Passage of Bond Issue Imperative Says Winchester Official
Winchester city bonds are needed to refinance a $125000 floating debt and fund sewer, street, and school improvements. Councilman W Nelson Page warned the plan differs from state roads, noting no gasoline tax aid and the city’s growth. A 50 cent tax increase would fund the bonds, with the city’s tax rate below the state average.
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Winchester
W. Nelson Page
Rotary Club
Ality Treasury
Page
Thej
Izhy
Detina
Shenandoah Valley
Handley Fund
Duvall Champion Corn Producer of the Old Dominion
Handley High School agriculture instructor announces Duvall as Virginia’s champion corn grower after winning a $50 prize from the Chilean Ni trate educational bureau. The award comes from four district prizes. his record, yield per acre, cost accounting, quality, and marketing scores propelled him to the state title amid about 3,500 eligible boys.
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Handley
Soda Oe
Educational Bureau
Young Duvall
Virginia
F. A
Royce FS
Epson
Handley High*School
Basketball Saturday Night Recap with Lions and Opponents
Scattered OCR notes indicate a Saturday night basketball schedule or results listing. Mentions include Lions versus Hynerstown and Stresburg with Shepherdstown and Sobol among players. Details are incomplete and names uncertain.
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Lions Va
Hynerstown
Stresburg
Shepherdstown
eaRotths
Handley School Teachers Earn National Education Association Membership
Special to The Star reports Winchester Virginia public school teachers track 100 percent enrollment for the sixth year in the National Education Association. Superintendent Duffey receives congratulations from J W Crabtree executive secretary. NEA membership stands at 183,000 with a goal of 300,000 in 1926.
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the. Star
Winchester
Vas
National Education Aspead
Tepont
Association
Iadquarvegs
Duffey
Crabtree
Reserve Officers Meet This Evening at Handley Library
Reserve officers from Winchester and vicinity are invited to a group conference at Handley Library at 8 o clock this evening. Major Miller of the United States Army will be the instructor. Active duty credits will be awarded.
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Handley Library
Miller
United States Army
Winchester
Benefit event at Baptist Church Thursday evening
A building fund benefit is planned at the Baptist Church on Thursday February 14 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event aims to raise proceeds for the church’s construction fund.
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Baptist Church
Chicago clubwoman defends husband in sensational row
Detroit News reports a Chicago clubwoman claiming her husband hurled rolls at her during a concession incident. The report notes the domestic dispute and the wife's reaction amid city gossip and social circles.
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Chicago
Detroit News
Prominent Clarke County Lawyer Ammi Moore Dies at 81
Ammi Moore Jr a leading Clarke County citizen and former Virginia House of Delegates representative died at his Berryville home after a two week pneumonia illness. He was a Bank of Clarke County president and veteran of the Civil War captured at Yellow Tavern then escaped from a box car. He practiced law from 1870 to 1921 with partners including his son Joseph F Moore. He leaves a large family including four sons and five daughters and eight grandchildren.
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Star
Barryville
Ammi Moore, Jr
Clarke County
West Main Street
Moore
Vincent Franks
Grace Episcopal Church
Green Hill Cemetery
Ammi
Mary Brewer Moore
Jefferson County
W. Va
William Brewer
Montgomery County
Bank of
Charles ‘Town
Wth
Angus McDonald
Joseph F. Moore
Virginia
Letutt
Misa Cornelia Daniel Ellett
Annie B Cabell
William B. Cabell
Norwood
Nelson County
Four
William Cabell Moore
Washington, D. C
Berryville
Charles E. Moore
Richmond
John H.moore
Cleveland, O
Eric Miller
Madison
Wis
Divira .D. Williams
New York
Withalm
Stalnaker
Cumberland
Charles F. Mell
Norfolk
Annie B. Moore
Berryyville
Elizabeth
Cornelia
Catherine Moore
Nicolas Moore
Frederick To Play Handley High Tonight
A Cumberland Valley League game between Frederick High School of Frederick Maryland and Handley High School is set for 8 o'clock at Handley Gymnasium. Admission is 25 cents. Both teams are said to be well matched for an interesting contest.
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Frederick, Md
Handley High School
Handley Symnasium
Winchester postal veteran Johnny Brown retires after 30 years
John I Brown city letter carrier in Winchester Virginia receives a retirement approval from Postmaster General Harry S New after more than 30 years of continuous service since 1898 He walked a distance nearly five times around the world in his postal duties and survived a summer automobile injury before seeking rest from the service.
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Johnny Brown
Winchester
New
Washington
Brown
Congress
John I. Brown
Mr. Brown
Hille
Harry S. New
Cgaonoral
Increase In Auto Licenses Locally Over a Year Ago
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce reports a rise in state motor vehicle licenses issued from December 15 to January 15 this year versus the prior year. Automobiles rose from 3 007 to 3 086 and trucks from 573 to 598, totaling 3 684 versus 3 580, with receipts up about $3 000 to 61 090. Mr Bell credits city and county residents for steady demand and orderly service.
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Winchester Chamber of Commerce
Andrew Bell
Brou
Chamber of Commerce
Bell
Ihs
Fisher Trial Affidavits Deny Promises of Freedom
Affidavits filed by Prosecutor Lee and Detective Brown deny promising Miss Wetsel immunity if she testified against Dr Otto Fisher. Fisher’s brother accuses former jailor Reilly of urging acceptance of mercy from the court. Judge Valentine delays ruling pending counter affidavits and trial testimony review.
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Star
Keyser
W.va
Lee
Jay Valentine
Luella Wetsel
Otto Fisher
Mineral County
Brown
Fisher
The
Liskeyoys
J. H. Fisher
F. P. Reilly
Propo
Reilly
Dryar
Waller
Miss Weisel
Dr. Fisher
Miss Wetzel
Ber
Harrisonburg
J. W. Wright
Richard A. Welsh
Miss ‘Weisel
Wetsel
Miss Wetsel
Sez
Train Conductor William I. Henry Dies After Weverton Crash
William I. Henry, 65, a Baltimore and Ohio Railroad conductor, died at Frederick City Hospital after his right leg was crushed in an accident at Weverton Junction Maryland. He had lain in shock and blood loss. funeral arrangements awaited further word as his widow and daughter traveled from Harrisonburg to Frederick.
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William I. Henry
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Weverton
Junction
Frederick City Hospital
Frederick
Henry
Willam Shifflett
Harrisonburg
Addison Henry
Winchester
Weverton Junction
Lucy Goss
Charles L. Henry
Tris Us
Outside capital attracted by ante-bond policy
Mr. Believes So Readjusting of Levies. Manufacturing Still Is Needed In Virginia.
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Michael
Virginia
Birthday of Gen Robert E Lee Causes Bank Closings
Tomorrow is a legal holiday in Virginia, and the banks in Winchester will close. The post office and Handley Library will stay open on the holiday.
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Robert B. Lee
Virginia
Winchester
Handley Library
Pin Spillers Will Meet Again Tonight
Four teams of the Winchester Bowling Association will play tonight at Kern's alleys with games scheduled for 8 o clock. The Elks face Rotary and Virginia Woolen Company confronts Northern Virginia Power Company. Attendance grows as January fixtures continue with Ells vs Winchester Laundry, Kiwanis vs Northern Va, Rotary vs Country Gentlemen, Jones Woolen vs Va Woolen on Jan 22 25 and 29.
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Winchester Bowling Association
Kern’s Alleys
Elks
Rotary
Virginia Woolen Company
Northern Virginia Power Company Rollers
Tues
Ells
Winchester
Kiwanis
Northern Va
Country Gentlemen
Jones Woolen
Ellis
Northern
Death Crossing To Be Improved Near White Post
Clarke County voters authorize the Norfolk and Western Railway Company to improve the Kennerlys railroad crossing near White Post. The crossing has long been dangerous with multiple fatalities including George Lee and his daughter, and John Lee killed there years earlier.
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Berryville
Norfolk and Western Railway Company
Board of Supervisors
Clarke County
Kennerlys
White Post
George
Lee
John Lee
Red Cross Seeks Wood Stove for Needy Family
The Red Cross appeals for a small air tight wood heater for a family in need. Anyone with such a stove should call Red Cross at 113-W. the stove will be collected and sent to the family.
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Red Cross
Virginia Tax Reforms and State Cooperation Appeal
President of Virginia Iron and Bridge discusses governance and economy under Byrd administration. He urges public effort, administrative efficiency, and cooperation to realize state opportunities, citing changes in tax policy and the shift to classified property taxation. (Continued on Page Six.)
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C. Edwin Michael
Virginia Iron and Bridge
Richmond News Leader
the Star
Byrd
Go Byrd
Virginia
Sta
Tag Delinquents Pay Fines In Court
Court summons serving to those who failed to procure city licenses for vehicles. Phil Ss and Hs diver paid fines. Oakes and Gold facing Justice Ween court to answer license and tag deficiencies.
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Tag
Phil Ss
Oakes
Ween Court
Mr. Gold
Ciel
Gold
Oranges and Grapefruit At Robinson's Cold Storage
Robinson's Cold Storage lists oranges and grapefruit in stock with prices and limited quantities. Public buyers may visit the facility to purchase fresh produce and groceries.
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Robinson's
Sunset Lodge Opens For Season With Turkeys
Sunset Lodge announces open for the season with Saturday and Sunday service, contact Violette Collins manager, Royal 142-F-17. Meal options and specials advertised, limited details readable.
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Violette Collins
Mgr
Royal
Sunset Lodge
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Frederick ‘County
Richard Duvall
Handley Schools
Cail
Qoeeen Stam Laundry
Anim Moore
Handleyites
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Cartier
Williams L. Henry
Iron-and Es
MB Og
Wien
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