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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1921

Page

3

City seeks sealed bids for lease of city hall auditorium

Resolved that bids are hereby invited for the lease of The Auditor in City Hall on the terms of the Ordinance passed February 1, 1921. Bids must be written sealed and accompanied by a $200 certified check. Deliver to the presiding officer by 8 PM April 12, 1921. The right to reject any and all bids reserved. Publication to be in Winchester Evening Star weekly for four weeks. Passed March 15, 1921. THOS. J. TRIER, Clerk.

Ite Arid Winchester Evening Star Common Council Thos. J. ‘Trier

Holmes Grim Jr born to Mr and Mrs Grim in Winchester

Mr and Mrs Holmes Grim announce the birth of a son at Winchester Memorial Hospital last week. Mrs Grim, formerly Olive Funk of this city, is the former Miss Funk. Mr Shirley Carter left this morning for a business trip to Richmond Virginia.

Wolmes Grim, Jr Holmes Grim Winchester Mewéeia Hospital Olive Funk Harry A. Funk Shirley Carter Richmond, Va

Wallpaper prices and local social notes set

Classified wallpaper ad lists prices from 12 to 35 cents and urges stock inspection before purchase. Social items report Rev. John Massey returning to Hopewell Va from visiting relatives and improved health, and John Koons of Washington visiting at East Cork Street home of Mr and Mrs George Haddox.

John Massey Hopewell Father Massey Winchester John ©. Koons Washington George W. Haddox Cork Street

Local Sales Directory Entries Near Jordan Springs and Nearby towns

March 29 C E McAboy offers farm near Jordan Springs with stock and implements. March 30 Hiett and Garvin near Gore. March 30 W P Boyd at Summit Point stock implements. March 30 Aleshire and Sons Grimes Va entire stock of merchandise. April 1 Walter Hoover Jordan Springs stock implements. April 4 W L Hoover Jordan Springs stock implements. April 4 M M Lynch administrator of Mrs Gertrude Peery residence 3 miles from Opequon implements and household goods. Chickens. April 5 Bowles Bros Front Royal Road stock implements household goods. April 7 Faw Smith near Hayfield stock implements hay fodder. April 6 E D Funkhouser Lebanon Church Va.

Summit Point Aleshire & Sons Grimes Walter Hoover Jordan Springs W. L. Hoover M. M. Lynch Admr Gertrude Peery Opequon Bowles Bros Front Royal Road Hayfield

Star Agency Grimes VA Seeks Subscriptions and Prices

Local notice invites readers to inquire about annual subscriptions for newspapers and magazines. Includes request to send payment and contact Star Agency in Grimes, Virginia for pricing details.

Star Agency Grimes, Va

Views Presented On Fire Alarms

The Star letters discuss fire alarm systems in Winchester. Community readers urge improved signaling systems calm traffic rules around alarms and call for an annual written inspection commission with firemen to inspect premises at least twice a year.

Fire Department Dedication Amid Tragedy and Delay

Fragmentary text praises fire department dedication and service during a fire incident. It mentions efforts to minimize fire loss in Winchester and stresses prompt response when the bell rings.

Winchester

Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns On Genuine Packaging

An advertisement warns buyers to look for the Bayer name on aspirin packaging or tablets to ensure genuine aspirin prescribed by physicians. It lists uses from colds to rheumatism and notes affordable twelve tablet boxes and larger packs sold by druggists.

Bayer

Personal Notes From Canterburg

Mrs Ll Cave spent a day in Canterburg as did Martha Grim. L J Cave, active farmer, tends a field of crops. Mr R B Albm owns a Chevrolet car. Mrs Worde Atkins improved her home with a new roof. Mr and Mrs Dev Sudaith of Winchester visited Fay Clemons. Alice Albin, ill previously, is much improved. Mamie Atkins stayed with her aunt Mrs Charles Albin of Nineveh.

Ll. J. Cave Martha’ Grim L. J. Cave R. BE Albim Worde Atkins M Irs Dev Sudaith Winchester

Clarke Magistrate Slams Safety First In Berryville Case

Bettie Jones colored was arrested by a federal agent on charges of making ardent spirits and selling to boys. She was arraigned before Justice Crow and held for the grand jury after an official taster approved the liquor only as not tasting like the wine they used to get. Game Warden Dan Shepherd conducted tastings and concluded the wine did not taste like prior vintages. The court then held the accused for the grand jury, citing safety concerns.

Feltner Bettie Jones Crow Berryville Dan Shepherd Jones

Old Time Tales Bore Me To Death

A reader laments modern novels, seeking Cooper and Leatherstocking for thrills while finding today’s preaching plots dull. The piece reflects on changing tastes and nostalgia for forest adventures from youth. Mrs. A Swarts notes a local jest in Germantown, Maryland this morning.

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