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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1922
Page
1
A severe blizzard sweeping the coast brings heavy snow and strong winds across the Carolinas Maryland and the District of Columbia causing travel disruptions and power outages as residents brace for worsening conditions.
A historic snowstorm blankets the mid Atlantic, crippling trains and trolley lines from Washington to Baltimore. The District records two feet of snow at 10 am, with rail service halted and thousands of workers stranded. In Baltimore one man is killed at Sparrow’s Point and three others hurt as storage and transit collapse under deep drifts. Richmond reports a heavy fall while Norfolk endures flooding and shipping disruption.
Heavy snowfall noted in Virginia south of Winchester along the valley pike with blizzard conditions persisting. however the section reports only light snow accumulation of several inches. Local towns report intermittent flurries despite overall wintry weather.
Pittsburgh men Walter Graeme and Walter Oren were identified by bank employees as two of the robbers who attacked the First National Bank of Crampton in a suburb. Graeme was named by the janitor as the man who shot assistant cashier Harold Moss, who was killed.
Hazel Lee Clem, nine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clem, died last night after two weeks of diphtheria at 354 Fairview avenue. Other children in the family were improving. Funeral at 4 p.m. Sunday from the house with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Rev. Charles Adey of First Baptist Church to conduct services. Mrs. Clem formerly Miss May McIntosh.
Special notice alerts readers of a final shipment of the new universities dictionaries with only 100 copies left. Readers are urged to come at once to secure one from The Evening Star.
Legion event seeks attendees with tickets available at the Legion Building. Eligible individuals may join the Legion and Auxiliary before January 28, with a timing note from the office.
Our special offer for January expires on the 31st of this month. Pay your subscription before that time to receive the discount.
Irvin Sheetz, son of P. W. Sheetz of North Market Street, is recovering at Memorial Hospital after a Wednesday collision with Paul Miller on North Braddock Street. Sheetz was knocked against the curb and unconscious for hours, but doctors say injuries are not permanent and he may return home soon.
An advertisement for a Fordson tractor priced at 395 dollars appears from Chapman’s Auto Sales, highlighting a sale in progress with contact or listing details.
Snow blankets the Cumberland Valley with up to four inches by afternoon while Martinsburg Hagerstown and Eastern Pennsylvania report lighter falls with minimal railroad disruption. The storm began in the Carolinas and lower Virginia on Thursday and moves along the coast with a center off the Virginia Capes. Weather Bureau forecasts continued coastal snowfall tonight with clearing conditions inland late tonight and Sunday.
Tomorrow at Market Street and Centenary Churches two great union services will open a city revival. Choirs will lead singing and sermons by two prominent preachers will begin the campaign aimed at filling the churches with eager Winchester residents. An all-church morning schedule lists Sunday School at 9.45 and 11 a.m. services across Baptist, Christian, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist (various) and other churches with multiple class meetings and youth programs. Singers meet at 8 p.m. and ushers gather at 2.30 p.m. at Centenary Church for chorus organization.
Sealed bids will be accepted for carrying the mail between B. and O. and Pennsylvania Stations and the Post Office until 12 6 oclock noon February 7. J W Libert P M. Miss Lucy Kurtz returned last evening from a visit to Mr and Mrs William Lee Gordon and other friends in Baltimore.
A Rome dispatch reports the papal conclave to elect Benedict’s successor will push back its start by four hours to allow all cardinals to arrive. The opening had been scheduled for February 2.
Weather predictions for the week starting Monday in the Middle Atlantic States call for occasional snow showers and temperate below or near normal. The forecast notes unsettled conditions with periods of snowfall and cooler temperatures likely across the region.
James P. Reardon a Winchester lawyer and commonwealth attorney sells his brick home on South Washington Street to Walter H. Bosserman of T J Cooper and Sona. Bosserman takes possession next August 1. The house is a prominent local structure built five or six years ago by Reardon and stands on a brick lot near Stewart Street with 63 feet by 160 feet depth.
Advertisement notes that showrooms will stay open next week until 9 PM to show new prices on Dodge Brothers Motor Cars. Signed by J. Howard Cather.
The Empire Theatre holds exclusive right to exhibit Harold Lloyd First Run films. Other city theatres showing Lloyd must display titles already shown at the Empire in the past year. Visit tonight to see New or newly reissued Lloyd comedies.
Harold Lloyd headlines a double bill with two comedies and the six reel feature Morals. A special violin and piano program accompanies. National Lecturer of the Farmers Union Mr. Lansdon speaks at Kaufman’s School House near Stephenson Depot on Wednesday Feb 1 at 7 30 PM.
Five percent penalty added February 1st. 1923 due on dog tax from 1922. William T Barr, treasurer, directs payment and collection of amounts owed. Address and enforcement details not provided in fragment.
Chapman's Auto Sales advertises a Fordson tractor price reduction to 395 dollars F.O.B. factory amid high demand. Orders are urged immediately to secure the deal.
A Virginia House vote 65 to 38 defers action on the proposed consolidated medical college location with Newport News opponent Wilkins pressing suspension. Former Governor Stuart backs Richmond site as E. A. Alderman faces questions over 1913 consolidation stance.
National Commander Hanford Nider of the American Legion will be guest of honor at the formal opening of Robert Y. Conrad Post No. 21 on North Main Street Washington. He will be accompanied by legion officers and possibly others, with a rousing ovation planned at the road station. Weather and train delays affect arrival with trains late but service continuing.
Jake and Alonzo Shanholtz of Augusta West Virginia were arrested here for alleged thefts from Berry Combs store on December 30 1921. Hampshire sheriff took them to Romney for preliminary hearings. Georgie Darlington returned to Winchester from Gainesboro. Mellon Adams of Gainesboro is recovering from typhoid fever and no longer needs a nurse.
Mrs. Charles A. Bruce of Lynchburg goes to Winchester to visit her sister Mrs. R DeWitt who had a serious operation at Memorial Hospital and is slowly improving.
A twelve reel show titled At Auditorium Tonight promises wild animal acts with a large crowd expected to attend. The feature includes a prominent big one act and other theatrics captivating local audiences.
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