Pageant Opening Day Marred by Mishaps
On opening day of the pageant several mishaps disrupted events as contestants adjusted to the stage and schedule. Officials urged calm and noted quick fixes to keep the pageant moving.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1922
Page
1
Richmond Pageant Marred by Horse Escape and Rainstorm
A sudden rainstorm at the Richmond Virginia pageant disrupted the opening day. Governor Trinkle’s horse bolted injuring several musicians while another mishap delayed the procession and a car streamer caused a near-electric accident. Officials sought labor to repair the damaged set and restore order for Tuesday’s show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmone
Virginia
America
E. Lee
Trinkle
George Ainslie
Memre
Washington Naval Band
Everely
John Tate
Teren
Overnor Trinkle
Executive
Broad
Winchester Poster Advertising Outdoor Signage
Winchester Poster Advertising Co promotes outdoor advertising with window lettering signs suitable for storefronts and displays. The brief item notes a one page feature outlining services and contact details for potential clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Poster Advertising, Co
Orchard Supply Co Lot Sale Saturday
PYROX offered for immediate delivery in any quantity with special effectiveness for the next spray. Orchard Supply Co announces a lot sale on Saturday with sales terms and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Berryville Horse Show Adds Youth Exhibit Program
The Berryville show will feature a new youth division for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 from Clarke, Frederick and Warren counties. Exhibitors can win prizes totaling 120 dollars, with free space and admission for exhibitor families. baby beeves, pigs and chickens join the usual high class horse events on August 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berryville
First National Bank
Crawford
Clarke
Frederick
Warren Counties
United States
Baltimore and Ohio seeks bonds with ICC approval
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad asks the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue 1.84 million dollars in 6 percent bonds. The proceeds reimburse treasury expenditures on improvements and will be used as collateral for short term loan needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Treasury
Winchester Shenandoah Valley league drill notice and ads
Afternoon practice 5 to 7 30 at Equity grounds for Winchester team in Shenandoah Valley League. George A. Dunham Chi'n. Bulk peanut butter and salted peanut butter sold at bargain store. Galvanized garbage cans 16 quart with lid and bail. Notice Capt Bobs Co all men to report at drill hall May 25 at 730 pm for inspection. T U meeting at Mrs Suapinger N Market St May 25 3 pm. Wanted two salesmen C C Herrell 212 S Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io People’s Bargain Store
Bob
Drill Hall
H. Grimm
E. E. Brengle
Baptists denounce modern dance and race track betting report
The Southern Baptist social service committee presented a report denouncing modern dance and gambling on race tracks in Jacksonville on May 22. It called for strict censorship of moving pictures and strict enforcement of prohibition and Sunday observance. The panel urged Will Hays to cleanse the picture industry and approved withdrawing Fatty Arbuckle films, noting more action was needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jacksonville
Florida
Southern Baptist Convention
Social Service Committee
Picture Producers’ Association
Fatty Arbuckle
Fort Loudoun finals set for next Sunday week
Fort Loudoun Seminary announces its annual finals events with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Nelgon P. Dame of Mendon Virginia on Sunday at 8 o'clock. Major B. M. Roszel will present graduation certificates on Monday night at the Presbyterian Church to eleven seniors representing Maryland Virginia and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Loudoun
Nelgon P. Dame
Demond
Io A
Steel Peant
Lionitras
Taveage Quantz
Maryland
Virginia
New Jersey
Alamo
San Antonio
Texas
Daniel E. LeMay
Virginia Ginn
Berryville
William Barrett Travis
Santa Anna
Empire Theatre
Dramatic Club
Titania
Salvation Army
Room and board wanted for Handley School teachers
Furnished room for rent or room and board needed for the next school year. Proposals should be sent in writing to the Office of the Superintendent of Handley Schools before June 1. Also listings for a furnished summer house at 138 N. Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley Schools
Washington
Poultry sale notice and display at Norton store
By L. V. Jolliffe at 526 N. Main St. Tuesday and Saturday after 7 p.m. Receiving sets now on display at Geo. F. Norton’s store. Sale June hatched chicks, 12c each. Place orders at Lamp's Poultry Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. V. Jolliffe
N. Main St
Geo. F. Norton
Lamp
District Nurse Busy at Red Cross Meeting in Winchester
The Winchester and Frederick County Red Cross Executive Committee met at Handley Library. Reports on April activities highlighted 1,213 patient visits including nursing and infant welfare, maternal and child health work, and 74 families aided. The group announced dental clinics and European Relief efforts with 203 infant garments shipped to Europe. For sale a one ton Republic truck is listed by Collis & Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester and
Frederick County
The
Red Cross
Handley Library
Robert B. Nelson
All Dudley
Robert L. Gray
G Chapman
Daniel‘w. Lupton
Tales McC. Bond
H. D. Fuller
EB. L. Wunder
Walker Micc. Bond
Ruth McKelway
Wasserman
Mr. Nelson
Daniel Lupton
Julia Tyler
Europe
For Sale Ford Car 1920 And Lot On Valley Pike
Classified notice lists a 1920 Ford car for sale with start and free lot at a later sale. It mentions C. C. Herrell at 212 URDAY ON VALLEY PIKE near S. Main St and a 22-1p 31 date annotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
C. C. Herrell
Urday
Valley Pike
S. Main St
Home Life Insurance Agents Hold Luncheon in Winchester
Agents of the Home Life Insurance Company of New York gathered in Winchester for a second annual luncheon hosted by Mrs. Coble on West Water Street. About 40 guests attended with remarks from H. R. Bryarly and Ellis W. Gladdin among others, including local officials and visiting company managers from Maryland Virginia and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Life Insurance Ny
New York
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
H. R. Bryarty
Mr. Bryarly
Maurice M. Lynch
Winches
Henry R. Bryarly
Ellis W. Gladdin
W. W. Glass
George W. Murray
R. Gray Williams
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
William P. McGuire
Col
Robert L. Gray
Gray and Shéetz
F. B. Clerk
Handley Schools
F.L. Jordan
Jordan and Wysong
Charles Town
W. Vass
Company
Baltimore
Fred. C. Wright
Lynn K. Frothman
Joseph B. McCune
Hagerstown
F. L. Jordan
Kersley Wysong
Charles L. Crane
W. Va
W. M. Roller
Luray
Ernest E. Sime
Woodstock
Noble
C. Pierce
L. Garland Kendrick
East. Walls Church
John Smeltzer
Intermont
Ship Names Navy Sub H-7 After Collision Near Harbor
The navy submarine H-7 was named by the steam schooner Wil Olsen and towed to a Los Angeles harbor in a sinking condition. A collision occurred outside the harbor amid illness and death in the Cooper family. Mrs. W. R. Orndorff has returned home to Lost City, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Los Angeles
Winchester
J. B. Cooper
Lost City
W.va
W. R. Orndorff
LOST BLACK ONYX RING WITH DIAMOND AT STAR OFFICE
Lost black onyx ring with a small center diamond. Reward offered at Star Office. Also an advertisement for home goods and a hail protection policy for Frederick County wheat fields from Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Real Estate Investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Moling & Seal
Frederick County
Hansbrough & Carter
W M Thomas Dies at Winchester Home
Walter M. Thomas a Virginia Woolen Co employee and Winchester resident for eight years died at 5 a m at his Nast Piccadilly home after a brief illness from blood poisoning. He was 47, born in Bedford City and survived by his widow Ella and six children. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm from his home with Rev W H Woods and Rev George W Stover officiating. burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter M. Thomas
Virginia Woolen Company
Winchester
Nast Piccadilly Street
Mr. Thomas
Bedford City
Virginia
Ella Thomas
Corinne
Esther
Mary
Ruby Thomas
Frederick
Ernest Thomas
L. L. Fansler
Henry Ward
Nellie Druen
Charlottesville
R. B. Turpin
Mount Hebron
W. H. Woods
Presbyterian Church
George W. Stover
United Brethren Church
Thomas
Bethel Church Dedication Postponed by Organization
The dedication of Old Bethel Church planned for next Sunday May 28 is postponed to a later date. B. W. Unger announced the change on behalf of the Bethel community organization and said the new date will be announced in ample time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Bethel Church
B. W. Unger
Bethel ‘Community
MIDSUMMER Hats Display at Miss Hodgson’s This Week
A two day display titled Hats will be shown on Wednesday and Thursday May 24 and 25 at Miss Margaret Hodgson's address 23 1p 21. The event showcases a collection of summer hats likely appealing to shoppers and visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hodgson
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co Pricing on Vulcanizing
Local automotive store Ramsburg Auto Supply Co promotes reduced prices on vulcanizing services and invites customers to request a price quote for new tire care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply ‘Co
Sale Notice for Fannie Jenkins Estate May 25 1922
At 2 o'clock on Thursday May 25 1922 near Welltown household and kitchen furniture beds bedding and many other articles belonging to the estate of the late Fannie Jenkins deceased. Terms cash. 22-1pts Luther Pannet Admr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown
Fannie Jenkins
Luther Pannett
Admr
Winchester Seed Co Prices and Samples Offer
Promotion from Winchester Seed Co invites customers to request current price lists and product samples. Details on quantities and selections unavailable in readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Chapman Auto Sales Tires Best Values
Tire dealer Chapman Auto Sales touts the best values with an invitation to inspect and buy, promising unbeatable deals and wide selection for customers seeking tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman Auto Sales
Shifters Depart After Nationwide Wave Of Shifting
A historical note questions the fate of the Shifters fraternity as their national surge wanes. A prominent member cites exhausted "suckers" as a reason, suggesting the group shifted away after widespread activity. The cause remains uncertain.
Live At Mun Zing Work In Sown
Fragmentary note reports a live event at Mun Zing with uncertain details about participants and location. The readable words suggest a performance or show but lack clear names, dates, or affiliations.
Mystery Veils Plot Ties Ward Blackmail in Peters Slaying
White Plains New York May 28 4 details emerge on the slaying of Clarence Peters ex marine by Walter S Ward son of George S Ward head of Ward Baking Co. Ward refused to pay blackmailers 60000 and planned to confront Peters and accomplices after a radio reply Not one cent for blackmail. Ward the New Rochelle police commissioner and company VP has a 30000 resume and faced demands for 76000 or life, with two suspects sought by Westchester officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Clarence Peters
Exmarine
Walter
Ward
George S. Ward
Ward Baking Company
Majestic
Peters
House of Ward
New Rochelle
Werner
Ross
Jack
Walter S. Ward
Clarette Peters
Haverhill
Mass
Westchester County
New York
Resonts
Sea Ward
Liberty
Insurance ad urges protection from rain and hail
An insurance notice from Baker and Shryock promotes protection against weather damage covering rain and hail. It highlights risk of monetary loss due to precipitation and suggests securing coverage to avoid financial harm.
Three Great Movie Stars In Empire Tonight
One of the leading pictures of the present day is Don't Tell Thing. This three star comedy features Wales Reid Gloria Swanson and Elliott Dexter, three of the era's most popular stars, showing tonight or tomorrow at popular prices with matinee daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales Reid
Gloria Swanson
Liott Dexter
Matinee Daily
Ip Ey
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James Pollard
Richmond Howitzers
Governor I
Richmond
James
Ralph Pollard
Frederick Unty
A. B. Ricards
Pollard
Aptt
Baby Chi
B. & C. Will
Shen
Geo
A. Dunham
Chi’n
People’s Bargain Store
Ww. Co. T. U
C. E. Suapinger
N. Market St
Main St
Mr. Dame
Major Rostel
Handley School Teachers
Miss Stowers
American Legion
Methodist Church
Arslanta
Georgia
Republic
Collis & Wagner
Iptf
Muntzing
Cook
W. M. Thomas
Father
Surance. Insurance Servich Baker & Shryock
Empire Tonight
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