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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1920
Page
1
Wheat futures soar with millers paying 69.55 for wheat and reports of a world demand surge. Prices at Canadian ports reach 2.80 per bushel while U S markets show gains. corn prices rise, and cattle and hog values edge higher as packing houses warn of long term cattle shortages.
Mrs HD Puller entertained this afternoon at a small bridge party on South Washington street. Refreshments followed the game. Guests included Mrs Hunter H McGuire, Mrs Joseph Wright, Mrs W Nelson Page, Mrs Nancy Lee Coble, Mrs Lee Riggs, Mrs Peter Wresdenburch, Mrs J M Baker, Mrs Thomas B Byrd and Mr Powell Holiday.
In High View, West Virginia on Christmas the children of Mrs. W. S. Johnson provided a fine dinner for their 87 year old mother. Guests at the homeplace included Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hicks of Chambersville Virginia Miss Eva Pugh of Capon Bridge West Virginia and Messrs J Johnson and O Anderson of the locality.
Roanoke, Va. singer Miss Bula Ray Shull received a Friday Roanoke reception by the Thursday Morning Music Club at the Thurman and Boone Music Salon. The event honored her after a Canada opera debut and three months touring the United States, during a ten week rest she plans studies for three new operas. Friends praised her rising dramatic voice and noted strong press notices including Musical America. Her beauty and personality drew comment in the press nationwide.
Regular monthly MWGCe.Ts union meeting scheduled for 3 p.m. on Thursday January 8 at the residence of Mrs. C L Robinson on North Market Street. The meeting is a victory gathering with a special program and all members are urged to attend.
George Babe Ruth, last year’s major league home run leader with 29, is reportedly the property of the New York Americans after an announced deal by Miller Huggins. Figures cited range up to 150000 dollars with two players added, though Ruth had not confirmed the arrangement. Ruth later telegraphed his business manager saying he would not play elsewhere but Boston and would depart east on Monday.
Real estate offering lists 84 acres for sale at $6 000 located at Berryville Pike and Greenwood Road. The notice appears in the Star office classified section with price and location details.
The Associated Press reports a heavy opening hour in New York stocks with gains eroded and losses recouped. American Woolen leads a rally of eight points, United States Rubber rebounds, and short covering increases while Honda- Colt Johnson and Middle States Oil show strength amid scarce buying power.
A local bank invites customers to join a holiday savings program named the Xmas Savings Club at Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Members may receive special rates and bonus offers during the season.
Berryville Clarke county residents endure a water famine as Blue Ridge streams feeding the mountain reservoir freeze solid due to cold weather. Rations are in place and households are urged to conserve fuel and avoid fires.
The Senate naval affairs committee voted 10 to 1 to authorize a five member sub committee to investigate the controversy over medals awarded to naval officers for war services. Senator Walsh opposed the resolution while Senator Swanson backed the majority but voted against an investigation.
The week of prayer services began last night at Centenary Reformed Church with a large congregation. The Ministerial Association hopes attendance will grow. Rev W W T Walters led the service and Rev F M Richardson spoke on Christianity and the Home. Tonight at 7:30 the Christian Church hosts with Rev Dr J H Lacy in charge and Rev Clarence Woods delivering the sermon.
The Shenandoah Valley National Bank proposes to raise capital to 300 000 dollars by selling 1000 new shares at 275 dollars each. Stockholders meet February 3 1920 at 11 00 to approve the issue. The bank's capital would reach 800 000 dollars with surplus and profits over 506 000 dollars and nearly four million dollars in total resources.
Shenandoah Valley National Bank lists W. Rice as President R. Gray Williams as Vice President Vem Gi Hardy as Cashier and A Few Brown as Assistant Cashier along with other senior staff. The notice records governance and staffing at the bank and confirms officer titles and names.
Local ads offer men's sweaters at 1.39 from 2.00 and caps at 0.08 from 1.50. Army overcoats priced at 10 each with window bargains. Aberdeen Angus mates for sale with 2000 weight sires. Lost item a black seal neck piece with reward. Shenandoah Valley National Bank advertises savings and club accounts. Paul Gaylord returns from Richmond holiday visit.
Washington news: No further deportations of radical aliens will occur until the Buford transport completes its voyage to northern Europe with 249 radicals bound for Russia. It cannot land in Soviet Russia, and those sent must be placed in adjacent countries.
The funeral for Mrs Lawson A Henry widow of George R Henry occurred at 2 30 pm from her Ro 19 South Market street home. Rev Charles Adey of First Baptist led services with hymns sung by the church choir. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery with pallbearers J Scott Fuller Dr Robert McC Glass Dr A B Henkel Charles B Henry H Totty and C P Bailey.
A New York report says Emma Goldman departed on the so viet ark and Buford received today by her niece Mrs. Stella Ballentine. The message reading All's well was picked up from the Buford by a radio station at Lana End England. Lost ring of keys reward offered at Star Ollie Gelp.
The annual election of officers for the South End Hose Company on West Monmouth Street drew a large turnout. Thomas J. Jenkins was named president with Michael Lillis and Edwardly Grim as vice presidents, Luther Kremer as treasurer, William Gochenour as chief hoseman, and new or reassigned roles for Walter Smith Mortimer Harkins Eldridge Marsh Kreger Custodian Eldridge Poole.
A catechetical class will be organized at Grace Lutheran Church tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The National Bank of Winchester will raise its capital stock from 100000 to 250000 dollars. A limited amount of stock remains available at 200 per share with a 10 percent dividend, netting 5 percent after taxes. For details, visit the bank or contact any director led by President W. P. McGuire.
An urgent notice from Albert C Hartgam Valley Motel announces a stockholders meeting of the Winchester VA bank on Feb 1 at 11 oclock to consider increasing capital stock. William G Hardy, cashier.
Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board appealed to bankers nationwide not to raise interest rates in a conference with clearing house associations. About fifty bankers attended before they moved to an executive session to discuss rate policy.
A Bolshevik army communiqué released by wireless from Moscow says the city of Dvinsk on the Dvina river was evacuated under pressure. The advance of opposing forces forced the retreat, and the Russians acknowledged the loss today in London.
J Ashford Hughes owner of Clay Hill farm near Millwood Clarke county died suddenly of heart disease while wintering in Dallas with his wife. Survived by his widow and two sons. Early winter vegetables harmed by heavy frost Sunday. Lost fur neckpiece. reward at Star office.
The Winchester Hiram Lodge No. 2 recently elected J. B. Beverley Jr as Worshipful Master for the coming Masonic year, succeeding Claude Stickley of Frederick County. The slate includes R. H. Pope as Senior Warden H. D. Rob inson as Junior Warden A. R. Brecken ridge as Senior Deacon C. S. Hartman as Junior Deacon C. Vernon Eddy as Secretary W. E. Coopery as Treasurer A. R. Snapp and W. S. Taylor as Stewards Rev. H. G. Spender as Chaplain and H. H. Wingfield as Tyler, all installed for their terms.
Farmers and Merchants National Bank advertises safe deposit boxes rented at $2.00 per year and announces a special sale of 100 acres of fine saw timber with 250000 feet, water access for mill, offered by Hansbrough and Carter in real estate and loans.
The notice invites readers to start the new year with a Christmas No Club book from SHENANDOAH. It promotes the National Bank advertisement line Where Savings Are Safe and suggests the bank is a trusted place for savings.
The Rev. H G Spencer of Market Street Methodist Church was to preach the week of prayer service tonight but is summoned to Westminster Maryland due to his mother Mrs Amanda Spencer’s illness at her home.
The Star carries a note of thanks for a $76.21 donation by Manager Henry or The Empire to the Salvation Army in Winchester from last night’s receipts. Sympathy is also extended to the family of their mother. Leonard Van Egmond, Captain.
Bank notices warn of a fresh batch of counterfeit home savings notes, claiming a third already sold. Audience urged to act quickly and visit Farmers and Merchants National Bank for guidance and verification.
The regular monthly Dominion Council session convenes at 8 o clock this evening in City Hall.
New York January 6 retailers of the country who conferred with Department of Justice agents on reducing living costs will hold another conference in New York on January 19 and 20. A 47 member committee from the National Retail Dry Goods Association National Association of Retail Clothiers and garment retailers will represent the groups.
Mrs. George B. Pflaster Jr of Bluemont sails from New York on January 1 for Madeira to winter with her sister who has long resided there in the island.
A Salvation Army officer Captain Van Beymond advertises for a medium sized second-hand roll-top desk. Contact Salvation Army for responses or delivery details.
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Beach Street Methodist Episcopal Church North held its officer installation Sunday in the church auditorium. New officers include J. L. Teagher as teacher and W. M. Samsell as president with B B Calvert as vice president and P. McVicar as secretary. The event featured a class picture and an attendance of 2,626 with $425 raised for roles and aims.
The Commercial and Savings Bank proposes to issue stock at seventeen dollars a share to raise capital and surplus. It highlights growth, a new hotel Evans property purchase, and plans for vaults, inviting supporters to grow with the bank and share earnings. Officers and directors are listed for applications. Lost animals notice included.
Registration for Free Public Night Schools will be held at the John Kerr Building on January 5 from 7 o clock in the evening. Regular classes will meet on Wednesday evenings at the school building on the Grounds. A $2.00 certaintiy fee is required and will be returned at term end.
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