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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1921
Page
3
An advertisement touts Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready-to-use hair darkener. It claims darkens gray hair naturally with a dampened brush, requiring one or two applications to restore a glossy youthful look. It warns it is not a disease treatment.
The Shenandoan Baptist Association will hold its 20th Annual Convention at First Baptist Church Winchester on May 25 26. Rev J T Watts of Richmond will address the gathering as a leading Sunday school specialist. He will speak on Training of Officers and Compared with Uniform. Rev R T Staples Furay will deliver the Annual Sermon.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as the quickest remedy for skin irritation eczema and itching. The preparation is praised for germ destroying properties and its ability to heal skin, leaving it clear and smooth. A small jar is sold at drug stores and used like cold cream.
J B Gregory of Geatack credits Tanlac with restoring his health five years ago and improving his appetite digestion sleep and energy. He reports shedding bloating and stomach issues and says he has weighed more than before since completing Tanlac therapy.
The Reformed Church invites attendance at Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. worship at 11 a.m. and a community service at 7:45 p.m. Rev. Clarence Woods leads a sermon titled Great Question and New Answer. Music features familiar hymns led by Henry Seal.
Wan Ad notes many horses entered for 24 classes at the Blue Ridge Hunt Club show to be held at Garters Hall Grove near Millwood Virginia. About 150 entries from Fauquier Loudoun Warren and Clarke counties plus Army Remount Station Front Royal jumpers expected. Officials report jumping classes well filled and the event rivals past club exhibitions.
Orville Chapman of Keyser aged 45 was nabbed near S H Wil Ham's farm after a report of theft. Sheriff located Chapman and jailed him, later moved to Keyser by Miner county officials. He had two pistols on his person at arrest.
A memorial tablet for Robert Ruse, killed in France in World War I, will be unveiled at Stone’s Chapel on May 1. The tablet, donated by the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Lloyd Wil Nema Post American Legion and relatives, will be dedicated in a ceremony led by Rev. J F Harper.
Martinsburg to face Williams High in a Saturday game after a tough stretch. The Martinsburg team has won most games this season, losing only one to a strong opponent, as spectators anticipate a close contest.
Vice President Coolidge remained at the Capitol resting after a cold. Doctors advised a brief rest and a return to duties could be several days.
The Red Cross will assist at the Lew School closing exercises on Saturday evening May 21. Provures on health the work of the Red Cross in France and slides on Alaska will be shown.
Purcellville's Legion team edged Loudoun 11 to 9 in a tight ball game. Pont and the home squad had key moments while Wall and Theville boys battled back. The Cond. Pont squad meets Charin UW Va this afternoon as Genison tickets remain on sale.
Special Commissioner James P. Reardon to report on property values and creditor claims in the Valley of Va Bottling Corp case. He will determine the validity of a December 20, 1919 deed of trust and arrange fund distribution. Notice published in Winchester Evening Star for four weeks.
Fragmentary notice references a 4x by plate era item nearly new, with carrying case. Appears to list a Choag buyer and an H. C. contact at Stine of unknown location. Ambiguous fragment leaves key details unreadable.
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