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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1921
Page
1
The Winchester Fair secretary replies to an Observer who opposed modernizing the event. He defends progress, invites the critic to visit, offers a complimentary ticket, and notes the fair runs until midnight with racing and moving pictures.
A theater ad and political note discuss a film titled Listening Outside the Door and a local Winchester candidate for treasurer D W Ritenour urging voters to support progress. The notice also lists farm wagons and harness at lower prices from M Swimley.
Ita Trenary wife of J ry a well known win titer and builder died suddenly at about 10 this morning at No 16 East Cecil street from convulsions. She left a husband a son Manuel and a sisterhood of relatives. Funeral plans not announced.
The Tucker Club formed to back Hon. Harry St. George Tucker for Virginia governor will hold an 8 pm meeting in the Corporation Court room at City Hall. A separate women’s meeting is planned for tomorrow night at City Hall. Lost gold brooch with diamond and pearls promised reward. Lanham family, visiting from Alexandria, Va, returns with Mrs. Grimm and her son. Mrs. Frances Robinson returns to Baltimore after visiting North Washington Street residents.
The United States signals a dual focus on armament limits and Far Eastern issues as essential to any disarmament plan. Britain welcomes President Harding's call for a conference, with China to be treated as an independent participant. Talks with France discuss a possible disarmament conference. Political leaders express support, urging alignment with the League of Nations covenants. Local party organizers invite supporters for Governor Tucker.
Miss Margaret Hodgson moves for two weeks to the office of the late Dr. Geoff Miller 105 North Main Street during repairs to the millinery parlor over Norton's. She will resume her former quarters after the work is complete.
Warning to trespassers on premises at night and early morning near the Boy Scout Building. Spelled Mrs Albert Baker. For sale Shatland pony nine years old or exchange for cow. Jones Bros Meat Market advertisement 9 to 2.
Yard party announced for July 15 at Minnie Wood Chapel serving Berryville and Winchester areas. Event details show time and location but fragmentary text limits specifics.
The Commercial and Savings Bank of Winchester selects Stuart H. Adrhonde as designer for a new bank on Main and Piccadilly, with Edmonds of Winchester supervising architect. The selection was unanimous after anonymous bids. Buckley of Hotel Evans expects lease to end March 1 1922.
Winchester Chautauqua kicks off with a junior parade tomorrow at 10 from the Chamber of Commerce. Boys and girls from the city are invited to march to the community playground at Washington and Piccadilly streets where advance representative Mr Hess promises a good time. Rumor hints there may be a surprise for the youngsters.
Five men robbed the cashier and an assistant outside Horton Ice Cream Co offices on East 24th Street New York and fled in a car with 19000. In Schenectady two armed men robbed Charles Ruffer’s jewelry store taking diamonds and jewelry worth 5000.
The Harrisonburg News Record reports active supporters for Berkley D. Adams of Charlotte in the Democratic primary to succeed himself on the State Corporation Commission. Opponent is Be Folkes of Richmond City, former legislator and city administrator. Both men are seasoned public servants of similar age.
Miracles of the Jungle screens at the Auditorium with Helen Madson in peril as a leopard is snatched by a rope from a passing airplane and dropped into a stream. The wildlife sequence is billed as the era’s greatest animal feat after filming over a million feet. Also shown Youth's Desire and Pathe Colored Scene at 11 to 25 to 20 cents.
Notice of a meeting of the executive committee of the Friendship Fire Company at 7 30 on Monday night. signed by Fred W Forney Captain.
The Empire Theater in Winchester unveils its first modern cooling system completed this morning. The new installation aims to provide a fully comfortable cinema experience during hot days and nights with fresh air, clean facilities, and reliable service. Patrons are invited to enjoy new releases, Miss McCauley’s music, and a safe, cool environment.
Partial OCR note lists July and new rates for Natural Bridge Endless Caverns and Luray Cave. Mentions J Mack Noonan, likely a local contact or promoter, with unclear context.
Frederick County Democratic Executive Committee adopts a resolution urging all August 2 Democratic primary voters to support the nominees. County Chairman C R McCann presided as judges of precincts were instructed to carry out the resolution.
Belanick Fixtures, a leading American film company, presents new up to date features at the Empire Theater tonight and each night this week. Edith Haller stars in Just Outside the Door in a lavish production. Also on view are the final episode of Double Adventure and the first episode of The Yellow Arm from Pathe Studios, a romance of China and America. Shows at 7 and 9 o'clock.
Winchester Orchard Sup. Co advertises genuine Clark bushet baskets with round rim covers and caps, available in Pyrex, Bluestone, Bordeaux, and Lead Arsenate varieties in any quantity at reduced prices for immediate delivery.
Seventy top ewes and about forty lambs offered in Hanging Rock West Virginia. Ewes average 50 pounds and price around 6.265 dollars per head while lambs bring about 3.50 dollars. Ewes may be graded further and buyers are urged to act quickly for best selection.
Augusta F. Conrad secretary invites Winchester women to meet in the City Hall Auditorium at eight oclock Tuesday evening to organize in support of Harry St George Tucker for governor of Virginia. The note ends with an unrelated advertisement snippet about Walnut and Oak Dining Room Suite and fabric ads.
Three men from Erick County and one from Waterloo were arrested Saturday for violating auto laws. Warrant numbers were issued as police stated. In police court Magistrate Worsley fined two defendants five dollars plus costs and one man ten dollars plus costs. Chief Clark reported records show city licenses missing for some violators and warned penalties will rise to at least nine dollars plus costs for any future offenses.
The extended runs at the Astor in New York and the Playhouse in Chicago attract large audiences. Critics like Gee Loane Tucker Gouverneur Morris and Maurice Tourneur praise the film for its ambitious production values and star cast. The story of a faithful man and a seductive woman extending into the afterlife sparks discussion about its plausibility and thematic execution.
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