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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1921
Page
2
Mr. R W Stake district manager states that the Chesapeake Telephone Company has authorized 800 to improve the Winchester central office. Construction will begin soon to expand lines and service as growth in the Winchester area continues, reflecting rising business and social activity.
Bunker Hill West Virginia reports a quiet Fourth with homes displaying Ola Glory. A morning baseball game saw the White Caps defeat the Leetown Club 7 to 2. Temperatures reached 94 in the shade as residents sought cool spots. Local residents and visitors, including Misses Sue Henson, Katherine Laise, Lucy Lamon, Frances Harris, Naomi Organ, Amelia MecKown, and others, are noted in health, travel, and visiting updates. Farmers began threshing grain amid a modest yield outlook.
A beauty remedy advertises Othine double strength for freckle removal. It promises rapid improvement, with a money-back guarantee if it fails, and urges readers to buy an ounce from the local druggist.
Prices listed for summer sowing seeds including Crimson Clover Alfalfa Sweet Clover and Vetch. Details indicate available varieties and costs for the season.
Louisville housewives facing a domestic shortage found relief as American Legion posts offered unemployed ex service men clean up help. Ex soldiers recited their service records and joined platoons to scrub, wash, beat carpets, and sweep under housewives supervision. The plan spread to nearby cities with satisfaction for both sides.
Captain John Griffith of Seattle seeks congressional approval to join the U S Navy air service. A veteran of the Royal Flying Corps, he claims nine German planes and two balloons shot down and holds the British Distinguished Flying Cross plus four Russian decorations. He fought Bolsheviks in Archangel and was targeted with a 15000 ruble bounty. Washington Legion post backs his bid for occasional naval flying duties.
Captain Mrs Myron Glaser of the Wives and Sisters unit persuades 28 women to join the Kansas Auxiliary in Pratt. The Pratt unit, founded last January, now has 67 members and aims to be very active in the state.
The Star lists daily wholesale quotes for Hens Roosters Hamel Esk Creamery butter and country butter with varied prices. It also notes Butter fat Shoulders Bacon and assorted grains and feeds with multiple price points and a Baltimore reference.
The clipping lists various farm goods and prices including standard timothy hay and butter dairy prints. It notes individuals Walter M. Depp Mrs Emma Le Frye visiting Winchester and Ruth with Hamman dig. Peter Racey builds a new store. Edith Poston and two sons visit Summit Point parents. The Community League of Greenwood schedules a meeting for Tuesday July 12 and a yard party for July 16 to benefit the league.
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