Steck Chosen Chairman of New Public School Board
John M. Steck was elected chairman of the newly formed City Public School Board at its first Hadley library meeting. The old board’s vice chair McGuire, and secretary Hardy were reappointed. committees were named and the board planned monthly meetings in Winchester.
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J. M. Steck
New Public School Board
John M. Steck
Hadley
Steck
Common Council
Rar
Commdén
Tweleve
Buffy
H. Duffey
Handley
New Yards
Goss
Deing
Handl
Winchester
Regiar ‘M
Ig geTe Steck
Mn Quale
Cate
Ucation
Hardy, McGuiré and Rosenberger
Bell
Shockey
Hell, Shockey and
Mr. Bell
Hoe Bell
Osenberger
Ascera Ee
National Guard Maintenance Urges Civic Club Support
An Army captain urged Winchester civic groups to back National Guard organization in the community. He called for merchants to let employees join the local companies and take two weeks annual leave for training. A Kiwanis meeting was set for April 24 at 12 30 with expected strong representation.
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National Guard
Cage Tl
Christian
United As. Army
Kiwanian Club
Virginia
Elaine
Bill
Ee Saee
Ee Kanes
MD A
Oaieecom
Winchester
Winchester Kiwanis Club
Merlea Towner
Baltimore
Capital
Bermehane
Richmi
Poe
Berg
Tive and Public Affairs
Ed Richards
Glass
Boyd
Richards
Kiwanis Club
Bob Barton
Ralph Rosenberger
For Sale Dalton Adding Machine
Ice Supply Co advertises a Dalton adding machine for quick sale. The terse notice implies a cheap price and fast buyer interest.
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Dalton
The
Ice Supply Co
Board expects more teachers to apply for reappointment
The Handley Schools have established a corps of teachers after which several applicants have sought reappointment. It is expected that more members will apply at the next board meeting.
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Ers
Handley Schools
Elks Thank Ward for Able School Work
At a local Elks meeting last night a tribute was paid to Ward who retired after twelve years of service including a period as head of the school board. The order passed a resolution expressing the lodge’s thanks and gratitude for his able and distinguished service to education and the community.
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Elks
Nfew
Ward
Uncnmou Teng
Bhiks
Severe Cold Persists with Subzero Readings
The Winchester thermometer yesterday morning fell to twelve degrees below freezing, a late spring low point. By this morning readings rose to four degrees below freezing as the day moderated.
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Winchester
First Ward Registrars Named In Winchester Corporation Court
An order in the Winchester Corporation Court appoints Robert L. Jones as registrar for the first precinct of the first ward and J. E. Affleck as registrar for the second precinct. Jones replaces Grahamner who resigned and Affleck replaces G. R. Haines who also resigned.
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Corporation Court
Robert L. Jones
J. E. Affleck
Winchester
J. Jones
Graham Ner
Mr. Affleck
G. R.haines
Death ends life of Mrs Giffin in Winchester
Mrs N Jane Giffin widow of William Giffin died at her son George Giffin’s home on North Kent Street after a long illness. She was born Miss Hicks in Tyne and lived there over 70 years before moving to Winchester four years ago. Survived by four children George Samuel John and Jennie Elliott. two brothers Leslie Hicks and Geo Hicks. Funeral at Fairview Church Friday at 11 with burial in adjacent graveyard.
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N. Jane Giffin
William “Giffin
George Giffin
North Kent Street
Cation
We Giffin
Miss Hicks
Tyne
Winchester
Samuel Giffin
John Giffin
Capon Bridge
W. Va
Jennie Elliott
Highview
Leslie Hicks
Stephens City
Geo. Hicks
Trone
Fairview “Church
Square dance events and postponed sale notice
Read Moling and Seals Floor covering ad on page seven postpones Garvin estate sale to Tuesday April 8. Personal property of late C N Garvin High View WV includes horses cows implements feed 10 shares of Western Frederick Bank stock. Also notes a quick sale on modern brick dwelling Monmouth Street with unusual price by Goode & Co and hay for sale by S N Chiles.
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Monmouth St
Goode & CO
Rotary convention opens in Raleigh with 1000 attendees
About 1,000 Rotarians gathered in Raleigh to open the thirty-seventh district meeting. Publisher Josephus Daniels and a former Navy official welcomed delegates from 40 North Carolina and Virginia clubs.
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Associated Press
Raleigh
North Carolina
Virginia
Josphus Danide
Raleigh News and Observer
See the Navy
Winchester Rotary Club Aims for Return Saturday
The Rotary Club of Winchester is represented in the event with Vernon Rady, wife Jett, and others expected to return Saturday afternoon after a distant con c.
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Winchester
Rotary
Club of
Vernon Rady
Wike
Jett Youindey
Strength of rails sustains market gains in early trading
The Associated Press reports brisk buying of railroad stocks lifting prices by up to three points and helping the general market despite bear selling and volatility in low priced industrials. Demand broadened to include oil, shipping, tobacco, merchandise, and chemical issues as call money opened at 4 1 4 percent.
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New York
World's Largest Rice Mill Burned in Louisiana Fire
Fire destroyed the Lake Charles Milling Company plant claimed to be the world's largest. The loss included 70,000 bags of rice and was pegged at 750000 dollars, fully insured. J A Foster, company treasurer and manager, warned the impact would be felt in the rice market.
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Associated’ Press
Lake Charleds
Lake Charles
Friendship Fire Company Schedules Thursday Meeting
Regular meeting of the Friendship Fire Company is set for Thursday evening April 3 at 8 o'clock. Captain Fred W. Forney will lead as business of interest to all is discussed.
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Friendship Fire Company
Fred W. Forney
W. O. W. Benefit at the Colonial Theatre Tonight
A local benefit event at the Colonial Theatre features the film By Divine Right with thrilling fire and train wreck scenes and Elliott Dexter in the leading role. A female lead is noted, plus a special speaker address and musical solo with overture. Admission by card only.
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Divine Right
Colonial Theatre
F.B. O
Elliott Dexter
Divine Riga
Shirk
Dred. Harris
Miss Hall
District Nurse Higgins Report for March Details Visits and Programs
The March report by Miss Gertrude M. Higgins district nurse lists 7 pre natal 10 post natal 9 preschool 8 school 38 adult and 10 tuberculous patient visits plus 92 instructive and 166 nursing visits and 45 business visits. One patient sent to Catawba Sanitorium. Eleven food preparation demos and three maternity outfit sessions.
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Gertrude M. Higgins
Association
Catawba
Centenary Reformed Church
H. D. Fuller
Martin Wisecarver
District Nurse Association
Whitney's Baths Burned At Coney Island In Five Alarm Fire
A five alarm blaze destroyed Whitney's Baths, one of Coney Island's oldest structures, and swept two pavilions, many booths, and 300 feet of boardwalk. High winds spread sparks toward Far Ward, Lane Park, and nearby structures.
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Associated Press
New York
Whitney's
Coney Island
Lane Park
Venus Show a Fine Production at The Empire Theatre
A large Winchester audience attended Venus at The Empire Theatre last night. Producer Wintz brought Nyra Brown and Johnnie Getz, whose prior visits delight locals. The show impressed critics with pretty women, fine dancing, and lavish stage effects, ranking among the season’s best here.
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Anat
Empires
Girls Benefit Show at Empire Tonight With Star Cast
The Girls Athletic Association hosts a benefit at the Empire Theatre tonight featuring ten stars and three local actors in sketches between Metro film Women Who Give. Katherine Barnett and Marian Barr will dance. tickets 50 cents orchestra, 25 cents balcony, 15 cents lower floor children, 10 cents upper floor children tax included.
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Girls Athletic Association
Empire Theatre
Metro
New England
Katherine Barnett
Marian Barr
Empire Quartet
Buzzella Henry
Martha Ritter
Clayton Ritter
Bill
Scheneider Wil
For Sale Best Paying Business on North Main St
For sale one of the best paying and located businesses on North Main Street. Apply to Mr. Fansler at the Star office.
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Main St
Fansler
Star Office
Ethel Gas A High Test Product at Garage Sale
Ethel Gas a product from Standard Oil and General Motors Corp tested high and offered on sale at the MID CIPY GARAGE on 4-2-1p-41.
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Standard Oil & General Motors Corp
Time For Delayed Dormant Spray Advice For Apple Growers
Winchester district apple growers are advised to begin dorman t spray for scale and aphid control. Eggs of green aphid are hatching rapidly and rosy aphid will follow as eggs crack. Weather has slowed green aphid but not rosy. Early bloom varieties show aphid activity, with buds breaking open quickly and no starvation risk. This notice from W B Hough entomologist at Winchester Field Laboratory dated April 3, 1924.
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Winchester
W. 8. Hough
Winchester Field Laboratory
Percy
Grimes
Mans
Jonatha
Pershing Sees Improvement in Europe On Return
Gen John J Pershing arrived aboard the George Washington and said Europe looks much better than during his earlier months abroad He also predicted the Dawes plan will yield a constructive and beneficial result for the situation.
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Associated Press
New York
John J. Pershing
George Washington
Europe
Dawes Committee
Distemper Epidemic Strikes Kennels Across Old Dominion
Distemper has ravaged kennels in the Old Dominion affecting many dogs including high pedigree setters and pointers. At least five dogs have died and over twenty have been treated with serum as veterinarians seek to curb the outbreak. A dealer, Mr. Kline, canceled twenty dog orders fearing spread to his entire pack. One canine from the Old Dominion recently won Chicago’s top prizes before the disease hit.
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Sarok
Old Dominion
Elf
Leslie D. Town
Caineigh
Inter
Messenger
Chicago
Woodmen To Show Film At Colonial
The local Woodmen of the World camp rents the Colonial Theater for this evening to host a membership booster meeting with a high class motion picture and other entertainments. State Manager S B Lathram of Norfolk will address the meeting alongside Rev F T McFaden. A special musical program is planned and about 1500 tickets have been distributed for a large turnout.
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Woodmen of A World
Colonia Theater
Norfolk
F. T. McFaden
Lane Aide Claims Looting of Files at Capitol Inquiry
Aide to the air service attorney T F Lane asserts that files and a briefcase were looted during Senate testimony. Volandt and Lane’s remarks reference orders to stay away from the capitol as the committee investigates war mater supply cases and the fate of the Stestares Corporation.
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Volandt
Lane
Senate
W. F. Volandt
Sqpublican
Washingto
Renn
Algo
Ate
The
Air Lane
Stestares Corporation
War
Ashurst Neni
Lawe
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R.L. Christian
C. M
LOCAL
MR. Ward
Mrs. Giffin
Square Dance
Friendship Hall
Moling and Seal
S. N. Chiles
Manes
Whitney
Venus
Empire
Ethel Gas
War Department
Daugert
Dormont Spray
Gen. Pershing
T. F. Lane
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