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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary text shows post office context in Winchester Virginia with mentions of Sunday closure and subscription rates. No clear event or outcome is stated, but references to daily mail service and rates imply a reader notice or ad in a Win Virginia publication.
Fragmentary OCR shows notes about submissions and credits to Associated Press and local staff. Mentions The Star Publishing Company and individuals connected with the outlet. No clear event or date emerges from the readable text.
Harding era dispute erupts over comments by Admiral William Sims and Col George Harvey. The row centers on perceived insults to the United States, with Sims facing removal from post and Harvey facing public rebuke amid broader political tensions and questions of free speech.
An excerpted verse by Walt Mason laments the dreariness of labor and the lure of the idle rich and fast cars. The speaker rails against speeding streets, social inequity, and the grind of toil, while the clock ticks and rebellion stirs.
Cath J. Begs of Minneapolis is appointed general Superintendent of the air mail service. Major E. C. Zolle resigns. Air mail planes recently flew 50 000 miles without landing, breaking past records.
Church of Christ services in Odd Fellows hall next Lord's day with Bible school at 10 a.m. on The Social Task of the Church and sermon at 11 a.m. Where Are the Nine. C E at 7 15 p.m. topic Men and Women Whose Lives Should Inspire Us Heb 11 32 40 led by Gertrude Clevenger sermon at 8 p.m. The Christian Endeavor Pledge. Minister W L Dudley announces.
The Christian Church at Suray holds Sunday services with Sunday school starting at 9 45 and classes for all ages. Win One Bible Class meets at the same hour with the Social Task of the Church as the lesson. Morning worship at 11 00 features a sermon Since Jesus Came Into My Heart. Endeavor at 7 00 led by John with topic Men and Women How Lives Should Inspire. Training Circle meets Monday 8 p m and Circle meets Wednesday 8 p m. Pastor McDaniel invites all to attend.
The Parker mansion in the center of Winchester’s block, recently purchased by J. H. Cather and Harry Schmidt, will be torn down. Mr. Oakes and family will move to North Braddock street as razing begins within ten days to two weeks. The house was built for the late Judge Hugh Holmes with plans attributed to Thomas Jefferson.
Vernon Texas woman Mrs W M Sherhens credits Lydia E Pinkham remedies with freeing her from three years of pain and bed rest. She says the vegetable compound and Sanative Wash enabled her to return to work and housework, urging others to write for health guidance from the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts.
Richmond Va June 26 Last week set a record for county clinics by the Virginia Tuberculosis Association with free chest examinations held simultaneously in Augusta Orange Nansemond and Fauquier counties. Miss Georgia E Wilson RN has become field nurse succeeding Miss Virginia P Bailey who resigned. Wilson comes from Calvert Company Hospital at Prince Frederick Maryland after work in a Maryland dispensary.
Lady Nancy Astor hosts Virginians for the Houdon replica of George Washington in Trafalgar Square on June 30. Mrs. Henry Louis Smith Mrs. Richard L. Brewer and Mrs. John W. Williams join their husbands on the commission as the Virginians are guests of the British government from June 25 to July 4. The King will receive them June 27 and the Prince of Wales on June 28. A July 2 fete for Old Dominion representatives closes the visit.
Miss Elton Stickley and Howard Evans, both Steph ens City residents, wed Saturday June 18 in Winchester at two different parsonages. The ceremony occurred at 3 30 performed by Rev Walter Depp with only Mrs Harry Stickley present. Elton Stickley is the accomplished daughter of Dr M Stickley and Evans works with James L Gardner in building and contracting. The couple earns the best wishes of many friends for a long married life.
Dr. Benj F De Vries Frederick District superintendent of Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church will lead the first quarterly conference tonight at 8 oclock urging full attendance. Miss Virginia Athey visits Burkittsville Md. Fred H Hable arrives from Washington for a weekend visit. H B Kline of Vaucluse chair of the Board of Supervisors spends a day in town on business.
Public notices announce candidacies for the Maryland House of Delegates and Winchester Commissioner of Revenue. Boyd R. Richards Osar H. Lewis and another candidate declare runs subject to the Democratic Primary on August 2, 1921 in Winchester Frederick County.
The piece contrasts past cheap goods from sweatshop labor with current fair pay in lumber, praising honest wages for a decent living. It urges continued respect for workers and hopes prices reflect fair labor without inflating profits.
The A. O. Murphy deed of trust sale in Frederick County Virginia offers 115 acres in Opequon District three miles southeast of Stephens City. Sale July 28 1921 at 11 a m in front of Winchester County Court House with one third cash and balance in two yearly installments backed by bonds and a deed of trust.
Attractive price for a fast sale of a 50 acre limestone farm on MacAdam Road featuring a bank barn eight room dwelling and outbuildings. Also a block of four dwellings on Main Street each six rooms with cellars alleys sewer and water. Whole tract $6000. Inquiries to Haddox Terrace lots and Good & Company.
Public sale announced in Winchester Virginia by special commissioners Lynch and Lewis. The property at 762 South Market Street, a seven room residence with a large store, will be offered on Saturday June 16 1921 with terms one third cash and balance in two equal annual installments secured by a deed of trust and insurance. Bond approved by the court clerk J B Beverley confirms security.
New store offers groceries trout and vegetables. Call J. W. Mort for details. Located at Cor Braddock and Cor Streets. Opening line mentions contact and location for patrons.
A readable list shows stations Winchester and W. & W. Junction with multiple numeric values and place names including Intermont Capon Springs Shiloh Larricks RockEnon Pools Ford Cornwell Gore Midway Back Creek Gainesboro Indian Hollow Hogue Creek McGuire Chamberaville Walter Gores. The text reads like a travel or railway time and place index.
Stolen Saturday night June 18 from Market Street near City Hall. Ford 1921 model with license 109535 and engine 4699171. Reward for information leading to recovery. Contact J C Cole 23-31R, Johnson City, Va.
Miss Annie Kelley departs with her nephew for Richmond to reside with her uncle Dr. Nevitt near Washington. A daughter of the late Rev. J. W. Kelley she had lived in the city for years and was warmly loved by many friends who wish her happiness in her new home.
The Wesleyan Bible Class announces a meeting tomorrow to study the past three months of teaching. The group emphasizes the church social task and urges all members to attend, noting warm weather should not deter participation.
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