Highway probes ask citizens to give information
Committee organizes and will hold its first session Tuesday at Capitol. Citizens asked to provide information on highway matters for investigation and public input.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1922
Page
1
Virginia Senate considers insecticide inspection and prohibition overhaul
In Richmond Jan 21 a special committee on social and moral welfare plans insecticide inspections under the State Agricultural Department and bills to transfer prohibition enforcement to the attorney general with $100000 yearly funding. House and Senate calendars opened as Gov Davis faces the bone dry oath bill amid party divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Attorney- General
Davis Keely
University of Virginia
Richmond
Neparten
Byrd
Capitol
Virginia
State Agricultural Department
General Assembly
Charlottesville
Mapp
Layman
Ferguson
Sergeant
Department of Prohibition
Attorney-General
Committee On Social and Moral Welfare
House
Charles H. Brough
Arkansas
House Committee of Courts of Justices
Westmoreland Davis
Alles
Injured Pastor Likely To Return Home Tomorrow
The Rev. Clarence Woods pastor of Centenary Reformed Church was injured last Saturday when he fell breaking his arm and injuring his back. He is reported much improved at Memorial Hospital and expected to be released to his home tomorrow afternoon after examinations found no serious injury and a slow but certain recovery outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Memorial Hospital
Woods
Frederick county constable James K E Anderson ill at home
James KE Anderson a longtime Frederick county constable is gravely ill at his Whitacre home with little improvement this week. His son Dewey Anderson of Lynchburg Virginia has been notified to return home. Anderson is known for his fearless, conscientious service and broad friendship in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James KE. Anderson
Frederick County
Whitacre
Dewey Anderson
Lynchburg
Anderson
Fee
Revolutionary Soldier William Cole grave sought in Indiana
Reward offered for location and dates of the grave of William Cole a Revolutionary War soldier in General Morgan's Regiments. He lived about fourteen miles from Winchester and died between 1802 and 1824. Respond to Wallace Marshall Lafayette Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cole
Morgan
Winchester
Captain John Towers Dies at Presser Home
Captain John Towers a famed composer and writer on musical topics and former city resident died Wednesday at the Presser Home for retired musicians in Germantown after seven years as an inmate. His body was cremated per his wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Towers
Star
Presser
Germantown
Philadelphia Record
Captain Towers
Dictionaries available from New Universities catalog
We have received an additional 200 of the New Universities Dictionaries ready for delivery. Mail orders must include extra postage to cover mailing costs. Come quick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Evening Star
Baby born in West Virginia family franked by local ties
A letter from Spring Creek West Virginia reports the birth of a son on January 14 to Mr. and Mrs Ohlen Ri Hanna of Williamsburg West Virginia. Mrs Hanna formerly Miss Frances Wright daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred W Wright of Welltown Virginia. Miss Julia Forney returned from Hagerstown Maryland after attending a C P Telephone Company local exchange meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Creek
W. Va
Ohlen Ri Hanna
Williamsburg
Hanna
Frances Wright
Alfred W. Wright
Welltown
Julia Forney
Hagerstown
C. & P. Telephone Company
Legion banquet and reception in Winchester honoring veterans
Publicity notes a January 28 banquet for Legionaires and Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion Building with tickets from the Legion. Speakers include National Commander Han ford MacNider and others. Major Opie may attend. A public reception follows on the main floor, inviting city officials and citizens to view the renovated Legion home and memorial concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Ladies” Auxiliary
Legion Building
Auxiliary
Hanford MacNider
Lytch
W. L. Price
Hollenge
National Legion
F. A. Owl
J. Thomas Taylor
Major Opie
Staunton
General Pershing
L. M. Nurton
Cronkhite
Draft Board
Rotary Club
Police
Winchester
Frederick County
Legion
Sale Postponed at Thomas Massie Farm
Postponed sale of stock implements household goods and antiques on the Thomas Massie farm. The sale was moved from January 17 to January 25 at 10 a.m. due to unknown reasons. Located at Massie farm, details indicate items include farm stock and miscellaneous household goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Massie
Child Welfare Bills in Senate Referrals
Senate committees review two child welfare measures. One bill prohibits separating infants under nine months from mothers except in specific cases and sets procedure. The other regulates child employment and repeals prior acts and related code sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Layman and Byrd
Messrs
Corbitt
Cannon
Byrd
Virginia
Vaudeville Empire Tonight Featuring Alice Lake and Larry Lemon
Tonight in the vaudeville program Alice Lake in The Famous Miss Revell leads a lineup with Larry Lemon and Kamaka’s real native Hawaiians performing catchy music at the Empire venue. The feature is billed as a Metro film, highlighting Miss Revell as Lake's best picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaudeville Empire
Larry Lemon
Alice Lake
Kamaka
Subscriptions Discount Offer Expires January 31
Notice to subscribers the Janusy offer ends on the 31st of this month. Pay before that date to receive the discount. THE EVENING STAR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janusy
Iptf
THE
Evening Star
Resignation of Rev Dr Lacy from Winchester School Board
Rev Dr J H Lacy announces his resignation from the Winchester school system at the close of the board meeting. The minutes record regret at his departure, noting his faithful service since 1909, patient conduct in duties, and valued guidance in difficult matters. Board members extend best wishes for happiness in his new field of activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lacy
Winchester
Lacy
To Any Wife Attracts With Chaplin 12 Reel Show
An advertisement notes a screening at the Auditorium tonight headlined by Charlie Chaplin and others in a 12 reel feature. It promises drama about a wife unsettled by domestic life and seeking gaiety.
Subscription renews as Mrs Brodie backs Star paper
Mrs Elizabeth M Brodie of Washington DC renews her Star subscription for another year. She was formerly Miss Potts of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Brodie
Washington, D. C
The
Star
Coal Reduced For Screen Lump Orders On Track
Reduced price offer for screen lump coal available from a car on the track. Place your orders now. G. O. Snapp. Phone 414 J. 2
Darlington to Preach at Braddock Street Church Sunday
Braddock Street Methodist Church South invites the public to 11 oclock Sunday for a sermon by Bishop A V W Darlington, noted for his oratory in Southern Methodism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock St. M. E
South
Olock
A. V. W. Darlington
Southern
Use Kayso Spreader in spray solutions this year
Orchard Supply Co promotes Kayso Spreader for spray mixes at thirty cents per 200 gallons diluted. It claims improved effectiveness and notes standard use on the Pacific Coast except during dormant spray season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Orchard Supply CO
OKEH RECORDS Ad Promotes New Price and Stores
An old advertisement notes Okeh Records with a new price of 7 cents and lists Seal’s Music Store and a rental room at 7 North Main Street, indicating local commerce and music availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seal's Music Store
Seal’s
Churches to Conduct Community Survey Next Monday
The executive secretary of the union evangelistic campaign announced a Monday afternoon survey across Winchester. Ten canvassers from each church will form fifty two-person teams to map church membership and addresses, with little disruption and no sensitive questions. All volunteers meet at Market Street Church at 2.30 pm for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Evangelistic Campaign
Methodist Episcopal Church
Winchester
Ae Union Evangelistic
Market Street
Violinist adds attraction to Empire Monday films
A special program at the Empire Monday evening features the new picture All's Fair in Love with Harold Lloyd in a new comedy. Special added attraction violinist Mr Curran will perform. Regular admission prices apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Harold Lloyd
MR. Curran
Farewell Dinner Held For Clarksburg Businessman
Frank Feinberg, who closed his Clarksburg business to run his sister-in-law's North Main street store, received a farewell dinner at the Waldo Hotel. Friends praised his 18 years in the city and Elk's lodge presented him a diamond pin. He invited guests to visit him in Winchester and noted his many fraternal affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Feinberg
Clarksburg
W. Va
Fannie Feinburg
North Main Street
Waldo Hotel
Feinburg
Cvon
Reinberg
Elk’s Lodge
Feinberg
Winchester
Shawnee Tribe of Red Men
Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ko Ko Kos Ket Constipation Remedy Ad
Sealed page item promotes Ko Ko Kos Ket for constipation with catchy ownership cues. Mentions Smiller's Old Drug Store and price 75 cents. Includes terse reminder to keep on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smiller's
Depositions Began in Langley Case with Two Daughters Testifying
Depositions started yesterday before A J Tavenner in the Langley estate case. Mrs Langley’s daughter Mrs Franks is to give her deposition next week in Martinsburg as part of the dispute over a $3600 state settlement and the will’s executrix duties. The matter centers on the Langley estate once held by the two daughters and the alleged agreement to pay the state that was repudiated later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tavenner
Corporation
Joseph B
Franks
Langley
Rstown
Faugh
J. P. Rea
Graber
Tollgate
Martinsburg Pike
Joseph B. Newlin
le van Bailey
Pannett
Corporation Court
Whiting
Woodstock
City Hall
Bailey
Theresa Owen Bailey
C. H. Boxwell
Pope Benedict XV Death Reported In Europe
Bulletin from London and Paris note Archbishop Bourne confirming Benedict XV’s death. Rome papers quote Epocha that Benedict had lapsed into coma with rising fever and weakened condition. Born Genoa 1854, James Della Chiesa rose to Pope Benedict XV and served as archbishop of Bologna before cardinalate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Nal Bourne
Westminster
Rome
Benedict
Paris
Bertin
Tstini
Sicians
Genoa
James Della Chiesa
Benedict XV
Italy
Catholic
Bona
Achurch
Vm. Page
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veteran County Officer
Wallace Marshall
Lafayette
Indiana
Musicians
American Legion
Okeh Records
Empire Monday
Martinsburg
Ver
Bulletin
Vatican
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