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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1921

Page

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Virginia National Guard Officer Waller Promoted to Brigadier General

Governor Davis appoints Samuel T. Waller as brigadier general in the Virginia National Guard with praise for his long service from private to general. Waller, born March 26 1882 in Warren County, served in France with the 116th Infantry and earned high commendations from Major General Morton and Colonel Kelley for leadership at Camp McClellan and in the Argonne Meuse offensive.

Davis Warren County National Guard Old ‘Second ‘Infantry Natal Guard Oldénel R. H. Kelley United States Army One Hundréd and Sixteenth Infantry France Waller Franice Camp McClellan Bilfort Argonne-Meuse Morton C. G. Morton

Seek Packing Methods of the Far West

Frederick county growers plan a trip to Oregon and Washington in the first week of October to learn western packing methods. The timing coincides with a likely peak box season and a large Virginia boxed crop. Participants include H. Clay DeGrange N. J. Wigginton and others. contact Secretary James Ri Slimane of the Apple Growers' Association for details.

Frederick County Oregon Washington Virginia H. Clay DeGrange N. J. Wigginton Nicodemus W. S. Hiett J. R. Dushane H. F. ‘Byrd James Ri Slimane Apple Growers’ Assection

Fall Opening and Concert A Feast of Fashion

A fall opening event features a fashion feast and a music flow. The Friday evening September 16 1921 program runs from 7 30 to 9 P M presented by S P H Green and Brother.

P. M. S .P H. K. Green & Brother

Formation of Handley Council United Travelers No 634

A large meeting advances the creation of Handley Council No 634 United Commercial Travelers of America to be installed September 23 with about sixty members. Shenandoah Council No 206 Harrisonburg Va to lead initiations. George F Heatwole titled secretary treasurer. key officials from Nashville, Shiefield, Roanoke, Lexington named.

Vianten Commercial War of America United ’ ‘Travelers of América Handley Board Winchester Judge Handley C. V. Holdemn Nashville Tenn T. J. Phelphs Shenandoah Council Harrisonburg United Commercial George F. Heatwole Weachaester Milling Corporation Heatwole

Garber Mfg to Install 1000 Gallon Ice Cream Plant

Garber Mfg Company announces plans to install an up to date ice cream plant with a 1000 gallon daily output. The new plant will be in operation by January 1 while the existing plant runs at top speed under C E Garber manager.

Garber Mfg. Company C. E, Garber, Mgr

Miss Brumback a Fall Bride

A marriage license was issued to Robert C. Snapp of Opequon and Esther C. Brumback of Fawcett Gap, daughter of Mr and Mrs Franklin P Brumback. The ceremony is set for 8 p.m. tomorrow at the bride’s home with Elder J T Powers of the Baptist Church officiating. Snapp’s father, Joseph M. Snapp, long served on Frederick county’s Board of Supervisors.

Robert C. Snapp Opequon Esther C. Brumback Fawcett Gap Franklin P. Brumback J. T. Powers The Baptist Church Snapp Joseph M. Snapp Board of Supervisors Frederick County

Stephens City High School Accredited for 1921 22

Leslie D. Kline Division Superintendent clears rumors that Stephens City High School will not be accredited for the 1921 22 session. He states the school authorities have verified accreditation remains in force for Opequon and nearby districts. A correction urges continued faith in local schools and digestion aids advertised by Miller's Drug Store.

Stephens City High School Airewéhts Kaas City View Leslie D. Kline Division Superintendent of Schools

Farmers of Stagger Jer Taxes

Mr. John M. Fishpaw of Clarke county returns from a motor trip through West Virginia to Kentucky and Ohio. He notes drought hurting crops in the middle west and observes high taxes burdening landowners, hindering agricultural revival. cites Indiana Case County assessments of 100 to 150 dollars per acre. Continued on page 7.

John M. Fishpaw Clarke County West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland Ohio Indiana Kentucky Cumberland Fishpaw West Star Middle West Case

Colonial Brick Corp Stock Offer in Winchester

A prospectus reveals a $25 000 opportunity to buy stock from the Colonial Brick Corporation direct. Shares come in units of 10 8 percent cumulative preferred par ten dollars and 2 common shares as a $100 total, with a brick plant planned to employ 50 or more men in Winchester. Hansbrough & Carter, Loans Real Estate Investments, handle the offering.

Colonial Brick Corporation Winchester Hansbrough & Carter

Silver-Wedding Anniversary Reception in Cumberland Md

Col and Mrs Joan Keating of Cumberland Md announce a reception at their Cumberland home on Thursday Sept 22 celebrating their silver wedding. Invitations went to many, with many received by friends in Winchester. Keating is a local native and brother of William Keating of South Main Street. Fairview Sunday School hosts half day picnic near Nath Sat Sept 17 with refreshments.

Joan Keating Cumberland Fairview Nath Itv Verybody

Fatty Arbuckle Case Testimony on Grand Jury

Mrs Bambina Delmont testified about knocking at the door of Arbuckle and Miss Rappe during the party and Miss Rappe being moved to Wakefield sanitarium. Nurse Jean Jameson said Rappe claimed Arbuckle treated her roughly and waited five years for her. District Attorney Brady charged perjury and said witnesses faced undue pressure as he noted differences in Zey Provosts grand jury testimony.

Associated Press San Francisco Bambina Maud Delmont Virginia Rappe Witesx Arbuckle Miss Rappe Ariel Wakefield Sanitarium Jean Jameson Sanitarium Roscoe Fatty) Arbuckle Brady Zey Provost Zey Pytron Grand Jury District Attorney’s Office Miss Pytron

Tickets Ready for Truck Fund Benefit Event

Tickets have been prepared for the South End Hose Company truck fund to be circulated at 6 o clock Saturday evening. Crowd will see Ray L. Kittinger the human fly scale the Farmers and Merchants National Bank building. Tickets are donation driven with two prize winning numbers.

South End Hose Company Ray L. Kittinger Farmers and Merchants National Bank T. c. Cornette 3-C Nectar Bottling Company Winchester

For Sale Desirable House and Lot at B and O Station

Desirable house and lot fixed at the B and O passenger station with stable and garage. Also old lumber doors sash roofing and kindling wood at Hibbard property N Main St. Apply to Glaize and Bro.

Care Star Hibbard N. Main St Glaize

Neighborhood on edge as Winchester residents report gunfire

North Winchester residents heard pistol and rifle shots late night and early morning amid fears of a roaming thief targeting homes. Police chase multiple clues but no arrests yet as residents reinforce locks and prepare for possible watch nights.

Winchester North Avenue Braddock Street South Main Street North Market Street

Packing Supplies At Reduced Prices From Winchester Orchard Co

Packing materials listed include White Pine Apple Boxes with Northwestern specs Lining Paper Caps Duplex Finish Apple Wraps plus Cement Coated Box Nails and related baskets and barrels. Catalog includes hatchets measuring Clark Bushet Baskets Corrugated Caps and Oak Stave Picking Baskets Barrel presses stamps ink and more from Winchester Orchard Co at 301 N Market St Phone 313.

Northwestern Winchester Orchard Sup. CO Market St

Teen Miss Dorothy Green Heads to Sweet Briar College

Miss Dorothy Green daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Green departs this morning for Sweet Briar Virginia to attend Sweet Briar College. She was waitlisted last year due to crowded enrollment and is accompanied by her mother.

Dorothy Green A. L. Green Sweet Briar Old Sweet Briar College Miss Green

Ten Building Lots Offered for Savings Plan

If you can save ten dollars monthly, investigate offer for ten building lots, each 50 by 200 feet, in the southern part of town. Ad appears on page 3 in Baker and Shryock section.

BAKER Shryock

Frederick County School Board Votes for Strict Vaccine Enforcement

At a Saturday meeting the Frederick County School Board unanimously approved enforcing the compulsory vaccination law. All teachers and pupils must produce a physician certificate within ten days of entering free schools, or qualify for exemption due to physical condition. The board will not require revaccination unless a smallpox epidemic occurs.

Frederick County Virginia Lwslie D

Winchester Ranks With Large Eastern Cities

The Empire Theatre policy draws attention to Winchester as film owners in major cities say the town is ahead. The Old Nest is advertised nationally and shown locally this week with Rupert Hughes as author and a renowned motherly role. Adult prices are twenty five cents and fifteen cents for children. Shows run at regular hours.

Empire Theatre Winchester the Empire NEST Philly Baltimore Washington Pittsburgh Rupert Hughes

Barrie Welcomes George Barrie IV at Winchester Memorial

Mr and Mrs George Barrie announce the birth of their son George Barrie IV at Winchester Memorial Hospital. Born at 9 o clock last night the infant and mother are well Mrs Barrie formerly Louisa Riley daughter of William Riley of Clearbrook. Father is the sole son of Alexander Barrie of Winchester. Their marriage occurred at Christ Protestant Episcopal Church in late November.

George Barrie George Barrie, IV Winchester Memorial Hospital

Wet Gold opens two day run at Auditoraim tonight

The remarkable film Wet Gold premieres for a two day run at Auditoraim tonight. It tells a love and adventure story set partly on the sea bottom and is endorsed by President Harding and Josephus Daniels as one of the finest submarine pictures shown.

Auditoraim 5Th Aid Harding Josephus Daniela

Meeting Wednesday Evening 8 P.M Initiation and Business

Meeting notices indicate a Wednesday evening gathering at 8 o clock for initiation and important business matters. Secretary notes abbreviated signals from the lodge or organization in attendance.

C. E

Winchester Memorial hospital head resigns after seventeen years

Miss Angelica P Didier resigns as head of Winchester Memorial Hospital after seventeen years to pursue larger hospital work at Baylor Hospital in Dallas. Her successor will be Miss Ath Li Cornea tie, with Miss Ann L Cargon having left for Army nurse duties in France. The hospital executive committee notes her clear leadership and plans a search for a new superintendent.

Angelica P. Didier Winchester Memorial Winches Didier Baylor Hospital Baylor H Ota Baylor Tal Helen Hollid Winchester Mra Eee Mias Didier Ente Memorial ‘Hospital B .Pital Mias Didier Mit Re Mise Misa Ath. Li Su Sor Winschester Memorial Hospital Hunter H. McGuire William Pp. MéGuirée W. Boyd C. Stuethe Ian F. Ward Winchess

Bulk apples wanted for cash or barrel delivery

Golden & Company seeks bulk apples with highest cash price or barrel terms. Sam warehouse in V. t. invites suppliers to contact Sott Ashby Sprint for delivery arrangements and pricing details.

Sam Warehouse V. T Golden & Company Sott Ashby Sprint Heprencal Lile

Chapman Auto promotes used cars and financing options

An OCR fragment touts buying a used car with easy monthly payments and references a Winchester Fair. The ad mentions Chapman Auto and hints at sales events or promotions, though details are fragmented.

Trom Davinarn Winchester ‘Fair Chapman’s Auto

Public Sale Notice At 910 S Market Street

Public sale Friday September 10 at 10 o clock for an entire home, furniture and household items. Executor Mrs H H Carper, 8-1p-24t-eod.

S. Market St Chen H. H. Carper

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