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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1921
Page
5
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The Auditorium screens A Pair of Silk Stockings starring Constance Talmadge in a new print from Select Picture Corp. Critics praise Selznick era titles as the best, with Tonight's program also featuring The Veiled Mystery and hand colored Pathe Reviews. Admission 0, 15, and 20 cents.
Clara Kimball Young stars in The Road Through the Dark as Gabrielle Jardee the daughter of a conservative Persian family. She loves John Morgan despite parental disapproval is sent to a village, aids the French government with a code, and escapes from Berlin after killing Karl before reuniting with John.
The copy promotes Bayer Aspirin as safe when taken per package directions developed by physicians over 21 years and millions of users. It urges avoiding substitutes and notes the Bayer Cross guarantees authenticity for relief from colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache lumbago. It mentions twelve tablet tins and larger packages sold by druggists.
A marriage license was issued in the county clerk’s office on Saturday afternoon to Mr. George M. Kidwell and Crisman Ave. The bride is 16 and obtained parental consent from Mr. and Mrs. Edward Crisman. The groom, a mechanic, is the son of David Kidwell.
Mr Miley known as Peach Miley died at his home in Charles Town West Virginia this morning from a long illness. He had been connected with Standard Oil for thirty years and served as manager for the company during part of that time.
The lobby of The Auditorium features a back yard wash day display with clotheslines and a wash tub promoting the Mary Pickford film SUDS set to show next Friday and Saturday. The scene includes garments draped on a line as young ladies pass by, creating a blush of humor for theatergoers.
J C Orndorff from Arkansas City Ark visits Star Tannery with his wife Susie this is his first return to his old home in 17 years. He works as a lumber inspector for a Mississippi River company. Della Orndorff of Cold Springs visits relatives. Omer Orndorff and local families host and visit over the week.
President elect Warren G Harding continues a house boat cruise along the Florida coast aboard the Victoria. In Rockley he plays a round of golf and plans fishing later, seeking good water before continuing toward Miami.
Mr. Welker of the American La France Fire Engine Company, El Mira New York, is in Winchester to inspect the Friendship Fire Company truck. The overhaul shows the vehicle in excellent condition.
Historic Centenary Reformed Church in Winchester outlines a progressive program adding a gymnasium basketball and rally ball facilities a moving picture machine and a united evening service with the young people in charge. The plan includes baths lockers showers a reading room and a public film program to educate and entertain while services merge for access to the public. Pastor Rev. Woods says recreation aids Christian character and community life. Equipment orders will follow as faster installation proceeds.
In New York on January 24 the stock market showed broad gains with higher prices as oils rallied and shares in tobaccos, sugars and papers advanced. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western rose 10 points along with Reading, Southern Pacific, Northern Pacific and Pittsburgh and West Virginia while London trading remained firm and call loans stayed at 7 percent.
By court order Sheriff Pannett is named receiver for the Motor Sales Company of Winchester Inc. He must take over all assets and hold them for further court orders. The application for the receivership was filed by Mason Tire and Eyag PAA and other creditors of the defendant corporation.
The Empire community theater hosts a night full of entertainment next Wednesday after Twin Beds. The program includes a Mack Sennett style comedy and ragtime from Barnard's Pep Orchestra, a Philadelphia outfit famed for lively jazz jingles.
In sad remembrance of my darling niece Addie Virginia Reynolds who fell a year ago today January 24 1920. The verse recalls her gentle life and faith as she rests with the angels in the bosom of Jesus.
A police report details a revolver duel in which a man was killed after three assailants shot Dominic Ponti at Oak Street station. In a separate incident, Paul Landman shot and killed an intruder during a burglary attempt at his Jamaica store.
The Salisbury Field and Margaret Mayo festival of laughter presents Twin Beds in New Plymouth with a jovial farce about three couples in a fashionable apartment house. An all star cast including Dorothy Dunn, Francis Williams, Tune Floodas, Georgia Hur dell, Auguste Aramini, Godfrey Matthews and William Weston performs in the annual city engagement.
Dorothy Dunn joins Selwyn in a mous comedy titled Twin Reda to be presented January 26 at the Empire. The show blends humor and music as local theatergoers anticipate a lively evening.
Virginia officials announce county agricultural agents plan to manage Silver Orchard owned by Gray Arlington. The Farm Bureau representative outlines a diversification vision and wood and cementation plant construction.
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