Patton Chosen to Fill Winchester Council Seat
The Winchester City Council elected T B Patton to fill the unexpired term of Democrat Robt Brill in the second ward. Patton, a retired Baltimore and Ohio agent and current president of the Virginia Woolen Company, was the unanimous choice with three years to serve. Also approved were measures to accept a 905 foot street and sewer right of way from F Amos Shryock and to allocate 283 dollars to oppose a Chesapeake and Potomac telephone rate increase before the State Corporation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Patton
Robert F. Brill
Patton
Bateser
Gray
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Iem
Virginia Woolen Company
Egts
Courcilmen
F. Amos Shryock
Winchester
Shryock
Robinson
Chesapeake and Potomac Company
State Corporation Commission
Drawings Tonight at the Empire Theater
Tonight at the Empire Theater there are drawings with a gold piece or article prize for attendees in lucky seats. Regular prices range from 10 to 26 cents, plus notice of upcoming musical comedies and full programs nightly, with 2:30 matinees Thursday to Saturday. See page three for prices and details.
City Faces Water Famine May Lead to Rations
Winchester faces a severe water famine with the possibility of citywide rations. City Manager L. R. Dettra warns that daily supply may be limited to a half-hour draw, lasting 24 hours, unless water use drops. Pumps struggle as ground water flows decline and rains fail to help. A city order bans sprinkling of gardens and streets 24 hours a day, with fines and water cuts for violators.
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Winchester
L. R. Dettra
Old Town
Pike
Dettra
Star
Water Committee
32 Lose Lives By Blast On An Excursion Ship
A Newport Rhode Island disaster on the Mackinack killed 32 and badly burned 41 more as hot steam flooded from the boiler area for the returning voyage. Witnesses saw a cloud of steam and a burst of black smoke ashore while rescue ships responded from the harbor. Government investigated with inspector general Hoover directing to Providence. The company blamed a ruptured mud drum in the boiler as the cause.
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Associated Press
Newport
R.1
Mackinack
Narragansett Bay
Pawtucket
Ius Hospital
J. and T. Coats Company
Washington
Government
Steamboat Inspection Service
Hoover
George Uhler
Providence
R. I
George J. Kelley
Blackstone Valley Transportation Company
Gilpin and Allen Yearlings Bring a Total of $48,100
Eighteen thoroughbred yearlings from Gilpin and Allen farms in Clarke county sold at Saratoga Springs New York for a total of 48100. Sixteen were shipped from Kentmore Boyce and two from Clift on Clarke county. The top price was 12000 for a Superman out of Gibraltar colt from Gilpin. Another Gilpin colt fetched 6600 and a third 4200 with the rest at lower prices.
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Gilpin
Saratoga
Superman
Gibraltar
Gilge
For Sale Brass bed and springs in city notice
Short classified style notice offers a brass bed and springs for sale at 316 W Leicester St. Includes a travel mention of Mrs Holden Snell and her son with grandmother Mrs Katie Orndorff visiting Mr Homer Orndorff. Also notes Ralph Snowden of Philadelphia was a business visitor in town today.
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Leicester St
Holden Snell
Katie Orndorff
Mrs. Orndorff
Homer Orndorff
Ralph ‘Snowden
Philadelm
Olay
Mrs Himelright and Son Head to Washington
Mrs. C. R. Himelright and her son departed for Washington to spend time with relatives and friends, taking a short trip after recent engagements.
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C. R. Himelright and Son
Washington
Barrs Return Home After Visit in Local Family Home
Mr and Mrs H M Barr have returned to Baltimore after visiting Mrs Barrs parents Mr and Mrs John S Solenberger at their home here.
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H. M. Barr
Baltimore
Mrs. Barr
John 8. Solenberger
Democrats To Hold Mass Conventions Here This Week
Democrats of Winchester and Frederick County plan separate mass conventions to select delegates for a county and state senate nomination. The Winchester convention meets August 21 at 7 30 PM in City Hall. Frederick County meets August 22 at 2 PM in the County Courthouse to choose delegates for the August 27 delegat ed convention in Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Frederick County
Democratic Party
H. F. Byrd
Frederes County
Selling Pressure Rises In Morning Stock Session
New York August 19 stock selling pressure grew as trading progressed and the market list fell. Cautionary advice prompted profit taking amid bear offerings, with rails and industrials mixed after a record car loading report. Bullish moves persisted in farms equipment and public utilities. Call money returned to 4 percent with a steady close and about 1,500,000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Rails
Late Corn and Pastures Helped By Recent Rains
Rain spread through the southwest improving crops and pastures, with late corn and tobacco showing gains. Some areas report crop failures and dying pastures, late potatoes emerging but with poor stands, while sweet potatoes and peanuts remain good amid uneven planting.
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Associated Press
Poskol Algoi
Woman Claims Actress Estate Sent To Jail
Mrs Ida T. M. Blankenburg of Tulsa sought to prove a claim to Lotta M. Crabtree estate as her daughter. She was sentenced to six months for wilful and corrupt perjury in attempting to deceive the court and obstruct justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Boston
Ida ™ M. Blankenburg
Tulsa
Okla
Lotta M. Crabtree
Mrs Josephine Brady Dies In Baltimore Buried Here
Mrs Josephine M B Brady former Winchester resident and former Miss Burnside died in Baltimore. The body will arrive on the 6 02 Baltimore and Ohio train for interment Friday at Market Street M E Church at two o clock. Burial follows in Mount Hebron Cemetery family plot.
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Josephine M. B. Brady
Baltimore
Winchester
Burnside
Baltimore and Ohio
Market Street M. E
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Old time lawn social on Lohi Clevenger lawn
Social hosted by Stephenson for the Ladies Aid Society of the Church of Christ on the Lohi Clevenger lawn. One page note indicates a church group fundraiser event with community participation.
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Lohi Clevenger
Stephenson
Ladies Aid Society
Church of Christ
For Sale One Bicycle in good condition at 447 Main Street
A single bicycle is offered for sale in good condition. Located at 447 North Main Street, with price and contact details presumably available locally. The item is described as a Bacycle bicycle though spelling may vary in the listing.
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N. Main St
Subscription to Winchester Stock in Woolen Mill Plant
Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation offers a block of Preferred Stock at 7 percent. For every two shares of Preferred, one share of Common at $1.00. Most stock placed away from Winchester. aims to connect Winchester residents. Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Investments will provide details.
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Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mill Corporation
Winchester
Hansbrough & Carter Insurance
MacMillan Arctic Expedition Abandons Full Program
The National Geographic Society announced that the MacMillan arctic expedition cannot complete its planned polar sea exploration this season due to severe weather. The team will withdraw from Etah and establish no further advance stations, with plans to resume efforts next summer if feasible.
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Washington
MacMillan Arctic Expedition
Polar Sea
National Geographic Society
Efah
Tee
MacMillan
Cape Hubbard
Bowdoin
Etah
Byrd
Ng Department
Ion
Ellesmere Island
Navy
Thinks Arrests At Crossings Is Rotten Business
A Winchester letter writer assails Virginia advertising inviting visitors across the three mile limit. He argues trains should stop at crossings to protect residents, calling the policy rotten business and unethical. The letter cites enforcement under state commerce campaigns and a cross-border incident at Clearbrook.
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the Star
Virginia
State Chamber of Commerce
Clearbrook
Miss Ruth Bean Visits Riverton Lime Works Guest
Miss Ruth Bean of Front Royal is staying with friends and works in the Riverton Lime Works office at Riverton. She will also spend time at her parents' home in the county.
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Ruth Bean
Front Royal
Miss Bean
Riverton
Railroad stop law stirs uproar at Clearbrook crossing
Local business leaders and residents denounce county officials for fining six out-of-state travelers $5 plus costs after authorities halted motorists at the Pennsylvania Railroad crossing near Clearbrook five miles north of Winchester. Officials defend actions as following state law, while critics urge signage and safety gates, worrying about lost revenue and overzealous enforcement.
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Clearbrook
Winchester
Pennsylvania Railroad
State Motor Vehicle Department
Virginia
Three Main Highways Through State From National Headquarters
The American Automobile Association denies plans to divert traffic from Winchester in the Shenandoah Valley. A letter from Raymond Beck asserts no authority to push the Lee highway while Washington and Bristol routes are discussed. The Star notes Hunt’s statements and urges clarity as the Southeastern Tour book will outline three main Virginia routes with feeder connections.
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The
American Automobile Association
Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Star
Raymond Beck
Washington
Beck
Richmond Times- Dispatch
A. A. Hunt
Lee Highway
Virginia
Times-Dispatch
Automobile Association ‘of America
Bristol
Central West
Boston
New York
Hagerstown
Mississippi
Lee High
American Autosmobile Association
New Market
Warrenton
Hunt
Roanoke
Winston-Salem
Greensboro
Lingetol
Asheville
Knoxville
Citizens Aim to Prevent Sept Mine Strike
Wilkes Barre Pa Aug 19 A civic committee issued invitations to municipal officials civic and fraternal leaders and businessmen across the hard coal region to attend a meeting here tomorrow. The goal is to bring miners leaders and operators back to the table and avert a shutdown when the wage scale expires. Several hundred regional citizens are expected to respond.
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Associated Press
Wilkes Barre
Hudson and Essex Price Reductions
Hudson and Essex reductions listed for several models including Hudson Coach and Brougham with prices noted. A Winchester Hudson order dated August 19 1941 appears, showing delivered amounts and dealer references.
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Winchester Hudson CO
Picnic at Gore M. Wio of A
Mr Edwin Snyder and Miss Elsie Snyder have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Staunton Virginia. The event on Saturday August 22 1925 promises to be bigger and better with a community gathering and notices of local plans.
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Gore
Edwin Snyder
Elsie Snyder
Staunton, Va
Winchester Pair fair opens for article entries
The Winchester Pair office will be open from this date to take entries. People wishing to enter articles are urged to make entries early to avoid confusion. Office: 25 East Water St. Phone 18-1p-21.
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Winchester
Ar Icles
East Water St
Furnished S room residencies for rent notice
Furnished S room resideties for rent from Sept 1 to July 1. Residence in most desirable residential section. Apply 214 W Cork St.
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Cork St
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Robt. Brill
Eal Estate
League of Municipalities
F Ames Shryock
the Empire
Moling and Seal Warner
Rhode Island
of Hospital
Attleboro, Mass
Naval Hospital
Allen
Josephine Brady
Same
Navy Department
Far North
W. W. Glass
American Auto Field
Say Co
National Headquarters
Hudson and
Essex
Basex Cooeh
Hudson Coach
Brougham
Ele
Seede
Maceneo Segaeres
Fair Office
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