Local Society Briefs from Sunday's Services and Visits
Rev Mr Frazier preached at die Grove foe Senoven on Sunday at 3 p m. Messrs J B White and D S Miller made a happiness trip to Winchester last Friday. Messrs W V Carpenter and W W Nicks spent Saturday in Winchester on business. Mr Harry La Follette and family were guests of Mr and Mrs H C Whitacon Sunday. Mr Wo Wicks and family were guests of Mr and Mrs H C Miller Sunday afternoon. Miss Madeline and Hearther Whitacre spent Sunday evening with Miss Esta Ie. Mrs W v ae Was Visiting her parents Mr F McKee on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Miller
Madeline
Whitacre
W v ‘ Ae
Mr? Eaere
FL McKee
Petition for Fire-Proof Construction at Fairmont Avenue
Residents petition for all buildings used for manufacturing on Fairmont avenue to be rebuilt with fire-proof materials after a large fire at the National Fruit plant. Some officials favor fire-proofing though opinions differ on required standards and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Fairmont Avenue
National Fruit
Arddict
Atpucly
Council Considers Fire Resistant Buildings Ordinance
The council debates a future ordinance requiring fire resistant materials for manufacturing buildings. An amendment by Mr Cooper advances to second reading as congestion near Henson Garage is discussed and a remedy plan considered. The street committee is directed to fix parking near North Washington street property of John O Re ar and reimburse for damage from a raised sidewalk. Fire hose contracts awarded to Fabric Hose Company with 1000 feet plus delivery in two weeks at $1.10 per foot. Bond money and water sewer bond funds to be handled by finance committee for lending to banks at 4 percent and borrowing at 6 percent.
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Cooper
Henson Garage
Page
Valley Avenue
Glass
Henson
Unson
O’rear
Grimm
Siberty
Asterday
Fabric Hose Company
Keystone
Ahan
Eins
Finance Committee
W. A. Baker
Sale
Capper
Lee Blas Henry
Anderson
Robinson
Kage
MecVicar
Opposition to Election of School Trustees and Finance Talks
Richmond reports mirror Virginia Assembly debates on appointive school boards and limiting highway funds. Supt Hart urged caution on education board changes while lawmakers eyed a proposed state stock hypothecation for capital needs, warned as poor policy by Senator Buchanan and Delegate Gordon amid talk of up to a million dollars in funds.
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Cottee
Ieeti
Assembly
Hart
Carnegie Ram
Ission
Massoneys Easure
Julian Gunn
Henrico
Senate
Canunittee
House Committee ‘On Courts of Justice
Thomas ‘W. Ozlin
Lunenburg
Richmond
Virginia, General .Assembly
Fredericksburg
Potomac
B. F. Buchanan
Buchanan
R. Lindsay Gordon
Lewiss County
House
Virginia
Treasury
Legion to Meet Next in St. Paul in Sept
Indianapolis January 15 The American Legion executive committee set September 15 to 19 as the dates for the 1924 national convention to be held in St. Paul The group also launched a campaign for adjusted compensation for World War veterans and opposed using ordinary head stones at memorial graves in Europe The campaign to foster the Soldiers Bonus will include mass meetings nationwide John R Quinn national commander said wealth interests distort figures to defeat the measure He noted Treasury figures cited by Secretary Mellon as erroneous prepared by Congressman A Pratt Andrew Massachusetts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
American. Legion
St. Paul
United States
John R. Quinn
Legion
Mellon
Treasury
A. Pratt Andrew
Massachusetts
18 Year Old Boy Arrested for Bootlegging
Alexandria Va January 16 Preston Posey a 13 year old boy was arraigned in court after police captured him while he had just consumed half a pint of corn liquor. He barricaded himself in an ark on the riverfront as officers closed in and was turned over to his mother for further investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Preston Posey
Posey
Voice of the Horseshoe Knights in Virginia Valley
A fragmented notice from a Virginia regional column praises a local group for commendable actions. The passage reflects pride in regional affairs and a tradition of public commentary within the valley community.
The Golden Horseshoe Knights of old still live in Virginians hearts
J Hillis Miller of University of Richmond writes that the Golden Horseshoe Knights keep a chivalric flame in the Valley of Virginia. He contrasts extinct dormant and active volcanoes to describe three classes of people, praising the Knights as ever awake and transforming the night with noble influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden ‘ Horseshoe Knights
Valey
Golden Horseshoe Knights
Valley of
Virginia
J. Hillis Miller
University of Richmond
Winchester Tire Corp elects new officers at annual meeting
Stockholders of Winchester Tire Corp held their annual meeting January 8 with about three quarters of capital stock represented. Directors elected include M. B. Richards Davis Johnson W. K. Heatwale, K Harrington, J. W. Richard, MH Rhodes and Charlies I. Adams. Officers later chosen: Mo B. Richards president W E Heatwale vice president RR Boyce secretary J J Sirbaugh treasurer and general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Tire Corporation
M. B. Richards
Davis Johnson
W. K. Heatwale
Winchester
Ink. Harrington
Baltimore
J. W. Richard
Opequs
MH. Rhodes
Middletown
Charlies I. Adams
Gainesboro
Var
J. T. Birbaugh
E. E B. Harrington
B. Richards
W. F E. Heatwale
Clinton Johnson
Mo B. Richards
W. E. Heatwale
RR. Boyce
J. J. Sirbaugh
Factory expands tire output with new 20 daily unit line
A plant formerly producing 30 by 3 12-inch fabric tires has shifted to five standard-size cord tires in addition to fabric tires. It now operates a full production line capable of 20 tires per day.
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Tia
Former Frederick County pastor Absalom Knox dies at home
The Rev. Absalom Knox, former pastor of Central Methodist Episcopal Church South in Baltimore, died at his home on Gilmore Street after months of ill health. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Knox
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Stephens City
Gilmor
Baltimore
Central Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Unsigned obituary fragment notes Knox survivor details
The fragment states Reverend Mr Knox survived by his widow Mrs Emma Manni and sons John and James with only daughters mentioned as Migses yi daa Knowfie, noting he was about 60 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Knox
Emma Mannisons
John and
James
Migses Yi Daa Knowfie
Gas inspection bill advances under agricultural direction
Special to The Star Richmond January 16 Lena Gravatt and Byrd push a bill to fix standards and inspect gasoline under the Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration. Shipments will be inspected at the point of receipt with fees set by the commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Richmond
Lena Gravatt
Byrd
Star Player Sought by Teams
A fragmented line hints at a newspaper brief seeking a star player for team recruitment. No further readable details on the player, teams, or location are available in the text.
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New Colonial Theatre
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Scholl Mfg. Ca
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Sample Shoe Store Co
Choes
THE
Horseshoe Knights
the Star
Texas’patrol
Victor Gibson
Elmer G. Dyer
Miller
Pat Ppalv
George Sherwood
Wiliam Duncan
STEEL
TRAIL
Jack Hoxie
Universal Comedy
WM. J. Gochenour
Dupont
Maurertown
Handley High School
Marie Cassova
Hall
Neldemeyer’s
Hamman Dollar Store
Spottswood
Tar
Raleigh
Tire Corporation
Beauty
Ita
Merry
Hodgson & Brown
Jewelers
Footer
C. Plun Ndeke.co. Agency
Frederick County
Jessie Hillyard
East Water St
Berryville
Rodsells
Bristol
Pullman
Broiler
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Norton
Beyond
Sleeper
Son
Panoke
Shenandoah
Roanoke
Memphis
Hager
Philadelphia
New Vortion
Oelsea
Washington
Andelphia
Hagerstown
T. T
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A. J. Tavenner
Coleigan Dunn
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