Virginia Highway Contractors Association dissolution announced
A Virginia news notice reports the Virginia Highway Contractors Association plans to disband amid public distrust. It notes prior editorials opposing contractor-state ties and the threatened defamation suits against The Winchester Star and Harrisonburg News-Record unless retractions are published by February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginiaway Contractors’ Association
Orizis
Virginia
Virginia Highway Contractors’ Association
State Highway Department
Woolley
Robert W. Woolley
Harrisonburg News-Record
The
Winchester Star
Contractors Association
Virginia Good Roads Association
Roanoke
George B. Keezell
News-Record
H. F. Byrd
the Star
Harry F. Byrd
Harrisonsburg
General Assembly of Virginia
Virginia Highway Contractors’ ‘Association
Winchester
Huntsberry Receives Watch At Charley Reuss Fire Co Meeting
The Charley Reuss Fire Company annual meeting drew record attendance as officers were reelected. Walter J. Huntsberry received a gold watch from fellow members in tribute to his leadership and loyal service, with Major Robert W. Barton presenting the gift and praising his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Rouss
Derman H. Hable
Huntsberry
Walter J. Huntsberry
Robert. ‘Yt. Barton
Reuss Company
Chary Rouss Fire Co
Fred M. Mort
W. E. Huntsberry
Oscar H. Lewis
John H. Seal, Jr
David F. Hottel
Douglas Brown
E. C. Hottel
Herman H. Hable
Robert T. Barton
E. C. Stuart
R. F. Cline
William C. Haines
Abner Huntsberry
William H. Hillyard
Boseman
M. Ts. Reed
H. C. Stouffer
C. EB. Huntsberry
T. H. Ritter
H. B. McCormac
W. W. Glass
Trustees
Legionnaires Asked to Submit First Mortgage Bond Checks
Men who subscribed for First Mortgage bonds are asked to make checks payable to American Legion and leave with Clifford D. Grim at Hansbrough and Carter at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Clifford D. Grim
Hansbrough
Carter
Wanted Old Boxwood Hedges and Trees
Auction notice from Albert A. Lewis of Washington DC seeking old boxwood hedges and trees. Pays top prices. request neighbors share contact and a snapshot showing quantity and asking price. Preserve clear location and plant count information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert A. Lewis
General Delivery
Washington, D.C
Miss Robinson Heads 10 Member Athletic Club
At the Girls' Athletic Association monthly meeting the semi annual election named Opal Robinson as president Magdalene Fansler as vice president Virginia Pangle secretary and Elizabeth Hollis treasurer. Committees selected and a basketball team planned with coaches Casselman and Wright increasing club activities and highlighting a new headquarters at the American Legion building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls’ Athletic Association
Opal Robinson
Magdalene
American Legion
Association
National 12 giveaway at Empire Theatre attracts citizens
The National 12 drawing by Empire Theatre promises about 300 chances left for purchase. The prize car must be won and given away Saturday January 12. Citizens are urged to participate through the Christmas Savings Club enrollment and related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsburg Auto Supply Co
National
Empire Theatre
Building Owner States Facts On Jolliffe Lease
C A Heller leased to Jolliffe and Jolliffe for five years ending Jan 31 1924 with option to renew for 2 4 or 6 years if notice given 60 days prior. They failed to renew, owner Norton states no eviction attempt, allowed extra month for moving at same rent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Jolliffe
Jolliffe
C. A. Heller
R. 8. Jolliffe
Geo. F. Norton
Mayor backs children’s home aid and shoe shine on Sundays
Winchester council debated repealing the Sunday shoe-shine ordinance after a petition signed by over 100 residents. The discussion, led by Mr Grimm, raised concerns about foreign shop operators and the Sabbath, with police regulation noted and calls to reserve church attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Grimm
Williams
Page
Grimms
Baetjer
Bailey
Sale
Capper
Merry Go Round Promises New Star in Film World
Universal photoplay Merry Go Round arrives at Colonial Theatre for two days. Mary Philbin leads an ensemble including Norman Kerry and George Hackathorne in a Viennese postwar drama directed by Rupert Julian. Filmed Prater and Vienna settings recreate prewar glory and postwar tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universal
Colonial Theatre
Mary Philbin
Norman Kerry
Caesare Gravina
George Hackathorne
George Seigmann
Dale Fuller
Maude George
Vienna
Prater
Coney Island
Uuniversal
Albert Conti
Anton Vaverka
Austria
Committees Reappointed by President Baker in City Council
Standing committees of the common council have been re appointed by President W A Baker due to resignations and new elections. The new organization lists Finance with Baetjer Cooper McVicar Copper Page Sale Water Robinson McVicar Henry. Sewer Cooper Page Anderson. Lights Grimm Henry. City Hall Page Anderson Bailey. Streets Henry McVicar Sale Cop. Sanitary Anderson Baetjer Robinson Bailey. Police McVicar Cooper Page Anm. Fire Grimm Cooper Copper Sere Sale Robinson ey. Ordinances Baetjer Bailey Sale. Public and Local Improvements Griman Robb eary nson Schools Baetjer Bailey Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
W. A. Baker
Baetjer
Cooper
McVicar
Per
Ims
Copper
Page
Sale
Robinson
Henry
Sewer
Anderson
Grimm
Bailey
Annm
Ale
Griman Robbeary
Nson
Scaramouche Arrives at Empire for Two-Day Run
The Empire Theatre brings Scaramouche to town for Monday and Tuesday showing with an original Scaramouche Symphony Orchestra score. Manager Baker notes the film follows a record run in New York Washington and Philadelphia and promises affordable pricing under $2.50 top plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Baker
Cumberland
Hagerstown
Frederick
Norfolk
Richmond
Rex Ingram
Prices &O
Paramount Picture
Empire
Mrs Baker Remains Very Ill at Piccadilly Home
Mrs Franck Baker shows no improvement and remains seriously ill at her residence on Piccadilly Street after a week of illness. The report states her condition did not worsen today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franck Baker
Piccadilly Street
South End Hose Co. Plans January Meeting and Officer Election
The South End Hose Company will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday night January 7 at 8 o clock to hear reports and elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend and hear the commentary about you.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South End Hose Company
Cotton seed meal sale announced at Stephens City station
Farmers and dairymen informed of a delivery car of cotton seed meal at B. and O. Station Stephens City Virginia around January 10 at attractive price. Write, phone or call Lemley Mercantile Co. Stephens City. Both phones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephens City
Lemley Mercantile Co
Pentecostal Services at 409 N Kent St
Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m with preaching at 7 30 p m Sunday and Wednesday services at 7 30 p m led by Pastor P Duborg at 409 North Kent Street, city parish notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Kent
P. Duborg
Xmas Savings Club Opens Membership in Winchester
Farmers and Merchants National Bank in Winchester Virginia invites signups for its Xmas Savings Club. Evening classes run from 7 to 9 PM and advertise flexible options to suit all joiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xmas Savings Club
Farmers & Merchants Natl
Bank Winchester
Xmas Club Bank
Report of Work Done During the Past Year
The council presents an annual report detailing road maintenance and water pumping. Curb and gutter work completed on North Avenue Dock West Grove West Cecil and surrounding streets, with 50 dollars unpaid. Water pumping totaled 34 342 000 gallons, plus expenditures for tar and materials and a boiler inspection. Several unpaid bills remain. overall finances show overdrawn accounts and ongoing street and mains replacements.
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Stewart Street
North Avemt
West Grd
West Cecil
Nort
Gray
Smith
Whitlock Avenues
Axe Street
Power Company
Avenue
Charles
Stray Steward
West
Cork
Willis Succeeds Self as Sarah Zane Head at Fire Company
The annual meeting of the Sarah Zane Wire Company in North Mainnaweae Hall elected H H Willis as captain with a full slate of officers and discussed plans for a big minstrel show on February 5 at the Colonial Theatre directed by Henry Seal with Miss Dotterer assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Theatre
Sarah . Zane ¥ Wire Company
North Mainnaweae
Sarah Zane
John W. Mel
Benin
H. H. Willis
James Castes
C. Lee Barr
Ray McDonald
George Barr
W. Lee Tisher
Wm. T. Barr
George ‘Taylor
Silas Lineburg
Boseman
H I. Pifer
George W. Stover
N. Cooper
Henry Seal
Winchesterians
Lee Coble
Miss Dotterer
Colonial
Minstrels
Sarah Zane Fire Company
Legionaires Meet and Kiwanis Volley Ball Game Planned
The R. Y. Conrad Post American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday January 1924. Afterward a volley ball game between Kiwanis Club and Legion Team will be played. All members are urged to attend. J H Rosenberger chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legionaires
R. Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Kiwanis Club
Wanted 2000 Barrels Ben Davis
Henry M. Baker advertises for 2,000 barrels of Ben Davis tobacco seeking offers. Contact Henry M. Baker at phone 523 J for details and arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Davis
Henry M. Baker
Dentist Office Relocation Notice at East Piccadilly Street
Professional notice states the dentistry practice has moved to 4 East Piccadilly Street opposite the new Commercial and Savings Bank. Dr C B Harlowe is the practitioner referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Piccadilly Street
Quiat
New
Commercial & Savings Bank
C. B
Harloe
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Evening Star
Aemen
Rouss Company
Bazar
Carnival
Charle Reuss Fire Company
George B. Roszel
M. T. Reed
Joe Newlin
Miss. Robinson
Shenandoah
Eee
Star Office
J. Jos. Sullivan
SHINE
Glass
Children’s Home Society
Committees OF Common Council
Scaramouche
South End Hose CO
Harry H. Willis
Self
Carah Zane Head
Fort Hill
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