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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1923
Page
1
A brief dispatch notes American forces withdrawing from the Rhine zone as trains move toward Coblenz and sailors prepare to sail for home shores amid postwar redeployments.
Fritz Thyssen and five other German industrialists found guilty by court martial for refusing to deliver coal. About 550,000 miners ready to consider strike. French authorities take steps to supply occupied territory with food from the United States.
The death of Mrs Sara Grimsley Taylor wife of C Collins Taylor former Winchester resident and Greensboro executive occurred after a brief illness. Her funeral was held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with wide community attendance. Her death followed soon after that of her son Dr William Grimsley Taylor, also due to pneumonia.
Fred erick county farmer M B Richards elected president of the Winchester Tire Corporation at a directors meeting. W C Bushong named vice president Wilmer F Shryock secretary James Sirbaugh treasurer and Fred B Miller general manager. The firm plans tire vulcanizing and retreading operations in a facility at 670 North Main Street with stock offerings and a projected March start.
A heavy snow lasting twelve hours up to noon reached eight inches in depth becoming the season's deepest snow. Sleet followed but the weather moderated, turning the snow to a slush that made walking difficult.
Mr Thomas Perry, recently released from hospital after leg injuries from a horse kick, was injured again when his frightened horse caused the shafts to fall on his legs. He suffered a broken arm and a dislocated elbow and was taken to a place for treatment.
The grand jury in the Corporation Court is summoned to hear at least six cases including Cecil Loy under bail for fatal crash injuries to Mrs Snoke and theft charges against Hunter Brown Milton Luttrell and Harry Luttrell. Ernest Green faces murder trial February 1. K W Adams charged with practicing medicine without license with a third trial due February 2. Other possible cases include Dave Unger and Frank Byrd for breaking into Strickler and Wagner's, jailed since the incident.
The Virginia drive shows the Chamber of Commerce and local banks aiding with free distribution of rat poison. Handley High School students assist with packaging and rural groups join, giving each Winchester family a package with printed directions.
A severe blizzard swept three states including northern Georgia, South Carolina, and western North Carolina. It left sleet and ice, disrupted traffic and utilities, and caused property damage estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. In Atlanta ice and wind caused power outages and blocked streets as telegraph and telephone services were impaired.
Senator J. Brad Beverley of Fauquier and Loudoun challenges a large road bonds bill, arguing the extraordinary session should provide temporary highway funds and defer bonds to voters at the 1923 general election. He urges the governor to veto any bond proposal and rely on a gasoline tax instead.
A Mid-City garage advertises a range of automobile chains and tracks of all sizes. The listing highlights shop inventory and services for vehicle traction and equipment needs.
Madame Olga Petrova, renowned Russian actress with her metropolitan company, performs at the Empire Theater tonight with curtain at 8 30. Late seating not allowed during the first act. lobby until intermission. Reservations urged before seven. tickets priced 2 59 and 2 dollars orchestra, 1 50 balcony, 60c gallery plus tax. Company arrived from Washington at noon.
Well located modern brick house advertised at $8000 sold within ten days. Listing agent B M Sullivan signs the notice with address 24 1p 21.
Reserved seats for the Girl Athletic Association Minstrel Show go on sale January 25 at the Empire Theatre box office. Tickets available from G A A members or People's Drug Store. Prices range from 1.00 for Orchestra to 0.35 for Gallery plus tax. Buy early for best seating. January 30 Empire.
A fragmented page lists various car parts and supplies in Ramsburg with prices: molasses at 75 cents a gallon, alcohol per gallon at 0.04.3, Ford heaters 2.25, single barrel pumps 1.10, automobile jacks 1.45, radiator caps 3, rear glasses and frames for a particular model, and other automotive items including radiator covers and chains.
Moscow January 24. Soviet leader Kalinin told thousands of young communists that Russia faces world powers watching its stance and that the attack on Germany is also an attack on labor. He cited British pressure via Lausanne urging free passage for ships as an enemy move and insisted Russia needs a strong army and navy.
Hudson Motor Car Company directors declare an extra 25 cent dividend plus the regular 60 cent quarterly dividend payable April 2 to stockholders of record March 22. Payment matches the prior quarter.
A U S Navy representative Chief Boatswain mate R L Childress will be in Winchester tomorrow to recruit men. He will be at the post office for the date only to give a preliminary examination and those who pass will be transported to Baltimore for the final exam.
An 8 o clock alarm last night was caused by a burning chimney at Frances Newman’s residence on West Hart street. No damage occurred.
Mr. Charles W. Fishpaw, injured in an automobile accident on the Berryville pike in Clarke county, has improved at Memorial Hospital enough to go home yesterday afternoon with his brother John M. Fishpaw.
James Armel died this morning on South 1 from heart failure. He was a long time county resident, living in Bedford County, Virginia. He leaves a wife and family, with brothers William and George Armel and sister Mrs. George Y., among others. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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