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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1921

Page

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The Morning Musicale Recital At Empire Theatre

The Empire Theatre hosted a six part recital on June 1 featuring Fort Loudoun Seminary students and guests. Performances included piano solos by Mary Yost Bettie Scheaf and others, violin pieces by Nourse Maughlin, readings by Allnutt Weber, and a finale with Wagner Beethoven Schumann Mendelssohn pieces. Notable moments highlighted were Colleen Glass Doroty Raffleovich and Virginia Cover Russell with Liszt Chopin and the Persian Princess entries.

Mary Yost Bettie Scheaf Margaret Smith Mary Bahiman Constance Buckley Nancy Osbourne Reseils Gassaway Kathleen Flower Sie Ryals Frances Kline Margaret Mc Mary Himelright June Bor I Youngers Miss Nourse Sara Maughlin Empire Theatre Fort Loudoun Seminary Wagner Weber Iltis Beethoven Woodman Aintioves Venice Allnutt Liszt Jeanne Stuart Miss Glass Mary Virginia Steck Virginia Cover Russell Maszkoski

Paraly sis Fatal: 70 Rich County Farmer Dies at Home

Mr Noa W Solenberger a prominent landowner of Frederick County died yesterday at his corner Market and Clark Streets home from paralysis following a stroke two days earlier He was 85 and owned about 1500 acres in the southeastern Frederick area His widow Barbara Ann Stouffer survives with three sons and two daughters 25 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Funeral services are set for Sunday at 2 30 PM at the family residence with Rev N D Cool of Bridgewater VA officiating Interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Samuel A Byers M Lohr Capper Jacob S Haldeman Jack Steele James Brown and Herbert S Larrick

Noa W. Solenberger Frederick Market and Clark Streets Mr. Solenberger Pennsylvania Solenberger Franklin County Cumberland Valley Winchester Frederick County Barbara Ann Stouffer Messrs John 8. Solenberger Frank ‘Solenberger Fredericks County Charlies M Solenberger Martinsburg W. Va Charles M. Brown R. A. Steele Alexandria A. Solenberger N. D Cool Church of the Brethren Bridgewater Mount Hebron Cemetery Samuel A. Byers M. Lohr Capper Jacob S. Haldeman Jack Steele James Brown Herberts. Larrick

Registration of New Pupils Handley Schools

Winchester public schools announce registration for new pupils in grades 1 to 6 at the John Kerr Building on May 28 and June 4 from 9 to 12. New pupils for grades 7 and above register at the Equity Building same dates and times. Kindergarten pupils wait for further notice.

Winchester Public Schools John Kerr Winchester Equity

Rouss Fire Co Sets Meeting Time for June 3 Dance

The Rouss Fire Co. announces a meeting at 7 30 PM Friday June 3 at Rouss Hall to coincide with a high school dance at nine o'clock. Joun Seal Jr. presides.

Rouss Hall Rouss Fire Co Joun Seal, JR

Hats for June at Miss Newcome's

All ladies and children's hats reduced at Miss Newcombe's store noted in brief item on page B1.

Remarkable Progress in Training Under Miss Woore

The account credits Miss Woore’s training and notes the success hinges on the refined accompaniment by Miss Frances Arbuckle in a highly satisfactory display.

Ted Woore Frances Arbuckle

Friendship Hall to be repainted and improved this summer

Friendship Fire Company plans extensive repainting of all brick and woodwork at the hall and other improvements this summer. Members are urged to march in the Confederate memorial day parade on Monday June 6, in uniform or civilian clothes. William Deshone offered four horses to pull the old steamer for the parade. Members meet at the hall at 10 a.m. next Monday. A memorial on the death of William L. Hollis was presented.

O. Hall William Deshone William L. Hollis

Buster Keaton Empire Tomorrow at the Empire

The third BIG BUSTER KEATON comedy THE HIGH SIGN will be shown tomorrow at the Empire in a matinee and night performance. Complete show at 2 30. A help wanted notice follows seeking a good colored cook with Bell 2820 listed for contact.

Buster Keaton the Empire Campbell Bell Phone

W L Hollis Firm Continues Trade Under New Name

Announcement states the business of W L Hollis deceased will continue as W L Hollis and Company. Trade in adhered Aenners between W L Hollis and Company Lawrence C Hollis Ag t Sixth of June ad on seventh page Read Moling and Seals sixth of June advertisement.

W. L. Hollis W. L Moling & Seal’s

Odd Fellows Plan Flower Strewing Service

All Odd Fellows and visitors meet at half past three on Sunday evening June fifth for a flower strewing ceremony. Secretary announces details of the arrangement.

Odd Fellows

Mayor endorses fire truck fund for South End

Winchester mayor urges readers to support the South End Hose Company in buying a motor driven vehicle to replace the old hand drawn hose carriage. He praises the volunteers, notes the need for modern equipment, and calls for liberal contributions as an investment in community safety.

South End Winchester M ‘Glass Ha . March the Star the of Winchester South End Hose Company South E Pec W. Glass

Memorial Day Flower Promos and Local Ads

Local ads promote CAPE JASMINES flowers for Memorial Day and tire specials from THE FLOWER SHOP and THE RAMSBURG AUTO SUPPLY CO. JOLLIFFE & JOLLIFFE offer sample oxford shoes. The People's Drug Co. advertises chocolate treats. Miss Kremer announces millinery sale. community notices include RAND YARD PARTY at White Hall and a new brick home listing by G Clarence Miller.

New Maple Floor Completed for Rouss Fire Hall

The Rouss Fire Company finished laying a new maple floor in their hall a day or two ago. The first dance was held last night with a highly polished surface said to be among the best in the area. The main hall will be used exclusively for dancing in the future, while meetings move to a rear room being prepared for that purpose.

Rouss Fire Company

Ponies Edge Toward June 2 Race at Memorial Hospital Benefit

In Montague area racing groups announce June 6 as the date for a charity pony race at fair grounds to aid Memorial Hospital. A large entry list is expected including several dark horses from Hagerstown. Wall’s pacer and Walter Alison’s Queen Abess in Class B are highlighted as ready contenders in spring sport.

Memorial Hospital Fair Grounds Hagerstown Montague Stock Farm Wall Walter Alison

Ex Service Men Urged to Attend Confederate Memorial Day Parade

All ex service men must be at City Hall at 10:00 A M on Confederate Memorial Day June 6 for the parade. Wear uniform if possible. if not wear shorts. Legion members should attend. if not present, cards were sent out. Attaboy, pull together for a big parade and a big day.

American Legion Attaboy

Metro Pictures Thrilling Mystery Feature at Empire Tonight

Metro Pictures brings a fast moving mystery play to the Empire tonight with an all star cast. The feature promises nonstop thrills and is billed as a guaranteed hit. Show times are at seven thirty and nine o clock with a note to read the fifth page ad.

Metro Pictures the Empire

Sale of Desirable Properties on Main Street Scheduled

Desirable properties numbers 303 305 207 313 and 315 N Main St will be sold in front of Court on Saturday June 11. A sale bill provides details.

N. Main St

Noted church tablet unveiled in Winchester history

Centenary Reformed Church of Winchester to unveil a new historical tablet. The inscription recounts the 1748 visit by Dr. Michael Schlatter, the 1763 church start, 1841 rebuild, Civil War hospital use, and the 1905 building with 1920 remodeling. The ceremony features Rev J Silor Garrison, Boyd R Richards, and Miss Georgia Conrad, with a full program in The Star tomorrow.

Centenary Reformed Church Chamber of Commerce of Winchester Chamber of Commerce Robert M. Ward Centenary Reformed Church of the Reformed Church The United States Michael Schlatter Classis Amste m Holland America Lord Fairfax Daniel Bush Philip Bush Henry Brinker Jacob Sowers Frederick Conrad Virginia Centenary Church Centenary Reformed J. Silor Garrison Harrisonburg Virginia Classis Reformed Church Boyd. R. Richards Clarence Woods Georgia Conrad Col Bryan Conrad Conrad Star

The Stealers Film With a Soul at Strand Theater

The Stealers, a Robertson-Cole eight reel feature by William Christy Cabanne, is billed as a powerful human document and the leading attraction at the Strand Theater tonight.

William Christy Cabanne Strand Theater

Increased Accidents Warn Automobile Safety

A fragmented notice cites more accidents and urges attention to automobile safety and damages to persons and property. It mentions Lacy and Arthur, 40 Rouss Avenue, and insurance firm Hansbrough and Carter. Nearby items note laundry closure for a local holiday and farm seed offers at Winchester Seed Co with job ad for an assistant cook at White Sulphur Inn in Stephens City Virginia.

Hansbrough & Carter

UVA Confers 183 Degrees Ending Centennial Exercises

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville marks its centennial event with 183 degrees awarded across medicine law engineering science commerce education and the arts. President Edwin A. Alderman presided and spoke on liberalism faith in God and the future as cornerstone of progress.

Charlottsville University of Virginia Cente Endowment Fund Board of Visitors Governor Commonwealth University Edwin A Univ Alderman

Garden pest control sprays and supplies on sale

Leaf eaters and fungus are controlled by spraying or dusting with proper materials. Special hand dusters and powder, knapsack and hand sprayers are available for flower and vegetable gardens. Low prices on garden hose, nozzles and fittings. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. 801 N. Market St. Phone 313.

Winchester Orchard Sup. CO N. Market St Iptt

Vaudeville Bill at City Auditorium June 6

A June 6 vodvil program at City Auditorium promises three high class acts headlined by Wm. Hart Fatty Arbuckle and Charles Chaplin plus a big variety show with singing dancing and comedy. The ad notes past fifteen years of popularity and an attractive lineup for town audiences.

Hart Chaplin Uckle Arra Fatty Ar Charles Chaplin

For Sale Dodge Roadster 1921 in Rogers' Garage listing

Dodge Roadster model year 1921 for sale with under 300 miles run. Fully equipped. Listed by Rogers' Garage. Contact details not shown.

Dodge Rogers

Tire Sale At City Hall Yellow Front

On Saturday June 4 and Monday June 6 SOLLAS and WAGNER list tire bargains at Yellow Front City Hall with 30x3 to 33x4 sizes and prices from 9.00 to 14.00 dollars.

Sollas & Wagner City Hall Yellow Front

Bargain Socks and Books Ad At Conner’s Bargain Spot

A faded ad promises one cent socks with each dollar purchase and offers fine grade books for sale. It notes a Saturday special at 11 W. Water and mentions a position wanted notice for a housekeeper via the Star office.

M Conner Sip-St

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Glass Chopin-Schuett Fisher Brahmes Issel Chopin Willis Godard Irene Tickley Eligie” Massenet Jeanie Lily Strickland Dorothy Uart C. Vincent Iss Fay Broughton Rich County Handley Schools Friendship Buster Buster Keato Aenners Ween W. L. Hollis & Company Agt Ramsburg Auto Supply Co Franck Baker Carroll, Adams & Co Baltimore Ip Jolliffe & Jolliffe People’s Drug Co the People’s Drug Co Jasmines Area Es Memorial Y Pere Nwghi Miss Kremer’s Rand Yard White Hall Clarence Miller Christy Cabanne Lacy & Arthur Rouss Avenue Winchester Steam Laundry Winchester Seed CO White Sulphur Inn Stephens City City Auditorium Tire Sale
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