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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1921
Page
2
A reader argues the city should focus on essential services over historical writing and finances. He urges volunteer labor for history, prioritizes water supply upgrades and proper pumps, and calls for stronger Sunday selling laws and fair passenger fees to protect residents and deter outsiders.
June 16 Deer Field Virginia notes list Mr John Miller and Miss Retha Snapp visiting Bud Henk in Stephens City. Lewis Fawcett and family visited sister Mrs Lee Panhett in Winchester. John Snapp of Opequon visited nearby. Belma Pannett returned to Winchester after visiting grandmother Mrs Richard. Mr and Mrs John White returned to Indianhead after visiting parents in Deer Field.
Rev F M Richardson announces that William C Dana general secretary to the American Missions to Lepers based in New York City will address Braddock Street Church tonight at eight. Dana has spent years in leper work and will report on efforts to end leprosy worldwide.
Dr Philip W Boyd has returned from Richmond after a week of attending sessions of the State Board of Medical Examiners of which he is a member. He participated in meetings and will resume his professional duties in the local area.
Col. John Keating of Cumberland Maryland and vice president of the Farmers and Merchants National Bank arrived last night for a day or two in the city on business. He is staying at Hotel Jack.
Personal notes from Berryville list residents visiting relatives and hosting guests in the area. The article notes a luncheon, summer arrivals at Edgewood, and visits by Dr. Jocelyn and Miss Nora Moore, plus society events including a Woman's Club election and an American Legion meeting.
Efuge, Va. ladies held their regular meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Grim on Thursday afternoon after a brief visit with Mrs. S. J. Grim who has been ill. Neighbors and relatives such as Miss Edna Cadwallader and Misses Alice and Hazel Wingert were guests.
Police were called to disperse hundreds gathered before a Bristol Tennessee Virginia house said to be haunted. A moaning sound from beneath the floor drew crowds, with fears the home may be torn down if the origin isn’t found. Marshall Godsey and family occupy the residence amid citywide excitement.
Advertises Othine double strength for freckle removal claiming quick results. Encourages buying from any druggist with money back guarantee if it fails, noting most users need an ounce or less and a clear complexion follows.
The Richmond Times Dispatch says State Senator Trinkle, candidate for governor, will spend the entire week in the Valley of Virginia. He will begin in Harrisonburg Monday and travel to Shenandoah Frederick Page and Rappahannock counties delivering one to five speeches daily.
Dr Woods D D of Winchester will preach at Stone's Chapel next Sunday June 19 at 3 p m. Mr H L Daugherty a St Louis businessman was in town on business for his firm. Mr and Mrs P W Edward of Darlington S C and Mr and Mrs William A Fletcher of Pearisburg Va were visitors yesterday evening and today.
New designs in Mexican basketry have arrived for inspection at The Mexican Shop located at 1808 Market Street. The shop invites the public to view the new collection and explore their varied woven pieces.
Washington teenager and daughter of the late Major Robert W. Hunter plans to open her Winchester residence on South Washington street for the remainder of the summer. The Hunter home has housed a living club for Handley School women teachers under Miss Bille B. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH STEPHENSON At 2.30 p. m. Sunday June 19 the St. Paul’s Reformed Church service features a Bible study led by Rev. Clarence Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Nail of New York City arrived to visit relatives in the city.
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