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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1921
Page
4
Publication notice for daily distribution from Star Publishing Co of Virginia listing Morning News Weekly News and The Weekly Mirror with pricing and street address details for distribution and subscription information.
Vague OCR fragment references advance payments and republication of dispatches by The Star Publishing Company. Mentions communications to individuals connected with the publication and uses unclear timing phrases.
A Fredericks County fruit grower group calls for a mass meeting this Saturday to discuss candidates and views on a proposed 56 000 900 bond issue for roads. Voters should learn each candidate stance before the election and public comment will be invited to guide state road spending and highway department reform.
Fragmented text describes public appearances by notable figures in the United States with mentions of Curie and Marshall Joffre. The passage references admiration from crowds, tours, and committee concerns during a reception. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A humorous note suggests foreign dignitaries should train for US handshakes. It cites Mme Curie’s gentleness and Theodore Roosevelt’s welcome as models. The piece jokes Marshall Foch may attend the American Legion convention, proposing bows and smiles instead of handshakes to ease the greeting.
Washington Star notes Virginia Democrats faced a split ticket issue after last year’s division affecting Republican gains. A legal opinion suggested some voters ineligible for the August Democratic primary, but leaders chose not to press the point and seek pledge of support for nominees.
The Pope calls for an end to violence in Ireland and favors referring the issue to a body chosen by all Irish people. He argues unity among Irish factions and mutual consent are essential for self government and lasting peace, warning that violence only begets more violence.
Atlantic City May 31. Dempsey rests for four days under manager Jack Kearns. He will resume training next Saturday for three weeks to ready for his heavyweight title bout with Georges Tarpen tier in Jersey City on July 2.
Miss Hilda Giese visited friends Ardelia and Elsie Ashwood on Sunday. Mrs W A Crowser and daughter called on Mrs J Williams Friday. Marie and Lena Orndoff spent Sunday with their sister Mrs I N Wallace in Kernstown. A large crowd attended the Sunday school convention at Mountain View Church last Friday. Howard Frye of Martinsburg visited M Orndoff Saturday. Ethel Ashwood went to Kernstown for a stay. Boyd Brewer was Sunday guest of Erich Giese. Mrs Alice Miller of Bloom visited Mrs H W Ashwood one evening. Grace Moore of Lebanon was calling on her sister Henry Orndoff.
Berryville Virginia May 31. Jamuel Owings and Mary Owings of Ellicott City visited Miss Annie Stribling. Mrs. F. P. Whiting of Roanoke guests of S. M. McCormick. Dangerfield Lewis and Wiley Penn Lewis guests at the Motor Car. Ruth Bean graduates at local high school. Other residents and visitors from Baltimore Washington Alexandria attend events and week-end stays at Airlie and the Motor Car.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to cure catarrh and deafness caused by catarrh by a internal liquid that acts through the blood on mucous surfaces reducing inflammation and restoring normal conditions. Druggists supply it. circular free from F J Cheney and Co Toledo Ohio.
Senator Gunn, a Progressive but practical Democrat and authority on parliamentary law, seeks the lieutenant governor seat in the August 2 primary. Now finishing a second term in the State Senate from the 35th District, he has served in the House of Delegates and as Commonwealth's Attorney. He appeals to voters who put the state’s best interests first and plans a county visit before the primary, inviting contact through the Julien Gunn Campaign Com at 701 East Grace St Richmond.
A fragmentary reflection warns that chasing grief or gossip harms reputation and peace. It contrasts the misery of scorning kindness with the merit of seeking joy, urging honest conduct and gentle words at home and in town.
Mrs. George M. Fryer of Iagert visited Winchester for Memorial Day. Her husband, a G A R veteran, has not missed the thirtieth Winchester celebration in 17 years but is in failing health and could not attend the exercises yesterday.
Train timetable lists Bristol and intermediate stops with a parlor car and sleeper connections. It notes Pullman Sleepers to Williamson and Winston-Salem, with cafe car Shenandoah and Roanoke connections at Roanoke to the Memphis special heading South. Evening service No 27 includes Shenandoah and intermediate stations.
Mr. and Mrs. H Elmer Griffin host week end guests from Washington D C including Miss Wwene Jeffries Miss Dorothy Walker Mr W G Hurdle and Mr W B Sinnott at the home of Mrs Griffin s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Athey on National avenue.
Local notice advertises plants and kinds at reasonable prices from B. Smalts at 40 National Argue. The brief lists affordable garden items and contact details for inquiries.
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