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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
4
A discussion on disinfecting Hollywood practices led by Will Hays and others. The piece examines how infamous figures from Europe and past film stars are barred from productions and how some showmen seek publicity by courting notoriety, debating industry responsibility and decency standards.
The poem expresses a resilient, upbeat view of life despite hardships. It praises nature with birds and winds, notes a few frustrations, and ends on a hopeful note about the world remaining bright. The author preserves a light tone and wry humor throughout.
May 23 report notes Rev. Pennewell of Evanston’s Cou reh parish argued bobbed hair skirts and knickerbockers signal sin not disease. He claimed flappers reflect a declaration of independence and forecast women’s rising influence.
Snow blank prospects for the County Horse and Colt event at Leesburg on the 7th and 8th. Many entries have been received including some from Fort Myer officers. Cross jump and fire jump will be featured.
Shepherd College of Shepherdstown West Virginia defeated Shenandoah Valley Academy 8 to 7 yesterday afternoon in a close game. Willis pitched well but received weak support while Bowles led SVA batting and Yates and Rowe also starred for SVA. Harris and Willis were standouts for Shepherd College with umpire Tom Warren.
Rochester New York May 19 report notes demand for inferior apples weak while Baldwins lead the crop with 65 percent potential. Bloom on Baldwin trees is light though favorable weather could still yield a good crop. storage stocks cleared earlier than usual with May movement dominating.
Grimes Virginia residents share updates as Fry returns to Winchester after a Maple Shade stay with Mr and Mrs John G Hubbard John Shirley visits relatives Mrs Richard Randall suffers a severe cold Mrs Daniel Leight visits daughter in Winchester Mr C Finifrock undertakes extensive Oak Shade improvements
Joseph L. Crupper of Alexandria Republican state chairman for Virginia is to become collector of customs with headquarters in Norfolk, succeeding Norman T. Hamilton around June 1 after Senate nomination. Crupper delayed by Hamilton’s term, state appointments duties, Morse shipbuilding receiver role, and his own lumber business.
Westmoreland Davis, former Virginia governor and Democratic primary candidate against Claude A. Swanson, outlines policies he would pursue if elected. He reiterates his total abstinence and pledge to uphold the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act, proposing a federal executive budget to curb national taxes.
Mr and Mrs Thomas F Burley Jr who spent a day or two with friends in Winchester left this morning in their car for Morgantown West Virginia where Mr Burley is the occupant of a transport job according to local notes.
In the Corporation Court of Winchester Virginia Amanda Cook Philip Chase et al an estate decree dated March 4 1922 references a Master Commissioner in Chancery to identify the devised real estate its value any liens taxes and priority and determine beneficiaries. Notice to all parties in interest to appear June 12 1922 at the office of M M Lynch Winchester VA to present evidence and documents per the May 4 1922 decree. A J Tavener Master Commissioner.
A humorous exchange shows a waiter offering hickory cured country ham and fresh eggs, only to be told they are unavailable. The dialogue highlights casual kitchen banter and a diner’s polite rejection.
A humorous exchange shows Him asking for a hug and Her approving it with a playful, surprised reply. The brief dialogue captures a light romantic moment.
Mrs Newgilt states she has engaged 14 servants for her town house. Mrs Littleflat notes she engaged more than twice that number for her apartment this month but the staff did not stay engaged.
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