29 Dec 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1923
Page
1
Richmond dispatch notes the Virginia legislature will convene in January for a 60 day session. Delegates plan to seek tax reassessment reforms, urging fair valuations of all property and elimination of “pauper counties.” Richmond is touted as the ideal site for the Democratic convention with ample hotels and transport.
A local bank promotes a Christmas Savings Club for the coming year with weekly deposits from 10 cents to 5 dollars. Members will receive their check several weeks before Christmas.
60 acre farm known as Shanholtz Farm to be sold at auction on Wednesday January 2 1924 at 10 am. Property includes a six room concrete roofed home a 40 by 40 metal roof barn necessary outbuildings pine grass firewood growing crop of grain fruit and more on good road to highway. Subdivided portions offered from 20 acres up to bidder with no reserve high bidder wins. Gold turkeys and chickens distributed free. Lunch on grounds. Selling for owner Real Estate Agency Winchester VA tag line 28-1p-31.
Paris reports a sudden explosion is thought to explain the disappearance of the Dixmude dirigible. Lieutenant Grenadan’s body has been recovered off Sicily by fishermen. Witnesses at Sciacca recall flashes and a firelike glow at about 2.30.
Government report dated December 1 shows total apple holdings in storage at 14,639,216 barrels and 11,440,893 last year, a 28 percent rise. Winchester leads world apple storage with 304,164 barrels and 172,732 boxes, while Chicago remains the top storage center. Medina, N. Y. follows with 188,350 barrels. Fruit growers hail progress but warn prices may not rise this season.
Ensign and Mrs. C R Van Pelt hosted a Salvation Army event in Winchester for the Sunday school annual Christmas celebration at Court House Auditorium. About 125 children and mothers attended as Victrola music played from a loaned phonograph. Candy nuts fruits and tin horns were shared and children left happy.
Weather bureau predicts much colder conditions starting Monday across the North and Middle Atlantic States with rain over the south and rain or snow in the north Sunday night. Skies clear by Monday or Monday night with fair weather lasting into the latter part of the week, then snow is probable.
The notice promotes renewing or starting a subscription to The Star for the year 1924 offering a discounted rate. It emphasizes convenient payment options and savings for readers who subscribe now.
Sunday and Wednesday services set for 7 30 p m at 409 North Kent Street led by Pastor P Duborg. Church appeals to local residents for attendance and community prayer.
Farmers and stockmen may meet Mr Frank Hafner of Pennsylvania at Rodman's Stables Winchester Virginia Thursday January 3 between 10 AM and 3 PM to buy smooth young mules for trading. Grove & Son Martinsburg West Virginia promote a Gold Coin prize at New Fountain 19 East Piccadilly Street with entry name.
The Locomotive Engineers Cooperative Trust Company opened at Thirty third street and Seventh Avenue marking the ninth labor union bank entry in the U S and the fourth in New York. President Warren Cel and 300 applications for savings and checking accounts were reported as the union eyes growth amid industry opposition. The engineers already own banks in Cleveland Hammond Minneapolis and Birmingham and influence in Spokane and Empire Trust in New York.
Tokyo reports that Premier Yamamoto received renewed resignations from cabinet members who presented them Thursday and declined to remain in office, though Yamamoto signaled the ministers' reluctance to stay.
President Coolidge sails the Potomac on the Mayflower with a small party as clear weather allows a Saturday afternoon cruise. A week ago heavy fog forced cancellation of a similar voyage.
Berne reports avalanches across Alpine passes with unprecedented frequency in ten years. Many buildings destroyed and several families buried while asleep as forests suffer heavy damage.
John Lewis Ayler a Mosby Ranger dies at his brother Rev R E Ayler’s home in Red Hill near Charlottesville aged 77. Born in Madison County he joined the Confederacy as a youth and served in Colonel Mosby’s command. He lived in Fauquier county after the war and spent years in Texas.
City health officer Mr. Fred W. Boland has returned from a Christmas visit to Sister Vincent Clare of St. Hospital. Sister Clare has served the Catholic sisterhood and for 35 years has been the registered pharmacist in charge of the prescription department at St. Joseph's Hospital.
Notice lists winning prize numbers No 84 No 118 No 334 No 372 and No 27 1p 31. Call for prizes at once at the G Shop.
Notice from W. G. and E. L. Co advises gas service will be unavailable on December 29 and 31 due to annual lavatory maintenance. Customers should not request service on those dates unless there is a very urgent problem.
The U S government is described as shifting from a republic to political chaos due to constitutional amendments and federal encroachment. R E B Saner of Dallas, head of the American Bar Association and chair of the citizenship committee, calls for a return to republican ideals and stresses safeguarding state powers and national traditions.
A Christmas dance at Hotel Jack hosted Friday night by city youths drew holiday revelers from the area. Paul Tomney produced festive decorations in red and green with a glowing fireplace as Peck Mills orchestra provided a ten piece music program noted for its lively stunts. Ben Reed of Burlington Virginia appeared among Commercial registrations.
Readers are urged to act on a limited discount offering for 1p-tf subscriptions. The promotion highlights reduced rates and a quick sign-up window.
The Evening Stail Premiums announce a paid in advance subscription discount ending soon. Subscriptions paid now qualify for the January discount. Premiums worth twenty dollars go to holders of lucky numbers drawn at 3 P M on December 31 with entry required to receive the prize.
Disorder erupts at the Girls Industrial School near Delaware as 50 insurgents are guarded in the assembly hall. Sheriff Harter and deputies struggle to quell shouting, tearing clothes, and vandalism across cottages overnight and into the afternoon. Leaders may be moved to another institution.
Winchester water and sewer extension bonds valued at 200000 saw Hansbrough and Carter offer to take the entire issue at 192176. The council sold 197000, with the top bid 185928.30 from Baker Watts and Nelson Cooke. Hansbrough and Carter would have offered 189395.80 for 197000, about 3447.50 more than the Baltimore bid, roughly 1.70 per 100 in excess.
Manila dispatch reports December 16 at Malunda in Lanao province thirty-one Moros killed in a clash with sixty Philippine Constabulary soldiers. Major Fletcher, commander of the Philippine Scouts in Zamboanga, confirms no constabulary casualties.
Mr and Mrs W A Baker entertained Friday evening at their South Washington street residence with a buffet supper. Guests included Katherine and Ellen Ker and house guests Georgiana Joyce and Jack Joyse, daughters of General Joyse of Washington. Guests attended a dance later at Hotel Jack, then returned to the hotel. The event was one of several festive home gatherings of the season.
The Marion county grand jury, which probed Gov. Warren T. McCray's finances, previously returned eight indictments for forgery embezzlement and larceny. Today it returned seven additional indictments charging specific instances of the alleged crimes, with no new accusations against the governor.
The grandfather clock at the Baker residence toppled forward striking dinner guest W B Cornwell on the head leaving a cut and mystery over the sudden failure of the timepiece.
Jack Huff of Upperville Virginia and Edna Wilson of White Post Virginia applied for a marriage license at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office today. Huff is described as a young farmer. Wilson is noted as the daughter of Joseph Wilson.
The notice advertises special prices on Ford cord and fabric tires at a drive in filling station. It lists tire types with prices such as $7.25 and $37.75 and notes gasoline oils greases and alcohol available with quality service from The Standard Gas and Oil Co. Inc.
A large barn and its contents were destroyed by a fire starting in a fodder rack at John H. Huyett’s Berryville area farm Friday evening. About 800 bushels of wheat, six tons of hay and lumber were lost, with an estimated barn value of 6000 and contents around 1200. Insurance covered 3000 on each. Ladders Walter Lloyd, tenant, wasn’t home. his family was inside as flames spread. Origin undetermined, possible incendiary or other cause. neighbors rushed to help, stock rescued as fire consumed the building.
A car plunged into the harbor at Clinton street early today. One man, George L. Witmer, a garage employee, was drowned and others are believed dead. Witnesses said the car carried more than one person, with a railroad watchman estimating at least six inside.
The Centenary Reformed Church hosts adult sermons on ephings That Abide and a New Year's theme echoed in the children's sermon music scripture and prayers. A 7 30 p m picture service features two scientific reels The Earth and the Worlds Beyond and The Formation of Mountain Glacier. All are welcome and early arrival advised for good seats.
A brief during a January promotional period offers a targeted discount on an item labeled ip tf at The HVENING STAR. Details on eligibility and expiration are limited in the readable fragment.
Forces from three sides moved on the stronghold at Guadalajara after capturing Zacoalco Yu and Guzman towns. Consul Stewart reported Tampico remained secure and exporters faced reduced trade volume amid the tense conditions.
An item notes Wallace Reid and a “Sears on Monday” announcement with no changes to prices or fees. The text is a brief entertainment note about a film star and upcoming Sears event.
The Service Class at the School of the Method Church South plans a Monday opening for its new basement renovations costing between 450 and 500 dollars. Aims include a kitchen and seating for about 50, with no age limit for membership and current leader Mrs. Wren Trammell.
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