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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1921

Page

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Two Choirs Plan Cantata Performances on Holy Thursday

A cantata will be sung at 8 30 p m Holy Thursday in Christ Protestant Episcopal Church by a choir of nearly thirty directed by Mrs Frank Reynolds with Mrs H D Fuller as organist. The public is invited to attend the Winchester Christ Church and Berryville Grace Church performance with soloists including Mrs Frank Reynolds and Dr Archibald P Osborne. The cantata repeats Good Friday in Grace Church Berryville with the same choir members.

Christ Protestant Episcopal Church Frank Reynis H. D. Fuller Orchen Virginia Christ Church of Winchester Goodwin H. Williams Berryville Grace Protestant Episcopal Church

Local High School Baseball Opens Season Tomorrow

The local high school team starts its season Thursday afternoon at Equity diamond in Berryville. Manager Harold Sheetz arranged an eighteen game schedule with strong opposition and several returnees from last year, including Van Garland and Potts, expected to bolster Handley School’s lineup.

Equity Diamond Rryville Harold Sheetz van Garland Potts Handley School

Orchard Supply Co Power Sprayers Ad Blurbs

An Orchard Supply Co advertisement touts power sprayers for crop care. It touts expense, quality, service, and prices as right and mentions a phone number and address at 13.801 N Market St. The fragment emphasizes sale and proper placement of spray equipment.

Hayes Orchard Supply Co

Chapman’s Auto Sales Easter Display Ad

Braddock Street auto dealer promotes rebuilt Ford cars as nearly new. Easter candies reduced at 90 cents. Flower Shop features Easter display items.

Ford Chapman's Braddock St North Postoffice Colonial Dame

Mother of Stillman’s Child Named in Divorce Suit

In a Supreme Court session in Plains New York today Mrs Anna Stillman wife of J H Stillman president of National City Bank of New York was alleged to be mother of a child by an Indian guide. The action seeks alimony and counsel fees while the defense counters with denials and plans to prove the claim false.

Associated Preas Ee Plains Anna Eimmens J. H. Stillman National City Bank of W York Supreme Court Stillman Babk Broweit Morschauser DeLaney Nicoll Mr. Stillman Meet Onines Cuide Mr. &Stillman John PF. Mack Guardian Ad Litem Infants James A. Stillman

Clover Seed Listing From Winchester Seed Co

Just received two cars of Rec and Sapling Clover. For prices call or wire. Phone 356. Winchester Seed Co Inc offers bagged Clover seed for immediate delivery.

Winchester Seed Co., Inc

Hudson Speedster for sale in cash deal

Run one season in best condition mechanically perfect with good tires at right cash price. Apply to Hicks' Motor Co. 22-1p-31.

Hicks’ Motor Coo

Unemployment in VirginiaShows Signs of Improvement

Washington March 23 Unemployment remains serious in Virginia though farm labor improves across the state as city plants push workers to the country. The U S employment service forecasts better conditions in the next three months with sufficient labor for planting and continued farm operations amid losses from low prices.

Washington Virginia United.tes Employment Service Department of Labor Continaoe

Market gains and losses note varied oil and motor stocks

Stocks moved up and down with oils and motor related issues leading the forenoon session. Spears Roebuck fell four points while call money opened at 6 4 percent. A military notice orders attendance through Friday March 2%.

Associated Press York Iis Spears- Roebuck

Dutch Ex-Emperor's Look Sparks Public Opinion In Holland

Public opinion in the Netherlands is stirred by the publication of the former emperor's Look, seen as evidence of political meddling while he was hosted in Amersfoort. The book reportedly shows he did not retire from politics, prompting calls for the ex-ruler to respect asylum rules as the cabinet plans to address him at Doorn.

Associated Press Holland Amsterdam Amerongén Hague Doorn

Winchester Gun Club Practice Shoot Scheduled

The Winchester Gun Club will hold its regular practice shoot tomorrow afternoon at 3.30 o'clock. Secretary.

Winchester Gun Club

Germans Refuse To Pay Reparations Claim

Paris March 23 Germany replies to the allied reparations commission yes refuses to pay one billion marks gold due today and disputes figures showing 12 billion marks due May 4. Also notice of a public sale of a master truck and Marion car in front of the courthouse Saturday at ten A M with ad inside.

Associated Press Paris Germany Recen Court House

State Department hints on U S Soviet relations

The State Department indicated early consideration of relations with Soviet Russia. A major policy announcement on changes to Wilson era rulings may be delayed, but modifications under review or already made were noted.

Associated Press Washington United States Russia State Department Rmain Wilson

Fatal Blast at Bethlehem Steel Plant in Steelton

Three men are dead with two more dying after a furnace slip at Bethlehem Steel in Steelton. The blast blew a hole in the furnace side, spewing molten metal and bricks. Women flocked to plant offices in fear for relatives believed missing.

Associated Press Bethlehem Steel

Army Coats 2 for 26c Full Sizes

Classified note announces new stock in a shop at Barater Street mentioning army coats two for 26 cents and full sizes available at the new store location on 27 Bb. W.

Army Coats Bb. W Barater St Srey

Civilians killed in Blarney District clash in Cork

Civilians died in a battle in the Blarney district of Cork when Brownites were fired upon from Tarmhowns during a military search. The incident is reported by the Associated Press.

Associated Press Cork County Cork

Watchman Wanted at Handley Schools for March 26

Night shift position open for Handley Schools. Applicants must report for examination and application at Equity School Building Room 18 on Saturday morning March 26.

Handley Schools Equity

Wise at Centenary Church Urges Repentance

Mr. J B Wise preaches on repentance as the guaranteed cure for sin at Centenary Reformed Church. He contrasts Judas and Peter, noting both sinners but Peter’s repentance earns God’s approval. Service begins at 7 46 with familiar hymns led by a male chorus.

Centenary Reformed Church Wise Judas Peter Péter Mr. Wise

Property prospects around 5rk Kent corner sale price set

A roomy sit room house on a large corner lot at 5rk and Kent attracts buyer interest with a $1,400 price. A Stee Street business property listing notes several attractive small places. Baker & Shryock reference.

Kent Stee St Baker & Shryock

Legion Fires Col Anderson For Nazi-Role Critique

Alexander E. Anderson former lieutenant colonel of the One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry was expelled from the American Legion by the New York county executive committee. A six hour trial found his remarks at a Rhine horror meeting prejudicial to the Legion and condemned the protest against French use of negro colonial troops in Germany.

I Press NEW Alexander E. Anderson One Hundred and Sixty-fifth Infantry New York County Executive Committee American ‘Legion Veterans’ Organization Legion

Warning About Rogue Ford Parts At Chapman's Auto Sales

A notice warns that rogue Ford parts sold at Chapman’s Auto Sales may damage vehicles. It urges customers to look for genuine Ford stamps and to beware of potentially defective components sold under the Chapman name.

Ford Chapman's Braddock St Just North Postoffice

Cardinal Gibbons Seriously Ill in Baltimore

Cardinal Gibbons lies in bed rest with weak heart action after a restless night and low temperature. Doctors say the relapse is tied to unusually warm weather and that his condition remains serious as his physicians monitor his status.

Cardinal Gibbons Bal‘timore Smith

Notice on Personal Property Interrogatories Distribution

Personal property and interrogatories are being distributed rapidly. If you have not received your interrogatory, call at my office to be assessed. This will assist the revenue department in my work. L. MAPHIS, Commissioner of the Revenue.

Havegfiot Tory Rey L. Maphis

Social notes from REMEF Virginia March details

Social corresp from REMEF VA on March 23 reports Mrs Ashby Graves visiting water on Saturday and Ruth Manuel hosts Sunday guests. Neighbors Miss Mollie Graves and Mrs Ashby Graves share Sunday visits. Mrs Everett Kline seen in area. A lost license note and reward offered.

Mollie Graves Ashby Graves

State Tax Returns: Virginia Officials Issue Filing Instructions

Auditor Lee Moore warns all individuals firms and corporations to file state income tax returns with the county or city commissioner of revenue if they file federal returns. Unmarried earners over 1200 and married couples over 1800 must file even without federal return.

United States Collector of Internal Revenue Lee Moore Public Accounts Virginia Moore United States Collector of Internal Revenue Auditor of Public Accounts Commissioners of the Revenue

Threatened Suit Over Chaplin Film in Local Auditorium

Henry of The Auditorium returned from Washington after opposing efforts to bar Chaplin’s The Kid. A New York rep claimed the film could not be shown, but First National yielded after talks with Henry and lawyers, keeping March 24 25 26 dates and prompting possible suit for breach of contract.

Henry Washington The Kid Thomas New York Mr. Henry

High and Low Life Sins at Revival Meeting

A revival address argues sin remains a burden under any guise and condemns gambling in both poker rooms and drawing rooms. The speaker asserts personal accountability before God and warns that heredity and environment cannot excuse sin. Tonight Mr Depp preaches on The Judgment at Ma Street Church inviting public attendance.

Mr.Depp Judaméngn Ma Street

Fresh Shipment Colonial Damé Easter Offer

Fresh shipment arrives to The Wer Shop for Easter. Ip to feature new Colonial Damé pieces available now.

Colonial Damé WER

The New Army Store New Prices on East Water Street

A local outlet on East Water Street announces updated pricing for items in stock. The ad notes new prices but provides no product details or dates.

East Water St

Election contest surfaces in Shenandoah county hearings

The Woodstock Times reports ongoing evidence in the Paul Harrison contest against Captain Paul over voter registration irregularities. Hearings in Shenandoah county examine whether written applications were properly made and if registrants could appeal registrar decisions. Further testimony is scheduled next week in Shenandoah and neighboring counties.

Woodstock Paul Harrison Harrison Paul-Morrison Shenandoah Paul Frederick Shenandoah County L‘ans Court House Town Hall St. Luke Fishers Hill Ister Arrisen Edutacore Neham County Atsal

Early fruit at risk from night frost across Winchester district

Frost last night damaged fragile crops with heavy ice in low areas. Apples were spared but fruit growers fear a critical period for peaches pears lume and cherries until frost risk subsides. About 1,000,000 trees stand in Winchester district commercial orchards.

Erdal

Legion Plans Nationwide Meetings Amid Civic Arrangements

An Associated Press report from Olis Indiana notes eight meetings planned nationwide starting in Philadelphia on April 4. The national organizer outlines state by state schedules with speakers to address men in civic groups and discuss upcoming arrangements.

Nationalers Associated Press Olis Ind Philadelphia

Rubber Plant No To Reopen In April As Planned

The rubber plant will not resume operations until six to eight weeks after April as officials announced. About 2,500 workers are affected. Also reported, William Payne died in Mount Jackson Virginia and his interment will be in Niles West Virginia. he was son in law of the late Archie Pitman.

Monte Associated Press Maren Near United States Atco William Payne William. Payne Mount Jackson Niles W. Va Archie Pitman

Five Mutineers Held in New Orleans Bomb Mystery

Five men from the States Shipping Board steamer Alton were taken to New Orleans to face mutiny charges. Investigators and authorities pursue a link to a Wall Street bomb case. federal agents have not yet charged them, kept under tight guard.

Associated Press New Orleans States Shipping Board Alton New Liam J. Flynn A Jvianice Flynn Olney Wall Street Ville de Janeiro Atill

Real Estate Listing for Store and Dwelling Investment

Old established business location with store and dwelling offering 47 rooms and several outbuildings. Includes modern dwelling with 7 room house, water, fixtures, and stock. price described as a bargain with capital required. Agent B M Sullivan invites listings and inquiry at 11 13 Court Square, White Valley.

Etty Frederick Go B. M. Sullivan Court “Square Wite ‘Val

BAker and 21-1p-eodett Promises Fair Prices

A fragmented notice asserts that a business named Baker and 21-1p-eodett offers construction materials at fair prices. The text stresses labor value and building needs, mentioning worry and trouble avoided by choosing their goods. The garbled OCR implies a advertisement for pricing and reliability.

Orchard Supply Adplete Spraying Gear and Repairs

An orchard supply ad lists Pyrox Bordeaux and Black Leaf 40 percent spray chemicals, sprayer repairs by ally Kim, and items including gasoline and kerosene, hand and power sprayers, strainers, fillers, spray guns and rods. Location shown as 301 N and phone 213.

Attackers In Dublin Fight Leaves Many Wounded

An official report from Dublin states a clash yesterday left many wounded including three police officers. The attack followed a confrontation linked to a political party event.

Axsdet Press Dublin Ensiea Jdsting

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