluded from the cash sale with all other items to be sold for cash after February 1. CHAPMANS AUTO SALES.

Chapmans Auto

Reverend Nelson to Lead Sunday Services at Stephens City

The Rev. Robert B. Nelson will preach each Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Stephens City. The general public is invited to attend the services.

Robert B. Nelson St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Stephens City

Urges Probe of Highway Department

Senate member Harry Flood Byrd of Winchester introduced a joint resolution calling for an investigation into the highway department. A committee to be appointed by the Speaker would study expenditures, contracts, delays in surveys or plans, and any factors affecting efficiency and proper administration of the highway system.

W. C. Hoover Rockingham C. N. Hoover Shenandoah Eget Marvin Smithy Brunswick House Olman Willis Roanoke Chen Byrd Harry Flood Byrd Winchester Senate Committee On Senate Norvell L. Henley Williamsburg Highway Department Coleman General Assembly Eat Seattle

Rev Charlies Way Visits White Post Church Sessions

White Post Va January 13 Rev Charlies Way of Washington preached at Meade Memorial Church on Sunday morning and again at night. Local residents Mr Warner and a list of visitors noted, with social visits to Winchester and Front Royal. Winter weather arrived suddenly as the Farmers Union met Tuesday night.

White Post Charlies Washington Meade Memorial Church Warner G. B. Palmer W. M. Snell W. L. Green Wilton Stuart Meade Winchester Wise Sowers

Pianos Sacrificed At Clowe’s Jewelry and Empire Theatre

Sneak peek ad invites readers to see pianos sacrificed at Clowe's jewelry store Saturday and Monday and at Empire Theatre January 16. Follow crowd for a chance to win the lucky piano. Poster promises bargains and a mass sale event with live drawing.

Clowe’s Jewelry Store Empire Theatre

Bunty Pulls the String Shines in Seven Part Comedy Program

The Goldwyn comedy drama Bunty Pulls the String repeats tonight following a delightful showing yesterday, paired with Tom Mix's latest Western. Trailin and Sunshine deliver a 14 reel program for 10 15 20 25 cents.

Goldwyn Bunty Tom Mix

Mr Funk Funeral Sunday Postponed to Sunday

Funeral for Gifford W. Funk, son of Mr and Mrs W H Fak, died yesterday at Neffstown home. Services from the family residence at 10 o clock Sunday morning. Interment will be at Woodstock, Va.

Gifford W. Funk W.H. Fak Neffstown Woodstock Va

Phonographs Repaired at Seals Music Store

Seals Music Store advertises phonograph service repairs. Quick turnaround noted for customers bringing in machines. Local shop promotes maintenance and parts availability.

Seals Music Store

Talking Machines Prices Slashed In Local Ad

Mrs. Charles Chrenshaw returned yesterday to Rectortown Virginia after a short visit here. Miss Gertrude Finchum left today for a short visit in Strasburg. Mrs. Virginia Smith is spending the day at Harpers Ferry.

Charles Chrenshaw Rectortown Gertrude Finchum Strasburg Mrs Virginia Smith Harpers Ferry

No Job Lot Navy Talk and Global Affairs Roundup

A condensed international news page reports Ford rejecting a French navy purchase offer via cable, Scranton mine cave-in updates with casualties and rescue efforts, a firmer New York market led by high grade equities, Carpentier eyeing a Dempsey rematch, Irish political prisoners freed, Belfast shooting, and allied delay on German reparations plus arrest warrants for Baltimore express company workers.

Scranton Im National Glen Alden Coal Company New York St.Paul Haven Erie Dempsey London Georges Carpentier George Cook Australia

Budget totals break state records in governor's message

Governor Davis presents a budget totaling 23 865 000 for two years, the largest in state history. He requests 1 000 000 more for schools and 1 000 000 more for highways, with centralization of State Budget Office power and no extra funds for tributary or feeder areas. Revenue estimates for the first year are 11 269 559 and for the second year 40 000.

General Assembly Davis Commonwealth Virginia Coleman Adar Sca Inde Bce State Department

Tuneful Empire Show Attracts Noted Music Talent

A tuneful Empire Theater show features Pat McGinniss and rising star Miss Jean Pauline Smith of Waynesboro Virginia, with praise from the Frederick Maryland News for elaborate settings and a chorus that drew strong applause at each scene.

Mary Words Pat McGinniss Tin ’ Md Epire Jean Pauline Smith Waynesboro Mary Baldwin Seminary Staunton Frederick

Special sale of dress goods and remnants starts Friday

Brill & Ritter advertise a special sale beginning Friday January 13 offering dress goods silks remnants and hosiery with prices 10c 26c per pair and bargain bundles. Customers urged to act quickly for these bargains.

Handley Night Schools Ready Registration Jan 16

Registration opens January 16 at 7 p m in the John Kerr Building for Handley Night School. Courses listed include English arithmetic typewriting bookkeeping cooking sewing and others as demand dictates with sessions Monday evenings from 7 to 830 p m.

John Kerr

Wanted Several Cars of Day

Short note requests multiple daytime cars dated 12 1 31. Initials HH and B Keckley appear as contact or author. No full names or locations provided.

B. Keckley

Company Says Christmas Losses Exposed Major Scheme

A company claims a heavy loss during the Christmas period reveals a deliberate scheme. Officials allege financial irregularities and quantify impact across multiple departments, urging investors to review disclosures and actions taken.

Evangelist Rev J F Morgan Leads Snowed In Church Service

Last evening at First Church an evangelistic service drew 76 out of town despite heavy snow. Rev J F Morgan led a stirring message on sin and salvation with strong gospel singing by a splendid choir.

J. F. Morgan W. Johnson Suffolk Nobel Dy Johnson Toniight

Theo Earle Noted Tenor At Winchester High January Concert

The Winchester High School concert series presents tenor Theo Earle January 28. Reviews from New York praise his voice and interpretive skill. General admission tickets go on sale at Niedemeyer and nearby stores, with records available at Read Moling & Seai's.

Winchester High School Monda Coon Sreate É Ericap Theodore Ae Rte Supe de Gogo Heo Mae At & Pense Earle Dine Farrarth Carmen Agal Agalae Siane New York Evening “Mail York City S .S New York New York ‘Tribune Karleaf John McCormack Bt Niedemeyer Bronswick Néidentefer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alda JA. R Greene Sister Miss. Stephenson MR. Dillon Legion Meeting William J. Goretle ROUSS House of Delegates Stephens City Services Seal Albert C. Brown N. Market St Seal’s MR. Funk MR. Ford Baltimore Associated Press Henry Ward Ford M. Briand Lloyd George Cannes Jain Paris Millerand M. Poincare Briand Cannds Allied Reparations Commission United States Commercce Department American Railways Express Company Emmanuel Friedenburg BUDG Brill & Ritter Handley Night Schools Ready Morgan Theo. Earle Moling & Seai Parc Etree
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