Winchester Schools Debate Costs and Management in 1910s
An analysis questions Handley funds and superiority claims, comparing 1916 17 and 1920 21 costs with Virginia cities Bristol Clifton Forge Fredericksburg Harrisonburg Radford and Winchester. It highlights per pupil costs rising sharply, capital outlay losses, and a claimed yet contested top ranking under State guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Virginia
Newitane
Whiting
Berryville
Handley Board
General Educational Board of New York
Hampton
Winchester
Eee
Bristol
Clifton Forge
Fredericksburg
Harrisonburg
Radford
Fredericksb
Harrisonb
Richmond
School Board
State Board of Education
Russell Sage Foundation
Handley
Hart
Bulletin
Funeral Rites for Mrs Adams Held at Pentecostal Church
The funeral of Mrs Catharine Anna Adams wife of Charles G Adams who died Sunday afternoon at her county home was held Tuesday at the Pentecostal Church. Rev officiated with friends and neighbors attending. Interment was in Mt Olive cemetery. She was formerly Miss Catharine A Albert daughter of the late Adam Albert and is survived by four children and eight grandchildren. Pallbearers included William C Miller Godfrey Miller Ab Pingley Hyde Shanholtz Walter Triplett and Mr Hannum. Flowers honored her memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Anna Adams
Charles G. . Adams
Pentecostal Church
Ee Aeeb
Mt. Olive Cemetery
Benjamin Harper
Winchester
William C
Godfrey “Miller
Ab. Pingley
Hyde Shanholtz
Walter Triplett
Mr. Hannum
Special election planned to fill vacancy in Virginia Senate
In Harrisonburg Virginia on December 28 local Democrats and Republicans expect county committees to set a date within two weeks to nominate a candidate for the vacancy in the State Senate caused by John Paul's resignation. Governor Trinkle has fixed February 20 as the general election date and February 28 for a special session. Rockingham is among six districts with vacancies before the Assembly convenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
State Senate
John Paul
Trinkle
General Assembly
Rockingham
Banks Observe January First 1923 Holiday
Several Winchester banks announce closures on Monday January 1 1923 a legal holiday All paper maturing that date can be paid January 2 1923 Mentioned banks include Union bank of Winchester Farmers and Merchants National Bank Commercial and Savings Bank Shenandoah Valley National Bank and Shenandoah Valley National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Summers
Mims Dead of Indigestion in Luray Hotelman Passes
Henry B. Mims a renowned southern hotel man died at his Luray home after acute indigestion Tuesday night. He was about 67 born in North Carolina and survived by a widow and several children. Mims also operated hotels in Manassas Virginia and North Carolina.
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Luray
Henry B. Mims
South
Laurance
North Carolina
Mims
Manassas
Sunday Services in Winchester Rural Charge
The Rev S R Ludwig's United Brethren parish lists next Sundays at Pleasant Valley Fairview Mount Olive and Sunrise. Services include Sunday schools at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and evening activities. Sunrise has 6 45 p.m. Christian Endeavor and 7 30 p.m. public worship. Mount Olive revival yields ten accessions. pastor thanks allies.
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Winchester
United Brethren Church
Re. Ludwig
Pleasant Valley
Christian Endeavor Society
Fairview
Mount Olive
Christian Endeavor Meeting
United Brethren Center
S. R. Ludwig
Rural Fire Protection Expands In Dallas County
Dallas County and the city commission have contracted to provide fire protection to farms along paved roads within fifteen miles of Dallas. A call to the department brings a chemical engine or steamer at high speed to farmhouses or barns on paved routes, with several fires already halted at small loss. The change has cut fire insurance rates in rural districts and will grow as road work progresses. Farmers praise the enhanced protection.
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Dallas County
Texas
United States
Dallas
County Commissioners
Marriage Celebration at Miller Home for Larrick and Mary Louise
A reception honoring the marriage of Mary Louise Miller to William E. Larrick was held at Mrs. Maggie M. Miller's home. The ceremony occurred at Rev. W. C. Luttrell's residence at 6 o'clock, with evergreen and red and green décor and a formal dinner. Out of town guests included Mrs. W. Baumgardner of Shenandoah City and Tom and Hugh Fletcher of Delaplane, Virginia. The bride received several gifts and guests left warmly wishing the couple a long, happy marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie M. Miller
Mary Louise
William E. Larrick
W. C. Luttrell
W. Baumgardner
Shenandoah City
Tom and
Hugh Fletcher
Delaplane
For Sale Easy running Pumps and Well Supplies
For sale are easy running force and lift pumps pumping engines and well supplies. Quick truck delivery and installation in any locality. Wo J Goch tenour The Well Driller Maurertown Va 11 30 1m
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Wo. J. Gochenour
Maurertown
Mayor Tonkin Improves After Eye Infections
Martins mayor HG Tonkin is reported to be improving from eye infections that affected both eyes during his stay at his West John Street apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hg.tonkin
Martinsdare
West John Street
Winchester Citizen Found Freedom From Kidney Troubles
Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted as a tested kidney remedy praised by Winchester residents including J B Affleck of Braddock Street. The ad claims backache and kidney ailments are curable and advises purchasing from all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. manufactures in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Winchester
J. BE. Affleck
Braddock St
Doan
Mr. Affleck
Foster-Milburn Co., Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Artesian Wells Drilled At Reduced Prices
Totten Bros of Front Royal Virginia advertises artesian wells drilled at $1.75 per foot for limestone. Call or write for service details. December 27.
Public Sale of Desirable City Property in Winchester
A public sale by order of the Corporation Court of Winchester Va occurs December 30 1922 at noon in front of the Court House. The property at 1010 South Main St Winchester Va fronting 40 feet and extending 180 feet has an eight room two story residence and requires one third cash with the balance in two yearly installments secured by deed of trust and insurance. Immediate possession given. Special Commissioner M M Lynch. auctioneers Duvall and Dunn. Clerk J B Beverley notes decree and bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of the
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Julia A. Bracy
Frederick C. Smith
Court House
M. M. Lynch
Spl
R. Duvall & Dunn
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court of
City of Winchester
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Nate
FORD
P. T. Henson
Valley Avenue
Durant
W. I. Hicks
H. W. Ebert
Buick & Cadillac
Wright & Keffer
Water St
Reuss Engine House
Commercial and Sav‘Bank
Odd Fellows
Market and Water
Elec
John 1. Sloat
W. Balto
St. Baltimore
Vago L
Portsmouth
Mrs. Adams
Areus
H. D. Fuller
Farmers and Merchants National Bank
John Lt. Sloat
Commercial and Savings Bank
WM. G. Hardy
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
In the Star
Mayor Tonkin
Pee EE
Chapman Auto Sales
Postoffice
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
The
Progressive Drug Store
Jessie Hillyard
East Water Street
Telephone
Totten Bros
Front Royal
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