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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1921
Page
1
The Woman's Auxiliary hosts a Friday event presenting colors to Conrad Post, with Governor Day in attendance as a guest of the ociety.
Immense crowds filled the Winchester fair grounds as clear skies followed a rough night. Governor Westmoreland Davis plans a Friday visit at 12:22 PM and the American Legion day includes free admission for all Robert Y. Conrad Post members. A flag presentation to the Legion is scheduled at 3 PM with a review of Company I, First Virginia Infantry.
War Finance Committee announced the sale of government held railroad car trust certificates totaling 30 238 500 dollars. The report notes various local social items including Mrs. K M Casey visiting Philadelphia for fair week and mentions several residents traveling or visiting nearby areas.
Washington dispatch notes Congress reconvened after a 30 day recess with pressed agendas in the Senate including the tariff revision, railroad relief, and Allies debt refunds. The House passed only temporary measures and the Senate faces a bitter fight over the beer bill and Borah’s Panama tolls repeal.
The Empire shows a feature and Voovil tonight with a program on the back page. Tomorrow brings The Last of the Mohicans. Winchester is the only town this subject has shown for days. Prices: adults 25 cents, children 15 cents.
In Richmond September 21 a new Democratic push begins September 26 at Fairfax with Salt H. Flood speaking to local leaders. The plan includes a document from a distinguished Virginian about remarks by Henry W. Anderson. Gregory, Trinkle will deliver the keynote in Clintwood next Tuesday as the Ninth District launch. The slate marks a statewide rapid campaign, with a Lily-Black Republican ticket contesting for the first time.
Critics praise Mae Marsh in The Little Fraid Lady, calling it her best vehicle. The Robertson-Cole super special adaptation of The Girl Who Lived in the Woods showcases the screen star at the Strand Theater.
The Auxiliary to the R. V. Conrad Post of the American Legion invites all members to attend a Friday 3 PM ceremony at the Fair Grounds. Mrs. Lynch will present the standards to the Legion. For details call Miss Augusta Conrad, Bell 63.
Besides vodvil you will get Hobart Bosworth in His Own Law, one of the best pictures ever made with thrilling fight scenes. The program promises to please, with same admission prices.
Miss Barr, a member of Frederick County’s prominent Barr family, died at her old homeplace after a third stroke. She had spent her life at the Barr farm near Winchester, with ties to Washington, and was aged in death. Funeral services with Rev. F. M. Richardson will be held at 2 PM Friday at Mount Hebron Cemetery.
The late James Ferguson estate with seven acres and a comfortable residence will be sold in front of the Court House at 12 o'clock this Saturday. Refer to sale bills for details.
Advertisement notes office supplies available from The Of Fee Equipment Co located at 419-5 hinting at a sale or catalog entry for business equipment.
Rental listing announces possession September 18 for a unit on Water Street 27 W with apartment 6. Includes 14 ip tt notation.
In Riga Latvia on September 22 a convoy of forty cars, organized by the American Relief Administration, sails for Moscow with rations for about ten days for one million Russian children. The first all American train moves under relief program and aims to ease hunger in war torn regions. A second item notes a missing gold Eversharp pencil at Winchester Fair with a reward offered at Baker's drug store.
Boston September 22 President Harding Anthony was elected to receive the 33d degree in Free Masonry. The action was taken at the annual session of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons for the northern jurisdiction.
At Winchester Fair Grounds on September 28 a program of fine riding and driving events is scheduled. The note lists a 21 1p 21 go 4 entry line and confirms an active day of equestrian exhibitions.
A late yesterday storm crippled local and long distance telephone lines in Winchester and Clarke county. Seven long distance trunks and eight local lines failed, with 90 local telephones out. Linemen began repairs at daybreak and by noon service was slowly restoring across the region.
The Women's Auxiliary to the R. Y. Conrad Post of the American Legion invites members to a luncheon with coffee and sandwiches at the fairgrounds booth on Friday September 23 from 12 to 2 p m. Mrs W A Baker pres pro tem.
All men are ordered to report at the Armory on Friday September 22 at 1 oclock to take part in the Legion Day exercises at the Fair Grounds by order George H Grim Capt EB E Brengle 1st Sergt
Reward offered for return of a lost tire and a 2x3 1 2 inch Dodge rim found on River Road near Berry's Ferry. Return to Star Office. Also classified notice for sale or rent residences near Handley School listed by H. R. Bryarly & Brother.
In Hull England on September 6 1921 Commander Richard Byrd Jr reports dire scenes as American officers recover bodies from the ZR-2 disaster over the Humber. He details gruesome work salvaging wreckage and identifying fallen comrades while coordinating funeral arrangements and memorials.
A bill featuring two clever acts from Don Garrison of the Gloom Chasers and violinist Mac Levan mixes song and character work with the main comedy Just Out of College Ade starring Jack Pickford. Tickets range 10 15 and 20 cents.
Maurertown Virginia general contractor WM Gochtenour reports active well and water drilling rigs in the vicinity of Winchester at 16 16 1w with operations ongoing and local drilling activity continuing.
John Rosenbeco company announces arrival of a carload of pine lath of high quality and low cost for plastering work. The delayed process speeds up as materials are now on hand for immediate use.
A Star Office listing seeks a competent young man with experience in booping and related tasks. The post highlights desired qualifications and working hours for March 22 to 2p 8t Bs dig.
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