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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1922
Page
2
The council debated an ordinance to regulate gas and sewer pipe work on surfaced streets, with Iger explaining its scope and Baker voting against. Rosenberger announced Ryan’s agreement to restore streets and use alleys when laying gas mains. City Treasurer Barr reported June receipts of 11,258.22.
The May and June reports show a cash balance of 5752.18 on May 31 and 1347.54 on June 30 after disbursements of 15662.86. Licenses issued totaled 3982.87 for June and auto licenses 674.30. Fines for May included drunkenness speeding and other offenses. June fines rose with eight drunkenness, eight speeding, and a DUI fine of 50 plus costs. Health officials reported excellent sanitary conditions, no contagious diseases, and city water samples analyzed in Richmond.
The council granted Dr Boland two weeks leave of absence upon motion by Mr Baker. Dr B E Miller will act as sanitary inspector during the absence. City Manager Dettra reported high water intake and waste, and proposed enforcement against wasteful use. Actions covered include bills, bonds, street signs, and traffic regulations while noting limits on funds and the need for written complaints on sanitary issues.
Schedule lists two Shenandoah Valley League games for Winchester. Home games include matchups with New Market Boyce Woodstock Front Royal Strasburg Harrisonburg Mt. Jackson and away games on various dates from June 2 to Sept 9 with start times afternoon and morning. The entries show multiple July and August fixtures across partner towns.
The clerk of council read election canvass reports certifying that J. H. Henry, Charles W. Trenary and M. Hodgson were elected in the first ward, and Lewis F. Cooper J. George Baetjer and Fred A. Robinson in the second ward. Senator Byrd and Mrs. Byrd visited Lexington for the weekend with Major Robertson and Mrs. Robertson.
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