Council Denies Filling Station Permit Despite Owner Opposition
City council approved re appropriating unused year end funds to other accounts while denying Standard Oil of New Jersey a drive in filling station permit at Water and Braddock streets due to Grace Lutheran congregation opposition. McVicar pushed an ordinance for a general manager election. Ben H Armel resigned from the police force and was accepted.
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Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Water and
Braddock Streets
PP. McVicar
Grace Lutheran
Mr. MecVicar
Standard Company
Henry
Sale
Car
Defense Day Recruit drive headed by Winchester Chamber
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce under Andrew Bell launches a Defense Day recruiting effort. Citizens may obtain enrollment cards at the chamber while Grover Cooper, Lieut. Edward C. Goss, and Lieut. Lawrence Hollis serve as recruiting officers. Additional stations include the Cooper Supply Co and the fair grounds with helpers ready to enlist volunteers.
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Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Wolun
Andy
Winchester
Frederick’ County
Grover Cooper
Cooper Supply Company
Piccadilly Street
Edward C. Goss
Harry McCann
Lawrence Hollis
White Post Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits
White Post Va August 27 Miss Elizabeth Lee visits Clarksburg W Va with a house party in her honor. Philadelphia's Walter Denny and wife visit his Marshall Denny parents. Baltimore's Mrs. Gibbs returns from Atlantic City with sister Mrs J F wers. Sophie Sommerville accepts hostess job at Theological Seminary near Alexandria. Eugene and Jack Stuart of New York visit Mesilla house in White Post. Camping party at Lovers Leap features White Post girls Audrey Fritts Elinor Meade Mary Sommerville Susan Sommerville and Vivian Stuart with Winchester girls Elizabeth Dorothy Stuart Margaret Kennedy Rosie Cox. Other attendees include Louise Withers Jen Smith May Griffith Betty Jacquette and more.
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White Post
Elizabeth Lee
Clarksburg
W. Va
Walter Denny
Philadelphia
Denny
Marshall Denny
Charles Gibbs
Baltimore
Atlan City
J. F.wers
Sophie Sommerville
Hear
Messrs
Stuart
Luray Caverns
Mr. White
Washington
Mary Sommerville
Lover’s Leap
Audrey Fritts
Elinor Meade
Mary
Susan Sommerville
Vivian Stuart
Winchester
Elizabeth
Dorothy Stuart
Margaret
Charlottesville
Fritz Conley
Summit Point
Early Apples About Ready To Move In Western New York
In Rochester New York on August 27 the first Duchess apples signal the early movement of apples from the district. The crop is larger than 1923 but well below the 1922 peak with prices around 75 cents to growers and about $1 delivered to markets. Growers face grading rules and market caution as Michigan reports a light early crop.
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New York
Rochbester
N. Y
Haa
Duchess
New York State Department of Farms and Markets
Duccess
Michigan
Cateup Origins and Modern Sauce Usage Across Foods
The East Indian term cateup traces to a pickle name and was first linked to a boiled spiced juice from salted mushrooms. It now describes sauces made from pulp boiled and strained with tomatoes or green walnuts and similar ingredients.
Tuberculosis Threat and Free Chest Examinations Planned
The article notes tuberculosis kills about one in ten of all deaths and causes vast economic loss. It explains germs spread via coughs and sneezes and lists early symptoms. The District Nurse Association will offer free chest examinations in Winchester and Frederick County during September 8 to 12.
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Virginia
United States
District Nurse Association
Winchester
Frederick County
Lynchburg Cigarette Machine Co Awarded 490000 Damages
The United Cigarette Machine Company of Lynchburg Virginia was awarded 490000 in damages by the mixed claims commission with 5 percent interest from the armistice date to raise the payout. The claim arises from the German government seizure of the Dresden plant during World War II.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
United Cigarette Machine Company
Mixed Claims Commission
Loca’l Company
Dresden
On the Move Without Progress We Seek Direction
A reflective note compares restless activity to a dog chasing its tail. It argues real progress comes from clear goals and a planned path rather than continuous motion. Exchange.
English inventor Grindell Matthews and the death ray
English inventor Grindell Matthews, said to be blind in one eye and losing sight in the other, arrived in New York claiming his death ray beam could stun armies or set fires. He described using a one kilowatt beam with a six inch focus that reportedly killed a rat, stopped gasoline engines, and lit an incandescent flame. He denied plans to use the device in the United States and said England should retain the secret.
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Grindel Matthews
New York
Matthews
Ship News
England
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fin‘Anece
S.S.S
Mr. Schaff
Etreet
Washington, D
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Frank Gearing
East Piccadilly Street
Pillsbury
Checkerboard
J. Jos. Sullivan
Apple
Ck. Robinson Ice & Cold Storage Et
W.C. Plundeke Co
Commerce Chamber
White Post Social Notes
Ino. S. Solénberger
Prince OF Wales
Sam
Prince
Copenhagen
Claims Board
Joing
Emmert’s
Warner’s
Warner
Moling & Seal
the Union Bank OF Winchester
Jas. B. Russell
H. B. Tabb
Daniel W. Lupton
Geo, W. Kurtz
T. Russell
Cather
Chas. J. Summers
Cashier
Geo, B. Bushnell
Asst
C. M. Ebert
J. W. Richards
W. A. Batley
Robt. Fy Brill
Wm. T. Barr
Llewellyn Jackson
J. Fred. Thwaite
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