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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1917
Page
6
Russell Bucher of Harrisonburg Virginia made an official visit last evening to John Dove Chapter Number 21 Royal Arch Masons. The chapter conferred several degrees and refreshments were served. Mr. Bucher returned to Harrisonburg this morning.
Laughing musical farce Oh You Kid plays at The Empire next Tuesday night. It promises bright witty lines songs and dances with pretty girls and clever comedians to cure the blues and raise spirits. Ticket prices range from 18c to 50c, urging early seat engagement.
Dr. Carl B. Maphis of Strasburg is in Washington to complete final dentistry tests for enlistment in the Army dental service. He passed a very rigid physical examination and believes entry into national service is imminent.
Mr and Mrs William L Poston departed this morning for Baltimore to spend a week visiting relatives and friends.
The notice lists a native Spanish teacher and broad preparatory offerings including junior college, piano, voice, violin, languages, domestic science, commercial, physical culture, art, and kindergarten. All departments open September 20. Apply via Katharine R. Glass.
Fine limestone farm well located on a turnpike in a desirable neighborhood. Good residence with attractive grounds shade and farm buildings suited for growing apples. Long terms of payment to right buyer. Also a country home with eight rooms stabling garden and several acres near railroad station. Address Box 193 Winchester Va.
The Star reports Marguerite Snow, famed film star, plans a four week South tour with an in person appearance in Winchester and a lobby reception for the audience. Fans may attend Wednesday or Thursday with questions answered by Snow.
A gathering to discuss factors affecting the wheat industry due to wartime pressures and government supervision. Participants consider transportation, pricing, and crop policy under wartime administration.
A hot next week release promises the dramatic superpicture On Trial to draw crowds. The notice urges advance arrangements to see the highly acclaimed production on Wednesday or Thursday, highlighting its wide country appeal and stage savvy.
Delmar Watts, a runaway from Hancock Maryland, was taken back to his father after officials detained him in jail. The boy alleged his mother was dead and said his father forced him out to remarry, but the father denied the claim and said permission was given for him to live with a relative. Watts then traveled to Winchester where he was taken into custody.
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