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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1923

Page

1

Greece and Italy in escalating ultimatum standoff

Greek premier rejects Italy's seven demands for reparations over the Albanian boundary killings. Italy shifts to tougher posture as ships are held and diplomacy stalls. London and Paris report allied diplomacy cautious, Britain unlikely to intervene now.

Great Britain Greece Italy Steffani Marine and War Mussolini Herts Rome Brindisi Atromides Adria Levant Constantinople London Jugoslavia Comitadjis Irregulars International Commission Albania Jugoslavia Paris Whee Britain Allied Council of Ambassadors Heljfess

Strength Is Shown By Motor Shares

New York stock figures show motor and motor accessories shares strong at opening while pool operators support favorites. Trading in the morning session mirrored yesterday with mixed closes and irregular totals as about 750,000 shares changed hands.

Associated Press New York Apu

Kiwanis Club Mourns J L Maphis Death in Winchester

The Winchester Kiwanis Club held a memorial luncheon to honor J Luther Maphis founder and first president. The session featured tributes by W C Alexander and Austin Kelly, with resolutions expressing sympathy to his family and to the community for his loss.

Maphis Austin Kelly J.luther Maphis Phil Williams Marshall Baker Doug Fuller Porter House F. D. Sheets Cleveland Ohio Kiwanis Club Winchester Kiwanis

New Hupp Touring Car for sale or trade

2000 mile used Hupp touring car offered by Henson Motor Co. Reasonable price or trade for another car. Contact 81-1p-31 for details.

Hupp Henson Motor CO

Harbor High Junior Moose Camp Notice

Camp notice urges all members to inform Secretary Joe Anderson about attendance. Weekend attendants receive same privileges as full members. Capon River trip departs Saturday at 10 A.M. from Friendship Hall.

Joe Anderson Capon River

State Delegates Named for World's Dairy Congress Meet

Governor Trinkle commissions J. S. Haldeman and Marie Crepthery of Winchester to represent Virginia at the World Dairy Congress in Washington Philadelphia and Syracuse from October 2 to 10. Delegates come from 37 foreign nations and many dairy associations as the event highlights milk health benefits and nutrition research.

Trinkle J. S. Aieen Halde- Marie Crepthery Winchester Harding National Dairy Union Wph Ot Ease Haldeman National Dairy Union of the World’s Dairy Congress Association Washington, D. C

Last Rites for James Gearing in Winchester

The funeral for James E. Gearing, who died after a long illness at Memorial Hospital, will be held tomorrow at his southwest Winchester home at two o clock. Pallbearers include Robert F. Brill John Mason O J Franks Robert L Gray Edgar Mason and J S Steele. The Rev Boyd V Switzer of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South will conduct the house service and Madison Lodge of Odd Fellows, of which Mr Gearing was a member, will perform burial rites at the cemetery.

James E. Gearing Memorial Hospital Winchester Messrs Robert F. Brill John Mason O. J. Franks Robert L. Gray Edgar Mason J. S. Steele

Levy couple wed on Empire Theatre stage in 1914 reunion

Mr and Mrs George Levy and their daughter Margueret perform at the fairgrounds vaudeville show. The Levys first married on the Empire Theatre stage in 1914 with Rev Dr William T Walters officiating. This is their first visit to 49 Winchster since that ceremony.

Fair Grounds George Levy Margueret

Lost bond reward notice in market street area

Lost bond notice offers a $5 reward for a $500 bond duplicate. bond value stated as owner’s property. Contact C. M. Lockhart at 576 N. Market Street.

N. Market Street

Funeral for Brother James EB Gearing Scheduled

The meeting at 1 30 P M tomorrow at the hall will attend the funeral in a body. This notice is by order of Noble Grand Sp J R EVERHART.

James EB. Gearing Noble Grand Sp J. R. Everhart

Winchester fairgrounds race results show Minor Hal triumph

Stallion driven by Washington wins $100 free for all at Winchester fairgrounds. Times: 33 first quarter, 1.37 three quarters, 2.10 mile. Minor Hal and drivers Frank Thomas and W. E. Miller key figures. other trot and pace events list winners such as Roblett B and Spark Plug with their times and purses. District names include Albany Georgia and Winchester.

Washington Winchester Fairgrounds Minor Hal Ifemiie EB. Miller Hal W. E. Miller Roblett B Frank Thomas Seksian Coca Eae Nnie Ams M. Henry Winchester Rey Ghost Weekingtom

Gun Club Shoot At Friendship Picnic Monday

The Star reports local marksmen R. T. Jones and Arthur Seabright will run a shooting match for the Friendship Fire Company at Gore on Labor Day during the annual picnic. Prizes will be offered across events from 10 birds up to 100. Locals and Winchester Gun Club members are expected to compete as Frederick county showcases its best marksmen amid a full day of activities until 6:50 p.m.

R. T. Jones Arthur Seabright Friendship Fire Company Gore Winchester Gun Club Frederick County

Galvanized Roofing Ad from Rosenberger Co Finds Damaged Stock

An advertisement from John W. Rosenberger & Co promotes galvanized roofing sheets and rolls just arrived. The notice warns customers to secure lengths before the assortment breaks up.

John W. Rosenberger & CO

Funeral for Brother H Wingfield scheduled tomorrow

The C C F Meet is set for 9 30 A M in the hall to attend the funeral of late Brother H Wingfield. io J R EVERHART. Also a want ad seeks a refined stenographer or office assistant from a responsible young lady with business college training and a dignified position offering advancement.

Alexander Addresses Rotary Club Guests At Meeting

Carroll Alexander president of the Kiwanis Club of Greater New York and other distinguished guests attended the Rotary meeting. He stressed Rotary Kiwanis friendship and upbuilding efforts while Shirley Carter urged support for the Western State Hospital for the Insane at Staunton. A committee was named to plan the second Inter-City meet in September.

Rotary Carrol Alexander Kiwanis Club Greater New York Howard Nultom Hunter Boyd Roanoke Fred Moore Uth Charleston Ohio W. R. Talbott William Davis St. Petersburg Ralph Rosenberger John Chew New York City Marion Orndorff Howard Nurton H. B Carroll Alexander Haly Winchester Kiwanis Edgar Guest Carroll Jake Haldeman Shirley Carter Shirley Western State Hospital For the Staunton Harrisonburg Club Gray Charley Trenary Fred Barra

Barney Google Here Tonight At Empire Theatre

The Barney Google musical comedy company of thirty arrives from Cumberland Md by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for the Empire Theatre season opener. A capacity audience is expected, with next week's show Cuddle Up slated and other road attractions booked. Also notice: W O W will skip this week’s meeting to attend the Fair. Sept 7 initiations and smoker planned. Chocolate Covered Cherries offered at 59c per lb by The People's Drug Co.

Barney Google Baltimore and Ohio Cumberland Empire Theatre

Town pride in patronage and trusted local banks

Mr. Consumer urged to support local banks and merchants with reliable service and quality goods. He warns against flashy but risky auctions and distant institutions, emphasizing safety, management, and town tax support. The notice cites Standard Gas & Oil Supply Co. at 15 W Cork St as a local reference.

Winchester PO Agmt

Labor Day notice and local classifieds in The Evening Star

Notice that The Star will not be printed on Labor Day September 3. Classifieds include a plow job at 326 Amherst St, eggs poultry and cream for Fairmont Creamery Co, a 12 year old boy wanted to carry the Star, and a weekend candy special at The People's Drug Co offering assorted chocolates at 49 cents per pound.

Evening Star Mgm Amherst St HA. D. Albin Fairmont Creamery Co Star The People's Drug Co

Final Honors Paid to Dead Winchester Official

The funeral of J. Luther Maphis, late commissioner of the revenue for Winchester, who died of heart failure, was held at 3 30 this afternoon from his North Main Street home. Delegations from City Council, city officials, Kiwanis, Charley Rouss Fire Company, Elks, Royal Arcanum, Grace Lutheran Church, and others attended. The service, led by Rev. A A Kelly, included hymns by a quartet. City offices closed during the services. A City Council meeting honored him earlier, and a committee was named to represent Winchester at the funeral. Interment will be at Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers listed.

J. Luther Maphis Revenue Winchester North Main Street Kiwanis Charley Rouss Fire Company the Elks Royal Arcanum Grace Lutheran Church A. A. Kelly Maphis J. F. Ward Leymch Witten Sigs Y & Byrd William C Marshalt

New Point Delays Garret Murder Trial Deliberations

In Cumberland Courthouse Virginia on August 31 opening arguments in the murder trial of Robert O Garrett were postponed after a new instruction point emerged. Prosecution and defense anticipated a verdict would not come before tomorrow afternoon as judges refine the instruction form.

Associated Press Cumberland Courthouse Metro Robert O. Garrett B. S. Pierce

World Court Participation and ABA President Elected

In Minneapolis on August 31 the American Bar Association closed its forty sixth annual convention. A resolution was adopted urging U S participation in the Permanent Court of International Justice at The Hague and Bert E Lee Saner of Dallas Texas was elected president of the ABA.

Associated Press Minneapolis Minn United States Permanent Court of International Justice Hauge Bert E. Lee Saner Dallas Xas American Bar Association

NYSE to Probe Davison Chemical Stock Movements

The New York Stock Exchange business conduct committee ordered a formal investigation into the causes behind recent fluctuations in Davison Chemical Company stock. The move was announced in New York on August 31.

Associated Press New York The New York Stock Exchange Today Davidson Chemical Company

Miss Von Hillern Wins Three Prizes at Winchester Fair

Miss Bertha von Hillern, famed local artist, won three prizes in the home department at the Winchester Fair. She took first prize for best loaf of bread, best rolls, and best rusks, showcasing expert bread making.

Bertha von Hillern Winchester Fair Miss von Hillern

Winchester Fair Closes After Successful Four Days

The Winchester fair ends a four day run with strong crowd turnout and better receipts than the previous year. Rain disrupted midweek events but fair weather returned for the final days and officials plan a balanced overall result covering expenses. Tonight features dancing and attractions as exhibits are removed after closing.

Sacred Heart Church Interior Re finished and redecorated

The Sacred Heart Church interior has been refinished with blue cream and azure tones. Pews walls and linoleum were updated with red and blue stencils. Rev Thomas A Rankis attended the ceremony. A 7.30 mass Sunday and a second at 11 o clock followed the decor. The Holy Name Society prepares hymns for communion. yard event earlier drew notable local attendance and raised several dollars despite a cool night.

Deepee Heart Catholic Thomas A. Rankis Holy Name Society

Durant Touring Demonst Perfect Run

Durant demonstrates near perfect form in a limited run as crowds gather to watch. Henson notes a strong showing despite the reduced length of the session with 31 observed plays and one point-guard effort drawing praise.

Durant

Endeavor Society Urges Members To Attend Sunday Evening

The Endeavor Society of the U. S. asks all members to be present this Sunday at 7 15 after services. Officer H P Boyce and Secretary Hott sign the notice.

Endeavor Society of the U. S H. P. Boyce ALSON Hott

Durant Roadster Demonstrates Perfect All Over

Durant Roadster demonstrates top performance as MOTOR 31 1p 31 Henson drives to a flawless display, showcasing speed, control, and reliability during the event.

Henson

Escapes From Tulsa Floggers

A man recounts escaping from Tulsa floggers while under martial law. He says captors abducted him, dragged him into a mobile, and beat him during the ride, leaving a fractured rib. Authorities claim city and county control in suppression efforts.

Associated Tulsa Okla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Central News J.L. Maphis Alexander Hearthstone W. C. Alexander Bill Carroll Alexander Virginia Tru Phil Illiams Club Phil Moose J.S. Haldeman James Gearing C. M. Lockhart Ww. E. Miller Tse Thohsesh Frank ‘Thomas Wesoeo Cites Peter Pointers B. O. Snapp Abbie - Oad R. M. Henry Wiene Rie Vaud Henry Scott Golds Co Ree Piet W. EE. Miller Tee Oko Aero J. P. Fitegerald Washi Ree Lucky Maidaniek ‘Cave Harry Pome Geldeborn Oses Marte Frank Thomas Wash- Srr Coates Pete Belwin Gilemore and Lee Albany E. Grace C E. Miller Frank’ Thatoma Omy Bob White Jim Dickey Billy Buck Capt Jack Silver Smoke Gray Beverley GUN Club C.C. F Hall Brother H .Wingfield Noble MR. Alexander Howard Nulton Barney W. Lee Fisher C. C People’s Drug Co MR. Consumer Apsr Bey the Standard Gas & Otl Supply O., Inc Cork Street Lan EB Armel,mgr J. L. Maphis Davison Stock Teagan Ince Tila Sacred Heart
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