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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1922
Page
2
The Star notes a Tuesday publication for the week’s final three days program and teases unusual features booked daily. The Empire venue is advertised as offering solid value every night to attract patrons.
Survivors recount a nightmarish disaster as the Knickerbocker Theatre roof fell. Two young girls aged four and six were found dead beneath the wreckage while a five year old survived between two women. Theatre owners express shock and offer condolences.
Postmaster W. M. Calvert of Woodstock, formerly of this city, is placed on the honor roll and his name sent to Washington for special distinction. He competed in the postmaster contest ending December 31 for Government Savings Securities sales and is among the Fifth District winners. He receives an Honor Pin bearing the words Honor Postmaster from the Savings Organization in Richmond, Va.
Classified ad lists bathroom and kitchen wallpaper in varnished tile designs at 20 and 25 cents with other patterns from 6 cents. White and cream ceilings priced 8 and 10 cents.
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