Winchester Fuel Plan Aims Equitable Coal Distribution
Virginia state administrator Harry F. Byrd has organized the program to relieve fuel suffering. Local officials stress affidavits and two ton limits to ensure fair distribution, with the Chamber of Commerce assisting in processing affidavits and keeping records.
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Byrd
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
R. Gray Williams
Local Fuel Administration
Star
Harry F. Byrd
Virginia
Coneta
Richmond
Arthur M. Field
J. ©. McCarthy
Chain of Commerce
Court House Square
Statee
Last Day for Registrants to Return Questionnaires Probed
The advisory board warns Thursday is the final day to submit the questionnaire with penalties for noncompliance. Delinquents face desertion charges, jail, and a $50 reward upon capture. Lawyers and patriotic volunteers have assisted, but many registrants remain absent.
Beautiful eight room brick home for sale in Winchester
Real estate ad offers a brick residence with eight rooms and bath priced at 3500 dollars and a quick sale note. Also listed are a second hand Buick Touring Car for quick sale and a second hand International truck from Solenberger Co. plus a statewide plea from the state fuel administrator urging Winchester residents to conserve fuel amid shortages.
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W. L. Fultz
KOR
Ip-T
Derminer
John
Solenberger & Co
No relief in sight for Virginia coal shortages urges shifting fuel use
The National Fuel Administration will not block dealers from obtaining coal but will not provide relief to states south of the Potomac. New England faces severe shortages with deaths from cold, while Virginia suffers under Pennsylvania and Kenawha West Virginia embargoes. Authorities push switching to splint lump coal and switching users from anthracite to soft coal or wood where feasible.
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National Fuel Administration
Potomac
New England
Byrd
Virginia
Kenawha
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Church Receives Frances Baron Piano Gift
During Sunday services the First Christian Church unveiled a new Frances Baron piano donated by E. W. Cather a generous church official. The piano purchased through local dealer Henry F. Seal enhances the church’s equipment for worship and is gratefully noted by the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Baron
Henry F. Seal
Funeral of Miss Katie McCartney
The funeral for Miss Katie McCartney, who died in Washington DC, will be held at 3 oclock tomorrow afternoon from the residence of Mr. Harry C Stouffer. Rev Dr Gene S Bowers of Grace Lutheran Church will officiate and burial will be in Mount Kebron Cemetery.
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Katie McCartney
Washington, D.C
Harry C. Stouffer
Gene. S. Bowers
Grace Lutheran Church
Mount Kebron
War Savings Stamps Urged as Women Called to Sacrifice
Uncle Sam relies on homes to fund the great war savings drive and will depend on women in homes offices factories and mills. The message urges women to buy and promote war savings stamps as a duty of self sacrifice.
Lost Buick fur collar offered reward
A liberal reward is offered for the return of a Buick fur collar reported missing by a Star office.
Government in need of Gleb as clerks in federal service
The U S Civil Service Commission announced a clerical examination to fill first grade positions in federal branches, to be held at the Winchester post office next Saturday January 19. Eligibility now requires basic testing, with five hours allowed. entrants 18 or older must submit a recent photograph with the admission card.
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Civil Service Board
Winchester Post Office
Internal Revenue
United States
Abolition Move Targeting Prohibition Office in Virginia
The Richmond Times Dispatch reports a bill to abolish the Commissioner of Prohibition’s office now held by Rev. Sidney Peters and replace it in the House of Delegates. Deane Hundley of Essex County leads the measure, arguing prohibition law enforcement has shifted to federal authorities and the $100000 budget plus lawyer salaries are unnecessary.
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Sidney Peters
House of Delegates
Deane Hundley
Essex County
Hundley
General Assembly
Peters
Handley
Commissioner's Department
Guns For the State Volunteers Distributed Rifles and Rounds
Lieut Col Jo Lane Stern inspector general of Virginia troops reports Brig Gen Wheeler in the ordnance department says the war department will ship 509 Springfield rifles of 45 caliber and 7,500 rounds of ammunition. Distribution will be proportional to the State Volunteers statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo. Lane Stern
Virginia
Brigton
C. B. Wheeler
Ordnance Department
War Department
Cylinder Preas Feeders Wanted by The Eddy Press
Job advertisement from The Eddy Press Corporation of Cuma Perianih Maryland offers excellent salary and permanent position for cylinder press feeders. Mentions Martinsburo midday meals at 1 p.m. Hotel Evans reference.
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Eddy Press Corporation
Cumaperianih
Maryland
Martinsburo
Evans
Apple Embargo 19 Lifted by PRAL
The Winchester apple embargo on perishable freight eased after requests to Railroad Director Adoo and, later, federal food officials. A telegram from Washington urged moderation and said the Pennsylvania Railroad would allow perishable freight. About 180 000 barrels of apples in cold storage were affected, with shipments likely resuming soon.
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Winchester
Shirley Carter
Carter
The
Food Administration
Washington
Federal Food Administration
Pennsylvania Railroad
Auth
Honest statements on Riverton branch absence and management
Baker & Company, Inc clarifies rumors about Riverton branch. Manager B. F. Rhodes is on extended personal leave in the west. During his absence Mr H. Stokes leads Riverton operations and books are in perfect order.
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Riverton
8. F. Rhodes
West
Rivertoh
Rhodes
Fr. H. Stokes
Baker & Company, Inc
Entertained For Winchester Girl At Cards
The Cumberland Times notes Mrs. E R Spriggs hosted a card evening Friday for her sister Miss Pather Seabright of Winchester who returned home Saturday. Guests included Mary Wood Marion Crabtree Bernadette Scribner Bessie Wood Charles Shinholtz Harry Rice Samuel Wood Arthur Shafter Gilmore Mardoff and Mr and Mrs A Holle and daughter Jane.
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The
Cumberland (Md
E.R. Spriggs
Pather Seabright
Winchester
Missex
Mary Wood
Marion Crabtree
Bernadette Scribner
Bessie Wood
Charles Shinholtz
Harry Rice
Samuel ‘Wood
Arthur Shafter
Gilmore
Mardoff
A. Holle
Jane
Chambers of Commerce Tax Exemption Ruling
Treasury Department rules that chambers of commerce dues are not subject to the 10 percent tax imposed on clubs and similar organizations. The decision clarifies which dues fall under the tax and affects members and affiliated bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Chambers of Commerce
Mrs Adeline Koontz Dies at 83 in Shenandoah County
Mrs Adeline Koontz 83 widow of William Koontz died at home 44 Shenandoah Shenandoah City of heart trouble after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident, member of Md school Baptist Church, survived by five sons Trent Dallas Carson Compton ton and other relatives, and several daughters. Funeral held at 10 oclock from the Baptist Church with burial in Shenandoah City Methodist cemetery.
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Md-school Baptist Church
Messrs
Trent
Dallas Koonts
Shenandoah City
Carson Koonts
Baltimore
Compton Koontz
United States’ Army
Ton Koonts
Tohr
Blanche Shaffer
Avick County
Beula Burke
New Market
Annie Shaffer
Jacey Spring
Anna Belle Temp
Culpeper County
Pitman
Baptist Church
Saray
Methodist
Drummers Lose Jobs as Government Takes Rail Freight Roles
Government takeover of pailroads prompts federal plan to cut traveling freight and passenger solicitors nationwide. Officials claim no competition between lines, predicting thousands of ticket and employer losses as former solicitors shift to other government positions.
Hawks Devouring Game Birds Alarm County Hunters
Reports warn that hawks are decimating partridges and other game birds across the county amid severe winter weather. Farmers describe coveys drooping in numbers. one birdwatcher recalls a covey nearly wiped out while a hawk roosted nearby. If conditions persist, local game remains at risk and radical steps may be needed.
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Aes
For Rent Nine Room House In Mount Williams Va
Iptf Mount Williams Va Jan 16. Miss Marte Orndorff, who has been ill, is improving. For Rent notice lists nine room house with bath and electric lights. M M Lynch attorney.
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Bath
Iptf
Mount Williams
Marte’ “Orndorff
Dependents to Receive Checks from U S Treasury
A public notice explains that dependents of U S forces will receive monthly checks drawn on the States Treasury. Payments range from eight dollars per child to a regular amount, with many enlisteds contributing from their pay. Delays arise from misplaced or updated addresses, and mailings are being reprocessed to deliver funds.
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America
States Treasury
Depenchester
Frederick Chat
Unitedment
Ewan
Isogsnai An
United States
Notice to Star Patrons Delayed Press Time at Star
Owing to a serious error at The Star press due to a fire the Martinsburg Journal press will print Star late for several days. In Martinsburg Max Von Schlegel editor of the Evening Journal helps provide a temporary press source. We ask patron patience while we resolve service.
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Battle Creek
Miele
Max von Schlegel
Martinsburg
W.a
Reyiuge
Msi
Millions Starving in Washington as Socialists Grow
A clipped wire report notes severe hunger in Washington amid rising discontent with socialist and social democrat forces. It highlights public frustration and political pressure on officials during a period of economic strain.
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North
New England States
First Christian Church
E. W
Cather
Miss McCartney
Uncle Sam
United States Civil Service
Commission
Winchester Postoffice
Peterd
Richmond Times Dispatch
Guns For the State Volunteers
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Page County, Va
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Nowk
Adeline Koontz
William
Shenandoah
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Padrod
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