Water shortage relief buys time for Winchester
Water shortage relief measures temporarily stretch supply as City Manager L R Dettra reports a two foot gain in the reservoir while plans to tap Shawnee and Merryman springs are explored. Automobiles washed and hydrants closed to conserve water as officials canvass homes for leaks and urge non essential use be halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Dettra
Rouss Spring
Ward
Merryman _ Spring
Merryman Spring
Health Department
Winchester
Ward orders strict water waste crackdown in city
Mayor J F Ward directs police and water officials to enforce ordinances preventing water waste. Offenders face fines up to five dollars and water shutoffs. Supervisors must notify and repair, while police report violations to a justice. dated August 22 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
M. A. Doran
J. F. Ward
Elks to hear ex Mayor Glass on Peary flagship history
At the Elks regular meeting Wednesday the 26th at 8 15 p m ex Mayor Glass will give a 15 minute address on the history of Peary s flagship Constitution This promises interesting history and invites the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glass
Peary
Constitution
Yard Party on Highland Ave at Presbyterian Mission
A yard party is announced for Tuesday August 25 at 8 p m on Highland Avenue hosted by the Presbyterian Mission. The notice notes a single page and a single item event for parishioners and neighbors seeking fellowship and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Ave
Presbyterian Mission
Rotary Kiwanis Baseball Benefit at Handley Stadium
Rotary and Kiwanis clash in a Tuesday August 25 night baseball game at Handley Stadium to benefit a crippled children’s fund. Admission 50 cents. Come and see a real live game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary
Kiwanis
Handley
Crippled Children’s Fund
The Messiahship Question Through Scripture and Math
The article argues for the Messianic claim of Christ via biblical prophecy and mathematical reasoning. It contrasts birth and evolution theories, citing Daniel’s prophecy as a rebuttal to evolutionary teaching, with Peter Hafenmayn presenting the case.
Moling and Seal New Merchandise Ad
Moling and Seal advertise new merchandise on page seven offering diverse items at reduced prices. The ad highlights electronics apparel and home goods with limited time discounts and mentions store hours and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moling and Seal
Fair Season Tickets On Sale At Local Stores
Limited to 500 tickets available for four days and four nights of fair events. On sale at People's Drug Store and Red Apple Restaurant for $2.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People's Drug Store
Red Apple
Watch Found in Waltham with Chain Ad For Owner
Notice seeks owner of a found watch and chain in Waltham. Advertiser requests payment to Star Office for handling. Contact details not provided in fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham Watch
Star Office
Shenandoah Democrats Convene for State Senate Nomination
Shenandoah county Democrats held a mass meeting in Woodstock to elect delegates to the Winchester district convention on August 27 seeking a candidate for the State Senate to fill the Byrd unexpired term. Delegates and alternates were elected by magisterial district and debates arose on whether the county delegation should vote as a unit for C N Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Woodstock
Shenandoah County
Mass
Winchester
State Senate
Harry F. Byrd
W. M. Calvert
M. L. Walton, Jr
Tavenner, Jr
C. N. Hoover
Delegates Nominate Late Senator At County Meeting
At the county Democratic mass convention held in the county courthouse delegates and alternates were named to attend a district convention in Winchester to nominate a State Senate candidate for November. Resolutions instructed delegates to vote for Boyd R. Richards and to adopt a rotating representation system among Winchester Clarke, Shenandoah counties, and the city of Winchester. The report lists Frederick county delegates and alternates for the district convention, with officials and committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
State Senate
Boyd R. Richards
Winchester
Clarke County
House of Delegates
Clarke
Shenandoah
City of
Star
Frederick County
Neffstown
Hunter Stine
C. R. Boyce
Brucetown
L. A. Huyett
R. B. Carter
White Hall
B. West Baker
John W. Reid
Albin
Grover Schinck
C.C. Malone
Dolans
R. L. Omps
E. B. Brannon
Ashtons
Robert Shade
J. B. Crowell
Star Tannery
Luther Brill
William Renner
Opequon
H. T. Snapp
L. A. Simghass
Kernstown
P. M. Funkhouser
J. W. Cammer
Carpers Valley
Scott Carper
Asa Rosenberger
Armel
J. W. Newcome
Victor Arthur
J. W. Richard
John W. Harper
H. (. Light
Wm. H. Branper
Joseph S. Denny
White Post
Blackburn Smith
General Assembly of
Virginia
Frederick
Court House
Berryville
Railroads Fail to Erect Crossing Warning Signs
Henry G Shirley chairman of the State Highway Commission says railroads in Virginia refused to install warning signs at railroad crossings and questions whether the stop at crossings law saves lives. He suggests repeal as lawmakers prepare for possible action at the next General Assembly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Henry G .Shirley
John R. Hope
Richmond Automobile Club
Shirley
Hope
Clearbrook
Virginia
General Assembly
Firemen urged to use chemicals over water in fires
The fire wardens and officers of city fire companies are urged to keep a large supply of chemical fire extinguishers due to a water shortage. Firemen are instructed not to turn on fire hydrants when alarms ring, but to rely on chemical apparatus from start to finish.
Great Western Round-Up To Be Brought To Fair
Readers of The Star expect a grand rodeo in Chicago with riders from many lands. California Frank and his band will lead the event, and California rank Harley promotes a Winchester fair on September 14 featuring prize western cowboys and cowgirls, horses, cattle, and stunts including roping and broncho busting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Chicago
California
Frank
Harley
Winchester
America
Cheyenne
Wyo
Montana
Texas
For Rent Good Limestone Farm Near Boyce
A rental notice advertises a good limestone farm near Boyce with application directed to the Star office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyce
Star Office
Clarke County Delegates Uninstructed at Winchester Convention
Clarke county delegates were chosen to attend a Winchester convention to nominate a State Senate candidate. Clarke has 11 votes, Shenandoah 35, Frederick and Fredericksburg 31, total 87. Delegates were instructed to vote as a unit but uninstructed on the nominee.
Fred Hable Buys A Wlm Bloe On W Picabilly
Sale of part of the Williams property on West Piccadilly street from R Gray Williams to Fred H Hable of Washington announced. Building houses Winchester Gas Co offices Jap Curls barber Mowerys jeweler shop and two apartments. Fronts 60 feet on Piccadilly and 70 feet deep, about 25 000 dollars. Hable may consider tearing down and building a hotel or office block. reports await confirmation. Hable, a major local real estate owner with his brother Herman, has long held valuable property in Winchester.
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Williams
West Piccadilly Street
R. Gray Williams
Fred H. Hable
Washington
Winchester Gas Company
Jap” Curl
Mowery
W. A. Ryan
B. M. Sullivan
Heart of Business District
Hotel
Jack
Hable
Mr. Hable
Winchester
Herman H. Hable
Local visitors farewelled after weekend at Stryker home
Mr. Fred Stryker hosted a weekend guest, Mr. J L Glenn, director of the Peaslee Gaulbert Company of Louisville Kentucky. They departed Sunday for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stryker
J. L. Glenn
Peaslee Gaulbert Company
Louisville, Ky
Stryker
Mr. Glenn
South
Baseball Game Tomorrow With Strasburg at Winches
A baseball game is scheduled for tomorrow with Strasburg playing at Winches at 2:30 PM. The frame call is noted as 2:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strasburg
Winchesframe
Virginia Real Estate Society Plans October Convention
A Virginia Real Estate Association committee drafted a tentative program for the annual convention to be held in Winchester October 8 9 and 10 with a luncheon for the Junior Real Estate Exchange of Richmond and speeches to be invited from Governor-elect Harry F Byrd. President Charles A Ball of Roanoke led the session at the Exchange offices in Richmond with F G L Hitch as program chairman and other members present. The meeting outlined entertainments including a George Washington Hotel session, golf, automobile tours to nearby caverns and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginia Real Estate Association
State Association
Richmond
Real Estate Exchange of
Winchester
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia Realtors
Roanoke
Charles A. Ball
F. G. L. Hiteh
Norfolk
C. C. Bowe
Paul T. Collins
Thomas J. Hundley
Newport News
Bilisoly
Portamouth
Mr. Lawrence
Suffolk
Frank B. Epps
Geo. Washington
George Washington
Gilpin and Allen Sale Summaries at Saratoga Spa
Names and results from thoroughbred yearling sales at Saratoga last week as reported by the Thoroughbred Record. Key figures include Harrison Nesbit selling a chestnut colt for 12,700 to H. P. Dorard, with prior year sale at 5,000. Gilpin and Allen sale lists detail multiple chestnut and bay yearlings and fillies with Eclipse, Sagamore, Brookmeade, and other stables as buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Kenneth N. Gilpin
Clarke County
JL. M. Allen
Star
Thoroughbred Record
Lexington
Harrison Nesbit
Superman Gibraltar
Rockton
H. P. Dorard
Nesbit
Gilpin
Superman Simmy
Neil Gow
Sagamore Stables
Superman Gloucester
Glorifier
EB. F. Whitney
Superman Greek Weeding
Marathon
E. F. Whitney
Requital
Sagamore Stable
Bryn Mawr
Mrs. A. Brown
Ballot
R. W. Whalley
Whipshade
Brookmeade Stable
Trap Rock
Transvaal
J. Casey
Superman- Salvantion
Nell
Mra
Superman
Wrack
T. G
G. Herring
SunBriar
Theodore Cook
A. C. Bostwick
Aliumeur
Colleen
Celt
J. Fitzsimmons
Dr. L. M. Allen
Superman-Tosca
Ferole
Trap Rock-Explicity
Ogden
Yzquierdo
Rotary vs Kiwanians baseball game on Aug 25
Rotary faces Kiwanis in a 3 PM game at Mission 10e. Come watch a real live baseball match between local clubs and enjoy the competition.
War veteran nearly reaches a hundred as he dies at daughter's home
I T Whirley an old Confederate veteran of Bedford county Virginia died at his daughter Mrs John W Madagan's home in Relief aged nearly one hundred having been born January 13 1826 He served almost all four years of the Civil War was wounded twice at Seven Pines and Gettysburg He married Eliza McDonald in 1862 and leaves four children 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Funeral will be from Mrs Madagan's home at Relief at ten tomorrow morning burial at Green Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Whirley
John W. Madagan
Relief
Whitley
Bedford County
Minter
Battle of Seven Pines
Gettysburg
Battle of
Sevennes
Mr. Whiley
Virginia
Clarke County
Liv
Frederick
Eliza McDonald
W. A. Whirley
Berryville
Charles Whirley
Boyce
George Whirley
Stephens City
This County
John W. Madlagan
1 Hagan
Toma
Green Hill Cemetery
Fville
Water supply fades as spring yields less water
A late statement reports the city's water supply steadily falling. Springs reportedly provided 400000 fewer gallons on Saturday than Friday and 100000 fewer gallons yesterday than Saturday, implying a drop of one fifth of total consumption since Friday. Officials fear today’s supply may fall further than the prior days.
Lovely Garden Transformed for Parish Lawn Fete
The Sacred Heart Church garden at Main and Cecil streets is set for a Junior League festival tomorrow night. Dozens of Japanese lanterns and electric festoons will light the grounds while visitors admire flowering borders. Refreshments will be served by league members and music provided by the Lillia Goss orchestra. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Sacred Heart
Main
Cecil Streets
Junior League of the
League
Lillia- Goss
For Sale Brass Bed and Springs at Leicester Street
Brass bed and springs offered for sale at 316 West Leicester Street. Item appears used and in viewable condition. Interested buyers should contact the listed address for further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Wanted Reliable girl for general housework
Classified notice seeking a reliable girl for general housework with instructions to write "F" care Star and a code 8-22-1p-31.
Furnished eight room residence for rent
Furnished eight room residence available from September 1 to July 1. Located in a desirable residential section. Apply at 214 W Cork St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork St
Fort Ind guest Mr W H Cook at Hotel Jack
Mr W H Cook of Fort Ind is spending a few days in town as the guest of friends and is stopping at the Hotel Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cook
Fort Ind
Jack
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Peter Hafenmayn
Highway Commission
Bbrryville
Fredraloa
Fred. Hable
WLM Bloe
W.picabilly
Virginia Real Estate Society
Gilpin and Allen
Saratoga Spa
Handley Stadium
L. T. Whirley
Janary
Bedford Co
Neere
Square Dance Golightly Park
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