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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1929

Page

2

Auto parking tower promises solve congestion in cities

In Sandusky a demo of an invention by J E Morton and associates shows a reinforced concrete building housing a tower that lifts cars on endless chains to stacked platforms. A single tower could hold about 60 autos with higher installations possible, controlled by driver buttons. Electric motors power the system to move cars to and from ground level.

Associated Press Gandusky Ohio J. E. Morton Morten Memphis Sandusky Thepgee J. EB. Morton

Monument Unveiled for Confederate Soldiers on Fulton County Road

A Civil War memorial event honors W. B. Moore of Virginia and F. A. Shelton of North Carolina. Imboden's command crossed from Hancock Maryland to this state, battles with the First New York Cavalry left 32 Confederates captured and two buried in unmarked graves. The Fulton County Historical Society led the effort with the North Carolina Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Elliott Grays Chapter organizing the unveiling program.

Mercersburg Road McConnellsburg W. B. Moore Virginia F. A. Shelton North Carolina Imboden First New York Cavalry Hancock Potomac Fulton County Historical Society The United Daughters of the Confederacy Elliott Grays Chapter Richmond

Bank Closed for Independence Day July 4

The Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company will close on Independence Day Thursday July 4. All paper maturing that date may be paid Friday July 5. William G Hardy and J H Yost signatories announce the holiday closure and payday shift.

John J. Sloat Commercial & Savings Bank William G. Hardy Shenandoah Valley National and J. H. Yost Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company Charles Summers Union Bank of Winchester

City Council OKs drive in gasoline station on Amherst Street

Winchester records show the city council in regular session approved a permit for John A. Spaid to erect a drive in gasoline filling station on Amherst Street. The decree in the Rinker estate outlines master commissioner duties and notices for creditors and interested parties.

City Council John A. Spaid Amherst Street

City borrows to cover claims and water plan debated

The city treasurer was authorized to borrow 20000 dollars to pay outstanding claims, repayable from incoming revenue. Water extension issues on Berryville Pike were sent to the water committee for study. A deed from H B Dunlop conveyed land at Berryville and Virginia avenues to the city to be grassed and marked for Civil War battles. An ordinance accepted the dedication. Street widening on North Loudoun street was approved. A permit to Charles Pine to install two gasoline pumps at 326 South Braddock Street was granted. Police justice June reported 734 dollars in fines collected. H B Dunlop sheep and lambs claim of 32.45 was approved for payment.

U City Revanue Messrs Henry Page Habley Berryville Pike Harris Addition Water Committee H. B. Dunlop Berryville Virginia Avenues Dunlop Winchester Loudoun Street Piccadilly Street Fairfax Lane Charles Pine South Braddock Street H. B Theii

Poultry Rearing Tips for Winter Care and Marketing

The article advises keeping hens hydrated to boost egg production and suggests placing a water source near hot air registers. It notes a strong bull can be sold or kept for safety. It recommends hand feeding birds in winter using 3 to 11 pounds of grain in the morning and 6 to 10 pounds in the evening.

Standard Motor Oil Proves Its Value for Bus Fleet

W A Burdge of Burdge and Sons in Red Bank New Jersey credits standard motor oil with keeping 29 passenger buses in top shape for eleven years. He notes a 375000 mile motor as evidence of superb lubrication and mentions using penetrating oil through carburetor and to spray springs. He relies on Standard Oils and Greases across his vehicles.

W. A. Burdge Burdge & Sons Red Bank N. J Mr. Burdge

Standard Motor Oil Promotes Longevity for Vehicles

A local promotion cites Mr Burdge endorsing Standard Motor Oil as essential for trucks and buses. It argues poor oils ruin engines while Standard Motor Oil delivers thorough refining, smoothness, and protective lubrication at oil signs everywhere.

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