Winchester Council Debates Sanitation Closets and Health Rules
State Health Commissioner E G Williams highlights sanitation benefits as Winchester moves toward a second reading of a compromise on closets. A civic petition drive and physician groups push for stricter ordinances while the council delays a final decision after a four hour session with sharp debate. The amended plan allows fly proof pit closets and requires proper cleaning under the Board of Health supervision with future meetings expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Local Health Board
Enmion G. Wiliams
Winchester
Woman's *Civic League
Cooper
Board of Health
Petition error prompts correction in Winchester health drive
Dr P W Boyd reports a drafting mistake on a sanitary closet ordinance petition signed by 467 residents and 457 locals. The text used PREVENTION instead of PROTECTION, misrepresenting the measure aimed at public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
P. W. Boyd
Star
Diair Boyd
Funds pour into local Red Cross treasury list
Treasurer Ww. T. Barr reports a stream of contributions from residents and church groups including Miss Elsie Maphis Thomas Cover and Mrs. Samuel M. Chiles totaling several dollars to support the Red Cross fund. The notice concludes with an ad for farm insurance from H. R. Bryarly & Bro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ww. T. Barr
Red Cross ‘Fund
Elsie M. Maphis Thomas Cover
Little Mountain
Christ Church
A. Burr P. Harrison
Samuel M. Chiles
S. GL. Conrad
Ann Fom
H. DD
William T. Barr
Rockbridge Battery to Be Reorganized for World War
The Rockbridge Battery of Artillery long noted in Virginia Civil War history is being reorganized for service in the world war. A potential commander is Greenlee D. Letcher, son of the former governor, with Major William A. Anderson and Adjutant General Sale backing the plan. Efforts focus on recruiting Rockbridge men and reviving the unit’s famed fighting spirit.
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France
Rockbridge
Virginia
Winchester
Frederick’ County
Greenlee D. Letcher
Jo Lane Stern
William A. Anderson
Letcher
Virginia Military Institute
Sale
T. M. Wortham
William M. Pendleton
Lexington
Leeana Jackson
W. T. Poague
Lee
Women Organize for Registration Movement
Women organize campaigns to broaden voter registration and civic participation. Local organizers rally volunteers, promote enrollment drives, and coordinate outreach at community events to boost registration among women.
Women pledge support to national food conservation drive
Enthusiastic Winchester and Frederick county women met at City Hall to launch a food conservation campaign under Herbert Hoover. R Barton chaired, Lucien Lupton secretaried, and volunteers pledged to register women July 10 and 11, with house-to-house canvassing planned and certificates issued by the United States Food Administration.
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Herbert C. Hoover
Winchester
Frederick County
City Hall
R. ‘ ‘Barton
Virginia Council of Defense
Lucien Lupton
Barton
McCarthy
Chamber of Commerce
Women of America
Food Administration
United States Food Administration
United States
Washington, D. C
Hagerstown Fourth of July Demonstration Draws Firemen
Crowds from Cumberland Valley towns join Hagerstown celebrations as Friendship Fire Company and band travel by train and car to Maryland for races and festivities. The Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association opens its sixteenth annual convention in Hagerstown with delegates from Harrisburg to Winchester. P. M. Black retires as president. J. L. Bateman elected to lead. Waynesboro invited to host next year.
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Hagerstown
Winchester
Friendship Fire Company
Cumberland Valley
Maryland City
Cumberland Valley Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Harrisburg
P. M. Black
Middletown
Scott
J. L. Bateman
Martinsburg
W. Va
Waynesboro
Americans Reach French Port Amid Submarine Attacks
Secretary Daniels reports twice successful German submarine attacks on the Atlantic crossing of American expeditionary force transports. The convoy repelled the onslaught, with no losses of men ships or animals and at least one submarine destroyed. Rear Admiral Gleaves confirms last vessels reached the French port a week after the first troops landed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Navy
Daniels
Atlantic
France
Navy Department
Gleaves
Winchester Celebrates Fourth Amid Railcar Drive
Fairfax Harrison leads the Railroads War Board in a national defense campaign to maximize freight car use. Loading 10 percent over capacity could add about 200000 cars' worth of capacity, with April and May reports showing increased efficiency and 34000 cars moved to shortages.
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Washington
Fairfax Harrison
Railroads’ War Board
United States
Commission On
Commission On Car Service
Dinser
Great Crowds Attend Parade And Flag Raising In Winchester
Large crowds filled Winchester for the Fourth of July parade and flag raising at the Washington headquarters area. Local committee members received praise for organizing a creditable celebration with racing contests, music, and patriotic displays drawing visitors from Martinsburg and Staunton. The event drew trains and car traffic, with observers noting the parade as the largest in Winchester this year. (Continued on Page Three.)
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Washington Headquarters
Wir
Annuy
George “Washington
Cthegans
Winchester
Cumberland
Baltimore and Ohio
Market Street
Fruit Moving Plans for Winchester Meeting
Mr W P Massey secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society reports that W W Blakley and O K Quevey of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will arrive in Winchester at 7 22 p m on Thursday July 5 to meet members and arrange facilities for moving the fruit crop this summer and fall. A conference is planned for tomorrow evening in an as yet unnamed building and Blakley and Quevey will depart early the next morning.
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W. P. Massey
Virginia State Horticultural Society
Messrs. W. W. Blakley
O. K. Quevey
Agricultural Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Winchester
Private Dance at German Glob Rouss Hall
The notice announces a Wednesday July 4 dance at German Glob Rouss Hall from 10 pm to 1 am. Attendance limited to members who received prior invitations. The event is not public and is presided by Henry F. Saal, president. A swimming pool advisory is also issued for Fairfax Ave near the B&O depot 6-27-1p-tf-eod.
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Rouss Hall
Fairfax Ave
B. & O. Depot
Mrs Aiken Raises Fund For the Flag
Mrs William Aiken of North Main Street led a subscription drive to fund a 65 foot flagpole at the Washington headquarters property. The effort raised 31 540 dollars to buy the Community Flag and cover expenses on fast color material intended to last.
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Washington
Wais
Wiliam Aiken
North Main Street
Yard Party Benefit at Macedonia Church
A church event at Macedonia Church on July 7 raises funds for Sunday school. The notice notes a yard party benefit with a local community focus and scheduled activities.
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Macedonia Church
Desirable Residence for Sale on Water Street
Eight room brick residence at 106 Water Street with modern conveniences including hot water heating and bath. Easy terms offered. Apply M. M. Lynch, attorney.
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Water Street
Lynch
Meeting Planned for Colored Women on Food Registration Drive
Plans describe a meeting of colored women arranged for tomorrow night to mobilize participation in the county food registration movement and urge every woman to take part.
Anderson Brothers Buy North Main Tobacco Store
Fred S. Anderson and Frank M. Anderson complete negotiations with Mrs. Holmes Conrad to buy her North Main street tobacco shop and pool hall property. They plan a cash sale with 27 foot frontage and 200 foot depth, using an alley from Market Street, tearing out the rear, extending the store 50 feet, adding a two story addition and front improvements. The addition will house bowling alleys and pocket billiards.
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Messrs
Fred. S. Anderson
Frank M. Anderson
Holmes Conrad
North Main Street
Main Street
Market Street
Anderson Brothers
Art Embroidery at Cost This Week
For this week the business is going out. Mrs. Jno. W. Nail offers art embroidery at cost as she closes operations. Local notice in business directory indicates sale and closing details.
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Jno. W. Nail
Selecting Men For National Army Is a Sacred Duty
The president announces rules guiding selective service calling qualified registrants into service. The system aims for equal rights among these forces and minimizes hardship while sharing burdens across voluntary and involuntary options. Officers are tasked to impartially adjudicate individual rights and duties while modernizing how the nation raises and sustains its armed forces.
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United States
National Guard
Navy
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Les
E. G. Williams
H. R. Bryarly & Bro
Mrs. Lupton
Friendship Fire Company of
Wboats
Secretary of Navy
Germain
Admiral Gleaves
Railroad War Board
Harrison
Sueconsonstration
Visitn
Henry F. Saal, Prest
Mrs. Aiken
National Army
Selective Service
Imw
Presi
Dent
Hess
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