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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1922

Page

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Montague to Deliver Handley Lee Lecture in Winchester

Hon. Andrew Jackson Montague a former Virginia governor and Richmond congressman will deliver the annual Handley Lee lecture on General Lee at Christ Episcopal Church on Thursday evening January 19 at eight. The event honors Judge Handley’s admiration for Lee and Jackson and notes past speakers including Henry Louis Smith and Douglas Freeman.

Richmond Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Andrew Jackson Montague Virginia Congress Tal Handley General Lee Christ Episcopal Church Lee Handley Board of Trustees Handley Henry Louis Smith Washington and Lee University Smith Washington and Lee Ad Douglas Freeman Richmond News Leader Montague R. Gray Williams Handley Board Wera Econ Mas’. Soveono Oftague Gence Fyres Winchester Judge Handley Jackson

Bank Officers Reelected at Shenandoah Valley National Bank

R Gray Williams was re elected president and W A Baker vice president at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank board meeting. William G Hardy remains cashier and trust officer. The bank forms a larger scale trust department as trustee on mortgages and as administrator executor guardian and committee. The existing board re elected Tuesday includes Gray Williams Stewart Bell W Baker A B Richards M Lobrae per W S Hiett Lewis F Cooper Fred L Glaize and E V Weems.

R. Gray Williams W. A. Baker Shenandoah Valley National Bank William G. Hardy Gray Williams Stewart Bell W. Baker A. B. Richards M. Lobraeper W. S. Hiett Lewis F. Cooper Fred, L. Glaize E. V. Weems

Ducky One Sweepstakes at Clowe's Jewelry and Empire Theatre

Last minute chances offered at Clowe's Jewelry Saturday and Monday and at Empire Theatre on January 16. Public notices urge following the crowd for a chance to win the ducky prize.

Clowe's Jewelry Store Empire Theatre

Postponement of Patton's sale at Nain Virginia

Go Patton's sale at Nain Virginia postponed to Wednesday January 18. Horses cattle hogs and farm implements listed. Mrei C M Showalter left yesterday for Washington to spend the weekend with her husband and to look for t.particulars incomplete in text.

Go Patton Nain Mrei C. M. Showalter Washington

Revival Big Day Promised At First Jan Church

A large congregation attended last night at First Jan Church for ongoing revival services begun last Sunday. Dr. Johnson of Suffolk led inspiring song. Rev. A W Andes and Rev. Morgan delivered sermons on removing obstacles to Christ. Special men’s service at 2 30 p m features Dr Johnson and an orchestra with Rev Morgan speaking on The Challenge of the Master Man. All services and Holy Communion planned with Christian Endeavor at 6 30 p m and 7 30 p m sermon. Special music to close Sunday program.

Johnson Suffolk A. W. Andes Harburs Mr. Morgan St. John the Evangelist Jesus Dr. Johnson Christian Endeavor Society Hell Eiverybody

Help Furnish American Legion Home With Recycled Rugs

Advertisement requests old carpets and rugs to be remade into new rugs for the American Legion home. Contact Mrs Alexander in Barrie. a caller will be arranged. Ray and Smyrna not usable. Prompt response appreciated. 11-1p-tf

American Legion Alexander Barrie Ray Smyrna

Three Miners Still Entombed Near Glen Alden Coal

Rescue crews at Glen Alden Coal Mine worked through the night in relays to reach three miners entombed yesterday. They found Michael Kelly’s body late in the shift as hazards mounted from possible further collapses. The operation remained hazardous and the chance of saving the others diminished with time.

Scranton, Ps National Mines of the Glen Aldeh Coal Company Michael Kelly Lanatiek

Pastors Plan Big Revival In City Churches

Ministers from across the city approve a union evangelistic campaign to run Sunday night January 29 for three weeks through February 19. Services are planned at Market Street Methodist Church with possible Centenary Reformed Church backup. an executive committee of clergy and lay reps will direct the effort.

Handley Library Ministers’ ‘Conference Market Street

Chapman’s Auto Sales Cash Sale After February First

A local notice states that all items will be sold for cash after February first at Chapman’s Auto Sales with the exception of cars trucks and tractors.

Laren Chapman

Automobile Battery Warning and Service Call Notice

Warning urged to remove a frozen or weak battery from vehicles and seek service. Valley Service Station offers aid and advice by calling 481. Contact details appear in the notice, emphasizing preventive care to avoid battery damage.

Valley Service Station

Special January Offer Expires January 31

Our limited time deal ends on January 31. Pay your subscription now to receive the discount and save. This offer runs through the end of the month.

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Rouss Garage Bid Notice By Charley Rouss Fire Company

Bids to rent the Rouss Garage will be received by C. D. Brown secretary of the Charley Rouss Fire Company. Possession on February 1. Trade or rental terms are to be submitted for consideration.

Rouss C. D. Brown Charley Rouss, Fire Company

Treaty ratified by South Ireland Parliament

The Anglo Irish treaty creating the Irish free state was unanimously ratified in Dublin today. Famonn de Valera and supporters who opposed the treaty in the Dail Eireann were absent. A. S. Henkel and W. B. Ryan left for Strasburg to spend the weekend at Henkel's Shenandoah river cabin.

Associated Press Dublin South Ireland Famonn de Valera Dail Eireann Messrs A. S. Henkel W. B. ‘Ryan Strasburg Mr. Henkel Shenandoah River

Opie Controversy Linked To Winchester Testimony

Johnson and Smith defend Major Opie amid Senate probe into allegations of killings by Opie in France. Testimony from Stonewall Albin, Kernstown, and Captain Johnson recounts Oct 8 firing and a 14 October death of Lieutenant Cunningham. Page 8 continuation.

United States Senate Stonewall Jackson Albin Kernstown Coronel HH. E. Opie Staunton France Johnson Opie Wart Johnson Winchester L. Company 116Th Infantry Cunningham Major Opie Albin Kernstowen Robert Smith

Daytime car wanted by H B Keckley

Notice seeks several cars in the day period with payment offered. Bank or private seller should contact H B Keckley at the specified time and place for sale or transfer arrangements.

H. B. Keckley

Baker and Shayock advertise auto insurance services

Baker and Shayock announce they write all forms of automobile insurance and invite the winner of the Elks Buick to insure it with the agency. The ad promotes services from Baker's New Drug Store and lists hot water bottles and combination syringes for sale.

Elks Buick BAKER _& SHAYOCK Baker’s New Drug Store

Postponed sale for Albert C. Brown goods

A sale of household goods from Albert C. Brown at 513 North Market Street is postponed until Wednesday January 18. The notice lists the items and the new sale date for interested bidders.

Albert C. Brown N. Market St

Armenians To Quit Country Evacuation Urges 120 900 Transit

Geneva telegram from Cardinal Mercier to the League of Nations reports Armenian communities in Constantinople deciding to evacuate. An urgent appeal asks for vessels to transport 120 900 persons. Public notice for sale follows with Ponysleigh listing.

Geneva Pauld Hymans Council of the League of Nations Council Cardinal Mercier Belgia Constantinople

Rev Woods Hurt After Ladder Fall At Church

The Rev. Clarence Woods pastor of Centenary Reformed Church was badly injured when a ladder slipped and fell on him from the gym roof. He fractured his left wrist and suffered a severe back bruise, and was taken to Memorial Hospital. Services planned for Sunday were announced.

Centenary Clarence Woods Centenary Reformed Church Memorial Hospital Anderson Swart Market Cork Woods Mr. Woods Star Office W. H. Woods Presbyterian Church

Ada Jones and Her Own Company at Rice’s Music Store

Ada Jones a renowned performer who has long delighted audiences with talking voice recordings and dialect sketches will appear in person with her company of artists. The act promises witty songs and character pieces, with tickets available at Rice’s Music Store for 1.10 and 83 cents.

Ada Jones Faet Rice’s

McVicar Woman Breaks Arm After Slippery Street Fall

Mrs. Charles P. McVicar slipped on North Main street this afternoon and fractured her arm. She was en route from home to the McVicar store when the accident occurred and was taken home for medical care. Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey returned yesterday from a brief visit to Baltimore.

Charles P. McVicar North Main Street McVicar

Officers elected at State Horticultural Society meeting

The State Horticultural Society met at Murphy's Hotel in Richmond and re elected B F Moomew Cloverdale president W P Massey Winchester secretary and T W Woollen Crozet treasurer. The session highlighted cooperative packing and marketing to lift Virginia's market position despite last season's crop failure.

State Horticultural Society Murphy's Hotel Richmond B. F F. Moomew Cloverdale W. P. Massey Winchester T. W. Woollen Crozet Crdp Virginia Burrus V. PB. 1 W. Pat. R. Gray Silver Washington Federal Farm ‘Bureau Congress W. 8. Campfield J. A. Garber Timberville R. G. Vance Waynesboro Theo New York H. G. Price V. PL Davis Federal Reserve Board

Tom Mix and St John Auditors Headline Night Demand

Tom Mix and St John the Auditor premiere tonight with two big showings. Mix delivers the latest daredevil stunts in Trainin y opened for a two day run at the Auditorium. St John presents Ain't Love Grand a riot with improved bike feats.

Tom MIX ST. John Auditorium Adv

Wood Dry Wood Sale Ad With Phone Contact

Classified ad notes dry wood available at 44.00 per load or smaller quantities called tots with dry kindling option. Includes contact phone 907 for orders. appears as a brief sale notice in a 43-1p-at page segment.

Virginia Senate probes State Highway Department actions

The Virginia Senate adopted a joint resolution calling for an investigation into alleged inefficiencies and improper practices within the State Highway Department. The probe seeks scrutiny of extravagance delays and whether certain contracts were awarded on business grounds. A minimum wage bill for women workers was discussed and assigned to a House committee.

Richmond State Highway Department Ayrd Winchester Inétueléney Ve Sion House Senate Hopewell William J B Parker New York Ate Leedy Page Augusta Committee On Therr Jesse Felix West Third Judicial Circuit EB. W. Saunders

Handley Night Schools Ready For Evening Classes

Night school program at John Kerr Building offers arithmetic typewriting sewing and other courses. Registration days upcoming with sessions from 7 to 8 30 p m for interested pupils.

Handley Night Schools Ready

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