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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1921

Page

2

Mr Driscoll to Preach Sunday At St Pauls Lutheran

In light of Rev R J Cling continued illness he cannot preach at St Pauls Lutheran service Sunday. Mr Driscoll will fill the pulpit delivering a message of strong interest to the congregation.

MR. Driscoll

President Signs Bill Reducing Army Strength

The president acting today signed the annual appropriation bill directing the regular Army to 160000 men by October 1. He urged Congress that further legislation may be needed to avoid government embarrassment over enlistment obligations and advised dismissal for those who enlisted for an indefinite period.

Congress Secretary of War

Senate Leaders Hold Naval Bill Looms Over Navy Funds

Senate leaders warned of delaying the Naval appropriation bill as House cuts threaten Navy funds. Republican Senator Poindexter of Washington condemned the House for slashing naval airplane carriers and Pacific coast air bases, with fiscal year end approaching.

Associated Press Washington Senate House Poindexter Pacific

Merchants Plan July Fourth Closures in Downtown

Downtown merchants announce closing their shops all day Monday July 4 to give workers a holiday The post office will follow legal holiday hours and banks will close Two holidays occur since the Fourth falls after Sunday this year and many firms will observe both breaks

Sinn Fein founder and Gaelic League leader freed

Arthur Griffiths founder of Sinn Fein and Prof. John MacNeill president of the Gaelic League were released from Mountjoy prison in Dublin today.

Associated Press Dublin Arthur Griffiths Sinn Fein John MacNeill Gaelic League Mountjoy Prison

Buckley Family Guests At Dale Home During Vacation

Rev. J. C. Buckley and family from Fairmont West Virginia on a motor trip to Panacea Springs stayed overnight Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dale. Buckley was Dale's pastor when they lived in Staunton Virginia.

J. C. Buckley Fairmont W. Va Panacea Springs T. J. Dale Mr. Buckley Mr. Dale Staunton, Va

Unsure quotes hint at a book agent with odd traits

The text hints at a man described as grouchy and evasive, contrasting his poor disposition with a wife who endures. The dialogue questions what work suits him, suggesting he would be an ideal book agent.

Smythe

That's Different Oil Well Ends Brewing Line

Willis notes the plant halted production after December 1 while Gillis mistakes an oil well issue for a brewery. The exchange ends with a judge clarifying the confusion.

Willis Gillis

New Social Embarrassment in Quaint Exchange

A fragment shows a teasing social moment with lines about Nora and John and a question about a possible departure. The tone hints at gossip or a playful misquote within a domestic setting.

John Nora

Judge asks fate of dogfish prisoner in court

The judge questions the dogfish prisoner’s fate as Officer Lobster reports the animal escaped with a sawfish delivered by a third party.

Shark

This Youll Observe in Film Fun Announcements

A witty note on aging and learning in Film Fun. It riffs on older minds growing wiser about unknowns as audiences get overwhelmed by a flood of coming pictures and announcements.

Nothing Doing in a Banker’s Dilemma

J M P Danius laments financial woes and asks N O Kayne for help as he seeks a source of funds. Kayne responds with cautious optimism, hinting at potential ideas to secure money despite the tough situation.

J. M. P. Danius N. 0 Kayne

Teacher challenges a boy’s writing on learning to write

A teacher claims the boy cannot learn to write while the boy asserts his competence. A referenced man avoided a lawsuit for breach of promise due to not putting foolishness on paper.

Violent Market Break Shakes Early Trading

Associated Press reports a sharp drop in early stock trading as the Fordney tariff provisions weigh on Mexican oils and other stocks. Mexican Petroleum fell about 12 points, while other issues slipped 2 to 5 points before partial recovery in rails and equipment.

Associated Press New York

Farmers' Club Meets Saturday in Stephens City

The Central Frederick Farmers' Club, recently joining the State Farmers' Union, will hold a regular meeting on Saturday night July 2 in Stephens City. A short program will be presented along with the normal business. All farmers are invited. H. A. Funk, President. L. J. McCartney, Secretary.

Stephens City Central Frederick Farmers’ Club State Farmers’ Union H. A. Funk L. J. McCartney

Farmer and County Supervisor Scott Grant Recovering After Horse Accident

Mr Scott Grant well known farmer and county supervisor rested comfortably at Memorial Hospital following a horse incident last Saturday. His condition was satisfactory with no complications reported to date.

Scott Grant Memorial Hospital Grant

Funeral attendance and family visits in Dodson and White Post

Mr L K Dellinger attended the funeral of his brother in law Mr G C W Fritts at White Post and has returned to Dodson Md. Mrs Dellinger and daughter Olivia will stay with Mr and Mrs William Lupton in this city for a period as guests.

Mr Janney Improves After Long Illness

Mr G C Janney longtime figure at Baker and Compatty was sick with an illness and is reported improved today at his home on Norte street and hopes to be up and about the house soon.

G.C. Janney Baker and Compatty Norte Street

Mexican Legend Study Reveals Cultural Misunderstandings

In 1908 Professor Mena and colleagues visited Tehuacan to study indigenous lore and misunderstandings with scholars noting misattributed legends. Researchers reported that Mexican artifacts in a museum surprised visitors and raised questions about intercultural accuracy.

Awiane Euper Mena Tehuacan Colman Sone Mexic Yan Museum

Airplane on the Market Fails to Fly in Mock Exchange

A humorous exchange questions an advertised plane's characteristics. The buyer asks for features and the seller insists the craft will not fly, highlighting a comical mismatch between sales hype and reality.

Whimsical wedding talk on hats and risk

A fragmented dialogue features a preacher-like remark on profit and risk at weddings. A shopper notes buying the dearest hat while another voice urges returning it for the cheapest option. The exchange hints at social reminders about value and vanity.

Mystery Name Confounds Local Court Case

A confusing court filing centers on a person named in error or with an unusual alias. Officials scramble to verify identity as Mazieflat-like details surface, prompting delays and requests for clearer documentation.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hudson. and Essex Studebaker Chevrolet Winchester ‘Auto ‘Sales Co., Inc W. W. Dellinger Gates Amer Kernstown, VA the Valley Service Station Fordsqn Tractor Jon Reardon Frank Sprint C. S. Rice Wm.b. Ryan David Eagle John Golightly Jonah Goode C. Hammock Pough & Wolford Geo. B. Chapman J. W. Philips Frank Pangle Chapman’s Braddock The Chapman’s Auto Agt H.R. Willis N. Market St Farmers’ Club MR. Janney Iman Marie Maxwell Chalmers Shade Motor CO North Main Street J. Howard Cather Soe Lexington Cars Cas F. M. Reynolds & CO Winchester Garage Ita Pike’s Peak Knee & Omps Knee & Long Market St Laning
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