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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1921
Page
1
Open under clear skies the S V Society Fair drew large crowds with record attendance and busy midway activity. Managers credited sunlit hours and broad appeal for strong turnout across exhibits, games, and food stalls.
Winchester fairgrounds host the fifty second Shen Valley Agricultural Society exhibition with crowded grounds and booths. Motor and motorcycle races mark the opening day while female and farm product exhibits draw praise and larger than expected entries.
Funeral services for W Roy Stephenson a prominent Winchester lawyer were held at Christ Protestant Church in Winchester after his death in Staunton Virginia. The body arrived from Staunton by rail and was buried in Mount Hebron Cemetery beside his parents. The service was led by Rev. Robert B. Nelson with Rev. Dr. J. H. Lacy assisting, and pallbearers included M M Lynch and Robert M Ward among others.
A small fire started in a pile of old paper north of the Old Dominion Paper Company mill drew the entire local fire department at 10 last night. The blaze was extinguished by the mill’s own fire brigade. Motorists rushed to the scene, causing traffic jams as fire apparatus struggled to reach the plant.
Hawaiians entertain at the Auditorium for their third annual visit led by Mr Vierra. Kalini plays steel guitar, Pikaki sings, and Princess Juani performs the hula. The troupe offers dreamy tropical music in native style.
Cammer and Son of Kernstown Virginia directs readers to see page two for prices. The note identifies the store and location, signaling price listings or advertisements to follow on the next page.
Harold H. Williams 26, jailed for robbing Paul Pierce, broke from Chief Doran during transport. Kendall and Marion Anderson aided in the capture near Coe's woods after a high speed pursuit through streets and backyards. Williams denied theft at first, later admitted taking $14 in one-dollar bills.
The Rev and Mrs William Douglas Clark announce the engagement of their daughter Sarah Nicol to John Mon cure Daniel son of Mr and Mrs Sel den Brooke Daniel of 1340 Twenty first Street Washington DC The wedding is set for September 21 Mr Daniel served overseas in naval aviation during the war Also a for sale notice describes a desirable house and lot near the B and O station with stable and garage directed to apply at Star office Y.
Portable rental notice for an apartment on West Water Street listing possession on September 18 and 27. Sparse OCR reads 14-Ip-tf- as a fragment.
Two motorcyclists and two cyclists were injured this afternoon at the fairgrounds during racing on the track corridor. They were rushed to Memorial Hospital after the incident, with doctors called to treat serious injuries. Names were not released.
The Auditorium presents Wednesday and Thursday shows with a clever vaudeville act and harmony singing alongside special pictures. Tickets cost 10 15 and 20 cents. Featured film is Under Western Skies, touted as one of the best westerns.
A local exhibit advertises discounts on farm and orchard gear including apple packing equipment sprayers Wallis and Samson tractors disc harrows Oliver gang plows and steam machinery. The notice directs visitors to Winchester Orchard Supply Co at 301 N Market St phone 313 for the new Whitman hay press.
A splendid program for each day this week with nightly program changes. Tickets cost twenty five cents for adults and fifteen cents for children. Two shows nightly at seven and nine o clock. Come early and read the last page for the full program details.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rundle of Washington DC are guests at White Sulphur Inn. They previously visited the area and, impressed with the section, are now staying longer as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Shenk.
Mrs F A Hubbard and her daughter Mrs John W Lodge have returned from a delightful several months visit to relatives and friends in Chicago Illinois.
Mr. C. Fremont Dick departed early this morning for Harrisonburg Virginia.
The Red Cross displays at the fair showcase weighing and care for babies, mother’s guidance, and help for ex service men. Miss Higgins and Miss Stowers lead nursing and advisory efforts while Junior Red Cross volunteers and the Episco pal Church support games and rest areas. Washington’s National Red Cross loaned exhibits on Junior work and Americanization.
Miss Virginia Preston Priest of Lancaster Pennsylvania and John Gardiner Bowman of Stephenson Virginia wed in Winchester Virginia on Friday September 9 in a Friends ceremony. The couple will live on a farm in Stephenson Virginia. Miss Griest is the bride’s mother’s name and she had just returned from Germany where she worked on reconstruction in Dresden and Leipzig.
Scouts operate stands at the fair offering oyster and hamburger sandwiches, hot dogs, ham, hot and cold drinks, tobacco, peanuts, and chewing gum. Prices described as cheap and the goal is to support local home boys.
Taxpayers are reminded that 1921 district taxes are ready for payment. A 5 percent penalty, equivalent to 10 percent per year, will be added on December. Signed by LAL R. 5. SMITH, Treasurer Frederick County.
Miss Besta Elizabeth Glenn daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Glenn of Harrisonburg Virginia married William Pearce McClung son of Mrs Nellie McClung and the late Mr William B McClung in Harrisonburg at the Presbyterian Church manse last Saturday afternoon. The couple left for a wedding tour to New York City Washington and other points and will reside after September 26 at North Main Street Harrisonburg.
The Empire’s Hawaiians return to Winchester with a new full stage production titled Its a Great Life. The show includes singing hula dancing and music, with special scenery and electrical effects. Picture show begins at 7:30, main program at 8:45, prices 15 and 25 cents for children and 25 and 50 cents for adults plus tax.
Hunter Brown reports his Smithfield avenue home was ransacked for little gain as Officer Massie traced the crime to two teen boys. After confrontation with the parents the youths were punished and Brown chose not to prosecute, noting it was their first offense.
Special educational advantages at Fort Loudoun Seminary provide college courses in English French education and culture for students who cannot take full courses.
Exchange notice offering a well watered improved grain and stock farm for a house and lot in town. Mentions G. Clarence Miller. Also a lost tire 32x83/2 on Dodge Rim River Road at Berry's Ferry with reward. one tire returned to Star Office.
Fred H. Hable of Washington gains a long lease from R Schulty for the North Main property now used by American Railway Express and George Woodward's shop. The lease lets him buy later, with possession only after the expo company lease ends next April. Hable and his brother control extensive Main Street frontage and surrounding properties, including theatres, retail spaces, and several blocks, with no mortgage on the holdings.
Cases before police justice show Ernest Lavender fined five dollars and costs for no muffler on a automobile Harry M Henry assessed five dollars and costs for drunkenness Myron Parsons charged with drunkenness and disorderly conduct faced fifteen dollars and seventy five cents plus costs Dr H Jones jailed for drunkenness fined five dollars and costs C H Hawkins fined eight dollars and costs for drunkenness and related charges
Two drilling rigs operate in the Winchester vicinity as part of a reduction in water supply efforts. Miss Lucy B. Showalter visits her brother-in-law Walter Barnett and wife on South Market Street.
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