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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
2
The December Common Council meeting is set for 8 o clock at City Hall. Reports from November show delays in committee meetings and readiness this month. Possible changes include abolishing the city auditor role and appointing an expert to audit the city manager’s books periodically. An assistant policeman vacancy to replace John T Noonan may be discussed.
Mrs. H. D. Fuller left town. Miss Strickler will distribute seals for Red Cross Christmas sales in Winchester and Frederick County. Local firms place seals on mail, and the Virginia Anti-Tuberculosis Association reports four million seals awaiting distribution across 100 counties. The drive aims to wipe out lagging counties and directs proceeds toward a crippled children hospital fund as part of tuberculosis work.
An advertisement extols Danderine as a hair cleanser and conditioner. It claims the product cleanses dust and oil, adds light wavy fullness, and prevents itching and hair loss while promoting new hair growth after several weeks. It targets neglected, dry, or thin hair and promises lustrous, plentiful results.
The article describes how the Red Cross seal supports tuberculosis efforts in Virginia, leading to a proposed state tuberculosis sanatorium, open-air schools, and nursing services. It notes Roanoke, Danville, Alexandria, and Richmond aiding local efforts and urges rural districts to organize seal sales and fund nurse employment.
At Huntington West Virginia J O Faulkner superintendent Catlettsburg Kentucky proposed a white teacher only membership for the Tri State Teachers Association of Kentucky Ohio and West Virginia. Clarence Wright of Huntington argued for equal rights for colored teachers and the body voted to admit both races. Ohio and West Virginia teachers were in the majority and some Catlettsburg and Ashland participants refused sectional meetings over colored teachers.
Mrs. John C. Koons yesterday returned to Washington following a visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. George W. Haddox. Weekend guests at Hotel Jack included Miss McArthur of New York Miss Hayne and Mrs. Edward R. H. Maynard of Knoxville Tennessee. A local endorsement praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for curing colds and coughs in children. Advertisements note Miss Maynard and others and suggest advertising in The Mar.
In Montgomery Alabama Bishop Collins Denny halted reading of the temperance committee's report to warn the Alabama Conference against seeking legislative action. The report was passed over the bishop's head. It urged legislators to back restrictions on liquor ads and support a dry District of Columbia.
Summit Point West Virginia December 5 Mr Edgar B Moore well known in Summit Point died suddenly of heart failure at his home near Charlotte North Carolina last week He was 45 years old The remains were brought to Ber-
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