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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1921
Page
1
A Virginia controversy surrounds Colonel Henry W. Anderson after reports claim he said he was ashamed of the Virginia star in the U.S. flag. A Farmville affidavit supports the claim, while Anderson later issued a statement denying misquoting or ridiculing the flag.
Expert locksmiths from National Safe Company of Cleveland completed 178 new safe deposit boxes in Farmers and Merchants' National Bank vault. The six largest compartments have individual combination locks. others use keys. Total boxes rise to 490 with most now in use.
Henry W. Anderson of Richmond the Republican gubernatorial candidate will be the principal speaker at a Republican rally in Winchester City Hall Auditorium at 8 PM next Monday October 3. Voters of all parties are invited to attend. He arrives from Berryville at 3 PM Monday.
An event note states a speaker will address the audience at the auditorium Monday night at 8:30 p.m. The program opens with a moving picture show labeled FRE. 30-Lp-21.
The speaker defends remarks about the flag as a symbol of ideals and urges Virginians to reform the state government to reflect liberty and rights for minorities. He rejects accusations of disparaging the flag and denounces mudslinging as a distraction from core issues.
A large interdenominational Bible class for men was organized in Wardensville, led by Fred Shepherd, former Baker’s drug store staff, now active in local business and civic affairs. Rev. A A Kelly of Grace Lutheran addressed the meeting, praising the effort and noting its broad church involvement.
Centenary Reformed Church hosts a Sunday evening service with song, scripture, and an illustrated film. An eight piece orchestra accompanies hymns while the Jeptha story is shown. Mrs Charlies Bryant will sing tomorrow night at 7 30 for a music filled, uplifting event.
Tomorrow evening at 7 30 Prof Mellwee will direct the Market Street Methodist service with instrumental music. The theme is The Consent of Silence and its link to silence giving consent. Morning worship at 11 o'clock features Mr Depp preaching The Unhallowed Study of the Bible. Church school starts at 9 45 with the Wesleyan Bible Class for men meeting then taught by the minister.
Mrs C S Robinson who was severely injured five weeks ago when struck by an automobile near Uniontown Pennsylvania continues to improve at her home on North Market Street and is now able to be up and about the house Miss Jacobs the trained nurse who has tended Mrs Robinson since the accident occurred has returned to her home in Fairmont West Virginia Your last opportunity to dance with Kittys orchestra tonight at Rouss Hall ip
Lenore Virginia October 1 patrons attended the Bryarly graded school opening last Monday morning. Three rooms were filled with pupils and teachers Mrs Smallwood Miss Fans ler and Miss Nina Williams led the year. Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Church Winchester delivered the opening address. Rev G C Welch will preach at Siles Chapel at 8 o clock tomorrow night.
Ted Press reports that a national effort funds job placement and training for the unemployed. The program, backed by Urbain L WA and conference figures including Clarence Mott Wholly, provides work on farms and travel support for participants moving to Willis ton and other sites.
Weather predictions for the week beginning Monday call for cooler and generally fair conditions in the North and Middle Atlantic states with a chance of showers mid to late week. Local frosts are forecast for the northern portion.
President Harding and Mrs. Harding travel from Washington to Fredericksburg to view Civil War battlefields and the fall maneuvers of the East Coast Expeditionary Force of the Marine Corps. He will join government officials and military officers at the scene and review over 5,000 troops tomorrow morning.
The ad proclaims the largest selection of red cars ever shown at Chapman’s Auto Balms Chester area. Prices range from 150 to 500 dollars with flexible terms from 750 to 100 cash and easy monthly payments. Lost gold pin with riding whip fox head and diamond eyes offered by Showalter & Groves with a reward.
Samuel R. Harford sues Mamie Vance Harford for divorce. case heard at September term with leave to answer and to present proof. matter continued to a later term.
Col. Henry W. Anderson will speak Monday night at 8 30 o clock in the Auditorium. He is described as a forcible speaker noted for honesty and ability. You cannot afford to miss hearing him.
Notice to scouts states the Boy Scout building will be open during school hours from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. by order of Commissioner L. M. Baker and Executive H. R. Potts. This notice is dated January 31.
Daniel Baetcheller of Washington DC will speak at the Friends meeting in the Westchester Friends Meeting House at 10 15 Sunday morning. Public cordially invited.
The League of Nations committee on armament reduction presents its report to the Assembly. It requests governments to supply statistics on armaments and expenditure estimates for 1915 to 1921.
At Centenary Reformed Church tomorrow there will be Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a well organized program for all ages. Worship with sermon at 11 a m. The popular community meeting at 7 20 p m features the film Vow of Jeptha's Daughter. You are invited to attend.
Public notice stating the signer will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone but himself. Names Robert Boyd and initials included. No further details or dates provided.
The permanent laboratory established by state and national governments is in charge of Mr. W. S. Hough at 515 Fairmont Avenue. Located in the Shenandoah Apple Cider and Vinegar Company's orchard, he will visit growers on request. The aim is to improve spraying timing. growers are urged to cooperate with Mr. Hough. Frederick County Fruit Growers' and Farmers' Association president H. F. Byrd.
KECKLEY offers Georges Creek Big Vein coal taking orders at 8 Main St lost carriers route book. Return to Star office. Jolliffe sale for cattle hogs and sheep on Oct. 7. Mrs. Sadie Coffman of Edinburg Va visiting cousin Miss Hilda Seabright at No 4 East Cork Street.
Empire Theatre will launch Keith’s Vaudeville acts in Winchester and Frederick County with two big vaudeville acts and feature pictures for the first three days next week. If attendance is strong, the theatre plans frequent three night programs with fresh acts and new pictures. The show features ten performers and promises a full, high class entertainment experience.
The famed shooter yacht American the first to win the international cup named for her was transferred to the Navy in Annapolis Maryland in a simple ceremony. The vessel will serve as a naval museum. Rear Admiral Henry B Wilson and staff attended along with civic leaders. Charles Francis Adams headed the restoration fund and presented the yacht to the Navy represented by Admiral Wilson who received a one dollar note as consideration.
Two small earthquakes were felt in Harrisburg Illinois on October 1 causing houses to shake and residents to wake, but no damage was reported.
Charles W. Boyer presents Keith Vodvil and Mammy s Yad for Monday to Wednesday at the Empire Theatre with a vaudeville show featuring Mammy and a New York impersonation duo Babe Kane and Pat Grant. The program includes songs dances and specialty acts plus Paramount feature Conrad in Quest of His Youth and The Yellow Arm Episode 13. Ticket prices range from twenty five to fifty cents for adults and from fifteen to twenty five cents for children.
Get that Jersey cow for sow and pigs at J L and J W Jolliffe's sale on October 7 at 1 30 P M. Fresh cows and hogs will be available. attend J T and J W Jolliffe's sale on October 7.
The New York Hippodrome favors Clyde Cook comedies for the new show. See him tonight in The Guide at Auditorium with vaudeville and the melodrama Below the Deadline.
Classified notice lists sale of bonds paying 74 percent interest from Northern Virginia Power Company through Hansbrough and Carter along with insurance real estate loans. Also offers about 100 shocks of corn, a Jersey heifer and cow from Taylor Ritter, and unrelated items including a 2 inch by 10 inch stretch.
Roscoe Arbuckle case looms as grand jury actions resume over Misao death. U S Attorney General official MacCormack plans complaint accusing Arbuckle of liquor involvement at the Hote Fragels party where Mabel Norman’s star was noted. Names and roles of two MacCormack associates surface amid speculation on party guests.
The Japanese cabinet, after extended talks, in principle accepts the American proposals for the Washington conference on arms limit and related questions, aligning with the Ashai Shimbun report. Details remain to be finalized as of October 1.
The report notes Mayor Hylan welcoming the Bayern as it arrived at the bay with more than 500 passengers aboard. Restoration of relations with Germany is cited as a context for the visit during 1914 era events.
Contest closes at midnight tonight with several stores voting until 1 a.m. Ballots deposited before 1 a.m. will be counted at that time. Remaining votes deposited after 1 a.m. will not be counted until 7 p.m. Monday October 3. Pita count will be announced at the Empire Theater at 9 p.m. Monday October 3.
A party of about a dozen attractive young ladies left the western region for National Park Seminary where positions have been accepted. The campus is reopening this fall with a large enrollment of students. Also listed is an apartment for rent with possession Sept 18.
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