Extra $15,000 for Winchester schools defended by Robert M Ward
Robert M Ward defends a City Council request for an extra 15,000 dollars for Winchester public schools. He argues the Handley Board arrangement, state supervision, and 1920 21 legislative acts authorize the council to appropriate funds for maintenance and growth, with the School Board legally able to request such funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M.ward
Winchester
Handley Board of Trustees
Handley Board
School Board of
State Board of Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
School Board
Frederick EB. Clerk
State Senate
Last Night of Rouss Bazar Ends Carnival and Oyster Supper
The Charley Rouss Fire Company’s bazar closes Saturday night with hopes of strong turnout and further sales. Firemen praise donations from merchants and residents that support Winchester fire department efforts. Prizes already won include coal, silverware, a coat sweater, and a bat. remaining items will be drawn, with 5 cent tickets offering sugar coffee flour candy and butter as top grab items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss Fire Company
Rouss
Winchester
Charles F. Haines
Bernard G. Groves
Oscar H. Lewis
Russell Whitacr
Gray and Sheetz
Delegates miss arranged tour due to convention adjournment
Delegates and others attending the Virginia Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union convention were to tour Frederick and Clarke counties by car this morning. The local committee led by James R. DuShane and Andrew Bell had organized about 30 autos and routes, but most attendees left town after the adjournment, canceling the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Farmers .Educational and Cooperative Union
Frederick
Clarke Counties
James R. DuShane
Andrew Bell
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Bell
DuShane
Bell
Durbane
Chamber ‘of Commerce
Crawford
Marke A- Warren
F. J. Schneiderhan
Eee . Person
Virginia Tate
Ambassador Harvey Called Home for Consultation
Ambassador Harvey has been recalled to Washington for consultation and will sail December 23. Mrs Harvey will depart a day earlier for a visit to Madeira. State Department officials declined to disclose the exact questions to be discussed, but the move is linked to German reparations straining Britain and France.
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Associated Press
London
Harvey
Medeira
Iwashington
State Department
Washington
Great Britain
France
Sanitary Cash Stores Advertise Flour Sale
Local ad lists Ceresota and Gold Medal flour at 55 cents. Other flours advertised as cheap.
New Shenandoah Valley Bank Opens in Historic Buildings
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank celebrates the opening of its new banking rooms and marks a milestone as the oldest financial institution in the town, with fifty five years of operation since its 1867 founding amid postwar recovery. The event showcases expanded facilities, a trust department, safe deposits, and services for out of town clients as Winchester signals growth and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corey
Winchester
Tony
Oth
Best prices on Xmas goodies found at Sanitary Cash Stores
Report claims the best place to shop for holiday snacks and gifts is the Sanitary Cash Stores chain offering low prices on a range of Xmas goodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary
Buy Christmas Seals Everyday
A plea to readers to purchase Christmas Seals daily to support those with tuberculosis. The message frames giving as a daily prayer and urges spreading the practice during the season, citing spiritual blessing for helping the afflicted.
Investment Offers Safe Securities and Services
Non taxable securities issued in blocks of 100 dollars offered by Hansbrough & Carter of Winchester Virginia. Also available are Xmas trees and services in insurance loans and real estate through Noonan's Lit. Contact Bell at phone 2571 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansbrough & Carter
Winchester
Bank to Build on Hotel Evans Site Next Spring
Commercial Savings Bank plans a handsome new bank on the Hotel Evans site at Piccadilly streets, razing the hotel after Buckley’s lease ends March 1 1923. Architect Stuart Edmonds will prepare plans and drawings for the bank and a 25 room apartment house fronting Piccadilly, with construction set for early next year as local and state building activity grows.
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Evans
Corners
Piccadilly Streets
Commercial Savings Bank
Toslay
Diors
Mote Evans
F. L. Buckley
Stuart H. Edmonds
di Rs
Bank
Piccadily Street
Edmonds
King House
Wil
Winchester
Handley Schools
George Washington
Herbert S. Larrick
Th Institution
John W. Rosenberger
T. S. Jolliffe
H. C. Sheetz
Jon L. Sloat
Buckley
Bank of the A
Rsd Streeters
The
Star
Farmers urged to claim exhibits at Court House
County Agents Crawford and DuShane request farmers and others with farm product exhibits from the Farmers Union convention to call at the Court House on Saturday morning. Exhibits not claimed by noon tomorrow will be turned over to the Salvation Army for distribution, announced by DuShane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House Hall
Farmers’ Union
Crawford and DuShane
Court House
Salvation Army
DuShane
Eight room residence sale at 1010 South Main street
A desired eight room house with a large lot at 1010 South Main street near Handley Schools will be sold Saturday at 12 noon in front of the Court House. Immediate possession to buyer. See sale bill on page five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Street
Handley Schools
Court House
WANTED TWO LADIES TO CANVASS TOWN
Bond Investment House seeks local representative in Winchester. High pay, salary plus expenses and liberal commission. Include age education experience and three references. Respond with contacts to Bord Saleman at Winchester Evening Star. Poison wheat and lime sulphur solution offered for delivery with strychnine sulfate at $1 per ounce. Full line pruning tools. Winchester Orchard Supply Co. IPtf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Liberal Commission
Bord Saleman
Winchester Evening Star
WIN
Orchard Supply CO
Iptf
Farmers Union Opposes Virginia Extra Session
The Virginia division of the Farmers Educational and Cooperative Union of America voted to oppose an extra session of the General Assembly proposed to back a large road bond issue. The resolution notes a state treasury deficit and weak agricultural conditions, urging no government extravagance or tax increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia
Warmers’ Educational and Cooperative Union of America
Bu Tt
Committee
Morgan Shepherd
J. W. Goodwin
W. McChesney
Xmas Presents Motor Meters Hood Covers Chains
In a mid city garage a selection of Christmas gifts includes motor meters hood covers and chain accessories reflecting practical automotive present ideas.
Nathanson Co. Hydration Promotion Pitches Savings
Nathanson Co. urges customers to switch to its product line with a six one price two tier offer, promising lower expenses. The page emphasizes cost savings and value for readers considering a trade to Nathanson.
Mail Box Supplies For Opening Night
Notice inviting attendees without a mail box to obtain one at the opening. Includes bank name Ishenandoah Valley National Bank and contact directions. Also a notice listing poultry wanted for sale next Tuesday and Wednesday. Signed B. N. Gordon with James Amick as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ishenandoah Valley National ~ Bank
B. N. Gordon
James Amick
Reception Hosted by Sherandoah Valley National Bank
Tonight between 7 and 10 o clock a cordial reception is held in the bank’s Sherandoah Valley National Bank rooms inviting attendees to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherandoah Valley National Bank
Notice of new business with tires and used cars at Valley Ave
On Dec. 18, P. T. Henson announces readiness for business at No. 6 Valley Ave offering tires tubes gas oil used cars and accessories with aim to serve the public. Also advertised are pure fresh candies at People’s Bargain Store with over 40 kinds priced at 20e.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Ave
Chiropractor opens office in Eb'ersole Apartments Strasburg
W L Lineweaver announces a new chiropractic practice at the Eb ersole Apartments in Strasburg. Hours are 9 to 11:30 a.m. daily except Sunday and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday Thursday and Saturday or by appointment. Successor to Dr. R B Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb‘ersole
Strasburg
W. L. Lineweaver
R. B.mitchell
Ex-Service Men Dues Notice for 1923
Ex-Service Men urged to pay 1923 dues to R. Y. Conrad Post. Dues set at five dollars per year. Members who fail to pay by January 1 1923 will not receive their Legion Weekly until payment is received. Send checks to GEO H GRIMM Post Adjutant Legion Blog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Y. Conrad Post
Legion Weekly
GEO, H, Grimm
Post Adjutant
Legion
Needing Water See Wm. J. Gochenour Well Driller
Water supply concerns prompt Maurertown residents to consult William J. Gochenour a local well driller. The ad indicates services for digging restoring or testing wells and quotes timing for calls and estimates.
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Wm. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
Best Vanilla Free Postpaid Trial Offer
An unsolicited notice proposes a free trial offer tied to an address in Baltimore Maryland. It cites a sender W A Walter at 428 West Conway Street and mentions an established date 1890.
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W.A. Walter
W. Conway St
Baltimore
Shenandoah Valley National Bank invites public viewing
The officers and directors of the Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester Virginia invite the public to inspect its rebuilt and refurbished banking rooms from seven until ten oclock on the evening of Friday May fifteenth 1948. Call and see this modern bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah Valley National Bank of
Winchester
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley Nat’s Bank OF
Car May Give Clue To Mrs Phillips Escape
Cincinnati police rallied to a possible clue in the Clara Phillips escape case after an abandoned touring car with a blood pool was found near Lincoln Park. The vehicle had no license tags but bore a California registration and operator’s license issued to Walter Phillips of Los Angeles. Under the rear seat were a trowel, hatchet and hammer with blood drops, suggesting a long travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Cinctinnati
Ohio
Los Angeles
California
Clara Phillips
Hammer
Lincoln Park
Walter Phillips
Irene musical comedy arrives with city cast at Empire
The Shubert production Irene comes to the Empire Theatre tomorrow at 8:15 with a ten piece orchestra. The show features popular numbers such as Irene Sweet Little Alice Blue Gown The Last Part of Every Party and Skyrocket. It promises clean entertaining comedy and bright costumes for holiday audiences.
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Big City
Irene
Empire Theatre
Eight-Fireen
Alice
Human Hearts at Empire Theatre features House Peters
Universal star House Peters appears in Human Hearts at the Empire Theatre today with a supporting comedy. Regular prices remain 10c for children and 25c for adults. The film, a classic melodrama likened to Way Down East and The Old Homestead, promises broad entertainment for all seating.
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House Peters
Universal Star
Empire Theatre
Empire
Christmas Savings Club Opens At Commercial Bank
The 1923 Christmas Savings Club is now open to help people save for Christmas and build saving habits. Night classes will be offered, one for every pocketbook, with interest paid when Santa Claus comes. Join now at Commercial & Savings Bank, Saturday 7 to 9.
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Santa Claus
Commercial & Savings Bank
Army goods sale at Conner's Bargain Store
New Army blankets 3.50 heavy overcoats 4.50 wool coats 1.25 sweaters 95c wool breeches 1.48 work pants 1.98 army socks 15c shop at Conner's Bargain Store 29 E Water St for Saturday bargains.
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Conner’s
E. Water St
Sharp Fight Over Seating of Paul in House Report
Washington dispatch reports a heated exchange after the election committee’s report on seating Paul. Chairman Dallinger announced the chair’s version, Walton Moore of Virginia accused the report of alterations. The House debated June 14 as Splette overruled a blocking move, hearing a probe into the seating decision.
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Associated
Washington
Dec
Elée Ag
John Pahl
Thomas W. Hirth
Dallinger
Elections Committee
Harriton
Paul
Walton Moore
Virgin
House
Dall
Moore
Splette
Buy Seals Before They Slip By This Christmas
A fragmented Christmas message urges buying seals as a valuable, time limited act. It warns that opportunity to purchase these items does not come again and emphasizes action over hesitation.
Shenandoah Valley Bank Officers Host Evening Social
The Shenandoah Valley Bank invites members and friends to a reception from 7 to 10 o clock tonight at their offices. Officers and directors will be present to welcome guests and discuss community banking developments.
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Shenandoah Valley
Water outage notice for several streets and times
Water will be cut off at 08 o'clock on East Piece fast Lane and National Ave and at about 12 o'clock on Market between Kern Sts and 3 o'clock at L.A. City Manager Department issued notice.
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National Ave
Abo
Nd Kern Sts
L.A. Deptra
Funeral services for Carroll L. Carver held at family residence
Lifelong friends gathered to pay respects at the Carroll L. Carver funeral held at the family home on South Market Street. Attendees from Stept City and Madison Lodge No 6 Odd Fellows joined the service conducted by E J Massey and Rev Walter Mark Depp. Hymns Abide With Me Asleep In Heaven Home Of The Soul were sung and interment followed at Mount Hebron. Pallbearers included Dr B A D Funk Robert L Gray and W Ramsburg. Floral pieces adorned the grave.
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Carroll L. Carver
South Market Street
Stept City
Madison’ Lodge No. 6
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
E. J. Massey
3 Baptist Church
Edinburg
Walter Mark Depp
Street Methodist Episcopal
Mount Hebron
Comet
B. A. D. Funk
Robert L. Gray
W. Ramsburg
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Rouss Bazar
TRY
Herrells Real Estate
Winchester, VA
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Ry. Gray Williams
W. A. Baker
J. Few Brown
Clark Smith
R. Gray Williams
Lewis F. Cooper
Stewart Bell
E. V Weems
M. Lahr Capper
Fred L Glaize
A. B. Richards
W. S. Hiett
P. C. Investment
C. and S. Bank
Chapman Auto Sales
Bond Saleman
Nathanson Co
Belvius
P. T. Henson
Bob Rogers
Shubert
Empire Today
Xmas Club
Florida
Tp People's Bargain Store
J. F. Smiths
Stephens City
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