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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1921

Page

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Memorial Day Observances Honor Winchesters Heroes

Memorial services at Winchester National Cemetery paid tribute to soldiers who gave their lives in Civil War and later conflicts. President Harding spoke at Arlington, while graves were decorated by Captain Phillips and Memorial Association volunteers amid rain and strong civic participation.

United States Army Winchester United States National Military Cemetery Ladies’ National “Memorial Association Mulligan Post Grand Army of the Republic National Cemetery City Hall Henry Walter Mark Depp Market ‘Street Methodist Episcopal Church Himse Memorial Association Morgan Anderson Citizens’ Band George W. Stover Lincoln E. B. Sartelle Overture General Logan C. A. McDan Iel Company I First Virginia Infantry National Guard Taps United State National Cemetery of Phillips National France Harding Arlington Associated Press Washington Arlington Grban New York America Metropolis Seventy-second Street

Fort Loudoun Seminary Recitals and Public Notice

May 31 and June 1 at Empire Theater feature junior dramatics and operetta recitals with no admission Wednesday morning. Evening final recital benefits Sarah Zane Fire Company. admission 25 cents. A notice for South End Hose Co meeting Monday night May 30 at 7 30.

Dramatic Club Empire Theater Dramatics The Empire Sarah Zane ‘Fire Company South End Hose Co

Registration of New Pupils Handley Schools

Winchester Public Schools announce new pupil registration for grades 1-6 at the John Kerr Building on May 28 and June 4 from 9 to 12, with grades 7 and up registering at the Equity Building. Kindergarten registration will be announced later. children age six by Oct 1, 1921 may enter first grade. applies to city and county pupils.

Winchester Public Schools John Kerr Winchester Equity

Sunoco Oils Denied for Winchester Garage

Winchester Garage is not a Sunoco Oils filling station. F. M. Reynolds & Co., 28-1p-21, distributor, makes the declaration in this notice.

Winchester Garage Sunoco Oils F. M. Reynolds. & CO

New Wallpaper Prices Listed at Local Store

Advertisement notes a new shipment of wallpaper with prices 10 11 12 and up. Hottle store located on South Braddock Street offers the goods and marks the ad as 98 3t.

Hottle South Braddock Street

Inquiry Opens Into Maryland Ambulance Plane Crash

An army inquiry begins into a deadly ambulance aircraft crash near Indian Head Maryland after a violent electrical storm. Seven aboard died including five officers and two civilians. The Curtiss Eagle plummeted from Langley Field during a 100 mph wind dive, wreckage scattered. a watch read 6.25 p.m., timing the tragedy.

Associated Press Indian Head Board of Inquiry Ude Langley Field Afater Army

Important Meeting of Friendship Fire Co No %

The Friendship Fire Company No is to meet tonight at 8 o clock to arrange the funeral of Brother W L Hollis and hear reports from the June 6 parade committee. Fred Forney is captain.

The Friendship Fire Co. No Bro. W. L. Hollis Fred Forney

Memorial Day Observed With Bank Closures AndAdjusted Post Office Hours

Today is a legal holiday for National Memorial Day. Local banks are closed and post office hours are shortened. Public schools close at noon. The Pennsylvania Railroad freight office is closed except for perishable freight, and no local freight trains run.

Pennsylvania Railroad

Hail Insurance Offered by Hansbrough & Carter

Hansbrough and Carter advertise hail insurance for wheat corn rye and apples. Claims low rates in the old Hartford area with services in insurance loans and real estate.

Hartford Hansbrough & Carter

Water and sewer taxes due June first 1921 notice

Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1921 or penalty will be added and pipes disconnected. T M Barr City Treasurer.

T. Barr City Tréas

Ice Coupon Cash System Adopted by Winchester Cold Storage

The Winchester Cold Storage Co. announces a coupon cash sale for ice with coupon books at reduced rates. The change aims to be more convenient for customers and includes a contact number 95-1 for inquiries.

Winchester Cold Storage Co

For Sale Little Restaurant on Valley Pike

GROVESIDE LOTS On Valley Pike. For Price and Terms TRY HERRELLS. 27 1p 31 FOR SALE, Little Restaurant, cheap to quick buyer. Apply 27 E. Water St.

Water St

Desirable Properties at Public Sale on North Main Street

Properties numbered 3038 805 307 313 and 315 North Main Street will be offered for sale in front of the Court House on Saturday June 11. See sale bill on another page.

North Main St Court House

Paul Gaylord Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Mr Paul Gaylord a known manager of the Virginia Barrel Company underwent an operation for appendicitis Saturday at Memorial Hospital. His condition was reported improved today.

Paul Gaylord Virginia Barrel Company Memorial Hospital

Great Spirit Tribe in Virginia Emphasizes Unity and Charity

The Shawnee Tribe No. 2 of the Great Council in Fredericksburg hosts a meeting at Cen ted Church with Rev Clarence Woods. Past Great Sachems and members affirm friendship, peace, and American principles, inviting visiting brothers and welcoming all pale faces.

Great Council Virginia Clarence Great Council of Sessi Fredericksburg

Garden supplies and garden hose sale by Winchester Sup Co

FOR THE GARDEN garden and vegetable items include dusters dusting powder knapsack and hand sprayers for liquid sprays Pyrex Paris Green and Bordeaux and garden hose fittings. Winchester Orchard Sup Co offers special prices and provides phone and address details. Also mentions rental ad for house and a baby cap reward notice with locations and dates.

Paris

Empire screens two DOUBLE ADVENTURE episodes tonight

Due to a power outage last May an extra screening of the eighth episode will be shown with the ninth episode at the Empire. Miss Martan appears at five this afternoon and again tonight with showings at six thirty and nine. Balcony fifteen cents, orchestra twenty five cents, standard kid prices.

the Empire Martan

The U P Trail Strand Tomorrow

Zane Grey's famous novel comes to life on screen as a sweeping romance of love and adventure. See The U P Trail at Strand tomorrow only this engagement promises action and drama for fans and new viewers alike.

Zane Grey

Lecture at Cross Roads School House

The Red Cross will host an illustrated lecture at the Cross Roads School house on Tuesday May 31 at 8 p.m. The event aims to inform attendees about relief work and community aid efforts.

Cross Roads The Red Cross Cross Roads School

Death in Plane Crash Kills Col Archie Miller and Crew

Lieutenant Colonel Archie Miller United States Army dies in Curtiss-Eagle ambulance plane crash near Indian Head Maryland during a violent storm. The wreck claims seven lives including two lieutenants and a civilian, ties to Col William Whitside, and is described as the worst aviation disaster in U.S. history with cause undetermined.

Archie Miller Uniteds Indian Head Washington Ww. W. Whitside States Army Winchester Miller Tian Island Stantly United States Army Marine Hospital D. C Maurice Connolly Dubuque Iowa House of Representatives A .G. Batchelder American Automobile Association Stanley M. Ames Boston Cloyd W. McDermott Langley Field John M. Pennewill Richard Blumenkranz Army Air Service United States Newport News Potomac River Morgantown

Truck Routes for Ice by Winchester Cold Storage Co

The Winchester Cold Storage Co announces ice truck routes to Gainesboro White Hall Bunker Hill Brucetown Boyce Millwood Paris and intermediate points with deliveries on specific weekdays. Customers may phone orders for town and county trade using Read Moling advertisement and local help wanted notice for a nursemaid at 608 8. Washington St.

Winchester Cold Storage Co Gainesboro White Hall Bunker Hill Brucetown

Diplomas Presented to Fort Loudoun Graduates in Diverse Commencement

Ten graduates received certificates from Hon. Thomas W. Harrison at the altars of the church. The program featured high class music with two pianos and performances by local and distant students. Commencement proceeds benefit the Sarah Zane Fire Company with net seat receipts.

Fort Loudoun Ry Thomas W. Harrison Winchester Congress District of Virginia Aterfan Church el Bees Frasier Eugene B. Cooper Misa Glass Mendelssohn Chopin Shuett Colleen Glass Miss Glass Steinway Liszt Dorothy Stuart Jones Baltimore Empire Sarah Zane Fire Company

Buick Cars Hit Reduced Prices In Store Ad

Local ad highlights reduced prices on Buick models with limited time offers. shoppers urged to visit dealership to compare trims and financing options and take advantage of the sale before it ends.

Painting bids sought for Handley Schools event

Bids for painting wanted call at office of Superintendent of Schools for particulars by June 2. Bids due June 3 at noon at above office. Fee 30-1p-31 FLEE, Clerk. All members of the BPOE invited to meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday for funeral of late brother Wm L Hollis. J H Yost, Secretary.

Feee Wm. L. Hollis J. H. Yost

Clearbrook Church Yard Party Set for Saturday Night

The ladies of Clearbrook Church host a yard party at the church on Saturday night July 16. Proceeds support church programs and fellowship activities.

Ladies of Clearbrook Church

Tom Mix Tonight at the Auditorium

The screen’s top star Tom Mix headlines A Ridin Romeo at the Auditorium with western action and Mix comedy. Showtimes are 7:30 and 9 with adult prices 15 and 20 cents and children 6 and 10 cents.

Romeo

Judge Cleared in New York Shipping Board Case

In New York an investigation into allegations against E. Conrad and associates centered on misuse of office to influence receiverships and shipyard deals with law firm Carson Nicoll. Judge Mayer ruled Conrad innocent of the main charges and vindicated the firm and Mayer in a public judicial proceeding.

New York E. , Son Ping Board Julius United States Hend Ant Conrad Stesnr Panies Com Carson Mayer Nice Mayer Intel A. GC Delane Jr Nicoll Conrad Winchester Holder Shipping Board

Richards Receives Degree Postwar Honor at Bion Colle Carolina

Mr. Nelson P. Richards of Bion Colle Carolina received a diploma for the degree of helor. He was a member of the United States entering war and completed his discharge after a brief service. Richards has been preparing for his writings and passed his colors before discharge. His diploma dated 1918 notes the class graduation and a special distinction awarded to his thesis at 100 percent.

Nelson P. Richards Bion Colle Carolina Helor Richards United States Leok

Allied Council Meet This Week In Paris

A May 30 note from Britain replies to Briand on convening the supreme council this week. Britain wants a council meeting without waiting for expert reports, opposing the French delay until the Silesians experts report.

Associated Press Paris Britain Briand Supreme Council Great Britain France

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nation Resta GWAR Fort Loudoun Seminary Handley Schools Sunoco ‘Oils Army Board W. J. Whitlock S. Market St Empire Tonight U. P. Trail Col. Miller Col. Whitside Moling & Seal Washington St Judge Harrison Ft. Loudoun Girls Chaplain Frazier Buick TOM MIX York Ter Erly C. SB. Stickley L. Buckley George B. Chapman J Beverley, Jr Arthuree W. Pingley A. G. Athey B. Cleeman Grim Co EB. Headley M Lampres Baker Seabright B. Peters Allied Council Weber
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