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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1921

Page

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Editorial Endorsement Support for Tucker in Virginia Primary

The News Leader endorses Mr. Tucker for governor, citing his statesmanlike spirit and clear public utterances. The paper notes Tucker has best explained policy to independent voters and urges a fair evaluation by readers as the campaign nears its end.

Harry St.ge Tucker Candifor Virginia Star Richmond News-Leader Pensara Tucker Trinkle News Weader Ticker Viled Democratic Party News Leader

Bishop Denny Preaches Sunday in Winchester

Richmond Bishop Collins Denny will preach at 11 in Braddock Street Methodist Church South to the combined 1st congregations. He arrives this evening by Berryville route and will stay with Rev F M Richardson at South Washington Street parish. He then goes to Martinsburg for the evening service. The visit excites Winchester as Denny is a native son and a large crowd is expected.

Collins Denny Richmond Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Berryvil Winchester Denny F. M. Richardson South Washington Street Martinsburg Bishop Denny

Samson Tractors for sale with extras in Frederick County

Samson tractors equipped with magneto circulating water pump and air washer priced at 665.00. With extra equipment including fenders belt pulley brake and governor the total is 775.02. Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 North Market Street Winchester offers inquiry via phone 313.

Frederick

Gunn Endorsed as Best Qualified for Lieutenant Governor

Editorial supporters argue Senator Gunn of Henrico county is the best qualified for lieutenant governor, citing his four years presiding over the Senate, legal experience, business judgment, and parliamentary skill. They contrast Gunn with West Gilpin and Fitzhugh and predict strong support from Fredericksburg and nearby counties in August primary.

Fredericksburg B. F.buchanan Julien Gunn Henrico County Gunn Buchanan Senate Senator West Gilpin General Assembly Fitzhugh Commonwealth Henrico House of Delegates Senator Gunn

Church of Christ Sunday services announced

The Church of Christ in Odd Fellows hall schedules Bible school at 10 a.m. with Saul Proclaims Jesus as the Christ, service at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p.m. topic The Perils of Materialism led by Harry Cookus, and 8 p.m. Rev Asa B Stickley of Strasburg will preach in the pastor’s absence. Mid week prayers at 8 p.m. at 216 North Kent Street. all welcome. Reverend W W Dudley, Minister.

Church of Christ Odd Fellows’ Hall Saul Jesus Christ Christian Endeavor Harry Cookus Asa B. Stickley Strasburg Rock Enon Springs Charles Spitler North Kent Street L. Dudley

Notice of Sale of Buggy Owned by Clyde Alla Mong

Notice states on August 2 a buggy owned by Clyde Alla mong will be sold for the repair amount. Shade Motor Co. is referenced in the notice.

Clyde Allamong

Veal calves and lambs sought for sale at company yard

Wanted carload veal calves and lambs at Company V stock yards on Wednesday July 22. Will pay market price. G. C. Ritter posts the notice listing the sale and payment terms.

Co. V G. C. Ritter

Cook Wanted at 300 S Washington St

Job posting seeking a cook for a local business located at 300 S Washington St. Applicants should apply in person at the stated address. No further details on hours or pay provided in the notice.

Cook S. Washington St

Two Girls Taken to Fairfax Farm In Chains

Sadie Nichols Haynes and Gracie Rinker, jailed for street walking, are moved to the Iva Kota Farm in Fairfax county Virginia. Police Magistrate Robert Worsley drives them with a chauffeur, bracelets joined to deter escape, traveling from Winchester about eighty miles via the Blue Ridge Leesburg and into Fairfax.

Tenshion Sadie Nichols Haynes Gracie Rinker Iva Kota Farm Fairfax County Virginia Robert Worsley Worsley Winchester Blue Ridge Leesburg Gracie Girls’ Industrial School Richmond

Love and One A.M. Share Spotlight at Winchester Auditorium

Louise Glaum in Love charmed a large Winchester crowd with exquisite settings, acting, gowns, and story at the Auditorium. Charlie Chaplin in One A.M. provided a great act, supported by the Sunshine comedy and Ruth of the Rockies series, as one of the best programs offered.

Love Louise Glaum Auditorium Charlie Chaplin Winchester

Good Turns By Interested Men

This morning two checks of 12 dollars each were received by the local council of the Boy Scouts to defray the expenses of two boys on the summer camp. There are a number of deserving boys whose families cannot spare them and their wages both for the camp period. You have until Monday if you are interested.

Boy Scouts

Apple Baskets In Stock For Immediate Delivery

Chester Orchard Supply Co advertises genuine Clark bushel baskets with round rim covers and options with or without caps. Stocks Pyrox Bluestone Bordeaux and Lead Arsenate in any quantity at recent prices.

Clark Chester “Orchard Sup. CO

Notice invites white children to swim at Glaize pool

The notice invites white girl children aged six to fourteen to swim at the Glaize pool on Fairfax avenue for free Friday afternoon from four to six. A white boy children are invited Saturday afternoon from four to six. Bring towel and bathing trunks. 21-1p-61 FRED L. GLAIZE.

Glaize Fairfax Avenue Fred L

Picnic and Tournament Set in Gorhams Va This Sat

M W OFA hosts a picnic and tournament in Gorhams Virginia on Saturday August 27 1921. Event draws community teams and local organizations for games games and social gathering with details listed in the notice.

M. W. Ofa Gor

Tucker Outlines Two Platforms For Virginia Governor

Lexington candidate Harry St George Tucker, seeking the Democratic nomination, spoke on two platforms the constitutional return and state affairs reforms. He attacked federal overreach and proposed revising tax laws for equity, pledging to appoint a commission if elected. He spoke to about 600 attendees, with many women present, in a meeting presided by R Gray at 2 pm.

Harry St. George Tucker Lexington Virginia R. Graysident Tucker Club Audi‘ence Tucker Lee Trinkle Wytheville Star Herndon Purcellville

Roanoke College Honors Missionary With Doctor of Divinity

The Rev. Lewis G. Miller of Kumamoto Japan received the Doctor of Divinity degree at Roanoke College commencement last month. He has spent about fourteen years as a Lutheran Church missionary in Japan. Miller was born to the late Rev. Lewis G. Miller of Winchester, who led the local church 1886 to 1894 and later headed the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Columbia, S C until his death about three years ago. He is brother of Mrs. Stewart Bell of Winchester.

Lewis G. 8. Miller Kumamoto Japan Roanoke College Columbia, S. C L. G. S. Miller Stewart Bell Winchester

Carpentier Reaches France After Transatlantic Trip

Georges Carpentier arrived in Havre from New York and will stay several weeks in France before returning to the United States next fall. He said in an interview that he regards Jack Dempsey as the best heavyweight of the era and believes the title will stay with Dempsey for four or five years.

Associated Press Havre Georges Carpentier New York France United States Carpentier Jack Dempsey Dempsey

Vaccination Push Urges Parents for School Attendance

Health authorities urge parents to vaccinate all children who have not yet been vaccinated and plan to attend school next year. The Board of Health orders immediate action as proof of vaccination is required. Walter Cox signs as secretary.

Board OF Health Walter Cox Sec’y

President Harding joins Ford Edison Firestone camping party

President Harding travels by car from Hagerstown to a camp at the mouth of Licking Creek near Pectonsville Maryland for a weekend outing with Henry Ford Thomas Edison and Harvey Firestone. Mrs Harding remains at home and the group plans to camp overnight near the Potomac river with a brief puncture delay along the route.

Associated Press May Daly Harding Hagerstown Henry Ford Harvey Firestone Thomas A. Edison Potomac River Frederick Ford Licking Creek Potomac Pectonsville Washington County Funkstown Washington John Harigree Harvey 8 Maryland

Smuts Readies Return to Ireland to Aid Peace Effort

General Jan Smuts, South African premier, plans to depart London for Ireland early next week to offer his services to Eamonn De Valera and Sir James Craig during the Irish peace movement discussions. Ulster’s position is described as amply secured amid talks on fiscal autonomy.

Associated Press London Jan Christian Smuts Ireland Eamonn de Valera James Craig General Smuts Ulster

Harold Lloyd and Daniels in Empire Tonight

Harold Lloyd Bebe Daniels and Snub Pollard headline at the Empire with a Saturday night comedy and six reel feature The Silver Lining starring Jewel Carmen and Leslie Austen shows at 6 30 and 45 cents admission with no increase The Silver Lining follows a winsome crook while Austen is noted for stage work with Barrymore and Kennedy.

Jewel Carmen Leslie Austen Ethel Barrymore Madge Kennedy the Empire Miss Kenedy

Soldier Boys to Return Home Sunday Night

Soldiers from Company I First Virginia Infantry at Camp Meade return to Winchester tomorrow night arriving on the regular 9 o clock B and O train in two special cars. The Citizens Band will greet them as the company marches to the Friendship Fire Company hall and a large Winchester Frederick county crowd is expected. The unit has earned praise for its drill and parade record and local supporters urge a large turnout to welcome the homecoming after two weeks of training.

First Virginia Infantry Camp Meade Winchester Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Citizens’ Band Hall of the Friendship Fire Company Frederick County R. T. Barton Virginia National Guard Soldier Boys Capt Bob Baltimore and Ohio

Puchanan Couple Leaves for Mission Work in Japan

The Reverend and Mrs. Daniel C. Puchanan depart Winchester by the B&O train for a mission assignment in Japan. They will travel via Grand Canyon and Los Angeles, sail July 30 on the Empire State, teach in Honolulu, reach Yokohama August 16, then study Japanese at Tokyo Language School for a year before serving with the Presbyterian northern church.

Daniel C. Puchanan Katharine Baetjer Winchester Japan Grand Canyon Colorado Los Angeles Cal San Francisco Empire State Pacific Mail Steamship Company Honolulu Hawaii Yokohama Karuizawa Tokyo Buchanan Presbyterian Church

Madam X and Pauline Frederick Star In Two Showings

A plan notices Pauline Frederick in Madam X on Tuesday and a super special Goldwyn production on Wednesday at Auditort One of the very best pictures of the year Arrange to see it.

Subscriptions Deadline Nears for Reduced Rate

Only eight days remain to renew subscriptions at the reduced rate as announced by The Evening Star.

Ip-Tt the Evening Star

Used Cars Visit Trace Washington Trip

Mrs. George Garner, who had been visiting here, left this afternoon for Washington as part of a local notices item about travel and departure details.

George Garner Washington

Legion Post to Buy Home Quarters and Boost Membership

At a Robes Conrad Post meeting held at Handley Library, plans were laid to purchase property and build quarters for the American Legion. Officers reported sufficient funds and urged ex servicemen across Winchester and Frederick to join, with a membership drive committee appointed and invitations extended.

Conrad Post Handley Library Legion W. A. Baker Baker Ambassador Harvey Star Eugene Debs Conrad Office the of Commerce Buddie Winchester Frederick Y. Conrad The American Legion

Governor Davis Receives Masonry Honors at Olive B Lodge

Leesburg Virginia reports that Westmoreland Davis, the Virginia governor, was made a Master Mason at Olive B Lodge last week under special dispensation. Nearly all Northern Virginia lodges attended with Ary C Hall as toastmaster and attire by H C Littles john, Harry K Green, and others from A county.

Olive B S. Battimore Masona Virginia

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Samson Tractors Dan A Frederic Vubey Fairfax Auditor MR. Tucker Constitution Edison Gen. Smuts Harold Lloyd Bebe Daniels Studebaker Madam X” Tues Pauline Frederick Resoluti Ean Hopeeg E. V. Aege Texas Gas AT Winchester Garage
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