Convention Sessions End Mark Fire Association Rally
The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Disease Association convened in Winchester with a large turnout. Officers were reelected, a revised constitution passed, and Capt. Robert L. Gray of Winchester elected president, with W. J. Roop and W. W. Glass reappointed as officers. The next meeting venue to be decided by the executive committee.
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Cumberland Valley
W. W. Glass
City Hall
W. W. Long
Keyser
W. Va
Clarence Woods
Centenary Reformed Church
Winchestr
W. Ww
Winchester
Glass
Capt
R. L. Gray
Sarah Zane Fire Company
W. H. Richter
Chambersburg
Bill
Roop
W. J. Roop
Middletown
Gray
Association
Robert L. Gray
Capt. Gray
Francis F. Callahan
Carlisle
Old BU
Jake
C. L. Jacobs
Waynesboro
Bill Richter
Bill” Richter
Richter
H. F. Coffelt
Routersville
Philip Williams
Capt. Hardy
Orchard Use Peach and Apple Paring Machines
Oak stave picking baskets picking crates picking bags Peach and apple paring machines for orchard and domestic use described in brief catalog note.
Twentieth Annual Clarke County Horse Show At Abberyville
Promotion for Clarke County Horse Show at Abberyville August 18 promises best in history with finest breeding stock and top jumping. Also a help wanted notice seeking reliable girl for general housework with high wages.
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Clarke County
Aberryville
Star
Ap-t
Human Fly to Climb Library in Winchester Event
Tonight at 7 o clock sharp Har ry H Gardiner the Human Fly will scale Handley Library and return without mechanical help. Proceeds aid the American Legion with a 6 30 band concert by W H Baker Chocolate Company Band Red Hook NY. After the climb the Legion hosts a black dance in front of Hotel Jack with an eight piece jazz orchestra.
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Harry H. Gardiner
Handley Library
Gardiner
American Legion
Winchester
W. H. Baker Chocolate Company
Red Hook
N. Y
Banks to Aid Maxwell Motor Firm in Merger Talks
New York banks will advance several million dollars to the Maxwell Motor Company as a committee takes over management. Plans for the Maxwell Chalmers merger are extended indefinitely due to current financial conditions.
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Associated Press
New York
Maxwell Motor Company
Maxwell
Chalmers
Treaty with Turks Signed Here
The treaty with Turkey was signed here this afternoon in Severs, France, as reported by the Associated Press. The ceremony marked the formal agreement between the nations.
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The
Associated Press
Severs
France
Turkey
Convention Schedule Highlights Races and Contests
Drawing for place for con tests at 9 a.m. in Chamber of Commerce. Drill contest at 10 a.m. at Fair Grounds. Reel Races and Ladder races at 1 p.m. Also automobile and motorcycle races at 3:30 p.m. at Fair Grounds. Admission free.
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Chamber of Commerce
Fair Grounds
Wanted Carpenter and Pipe Fitters at New Gold Storage Plant
Job notice seeking a carpenter and pipe fitters for a new gold storage plant. Applications directed to William Beverley. B0-1p-tt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Beverley
Delegates Headed to Chicago for Apple Shippers Convention
Messrs. William P Massey Boyd R Richards and Sam Haines leave today for Chicago to attend the International Apple Shippers Association annual meeting. The convention is among the largest fruit industry gatherings, drawing prominent growers brokers and shippers from the United States and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. “Massey
Boyd R. Richards
Sam Haines
Chicago
International
Apple Shippers’ Association
United States
Apple Packers Wanted by Appalachian Corporation
Wanted two box apple packers for immediate employment. Must be experienced and well recommended. Provide full wage information in first letter. Appalachian Corporation Tallulah Park Ga. 7-1p-3t. Proceeds from patronize bol sre stands split 50 percent to Firemen's Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOL Sre
Firemen's Convention
Appalachian Corporation
Tallulah, Park, Ga
Winchester editor rejects plan for Odd Bellows hall
The Star states no intent to build or rent a hall on North Kent street or any northern Winchester street for the Odd Bellows colored group, addressing protesters from Saturday's issue and signed by WM. E. Laws, P. &.
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the Star
North Kent Street
Winchester
WM. E. M. Laws, P
Talbots Visit Niagara and Canada on Ten Day Trip
Mr and Mrs W R Talbot depart Monday for Niagara Falls and Canada with plans to be away ten days to two weeks. A notice asks the person who took a hat and goat by mistake at the Rouss Spring dance to return them to Miss Saloma Crisman 807 Braddock St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Talbot
Niaxara_Falls
Canada
Islands
Rouss Spring
Saloma Crisman
Braddock St
Girls' Athletic Association boosts pool use and activities
The Girls' Athletic Association expanded pool hours with instructors, turning swimming into the season's most popular sport. Members, many under eighteen, will gain skills and plan a camping trip, tennis, dancing, marching, and a new Glee Club while scouting for public performances in Winchester.
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Witte
Annette Kellermans
Aime Girls’ Athletic’ Association
Messrs
Harry R. Kern
W. A. Baker
J. J. Brown
Katherine Glass
Alfred S. Henkel
Clarke County
David Belasco
George Cohan
Mack Sennett
Girls’ Athletic Association
Winchester Wit
Private sale of 165 acre Frederick county farm near Winchester
Sam Haines advertises a private sale of about 165 acres in Frederick county near Winchester and Martinsburg Turnpike, one mile from Stephenson and Clearbrook, no apple land. One fourth cash, balance on terms. Details from M M Lynch, Winchester VA. Also Mrs Helen M Stephenson and a Gainesboro Methodist Sunday School picnic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Winchester
Martinspore—Turnpike
Stephenson
Clearbrook
M. M. Lynch
Helen M. Stephenson
Rain or Shine Cumberland Valley Firemen Parade
A heavy shower delayed the Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association parade but the sun broke through and the parade proceeded. Six divisions formed on North Market Street and marched through Kern Main Monmouth Braddock Peyton to the carnival. Prizes went to Hose Co No 5 Martinsburg largest company Keyser Fire Co Carlisle and Cumberland Co Carlisle for distance and appearance.
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Cumberland Valley Firemen's Association
Star
Robert T. Barton
Pennsylvania
Wer
North Market Street
Kern’ Street
Kern
Main
Monmouth
Braddock
Peyton
Citizens’ Band of
Winchester
V. Firemen's Association
Good Will Hose Co
Drum Corp
Chambersburg
South End Hose Co
Mellwee Band
Mda
Western Enterprise Co
Agerstown
Charley Rouss Fire Co
Nd Drim Corps
W.H. Baker Chocolate Co
Band of New York
Cumberland Hose Co
Carlisle
Antietam Hose Co
Hagerstown
Alays Phere Hook and Ladder Co
Pennesters Pa
Sarah Zane Fire Co
Inchester
Martinsburg
W. Va
Ryneal Hose Co
Keyser Fire Company
Keyser
Cumberland Company
Cartliste, Pa
Hagerstown 16 Play Ball Here Tomorrow
The Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion baseball team faces Hagerstown Industrial League at 3:40 p.m. tomorrow in a evenly matched matchup likely to provide real sport. A separate notice seeks a seven room house with modern improvements and heating, via Hansbrough & Carter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Tockry
Hagerstown Industrial League
Hansbrough & Carter
Equity Tonight Band Contest At Equity Grounds
Four entries compete for a $200 prize at Equity grounds tonight at 8 o clock. Participants include the Moffwee Bard of Keysere and the Daker Chocolate Company Band of Red Hook New York. Admission is free.
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Equity
Tt Ia
Moffwee Bard
Keysere
Daker Chocolate Company
Red Hook
N. 7
Hoffman Family Reunion Brings Kin From Across States
The children of the late Mr and Mrs Edward Hoffman gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward March on Sunday August 8. Attendees included Edward Hoffman of Detroit Henry of Altoona Albert of Boston Maas Isaac of Charlottesville and Mrs Carrie M Gary and Mrs John B Griffith of Washington DC and Mrs Edward March of the city. The eldest sister Mrs Ella Ebenhack from Kansas could not attend. Accompanying Henry Hoffman were his wife and son Edward of Youngwood PA. A daughter Emma of Berryville VA her husband Howard Lamp and two daughters of Mrs March and two grandchildren also joined. Edward Hoffman had not been home for 46 years. They visited Mt Hebron Cemetery Red Bud farm the first Virginia home and the Lutheran Church they attend.
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Edward Hoffman
Edward March
Detroit
Mich
Henry
Altoona
Albert
Boston
Maas
Isaac
Charlottesville
Carrie M. Gary
John B. Griffith
Washington, D. C
Ella Ebenhack
Kansas
Henry Hoffman
Edward
Youngwood
Emma
William Hoffman
Berryville
Howard Lamp
Mareh
Mra. Scott
Hild& Mareh
Mt. Hebron
Red Bud
Virginia
Young Matron Dies at Memorial Hospital
Mrs. Bessie May Ebersole 39 died at Memorial Hospital after an operation for pneumonia. Survived by husband Howard and two children Paul and Edna, plus mother Mrs. H F Kerns three brothers and three sisters. Funeral Thursday at Greenwood Church with Rev. Walter Depp. burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
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Bessie May Ebersole
Howard Ebersole
Memorial
Walter Depp
Market St. M.E. Church
Orelating
Leonard Brown
Kons
Harry Kern
John Kern
Paul Ooe
Mount Mebron
Baker Chocolate Company Band Visits Red Hook Guests in City
The W. H. Baker Chocolate Company Band from Red Hook New York arrived in this city yesterday as guests of Mr Albert L Baker. The 21 piece band was brought at the expense of the Winchester New York Red Hook company and conducted a concert in front of Mr A L Bakers North Main Street residence. All band members are employed at the W H Baker Inc plant in Red Hook New York.
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W. H. Baker Chocolate Company
Red Hook
N. Y
Albert L. Baker
The
Chocolate Corporation
W. H. Baker Company
Winchester
New York
A. L. Baker
North Main Street
Water bond election held in Winchester today
The city of Winchester votes today on issuing 100000 in water bonds to modernize the water system and prevent famine. Early turnout is light with about one fifth of eligible voters polling. polls stay open until sundown as supporters urge all remaining voters to approve the bond issue.
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Cumberland Mulloy Bivomen's Association
Winchesiter
May operate wheels of chance on street condemns illegal stalls
Officials received a complaint yesterday alleging wheels of chance were run on streets in violation of law. The 1920 Legislature authorized carnivals fairs and charitable groups to conduct such wheels where fruit candy and other prizes appear.
Yard Party at Greenway Church Hosts Ladies Aid Society
An outreach event titled Yard Party is planned for Aug 14 at Greenway Church under the Ladies Aid Society. If rain interrupts, the event shifts to the following Monday night.
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Greenway Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Expressmen Win $30 Million Wage Increase Across Rails
Chicago Aug 10 Thirty million dollars was added to the nation express bill as the United States Railroad Labor Board awarded 80 000 employes of the American Railway Express Company a 16 cent an hour raise retroactive to May 1 1920. The decision covers all express workers and 2600 shop men with a 13 cent per hour increase. Monthly wages rise to 38 40 for messengers and 32 64 for other staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Railroad Labor Board
American Railway Express Company
Express
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington
Rally in U S Steel Spurs Market Rally
In New York Aug 10 liquidation across various industries kept early stock movements uncertain. After brief selling shares rebounded with expectations prices had fallen too far, helping a rally in US Steel from 81 to 86. Call money held at 7 percent as speculation remained quiet and trading steady on about 525000 shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Notes From Gen Pershing Aid On War Duty
In Alexandria Virginia Mr Byrne served as stenographer for General John J Pershing from departure to return after World War I. He said he worked under difficulties taking down notes while the general traveled by automobile at high speed. A party including Mrs Ballie Walker Wid Tier Gaugnyer and Miss Lucy Laws joined the guest group at Mrs Kinzel's North Main street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Mr. Satee
Alexandria
John J.ing
France
Byrne
Bayne
Ballie Walker
Washington
Lucy Laws
Culpeper
T. Kinzel
Kinzel
North Main Street
Special Taxes on Refreshments Announced by Internal Revenue
Deputy D WwW Ritenour announced a new beverage tax under war tax law. Buyers must pay oma cent on every sale of 10 cents or more for drinks including orangeade and ice cream. exemptions given only to purely religious or educational organizations. Taxes collected by R C L Moncure in Richmond or by Ritenour. sales at parks and amusements also taxed. Sam Forney from Baltimore visiting relatives. rental ad for five room apartment at Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritenour
Internal Revenue
R. C. L. Moncure
Internal Revenue Collector
Virginia
Richmond
Mr. Ritenour
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Aga
C.V. Association
Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Thomas F. Burley
Gray Ca
Citizens
Ats
Lef. Bowen
Waynesboro, Pa
ARD Supply CO
Hone
N. Market ST
Herrell
Motor Company
Thousand Islands
Local Athletic Association
C. V. Depot
Bell Phone
Gainesboro
Methodist Sunday School of
Rock House Park
Rock Enon Springs
Clarence
Miller
C. V
Equity Tonight
Expressmen
American Company
U.S Steel
Gen. Pershing
Sam Forney
Baltimore
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