26 May 1922
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
1
Radio demonstrations by L. W. Jolliffe at 526 North Main Street advertise sets on display at Geo Norton’s store. The exhibit runs after 7 p.m. on Saturday and continues through the week.
Marshall Tapscott of Clarke County improves after lip growth removal operation at Memorial Hospital. Nurses report progress with pain subsiding and overall recovery steady. A registration notice directs Handley and Winchester public school pupils on dates and building locations, with details on eligibility and grades.
Five men were injured aboard the submarine H-3 when the craft was on patrol off the Coronado Islands near San Diego. The vessel returned to port last night. Names of the injured were not released by officials. conditions not disclosed.
Announcement by Mr and Mrs J Athey of Winchester of the engagement and approaching marriage of Loveday Virginia Athey to William Sinnott of Washington DC Their wedding will be at the bride’s home 314 National avenue on Tuesday July 25 followed by a reception Sinnott is a Richmond native and Washington resident active in church and fraternal affairs Athey and Sinnott share Revolutionary ancestry with ties to Valley Forge and Colonel Sumter Fort Sumter named for him
Sheriff Pannett returned from Staunton Virginia after identifying a prisoner believed to fit the description of a man charged with cashing a worthless check. The suspect proved his whereabouts on the date, and he was released.
An explosion at the Pridella Powder Company plant in Sinnamahoning near Emporium Pennsylvania killed eight men and seriously injured two others. The blast occurred shortly after noon. A follow up note mentions a lot sale on Valley Pike tomorrow at 1 PM.
Public advertises garden protection product Pyrox for flowers and vegetables, claiming bug and worm control and disease prevention. Available in 1 and 5 pound packages at local hardware and garden supply stores. Also notes a May 27 Handley Council meeting and an auction sale notice context.
Representatives from Winchester Harrisonburg New Market Strasburg Woodstock Front Royal Mount Jackson and Boyce met in Woodstock to form an eight club league. Mount Jackson will be managed by Ripley Walker and Boyce by Dabney C Harrison with Winchester leaders present. By laws and schedule committees convene next Tuesday at 4 pm with strict roster and pay limits. The Shenandoah Valley Academy game is today on Academy grounds.
A public auction is planned for tomorrow at 1 PM at Muntzing lot near Pot town omes Valley Pike under Herrrell's real estate agency. Organizers expect a large crowd. one lot will be awarded free of charge. A brass band will perform. promotions promise free money and drinks.
Oscar Hurd six year old son of Mr and Mrs William Hurd of Boyce was operated on for appendicitis at Memorial Hospital and is doing as well as could be expected under the circumstances.
A brief oddity notes that a group or event labeled Ice Cold Chinese People is free to attend or participate tomorrow at 1 PM. Further details are unavailable in the fragment.
City children starting kindergarten or first grade may register at the John Kerr School for the coming school year on Saturdays from May 13 to June 10, 9 am to 12 pm. Bring birth certificate and proof of vaccination. five-year-olds by Oct 15 go to kindergarten, six-year-olds by Oct 15 go to first grade. County pupil registrations and grade above first will be published later.
Wanted notice from Handley Schools seeking furnished rooms or room and board for next school year. Proposals must be written to the Office of the Superintendent of Handley Schools and submitted before June 1.
The local club faced Maury High School in an elimination game before the state classic. Norfolk’s Maury defeated Winchester 18 to 0 after a rough inning stretch, ending Winchester’s season at approximately 12 wins and 3 losses. Patton pitched for Handley. Callup and Delk formed Maury’s battery.
Belfast reports 28 deaths from violence since Saturday with six more fatalities last night and today. East Belfast trenches appeared in several streets as residents feared attacks while police recovered four arrests and many houses were looted and searched amid continued fighting.
Tires offer strong value as Chapman Auto Sales advertises deals with emphasis on price and choice. The notice highlights local sales and invites buyers to inspect the selection and compare options at the Chapman lot.
Mrs H. Clay Krebs arrives for the summer after spending winter with her daughter Mrs P M Chandler in Philadelphia. She is with her daughter in law Mrs KE Krebs of Philadelphia and plans to stay with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank H Krebs on North Brick Street before moving to an apartment with Miss Bettie Grant on Main Street for the season.
The Rev. Nelson P. Dame of Richmond Va is to deliver the Fort Louden Seminary baccalaureate sermon in the Presbyterian Church and will also preach at Christ Episcopal Church at 7 30 pm and at Stephens City at 30 pm on Sunday. Mrs Charles R Hardesty of Summit Point W Va visits Morgantown W Va after winter in Terra Haute Ind.
The American Legion Auxiliary is invited to meet Dr Kate Waller Barrett, department president, at Mrs W A Baker's residence 8 Washington St on Friday at 6 o'clock p m. The auxiliary is urged to be present.
A Valley Pike event draws attention with plans announced for a major day on Saturday. Organizers invite residents to attend and participate in a community program featuring local speakers and activities.
At 2 o'clock on Thursday May 25 1922 near Welltown a public sale will offer household and kitchen furniture beds bedding and many other articles from the estate of the late Famale Jenkins deceased Terms cash 22 lots Luther Pannett Admr
OCR text fragment notes that favorable terms will be offered on Saturday at a lot sale. Details about location and exact terms are missing in the brief.
A Canton Masons delegation from McKinley Lodge No 431 visits Winchester Lodge No 21 to exchange ritual together and tour Frederick and Clarke counties. The trip includes Master Mason degree rituals tonight at Hiram Lodge and a weekend motor tour of the Shenandoah Valley.
Pastor Rev H E H Stoop announces Bethel Evangelical Lutheran Church will reopen after moving and rebuilding on the Gainesboro road near Albin. Cornerstone laying Saturday June 10 at 3 pm with baptism and preparatory services, consecration Sunday June 11 at 10 30 am with holy communion led by Rev Dr J J Sherer of Richmond Va and synod ministers. Everyone invited to attend.
For rent a large front room suitable for office use apply to Y care of The Star. 26.1p-2t.
Local note reports extreme heat in Muntzing A as residents seek shade and hydration amid rising temperatures.
Associated Press reports Lloya B. Addison of Washington shot his wife Jeasie Addison after she left him for a divorce. He entered the home where she lived with her brother, fired, hitting her in the head but she is expected to recover. Addison, a two war veteran studying law, is 62. she is 50.
Washington May 26 A resolution directs Secretary Hughes to immediately inquire of the French government about the fine tied to the imposition of a 20 member Charles R Crane judicial sentence at Donen The measure was introduced by Rep Sabath of Illinois. Crane former American minister to China discusses sons in Persia and contends a Damascus military court report of his prison sentence is erroneous.
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church leaves for Blacksburg to participate in the Virginia Polytechnic Institute golden jubilee celebration. Distinguished alumnae and other guests will deliver addresses as the event marks fifty years since the school’s founding. Many local V. P. L. alumni are expected to attend the observances and related ceremonies next week.
A comprehensive plan for developing all government property at Muscle Shoals Alabama will likely be reported to Congress by the House military committee next week after executive session discussion. W. H. Patterson of Petersburg Virginia, general agent for New Amsterdam Casualty Company, was in town as the local representative for Baker and Shryock.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Metcalf of New York City arrived today to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Massey for the weekend. The note suggests a plan or promotion to plant a small orchard on a Munzing lot.
Advertisement seeks an experienced life insurance man to join a general agency in Winchester. Applicants should write with references and a brief work history to H. J. care of the Winchester Star. 26-1p-21.
A railroad shipping site is sold at a lot sale auction. The listing notes location details and potential use for freight operations. Bidders show interest in the rail yard parcel and surrounding facilities.
The Friday game features the baseball team against Winchester Baseball Club at 2 PM on Academy Grounds. The contest shapes up as a key midseason matchup with both sides seeking momentum.
Representatives from the Valley of Virginia apple trade report Norfolk can handle export shipments as well as North Atlantic ports. Richard Underlin cites plans for 100 barrel exports and urges a Chamber of Commerce booster tour to promote trade between Norfolk and the Valley.
A Winchester and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce board meeting is called for tonight at the courthouse. The agenda includes hearing Russell of the American City Bureau, possible election of a new president, appointment of two vice presidents, and the selection of an executive.
Advertises an established Main Street business for sale on a good paying basis. Respond with W T H care Star. 26-1ptt.
Household effects of the late Mrs Murnan will be sold Saturday at 10 o'clock. The sale will take place at 1ds Market street and includes a fine assortment of furniture such as a corner cupboard and walnut tables.
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1, 1922, or penalty will be added and pipe disconnected. WM. T. Barr, City Treasurer. Also weekend candy special advertised at 49 cents per pound. People's Drug Company.
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