Apple Yard Move Signals Growth for Winchester Shipping
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agreed to buy about seven acres from C A Bahlman between the Valley turnpike and Shenandoah Box Board Corp for an apple loading yard. Plans include modern storage and sheds to speed car handling and relieve seasonal congestion, boosting southern Winchester development and cutting growers’ haul by over four miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
C. A. Bahlman
Valley Turnpike
Shenandoah Box Board Corporation
Winchester
Cedar Creek
Middle Road
Baltimore and Ohio
Bahiman
Hillyard Pond
Winchester and Western Railroad
Winchester and Western
R. M. Henry
City Council Deadlocks Over 1927 Tax Rate and Budget
The council adjourned after an all night session tied 5 to 5 on the tax rate for 1927, with eight votes needed to pass. Budge cuts included abolishing the police call box system and reducing the police force, nurse association funding, and election expenses, leaving a finished budget for public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Finance Committee
Park Commission
District Nurse Association
Council
FourYearOld Struck by Car in Winchester Tragedy
Four year old Leroy Shafer was hit by Morris G. Shanholtz’s car on Southwark Street in Winchester. He suffered a fractured skull a broken leg and internal injuries and remained unconscious as doctors treated him at home and on scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Shafer
G. R. Shafer
Morris G. Shanholtz
Young Shanholtz
W. G. Pingley
Hugh Clark
Shanholtz
Emmett Sons Co
North Loudoun Street
Southwark Street
Shafer
Clark
L M. Allen
Snarr
Winchester
Harrisonburg
Sister Bros
East Bose Cawen Street
Mrs Griffith Buys Bryarly Property in South Washington St
A deed filed in the corporation clerk's office records Henry R Bryarly and wife convey Bryarly home on South Washington street to Mrs R P Griffith for 14000 dollars. Griffith of Berryville plans to make the city her future home. Hayfield sale noted for April 14. Miles B Dean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Clerk's
Henry R.ryarly
R. PD. Griffith
Bryarly
South Washington Street
Griffith
Berryville
Cake and chicken sale at Batt's Store featured
Friday event at Fancy articles Batt's Store on North Loudoun street with a Ladies Aid Frederick Circuit note. Also listing a fork rent for a store-room nearly 200 feet deep at 150 N Main St with or without equipment and contact to Hable's.
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Batt’s Store
North Loudoun Street
Ladies Aid
Frederick Circuit
N. Main St
Hable’s
Harper Elected Councilman to Fill Gray Vacancy
At a special meeting the council elected Charles H. Harper to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Councilman Robt L. Gray. W A Sale, E J Snapp and Allen B. Gray were nominated as alternatives while Harper resigned as recorder to avoid ineligibility. Colonel Bryan Conrad was unanimously chosen recorder. The body also approved an ordinance authorizing a loan up to 20000 for current expenses as part of budget discussions with all eleven councilmen present.
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Econd
Alf
Robt. L. Gray
Bryan Conrad
Harper
D. . Ritenour
Ritenolir
W. A. Sale
E. J. Snapp
Allen B. Gray
Robi. l L. Gray
Anderson
Chas. H. Harper
Forney
Baetjer
Barr
Henry
Festival Parade Participation Offer From Dennison Expert
Dennison's Crepe Paper Co expert costume designer will be at our store April 9 11 12 to assist you free of cost. Office Supply Company Inc invites customers to benefit from the event and free consultation.
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Dennison
Crepe Paper Co
Office Supply Company Inc
Hats for Easter Special at $2.95
The M. B. Rogers Properties to be sold in front of the Court House at noon next Saturday April 16. The sale includes a 59 acre farm and a 0.5 acre village building lot in Gainsboro. See sale bills.
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M. 8
Rogers
Court House
Gainsboro
Large clean cotton rags wanted immediately
The Evening Star Office seeks large clean cotton rags immediately for processing. Workers to bring rags to the office or arrange pickup as directed.
Texas tornado toll rises to sixty two dead
A twister hit Rock Springs Texas killing at least 62 people and injuring about 150 as rescue teams moved in. The storm cut a two mile path, razing buildings and triggering fires. Airplanes from Kelley Field carried aid to the devastated area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Rock Springs
Texas
San Antonio
Tex
Kelley Field
Officials to pay rent for city hall offices
Councilman J. H W. Meury proposed that all officials occupying offices in City Hall pay rent. He listed posts from mayor to police chief and argued rental income would help maintenance. City Solicitor Williams noted state law requires providing suitable quarters, so the motion was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H W. Meury
Henry
Williams
Hungry Hen Starts a Blaze In Henhouse
Russell T. Hupp was away when a hen in his large henhouse lit a match left on the straw filled floor. The resulting fire damaged the interior before neighbors extinguished it, sparing the building from total loss.
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Russell T. Hupp
Woodlawn Avenue
Sold Car Under Lien McCauley Held For Court
Alfred Ray McCauley was held in police court on a grand jury charge of selling property held under a reserved lien. He was brought from Cumberland Maryland by Sheriff Pannett. McCauley of Strasburg Virginia claimed the car broke down and left at a West Virginia house. He is held for court in default of $1000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Ray McCauley
Grand Jury
Corporation Court
McCauley
Cumberland
Pannett
Strasburg
Itia
Harry W. Ebert
Ready to Wear Dresses Reduced This Week
Martha Washington Costume Shoppe announces a week long sale on ready to wear dresses with discounted prices. Offered items include themed costumes and accessories for upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Washington
Apple Blossom Festival Seeks Donations For Budget
Winchester residents who pledged funds for the Apple Blossom Festival are urged to send checks to Clifford D. Grim, treasurer. The festival budget is smaller this year but aims for bigger events, with about 1600 dollars overdrawn and strong publicity benefits for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Pance
Clifford D. Grim
William Beverley
Ise Feaures
Publi
East
Police Department
Coronation of Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin Opens Festival Evening
The first day of the festival featured the coronation of Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin as a highlight. Attendees included local dignitaries and community members in a ceremonial setting marking the festival start.
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Ing
Big Lot Sale postponed at Parkway Addition grounds
The Big Lot Sale at Parkway Addition near Leg Jackson and Richmond Highways, next to Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills, is postponed to Saturday April 16 at 1 p m on the grounds. Band concern offers free gifts.
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Parkway Addition
Jackson & Richmond
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills
Easter Eggs and Baskets by Crystal Confectionery
Order by early for themed chocolate eggs and Easter baskets filled to order. Items include rabbits chicks eggs fruit and nuts from Crystal Confectionery and Betsy Bogs. Last minute calls may be delayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal
Nurse Wanted For Part Time Summer Child Care
Refined white nurse sought for children. Must work part time in country during summer. Include references age and experience to Mrs H F Byrd care Star Office.
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Mra
H. F. Byrd
Care Star Office
Ida M Davis Property Sale At Wolfe Street
Property at 116 Wolfe street, a six room stone residence, will be sold at noon on Saturday April 16. Immediate possession given. See sale bill. Also notes a fact about diamonds: the black diamond is the hardest known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida M. Davis
Wolfe Street
Queen Shenandoah Blossom Festival Coronation Plans
The Blossom Festival committee reports slow progress on the Queen Shenandoah coronation pageantry in Shenandoah County. The two day event features the queen on a royal float with forty nine princesses from Virginia Maryland and West Virginia, a navy band, military escorts, and a parade headquarters bustle in the Shenandoah Valley National Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Qm
Andoah
Cnet Nilcello Guarda
Mary
Virginia
Unt States Navy Band
Washington
Mil Academies
Glee Club
Harrisonburg Teachers’ College
Shenandoah
Maryland
West Virginia
Susan Steck
Julie Rerfo
Honey Steere
Captain Steere
Paul Neff
J. Luther Neff
Alison Cooper
Eugene Cooper
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Nelson F. Richards
Ashby Post
American Legion
Bridgewater
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Ashby Po&t
Winchester
Robert Y. Conrad
France
Cinsmanney Tongues
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Aml T
Man
Valley Pike
Turnpike
Blossom
Helen Abell Conley
Frederick
Charles H. Conley
Guilford
Frederick County
Conley
L. V. Baughman
RE. Austin Baughman
Motor Vehicles
Carpenter's Farm
Hayfield
Miles B
Dean
Gray
Col
Margaret J. Hodgson
Rags
Baby
Finance Department
Treasury
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Liberty
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