Legionairess War Memorial Views Sought At Virginia Legion Convention
Delegates from six cities attended a Virginia Legion convention in Lynchburg to shape memorial plans for World War I service members. Major Barton Heats led the district War Memorial committee with Michie of Charlottesville guiding resolutions. A luncheon and later a smoker followed the formal sessions.
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Conrad Post
North Main Street
Clifford Grim
Obert B. Nelson
Philip Williams
A. Goodwyn
Emporia
State Department
Richard S. Bierne
State Industrial Commission of
Richmond War Memorial
Virginia
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Barton
Ri ‘Fs Barton
Winchester
Michie
Charlottesville
Tra Wi
Nancy Lee Coble
W. A. Baker
Empire Screens Coolidge Film At Local Theatre
Empire Theatre manager announced Fox film studios sent motion pictures of President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge. The showing includes pre and post presidency images and home life glimpses, with clear sharp pictures and high audience enthusiasm reported.
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Baker
Empire Theatre
Fox’ Film Studios
Férmert
Boston
Flood waters in Colorado recede after Platte Canyon flood
Denver reports Platte river flood danger from a cloudburst in Platte Canyon twenty miles away. Waters began rising rapidly last night and then subsided early today. Residents who fled to higher ground are returning home with no reported loss of life.
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Denver
Col
Platte River
Platte Canyon
Lowe
Fire at Boyce town hall threatens large structure
Fire alarm sounded around five as flames broke out near the town hall in Boyce county nine miles from Winchester. Citizens and Boyce volunteers fought the blaze with a chemical extinguisher until Winchester firemen arrived. the building, the town’s largest general store, narrowly escaped total destruction after an hour of effort. The origin remains unknown after a Bible Students meeting left the premises last Sunday.
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Friendship Fire Company
Clarke
Winchester
Sam Chisman
Gata Fred. W. Forney
Douglas Barnett
Arthur Taylor
Boyce
Secord
O. H. Gaunt and Co
Bible Students Association
Dunlop
Norfolk and Western Railway
Trinkle to Probe Gas Prices in Virginia
Governor E Lee Trinkle pledged a thorough probe into gasoline pricing in Virginia. He noted the state’s lack of storage and wells complicates comparisons with the West but said inquiries would pursue any possible price reductions. Retail prices held at 26 cents after a two cent cut in wholesale prices by Standard and Texas companies.
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Associated Press
Richmond
Virginia
Virgin
Standard and Texas
Possible twenty cent gas in Norfolk market
Norfolk officials and Tidewater Automobile Association members consider further gas price cuts likely after retail gas dropped to 23 cents. They are studying current market conditions and expect prices to fall below 23 cents soon.
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Ae Associated Press
Norfolk
Tidewater Automobile Association
Standard Oil President Predicts Temporary Gasoline Cut
W. C. Feagile, president of Standard Oil of New Jersey, said today that current gasoline prices can only be temporary and that further cuts may follow if crude oil prices drop again. He stated the industry would weather the present period.
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New York
W. C. Feagile
Standard Oil, Company of New Jersey
Entries Pour In for Winchester Fair Races and Shows
The Winchester Fair will host four days of racing with many horses entered across events. Secretary Manager McCann says all races will fill and purses will attract top speedsters, hoping to break local records. Major purchases include Minor Hal by W E Miller and a slate of free acts and Midway attractions under strict censorship. The event promises the biggest fair yet with full departmental participation and entertainment for all.
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Winchester Fair
Chas. R. McCann
W. £. Miller
Washington, D Boos
Minor Hal
Eddie Hal
Mr. Saunders
Minor Mal
Harrington
Delaware
McCann
Frank Melville
Southers
A Ieoutherc
Young Men's Bible Class Holds First Anniversary Service
The Young Men's Bible Class of the U. B. Church invites all members and a guest to Sunday services to mark the church dedication anniversary. Bishop Weekley will attend to help lead the observance.
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Young Men’s Bible Class
U. B. Church
Weekley
French Reply To British Note Heading To Brussels
Paris reports that the French reply to Britain's reparation note will go to Brussels tonight for the Belgium government. It should reach London early next week and will be published publicly in France once the British government has it.
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Associated Press
Paris
Brussels
Belgium
London
City Council Sets Deferred Regular Session Tonight
The City Council meets in a deferred regular session at 8 o clock tonight to discuss municipal matters and review pending items on the agenda.
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Council
Market shifts reflect distress gasoline sales and cuts across regions
The speaker notes a downward market trend driven by distressed gasoline sales. Overproduction of crude oil and naptha content plus refinery gains bulged stocks, forcing liquidation despite costs. Cuts began in South Dakota and spread across the Midwest, South, and four eastern markets since last February due to lower crude costs for seaboard refineries.
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Teagle
South Dakota
Seaboard
Winchester Wins Despite Nine Errors in Slugging Victory
In a Woodstock game Winchester won 9 to 5 despite nine errors. Smith pitched well for Winchester while Woodstock struggled with nine misplays. Weatherhead sparked Winchester with a two run double and Weatherhead used a hidden ball trick later in the game.
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Winchester
Woodstock
Smith
Gib
Sloan
Stickley
Bauserman
Dona
Robbins
Weatherhead
Poole
Garrett
Snyder
Norris
Thompson
Link
Hicks
Wise
Gibbs
Heativele
Wood‘stock
Cromwell
Dellinger
Heatwole
Stoans
Ticket No 6924 Wins $20 Gold Prize in Local Draw
The holder of ticket 6924 was declared winner of $20 in gold in a no profit sale drawing held Wednesday and Thursday by Winchester merchants. Coupons were placed in boxes and drawn by Revenue Commissioner J L Maphis in a fair process witnessed by five judges. The Star will hold the winning duplicate for five days until August 22.
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Winchester
Star Office
Saeens
Star
Bloodhounds Track Whitey Scott to Capture Near Woodstock
Charles Scott alias Whitey was captured two miles east of Woodstock after a two day chase. Sheriff Sime, with aid from Frederick and Shenandoah counties, pursued along farm trails and through woods to Clinton Burner’s field where Scott surrendered his guns. He had fled after a prior Strasburg arrest linked to liquor transport and broke into a Strasburg mill before last seen in Washington, D C. He awaits Grand Jury action in Strasburg after a jail hearing.
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Woodstock
Charles Scott
Whitey
Woodstek
Pannett
Frederick County
Sime
Shenandoah Eémmty
Miepmitet
Colk
Washington, D. C
Strasburg
Sheriff
Pinch
Keller
Keer
Burner
Scott
L. Hurn
Sheriff Pannett’s prize broodogs chase criminal to surrender
Sheriff Pannett returns to Winchester with famed canine man hunters after their first real tracking hunt. The dogs bayed the fugitive Scott who fled from the woods and surrendered to a heavily armed squad as they closed in. Scott carried a double barreled shotgun when he surrendered.
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Sheriff Pannett
Winchester
Tom Boyd
Scott
Two Horses at Shryock's Sale
Building lots at Shryock's sale on August 24 advertised with horse listings and sale items in brief notice from the auction.
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Shryock
ANK
For Sale Black Leather Rocker Chair and Stove
For sale a black leather rocker chair and a three burner oil stove. Good as new. Apply 18 S Main St ip.
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S. Main St
Friendship Fire Co Uniform Registration
All members who want uniforms supplied on first order must register their names at once with R E L Jones. Leave your name immediately to ensure you are supplied with a uniform.
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R. E. L. Jones
For Sale and Wanted Notices in Winchester Area
Alberta peaches on ground or will deliver at Winchester. Phone Boyce 40F5. Ewart Johnson. 16-1p-21 FOR SALE Porch in good condition Apply Star Office 8-16-1p-tf WANTED Young man to clerk in store 8 H. HABLE 8-16-1p-tf
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Alberta
Winchester
Boyce
Ewart Johnson
Star Office
H. Hable
Winchester and Woodstock clash at newly opened ball park
A 2 30 P M game between Winchester and Woodstock is slated at the new ball park with Hill Crest listed for Tuesday August 21 1923.
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Winchester
Woodstock
New Ball Park
Hill Crest
Virginia McCartney Weds Emory Powell Barrow in Alberta
Miss Virginia McCartney daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar McCartney of Fauquier and Emory Powell Barrow of Alberta Virginia were married August 15 at Wayside Inn Middletown The ceremony in a private room featured Lohengrin inside music The couple planned a northward trip to city and sea before settling in Virginia The bride taught English and was Alberta High School principal before meeting the groom a Randolph Macon graduate and World War II veteran The romance began over the Alberta school project and culminated in the Wayside Inn ceremony.
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Middletown
Virginia McCartney
Edgar McCartney
Vauclass
Emory Powell
Barrow
Alberta
Warlor
Wayside Inny
Vanediet
Copenhagen
Eva Corron
Vt Roo
Baward
Q Hoge
M. S. Barrow
ofAlberta
Vai
Jana
J .Thweatt
Petersburg
Edward Brooks
Courtland
Eva Carron
Nellie, McCartney
Vaucluse
Stephens City
Alberta High School
Randolph, Macon Academy
Washington
Univer of Paris
Romédike
Barrows
Independent Gasoline Price Cut Notice
Independent Gasoline on last Mestly reduced price at our filling station to 26t an 04 and promised further decline before any advance again. See that you get the benefit of it. Cooper Mose. & Co. sell your eggs poultry and cream to H. D. Albin and Fairmont Creamery Co. 6-1p-61.
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H. D. Albin
Fairmont Creamery Co
Buggy Collision Injures Driver Near Boyce
Doc Yowell injured when the Ford car he drove collided with a buggy near Boyce last night. The Ford upset and Yowell sustained severe injuries to his hand and arm. doctor Dearmont stitched the wounds.
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Doc. Yowell
Boyce
Ford
Mr. Yowell
Virginia authorities seek exition of Siphas to Governor
Harrisburg August 17 approval of Virginia request for the extradition of T. A. Siphas wanted in Norfolk for charges growing out of a primary election will be transmitted to Governor Pinchot by Attorney General Woodruff, the attorney general said today. Siphas is now in Pittsburgh.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Virginia
T. A. Siphas
Norfolk
Pinchot
Floral wedding unites Ethel Punkhoustry and Walter Sit
A ceremony on August 16 at a county home in Winchester united Ethel Punkhoustry, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Punkhoustry, with Walter Sit of Hagerstown Maryland. The event featured minister D. Coot of Bridgeville, friends from Harrisonburg and Brightwood, and a pink and white floral decor theme. The bride wore crepe and carried pink roses, with a reception for intimate relatives and best wishes from area friends.
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D. Coot
Bridgewi
Oziaa
T. Funkhouser
Jessie Ramsey
Honeymot
Chaiting
Sana? Pointe
Mary Friends
Tod Harrisonburg
Haperstown
Falling Waters
W. Va
Winchester Credit Corporation Investment Offer Notice
Winchester Credit Corporation advertises certificates of deposit with six month terms and high interest, inviting inquiries. Contact details reference a local office and directors, urging interested investors to call for more information about the offer and company assets.
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Winchester
Shirley Carter
For Sale Dudley Miller Real Estate Bargain
For sale by Hansbrough and Carter a less than one acre parcel described as Ingurane Real Watate in 8-14-1w-ip. The notice presents a bargain prospect and references the local agents.
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Dudley
Miller
Bargai Hansbrough & Carter
Auction Notice for Harbau Dr. Va. Apples
Auction announced for apples at Harbau Virginia with bid deposits from merchants. The sale date is August 20 at 10 a.m. and bids will be opened.
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Harbau
Local School Basket Meet Cites Park and Music
A scrambled note describes a Saturday event at Stone Church featuring a basketball game. Mentions include park location and a midwestern music element with public viewings and a 7 1 0 score notation. No clear names or outcomes are given.
Excursion Advertises Picnic and Lost Dog Note
A garbled excursion notice promotes a picnic at Gore Way with shade and night events on August 25. It mentions dates 14 17 18 21 22 and lists contact Pappas at 176 N Main St for a lost Boston bulldog marked Li 30531.
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Vester
Gore iWay
Boston Bull Dog
Pappas
N. Main
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Legionaires
Goodwyn
Empire
Coolidge
Colorado
Seoyce
GOV. Trinkle
Frederick
Virginia Mécartnéy
Emory Barrow
Cooper Mose. & Oil, CO
Mr. Slifer
Winchester Credit Corporation
M. Wofa
Pienle
Janes Ae
Churghry
Man Park
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