Woolley Quits As Highway Builder
Woolley resigns from the highway construction post to take a new city job in New York City as the article notes his departure and the shift to a City position.
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1923
Page
1
Woolley resigns Virginia Highway post to lead New York firm
Robert W. Woolley, longtime Virginia Highway Contractors' Association managing director, resigns effective May 15 to become president of a large New York corporation. He will remain as adviser. Nw Beveridge to run Richmond office. Woolley cites strong financial advantages and vows continued ties with Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Woolley
New York
Democratic National
Mint
Interstate Commerce Commission
Contractors’ Association
Richmond News-Leader
News-Leader
R. W. Woolley
Virginia Highway Contractors’ ‘Association
Woolley
a @ssociation
Nw Beveridge
Richmond
Virginia
Virginia Highway Contractors’ Association
Desirable Residence to Be Sold at Public Auction
Public auction set for 11 a m Saturday April 28 in front of the Courthouse. Property located at 210 Ez er St is remodeled and owner is leaving the city. Iptt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezer St
Forged notes tied to defalcation at City Bank of York
The City Bank of York closed after a nearly 1 million dollar shortage. Thomas B. Baird and William H Bell are jailed on embezzlement charges. Bell admits forging notes totaling 122000 but won’t reveal use of funds. Bank inspectors say losses stretch over years aided by concealed ledger pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Jyork
Thomas B. Baird
William H Bell
City Bank of York
Baird
Boll
Charles H. Graff
Bell
Graft
Cameron
Save the Bees Plea on Spraying During Bloom Time
Officials warn that spraying during bloom harms bees and stops pollination. Do not spray when trees are in bloom or petals are present, as this risks killing bees and reducing fruit set.
Advocates Push Compulsory Auto Insurance at National Meet
Commissioner Joseph Button of Virginia urged a uniform law requiring all automobile owners to carry liability insurance as a license prerequisite. The proposal, referred to the laws and legislation committee, cites 14 000 yearly deaths from motor accidents. Massachusetts officials caution on draft feasibility. DC official pledges support if adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Button
Virginia
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
Richmond
Laws and Legislation Committee
Button
Clarence W.hobbs
Massachusetts
Burt A Miller
District of Columbia
Importance of Bees in Pollination for Apple Orchards
Entomologist W. S. Hough argues bees are the essential pollination agents for apples. He notes 10,000 to 20,000 bees in a hive, and that field workers average an eight hour day with foraging typically within one mile of the hive. He urges letting bees handle blooms as soon as 10 percent open to ensure fruit set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf of Mexico
Frederick County
W. S. Hough
Red Men Adopt Insurance Plan
Shawnee Tribe No 2 Improved Order of Red Men approved a liberal insurance plan for its members. The move is seen as elevating the group among progressive fraternal organizations and is expected to double membership soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
Red Men
Order
Noted tenor may come and sing at fire company minstrel
Plans are rapid ly being completed for the Sarah Zane Fire Company minstrel show with ballad singers H B Duffey Joseph Hodgson Harry Grimm Russell Potts Floyd Haines and comedy singers Victor Arthur Clayton Ritter Roy Shiner John Boxwell. The committee hopes Duffey the famous tenor will join for a Winchester audience if he can leave his company for one night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Duffey
Joseph Hodgson
Harry Grimm
Russell Potts
Floyd Haines
Victor Arthur
Clayton Ritter
Roy, Shiner
John Boxwell
Humming Bird” Duffey
Winchester
J T McIlwee Farm to Be Sold at Auction
The J T McIlwee farm of about 65 acres with a residence and barn will be sold at public auction in front of the Court House at twelve o'clock on Saturday April 28 1928 in Western Frederick. Sale bills advise viewing and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. McIlwee
James Taylor McIlwee
Court House
Frederick
Virginia Tax Case Against Gilpin Heard In Clarke County
Mrs. Gilpin argues Virginia may tax securities already taxed in Maryland and contends her domicile and trustee arrangements limit taxable income. Hearings before Judge F B Whiting consider back taxes of about 30000 for 1920 and 1921 with further filings by the State Tax Board and Clarke County records examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Gilpin
Clarke County
F. B. Whiting
Circuit Court
Virginia
Waldo Newcomer
Maryland
Iuna
Baltimore
Virnia
Jared
Gilpin
Baltimore City
Russell Cather
Joseph F. Moore
Clarke
Mrs Willis Recommends Cat and Canary at Empire
Mrs Marshall Willis of the city says The Cat and the Canary, acted by the same company as The Bat, is the most thrilling and mystifying show she has seen. She slept little after the performance and urges readers to buy Empire box office seats. the run ends soon before a fall layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Willis
the Empire
Empire
United States Tires Wanted for First Class Paper Hangers
Help wanted for paper hanging in Winchester Virginia. Frank M. Weadon and Son seek first class hangers with hand tools and references required. 31 East Water Street. 21-1p-tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Weadon & Son
E. Water St
Winchester
Fine girl baby arrives at Dabney home in Hazards Kentucky
Relatives in this city received a telegram from Mr. O. W. Dabney of Hazard Kentucky announcing the birth of a daughter named Ann at the Dabney home. The father previously resided in the county and now works in a responsible position with the Kentucky and West Virginia Power Company, based in Hazard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Dabney
Hazard
President Harding Relives New York Visit With Printers
President Harding spent a busy day in New York including meetings with AP reporters, a Yankee Stadium outing, and a tour of the New York Tribune plant. He joked with printers as he washed hands in their wash room and dried them on an ink smeared towel before returning to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
World Court
Harding
Washington
Yankee Baseball Stadium
New York Tribune
Tribune
Man Hurt in Fall From Bridge Over Cedar Creek
Delm Palmer Jr aged about 20 was injured at work on the new bridge over Cedar Creek at Fisher's Hill on the Valley Pike when his truck fell off the structure. He suffered a fractured leg and a dislocated back and was moved to Memorial Hospital in serious condition after initial treatment by Dr. Crawford of Strasburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delm&Jr
Masked Ball Promises a Notable Local Benefit Event
The masque ball at Jordan Springs next Tuesday night aims to outshine past community events. Proceeds support the local baseball club with a 9.30 grand promenade and performances by the Virginia Syncopaters and the Melodic Quartette. Prizes donated by several local businesses. tickets selling fast. chaperones named. Also notices include a wanted stenographer and a creamery promotion offering a free daily record book to new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Springs
Virginia
F. Ss. Emmert, Sons and Company
Hamburger’s
Sample Shoe Store
Hodgson and Brown
Reynolds
W. A. Baker
Duffields W. Va Mercantile Stock for Sale
I am closing my mercantile business and taking up garage work. I offer my entire stock of goods fixtures and a large new two story room at Duffields Jefferson County for sale. One of the best stands in the county. Interested parties contact A Kibler Duffields W Va. P O Darke W Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffields
Loy Case Ends In Court Today In Automobiles Trial
Cecil Loy testified in the Corporation Court bar trial over injuring Mrs. Snoke after a left turn from Braddock to Water street. He said he drove at 12 mph with due precautions and blamed the crossing traffic for the accident. Witnesses discussed Ford car speeds, with experts contending the vehicle could reach 20 to 26 mph under normal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Loy
Corporation Court
Bar
Ford
George B. Chapman
Womeldorph
Frank Patton
Patton
Fix” Lo
Dleo
Loy
Snake
C. A. Bush
Howard Scruges
Harry W. Ebert
Farmer leader says he is not a candidate for any office
Gray Sliver of Berkeley County Va said he has not decided on running for president or any office. He noted farm groups discuss his possible candidacy but he has given no definite indication. He argued the farmer’s role has shifted from a mere support to self advocacy in economic policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boll
York City
York
County of
Washington
American Farm Rean Federation
Gray Sliver
Berkeley County
Democratic
Silver
Kington
Agri
America
West Virginia
Lyt
Page
Baltimore and Ohio to Modernize Shenandoah Corridor
Baltimore and Ohio unveils a broad program of upgrades across the Shenandoah district from Harpers Ferry to Lexington including new steel bridges track rebuilding and other improvements. President Daniel Willard said the system will contribute 42 million of a 1.1 billion national rail modernization effort for the current year with several contracts already awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Harpers Ferry
We Wai
Lexington
Egal Department
Daniel Willard
United States
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
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H. B. Gilpin
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Care Star Office
H. D. Albin
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