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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1922

Page

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Virginia Governor Won’t Call Extra Session This Time

Governor Trinkle said he will not convene an extra session to vote on highway bond funding. He kept the door open for a session earlier if a substantial majority of General Assembly members request it by December 15, 1922, or for 1923 funding plans. He noted Assembly rules require two thirds of both houses to call and cited current requests.

Richmond Spd Assembly of Virginia Trinkle General Assembly Assembly House Senate Ses

Football Thanksgiving Day Game at Fair Grounds

A Thanksgiving football game is scheduled at the Fair Grounds at 2 30 PM. Admission is one dollar, with children aged 5 to 12 priced at fifty cents.

Tax Penalty Notice for 1922 State Taxes

Taxpayers face a five percent penalty on 1922 state taxes due in December. The notice highlights poll tax inclusion and urges attention to avoid the charge, issued by WM. T. Barr City Treasurer.

Fair Grounds Show Admission Details At 2 30 P M

Notice lists event at Fair Grounds with 2 30 P M start. Admission one dollar, children five to twelve fifty cents. Also seeks a good man to live on orchard with reply to X care Star. Advert appears in 28 1p 2t listings.

Orchard Care Star

Alcohol Chains Robes Mid City Garage

A robbery occurred in a mid city garage tied to alcohol theft. Police are investigating the incident during the Thanksgiving period and local church events at Mt. Carmel F. B. Church are noted as a separate community gathering.

Winchester High School to Publish Handlian Year Book

The senior class announces the Handlian annual to chronicle Winchester High School activities. Printing contracts are awarded and a staff has been chosen to begin work immediately. A moderate price aims to attract both students and Winchester residents willing to purchase this well produced record.

Winchester High School Winchester

Couzens Named U S Senator to Fill Newberry Term

Detroit businessman James Couzens was appointed by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck to succeed Truman H. Newberry as United States Senator from Michigan. Couzens, 50, rose from a train newsboy to prominence through Detroit municipal projects and a role with Ford before becoming treasurer of the company in 1915.

Associated Press Lansing Michigan James Couzens Detroit Jame Alexaaping Teccetiack United States Truman H. Newberry Couzens Senate Chatham Ontario Henry Ford Ford

Missing Husbands A Rare Treat At Empire Theatre

The Metro film Missing Husbands continues at the Empire Theatre with matinee today and two evening shows at seven and nine. The program opens with a comedy at each performance, promising an unusual and fascinating experience following earlier acclaim for The Four Horsemen and Prisoner of Zenda.

Metro Empire Theatre

Show at Boyce December 8 for Clarke County baseball relief

Announced change of the parish event at Boyce House Clarke county from December 1 to Friday evening December 8. A varied program by local talent and stunts will entertain a large crowd with supper and refreshments. Admission 25 cents, proceeds fund the Clarke County Baseball team to wipe out a debt from the past season.

Sturit Boyce Clarke County Clarke Courye

Thanksgiving thanks for your business

Newlin and Potts the Live-Wire Electrical Firm offer guaranteed electrical work with the most reasonable charges in town. Located at 118 East Piccadilly Street, they thank customers for their patronage.

Newlin & Potts E. Piccadilly St

Thanksgiving appeal for Winchester Memorial Hospital funds

Dr. Hunter H. McGuire announces Thanksgiving day offerings to support Winchester Memorial Hospital. Since last Thanksgiving, 1,300 patients were treated, with 450 private rooms, 470 public wards, 310 white and 66 colored patients, 85 in the children's ward, and 300 out-patient cases. The year saw 49 births and 1 death. assets total 87,678.36 with receipts 53,699.50 and no surplus for improvements. A $2,000 sterilizing equipment upgrade was installed. Public assistance will be needed to continue essential work.

Winchester Memorial Hospital Hunter H. McGuire Churches of Winchester Memorial Hospital Falow

New Honor For Major Forward

Alexander Forward of the State Corporation Commission was unanimously elected first vice-president of the National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners. Dwight N. Lewis of Iowa named Forward as chairman of the executive committee for the coming year, after returning from the Detroit Midway convention.

Richmond Alexander Forward State Corporation Commission National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners Interstate Commerce Commission Dwight N. Lewis Iowa Forward Adams Detroit Midb

New Electrical Shop Opens on North Main Street

Messrs Carlin Gray and Amos Schlack opened an electrical shop on North Main Street adjoining the American Legion building equipped for all electrical work. Mr Roland C Ryah returned this afternoon from vacation trips to Atlantic City.

Messrs Carlin Gray Amos Schlack North Main Street American Legion Roland C. Ryah Atlantic City

Continuous Show Empire Tomorrow With Keaton Calhoun

Empire theater on Market Street offers a continuous show tomorrow from 2 to 11 pm featuring Keaton Calhoun. A Saturday Western presents Zane Grey's When Romance Rides adapted from Wild Fire and promises action and merit.

Empire Tomorrow Keaton Calhoun Market Street Zane Grey

Oyster Supper and Bazaar at Centenary Church

Annual oyster supper and bazar planned at Centenary Reformed Church on November 30 and December 1. Supper served from 5 to 9 p m with price five cents. Proceeds support church activities.

Centenary Reformed Church

Long-established Martinsburg Firm Merges with Winchester Store

Merger announced today unites two longtime dry goods houses in the Virginia Valley. Frank S. Emmert Son & Company of Martinsburg, led by Frank S. Emmert, will head the new Winchester operation buying H K Green and Brothers on Main Street. A long-term lease, remodel plans, and rebranding to carry a high-grade line proceed, with Mrs. Alice Gibson Green and heirs of A L Green selling.

Main Street Martinisburg W. Va H. K. Green & Brother Winchester Virginia Valley Alice Gibson Green A. L. Green Green Frank S. Emmert Green’s Martinsburg Frank S. Emmert & Son James B T. K. Green & Brother Hugh K A. I. Green Frank S. Emmert & Gon Mar

Mrs Myers Undergoes Appendicitis Operation at Memorial Hospital

Friends report Mrs Walter D Myers wife of Dr Myers is in satisfactory condition after an appendicitis operation at Memorial Hospital performed last night. She is improving with nurse care and doctors expect a full recovery in due time.

Walter D. Myers Myers Memorial Hospital

Investment Prospectus Offer by Hanbrough and Carter

Absolutely safe securities issued in blocks of $100 and up, non-taxable, interest paid promptly. Hansbrough & Carter, Winchester, Va. Insurance Loans Real Estate.

Hansbrough & Carter Winchester

Fair Grounds Admission Price Notice

Admission to the fair at Virginia grounds is 1.06 dollars for adults at 2.30 PM. children aged 5 to 12 pay 50 cents.

France plans to seize Ruhr district in six weeks

Paris reports outline three aims for Ruhr and Rhineland occupation. France would show resolve to satisfy its people, avoid haste, and, if no workable plan emerges in six to eight weeks, may take action. In Washington, Premier Poincare denies Paris intends to force entry into the Ruhr.

France Ruhr Associated Press Paris Germany Rhineland Washington Ruhr Valley Poincare Jusserand

Swanson to Speak at Winchester Elks Memorial Event

The Winchester lodge of Elks plans its memorial exercises with a report at the weekly meeting. United States Senator Claude A. Swanson of Virginia will deliver the principal address next Sunday at 3 PM in the Empire Theater. The public is invited as Elks nationwide mark their lodges of sorrow on Memorial Day.

Winchester Empire Elks Lodges of Sorrow Grand Lodge

Apples Make Small Advance In Nationwide Market

In Chicago on November 29 the United States Bureau of Markets reports only a slight week unto week gain in fruit and vegetable values. Apples rose in major cities by 25 to 75 cents, led by New York Michigan and Rhode Island Greenings and fancy box Jonathans.

Associated Press Weekly Review United States Bureau of Markets New York Michigan Rhode Island

MISS WENTOSH A BRIDE MONDAY

Miss Virginia McIntosh daughter of the late John R McIntosh and Mrs Bessier Philips was married to Mr Charles Facione in Hagerstown Maryland Monday afternoon at five o'clock at the Reformed Church parsonage by Rev Dr Wagner The groom is a son of C H Facione of Lawrence Massachusetts The bride wore a dark blue Canton crepe dress with hainted doves to match They will reside in Washington DC where Mr Facione is in business. Miss Lucy Kurtz returned from Birmingham Alabama where she was guest of Mr and Mrs George K Headley during the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention. Mrs G M Hansbrough and two children left for Harrisonburg Virginia to spend Thanksgiving with relatives and friends.

Virginia McIntosh John R. McIntosh Bessier Philips Charles Facione Hagerstown the Reformed Church Wagner C. H. Facione Lawrence Mass Washington D. C Mr. Facione Lucy Kurtz Birmingham Ala George K. Headley The United Daughters of the Confederacy

Record Crowd Expected at Winchester Grid Classic

A large crowd is anticipated for the annual football classic between Winchester High School and Shenandoah Valley Academy at Winchester fair grounds starting 2:30 PM. Denial given to a 50 cent car admission report. general admission is 1 dollar with 50 cent for children 6 to 12. no extra motor car charges. Probable line up to be announced.

Winchester High ‘School Shenandoah Valley Academy Winchester Fair Grounds

Weather forecast contrasts across regions this Thanksgiving

The Weather Bureau forecasts rising temperatures in the east up to the Mississippi River with warmer conditions in the Mississippi Valley and Lake region. Much colder weather is expected in the northwest while eastern areas see a warming trend ahead of the holiday.

Washington Weather Bureau Mississippi River Wise Northwest Mississippi Valley Lake Region

Federal authorities urged to cooperate with prohibition agents

Washington authorities nationwide were asked to assist in enforcing prohibition laws. Reports indicate some cereal manufacturers may be selling a product with illicit alcoholic content.

Washington

Community notices and sale and employment ads

Thank you note for kindness during illness and death of J Jamees Carter Polhamus from his parents. Rouss Engine House hosts a clothing sale on Saturday December 2 from 1 to 9 p.m. by Ladies Aid Church of Christ. Bakery offer buy two Baker’s coconut cans and get one free at Sanitary Cash Stores. Wanted an orchard foreman skilled in spraying cultivating and packing for a permanent position with a large concern. Apply Box 786 Martinsburg.

J Jamees Carter Polhamus Rouss Engine House Ladies’ Aid Church of Christ Sanitary Cor Picea Cor. Main Gerk Sts Martinsburg

Ford Worn Drive r Truck and sale notice

FOR SALE Ford Work Driven Truck thoroughly overhauled good condition new tires priced at 250 dollars Also one at 300 dollars and one at 350 dollars P T Henson Chapman Auto Lines announces a regular meeting Friday night at eight o clock with SARAH ZANE FIRE and all members urged to attend Secretary Russell Potts directs the notice.

Russell Potts Ford

Infant Pope Dies in Stephenson Funeral Planned

William Edward Pope infant son of Jamney B. and Helen K. McAlboy Pope of Stephenson died yesterday. The child was born on Monday. Funeral services will be held tomorrow and interment is Mount Hermon Cemetery here.

William Edward Pope Jamney B Helen KE. McAlboy Pope Stephenson Mount He Oron

Fruit Men of State to December 6

The twenty seventh annual Virginia State Fruit Growers gathering to be held December 6 7 and at Charlottesville with meetings at the Gleason Hotel and Charlottesville armory. Speakers include G B chairmen L A assistant entomologist F Parsons of the US Department of Agriculture and J S Edwards president of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. The program covers co operative selling standards committee and spray recommendations.

Virginia Winchester Frederick Mil i Co .Ville Ole Chester Frederick Gé Nhon Charlie Mobile Janice Mary Massey Staunton Charlottesville Gleason Hotel Lottesville Armory National Apple L. A Wig Hough Earl Parsons United States Partment of Agriculture 7 Fé Ciation J. S. Edwards Fornia Citrus Exchange J. R. Ice Shore of Virginia CC. R. Swinson United” S Department of Agriculture

Rouss Fire Co to Hold Regular Meeting Friday Evening

The Rouss Fire Co. announces a regular meeting this Friday at 8 o clock with reports from the H. and L. Track committee. The notice appears in the local paper with a brief agenda and call for members to attend. A separate item advertises Dermic Lotion by Boyd Drug, noting its use for chapped hands and shaving aftercare.

Rouss Fire Co Tancé W. Js. Huntsberry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vv. A V. A W. H Fair Grounds MID City Garage TRY Herbeli Winchester, Va Mt. Carmel F. B MR. Couzens MR. Newberry Green's Emmerts Tinsburg Dr. McGuire Pany Winchester Business P. C. Investment Win Orchard Supply CO Great Britain Swanson Miss Wentosh G. M. Hansbrough Harrisonburg Kremer L. &, Woodward Dickinson J Hodgson Bowles la East Thanksgiving Sarah Zane P. T .Henson Chapman Auto Lines Pope Vi Horticultural Society Boyd Drug Comparr Boyd Ty Boyd Merry Baltimore Stephen
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