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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1920

Page

5

Man Reflects On Easy Living And World Travel

A man from this section of the state recalls the world treating him kindly he says he is taking it easy and travels wherever fancy suggests.

Fancy

Europe Still On Bread Rations Thirty Percent

Associated Press reports from Atlantic City on September 21 quote Herbert Hoover telling the American Association of the Baking Industry that thirty percent of Europe’s population remains on bread rations. He spoke at the convention noting ongoing shortages.

Associated Press Atlantic City N. Jy Europe Herbert Hoover American Association of the Baking Industry

OF HIS YOUTH SEENES William A. Fletcher Visits Homeplace

William A. Fletcher a native of Hester now long based in Washington visits his old homeplace and stays at Hotel Evans. Though in his 60s he marches with a steady step and recalls travel across many shores since leaving Winchester in the mid 1850s.

William A. Fietcher Hester Washington Evans Fletcher Aorta Winchester

Assembly rejects Socialist exclusion bid in special session

New York assembly judiciary committee reports a resolution to bar Socialists from the extraordinary session with a 7 to 6 vote, choosing no recommendation. The action centers on excluding party members during the current extraordinary session in Albany.

Albany N. Y Assembly Judiciary Committee

Antis Appeal Refused on Federal Suffrage Ratification

Secretary of State Colby denied anti-suffragists from Tennessee their request to rescind his proclamation ratifying the federal suffrage amendment. Senator and Mrs Herman G Johnson of Elkins West Virginia visit Washington to enroll their daughter Bess Kathryn Johnson at Fort Loudoun Seminary for the year.

Washington Colby Tennessee Herman G.johnson Elkins W. Va Bess Kathryn Johnson Fort Loudoun Seminary

Winchester chapter urged for Daughters of the American Revolution

The Handley Library hosts plans to organize a Winchester DAR chapter with twelve charter members. Katherine Glass named organizing regent as local women rise to patriotic and educational duties, joining Civic League and Red Cross in broader community service. A public meeting at Handley Library will be announced.

Winchester Women's Patriotic Society United State Government Commonwealth Handley Library Katherine R. Glass Ben The Civic League American Red Cross Daugters of the

Burnt Factory Local News From Virginia

Miss Anna Cunningham returns to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for work after vacation with her parents in Burnt Factory Virginia. Ernest Boyd of Washington visits his parents. Silos are being erected on farms by Frank Freeman and C E Boyd. Apple picking is in full swing and farm help is scarce. The Boyd sale draws buyers at fair values. Red Bud school opens fall term with Miss Thornton as teacher. Ruth Boyd returns home from Forrest Glen after visiting grandparents the Boyds.

Burnt Factory Anna Cunningham A. D. Cunningham Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ernest Boyd Washington C. BE. Royd Frank Freeman C. E. Boyd Boyd Red Bud Miss Thornton Ruth Boyd Forrest Glen

More Women Register Today in Winchester Voting Drive

The women of Winchester rush to register for the November election as the deadline nears on October 2. A list of newly registered includes Virginia T. Kurt Susie B. Davis Edith Grove Alice M McKinster Inez M McKinster Mattie O Poe Georgie Seat Shepherd M Strother E Adell Affleck Esther K Harris Maude D Bart BE Virgin Smith Willie M Page Kate L Shau Rose 1 Jackson and Belles Ferguson.

Winchester Toon Virginia T. Kurt Susie B. Davis Edith Grove Alice M McKinster Inez

Unclear Registration Requests Reported by Local Women

A fragment notes several women including Kate M Johnson Mary Bowie Campbell Sadie Hamrick and others registering. One unnamed woman asked the commissioner for her name not to be published and her request was complied with. No other registrants are noted.

Kate M. Johnson Mary Bowie Campbell Sadie Hamrick Freda P. Reed Kate R. McCartney Magnolia Robinson Amelia Magruder Reventé No Wi.a

Winchester Light Opera plans first meeting at City Hall

The Winchester Musical Organization will hold its first meeting in City Hall Auditorium tonight at eight. All members are requested to attend. Chorus members and the cast of As You Was are invited. The group plans a light opera for the Winchester Hospital benefit.

Winchester Musical Organization City Hall Auditorium Orbanization Winchester Hospital

Buick 1921 Series Designed for Utility and Speed

Buick engineers have shaped the 1921 Series as a durable fast travel solution. For two decades Buick has built cars on practical lines for buyers who view the motor car as a business utility.

Buick

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