Banquet Spotlight as Dr Kate Waller Barrett Speaks
At the Wayside Inn on May 20 the Century Club hosted a banquet honoring Dr Kate Waller Barrett. She urged women to lead and cited disarmament advances. Mrs Green and Mrs Ward offered reminiscences of Washington Street and past club work as songs by Mrs Vredenburgh provided light interludes.
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Barrett
Conversa
North
South Amer
North America
South
Fi Vredenburgh
Peter
Wayside Inn
Green
P. Massey
Century Club
Robert M. Ward
Washington Street
D. Bad
Rio Janeiro
Os Aires
Paris
WINDOW LETTERING SIGNS seg Poster Advertising Co
Poster Advertising Co promotes window lettering signs with LP TF branding and advertising emphasis.
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seg Poster _ Advertising Co
Congressmen Pay Tributes to Mr Flood
In Ington May 29 Republicans joined a western tribute in the House to Hen ward Flood who long served Virginia since 1891. Speakers recalled his public service of over twenty years and noted his role in admitting Arizona and New Mexico to statehood and in declaring a wartime state of war with Germany. Relatives and friends attended, including his widow Anna Portner Flood and sister Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd.
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Ington
Henware Flood
Virginia
Harrison
Deal
Woods
Hooker
Drury
Tucker
Bland
Moore
Oldfield
Arkansas
Connelly
Texas
Linthicum
Maryland
Upshaw
Georgia
Porter
Republican
Massachusetts
Arizona
New Mexico
Foreign’ Affairs ‘Committee
United States
Germany
Austria
Flood
Anna Portner Flood
Washington
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Winchester
H. F. Byrd
H. D. Fulfer
Thomas B. Byrd
New Undertaking Firm In Business In Winchester
Roger T. and Robert L. Jones plan to start R T Jones and Company at 126 South Main Street Winchester. They will operate as funeral directors and repair antique furniture. Roger Jones, a licensed embalmer with eighteen years experience, reports recent order for a modern motor hearse built by Hoover Company York Pa.
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Roger T
Robert L. Jones
Winchester
R.T. Jones and
Dodge
Hoover Company
York, Pa
Gas troubles call 564 for service any time
A callout notice urges residents to dial 564 for gas service problems. The note emphasizes this number is not in the directory and suggests clipping the card and placing it on the front page of the telephone book.
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Woods
Protect Your Garden With Pyrox Insect and Fungus Control
Promote Pyrox for garden protection. Kills bugs and worms and prevents fungous diseases in flowers and vegetables. Available in handy one and five pound packages at IP WIN Orchard Supply Co.
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Ip Win
Orchard Supply CO
Auto Ditching Near Strasburg Recalled
A report claimed a man a woman and child were seriously hurt when a car swerved from the Valley pike south of Strasburg and plunged down an embankment. The Strasburg News denied any such crash noting only a minor mishap after a baseball game with no serious injuries.
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Strasburg
The
Strasburg News
Senator Early Enters Seventh District Congressional Race
Senator Harly announced he will seek the congressional nomination in the Seventh District opposing Rep T W Harrison. He plans to file the candidacy notice on Saturday after paying the filing fee. The primary is scheduled for August.
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N. Bosam
Anterday
T. W. Harrison
Harly
Senator Harly
Week End Dance Hosted by Baker Guests From Out of Town
Mr and Mrs W Alexander Baker entertained with a large dance at their South Washington Street home on Saturday night. Honorees included Mrs John Graham of Newville Pa and guests from Chambersburg Philadelphia and Washington who arrived by private train for a Winchester weekend. Seal's Orchestra provided music and a buffet supper followed.
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W. Alexander Baker
South Washington Street
John Graham
Newville
Chambersburg
Philadelphia
Washington
Winchester
Seal
M. C. K Dy
Thomas B. Kennedy
Thomas B. Kennedy, Jr
Mary Erskine
Elisha Lee
Charles L. McKeehan
T. A. Baldwin
California
Katherine. Judge
Grier Hirsh
York
Clarke
Loudoun
Fauquier
One Arabian Night Harem Dancer at Empire Theatre
A sensational screen drama titled One Arabian Night features an exotic harem dancer in a tale of eastern glamour and intrigue. The Empire Theatre presents the show tomorrow at regular house prices, with Ernest Lubitsch directing and also appearing, following the feature Ashamed of Parents.
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Wonder City
Pussyfoot Johnson to Speak Tonight at City Hall Auditorium
International prohibition advocate Pussyfoot Johnson speaks at 8 o clock tonight in City Hall Auditorium. He will recount experiences in enforcing prohibition abroad and progress beyond the United States. Johnson tours 17 states before heading to England and New Zealand. Hosted by the Anti Saloon League with free admission.
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William
Pussyfoot
Johnson
City Hall
England
Fleet Street
London
New Zealand
The
Anti-Saloon League
Rich Horseman Kilmer Seeks Breeding Farm in Winchester Visits
Dr S Andral Kilmer the Binghamton patent medicine maker and party scouted Clarke county farms in Winchester area in recent days. Kilmer already owns a racing stable and seeks a new breeding site after observing local horse performances.
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S. Andral Kilmer
Binghamton
N. Y
Winchester
Blizzard Freed After Six-Hour Jury Deliberation
Charles Town West Virginia May 29 Bill Blizzard a boyish mine union official was freed of treason charges by a Jefferson county circuit court jury after six hours ten minutes of deliberation. The crowd cheered in the courtroom and streets as the verdict was announced.
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Charles Town
W. Va
Bill” Blizzard
Circuit Court
Jefferson County
J. M. Woods
W. O. McCaughtry
Blizzard
Fort Loudoun Seminary Finals and Plays
Fort Loudoun Seminary schedules finals and performances over three days. Titania presents Beyond the Gate by the Dramatic Club on Wednesday evening, with a Thursday recital and a performance by the Senior Class featuring Some Little Players, operetta The Two Queens, plus admission prices of 50 cents for night shows and 25 cents for morning.
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Titania
Wheat spot slips to 1.334 in Baltimore market
Spot wheat closed at 1.334 per bushel in the Baltimore market, down two cents from Saturday’s 1.35. The market shows a weekly downturn with prices easing as traders observe a continuing decline. Mr. Robert Gibbons of Philadelphia arrived Saturday for a several day business trip.
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Baltimore
Winchester Milling Company
Robert G. Gibbons
Philadelphia
Chapman Auto Sales Tire Sale Exceeds All Competitors
Local ad promotes tire sale from Chapman Auto Sales. It urges buyers to inspect offerings and promises strong values for a limited period from 11 to 1.
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Chapman Auto
Mr Gibbons Plans Rent for Big North Main House
The three story Gibbens residence on North Main street will be converted to an apartment house. Workmen are improving the interior as painter and paper hanger teams are at work. Owner Robert G Gibbons from Philadelphia oversees the task with Mayor Glass and his family expected to occupy the second floor.
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Gibbens
North Main Street
Robert G. Gibbons
Philadelphia
Glass F
Insurance ad urges hail protection for crops
A fragmented Kansas style insurance notice promotes hail protection for apples and wheat. It mentions Hansbrough & Carter as insurers and seeks applicants for a cook position at Star Office, with vague location cues and missing details.
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Freder
jexUourney
Hansbrough & Carter
For Sale or Rent Auto Repair Shop with Equipment
For sale or rent an automobile repair shop fully equipped with strong trade. Attractive immediate possession option and easy terms. Contact Clarence Miller at 27-1p-21 Ths G.
Winchester drill contest set for May 31 at fairgrounds
The Winchester Fair Grounds will host a joint drill contest next Wednesday morning May 31 starting at 10 o'clock. Judges include Major Louis P. Ford and Major Thomas Hartigan with other regular army officers. Captain Guy F. Manning and Colonel Bryan Conrad prepare and organize the event for Winchester High School and Shenandoah Valley Academy as they compete for a banner donated by the Chamber of Commerce. Admission will be charged to cover expenses. Continuous action by the battalions begins at 10 o'clock with Col onel Conrad directing the V A cadets and Captain Manning leading the High School team.
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Inchester Fair Grounds
United States Army
Louis P. Ford
Thomas Hartigan
Guy F. Manning
Winchester High School
Bryan Conrad
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Chamber of Commerce
Conrad
Score Board Excites Interest At The Star
Beginning today The Star will publish big league baseball scores received daily at 6 m by Massey Radio from the Pittsburgh Post. Potts and Newlin provide the scores. Jack Craig painted the well finished score board for Winchester readers.
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Massey Radio Company
Pittsburgh Post
Westinghouse Wireless
Star
Potts and Newlin
Winchester
Jack Craig
Pullman Car Company
Nectar Company
Memorial Day Closure Notice for Skill Crafts Clothes Shop
Closing notice states the Skill Crafts Clothes Shop will shut on Memorial Day at 1 p m. The brief reads as a local business timetable update with no further context.
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Skill Crafts Clothes Shop
Winchester Gun Club practice scores hit by strong wind
Members of the Winchester Gun Club attended Saturday afternoon’s practice shoot and posted below average scores as a strong wind swept across the field. Individual results follow.
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Winchester Gun Club
City School Children Registrations Open at John Kerr School
City residents may register beginning May 13 at John Kerr School for the coming year. Registration runs Saturdays until June 10 from 9 a m to 12 m. Bring birth certificate and proof of vaccination. five-year-olds may enter kindergarten and six-year-olds first grade by October 15. County pupil notices to follow.
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John Kerr School
Stouffer and Koser Wed at Grace Lutheran Church
B Earl Stouffer and Miss Ruth C Koser both of Greektcastle Pa obtained a marriage license Saturday and were married that afternoon at Grace Lutheran Church parsonage on North Market Street by Rev A A Kelly.
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B. Earl Stouffer
Ruth C. Koser
Greettcastle
Grace Lutheran Church
North Market Street
A. A. Kelly
Winchester Post Office to Observe Decoration Day Hours
Tomorrow is Decoration Day a national holiday and banks will be closed all day with holiday hours at the Winchester post office Carriers will perform one general delivery and morning mail collections.
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Winchester
Decoration Day Observed Here With Flag Ceremony
The town observes Decoration Day tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the United States National Cemetery on National Avenue. The Ladies' Memorial Association leads the program to honor over 5000 soldiers from the Civil War and World War I, with flowers accepted at the cemetery by Capt. G C E Phillips. The program includes invocations, the Star Spangled Banner, America, Gettysburg Address, Memorial Day Orders, a memorial address, bugle taps and a three volley salute by National Guardsmen.
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United States National Cemetery
National Avenue
Ladies’ Memorial Association
GC. EB. Phillips
Morgan Anderson
Wugier
Boyd V. Switzer
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Citizens’ Band
America
Lincoln
Wendell Stegner
Gen. Logan
EB. C
Musical Comedy The Ministers Wife S Bon Net
Braddock Street M E Church hosts a musical comedy titled The Ministers Wife New Bonnet on Tuesday May 30. Tickets cost 25 cents. Proceeds support church programs.
Registration of School Children Handleys Schools
Registration for new pupils entering Winchester Public Schools is set for May 27 June 3 and June 10 from nine to twelve. Six year olds or those turning six before October 15 may register. kindergarten accepts ages five if room. Delivered by F. B. Clerk, Superintendent.
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Saesis Aiseaky Naandihe
Oats
Miller School
Winchester
John Kerr
Equity
F. B. Clerk
Former Rector Preaches Here at Seminary Service
The Fort Loudoun Seminary faculty and student body attended a morning service in the Presbyterian Church where Rev. Nelson P. Dame formerly rector of Christ Church, now diocesan missioner, delivered the baccalaureate sermon. The choir and soloists provided music as Carolyn Quantz played organ.
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Fort Loudoun Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Nelson P.dame
Christ Episcopal Church
Richmond
Frank L. Buckley
Edith Mae Dunn
Carolyn Quantz
Mr. Name
Christ Church
Robert B Nelson
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
Dame
Water and Sewer Taxes Due by June First 1922
Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1922 or penalty will be added and pipe disconnected. William T Barr City Treasurer.
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WM. T. Barr
City Treas
Two Autos Collide on North Main. no serious injuries
Two automobiles collided on North Main street last evening. Both vehicles were damaged but none of the occupants suffered serious injuries. Also offered for sale a one ton Republic Truck in good condition with pneumatic tires and new. Collis & Wagner. iptt
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T’wo
North Main Street
Republic
Collis & Wagner
Virginia Chooses Henry G Shirley as State Road Chief
Richmond dispatch May 27 reports Gov E Lee Trinkle naming Henry G Shirley a new State Highway Engineer with a $12500 salary. Shirley, Virginia Military Institute graduate and Maryland road veteran, will head Virginia's highway program from Towson headquarters, replacing the former autocratic power structure under Sen Byrd and Delegate Ozlin.
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Richmond
E. Lee Trinkle
Virginia
Henry G. Shirley
Maryland
Sage
Gotan
Shirley
Baltimore
Towson
Trinkle
United States
Pacific Coast
T 'Sembly
Ginia
State University of Maryland
Council of National Defense
Federal Highway Council
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company
District of Columbia
West Virginia Central
Durbin
West Virginia
Sewells Point
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Balti County
Senate
Byrd
House
Ozlin
Coleman
Mrs Gilpin Embarks for Six-Week Tour Abroad
Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin of Kentmere near Boyce Clarke county travels to New York for a six week tour of Ireland and Scotland aboard a steamer. She is accompanied by her parents General and Mrs Tyson of Knoxville Tennessee and husband Mr Gilpin who saw her aboard in New York.
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Kenneth N. Gilpin
Pastor Walter Depp and family depart for several weeks
The Rev. Walter M. Depp pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church along with Mrs. Depp and their two children left late this afternoon for a vacation of several weeks visiting relatives in Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. Most time will be spent at Mrs. Depp's parents home in Worcester Massachusetts.
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Walter M. Depp
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
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Rich Horseman
T. C. Townsend
Defense Counsel
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MR. Gibbens
Cook
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Nt Spee
Clarence Miller
NEW ‘Score Board
R. C. McDonald
J.B. Beverley, Jr
Stouffer—Koser
Handley Schools
H. G. Shirley
New Virginia HigHway Commission
Virginia Military Institute
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