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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1920

Page

2

Purchasing Agents Bar Higher Prices

A meeting of one hundred purchasing managers of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce in Cleveland on June 18 urged manufacturers to desist from raising prices for materials used in motor vehicle production. The group emphasized that low car prices depend on big production and warned that price increases could curb demand. The resolution urged members to discourage any price hikes and discussed follow up on material responsibilities and price standards.

National Automobile Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Oppositioo

Motoring to Maryland Guests of local family

Mrs. Richard E. Griffith and Miss Frances Page left this morning to drive to Rockville Maryland to visit Mr and Mrs Julian Whiting at their home Mrs Whiting formerly Miss Stokes and granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs C S Baker of this community

Richard E. Griffith Frances Page Rockville, Md Julian Whiting

Valley Teachers Form Bedford Normal Club

Shenandoah Valley teachers attending the Bedford Normal School summer session form a club with Dewey Anderson of Winchester as president. The group has held several social entertainments and plans more before the session ends.

Shenandoah Valley Bedford Normal’ School Dewey Anderson Winchester

Aviator Capt Striker Arrives to Offer Local Flights

Capt W M Striker, a World War I aviation veteran, arrived from Washington with his airplane and has set up an outfit in a field north of town. He plans to offer daily flights for several days. Fred S Anderson and his partner Miss Lucille Anderson are mentioned as the former ere.

W.M. Striker Vike Fred S- Anderson Lucille Anderson Er Ure

Northwestern grade work to begin with loose stone road

Mr H F Byrd of Winchester Va reports that a temporary loose stone road with fine dust will be built on the Northwestern grade. Commissioner Coleman confirms funds will be used with other appropriations to carry traffic until bituminous macadam can be funded.

H. F. Byrd G. P. Coleman Collis & Wagner

Mount Williams Brevities Notice of Sunday social visits

Mount Williams Virginia brief notes record visitors and weekend visits. Names include Mrs Alice Miller Mrs Hollis Clowser Miss Erna Glese Miss Lena Orndoff Miss Clarabell Clowser and families from Winchester Denver Kernstown Middletown Opequon. No events beyond social calls are detailed.

Mount Williams Alice Miller EB. Snapp C. L. Peer Winchester Hollis Clowser Erna Glese Lena Orndoff Katie Burkhart Opequon Clarabell Clowser Hayfield Orndoff's Summers Denver Col Sarah Summers Hugh Ashwood Kernstown Noel Williams W. H. Williams Ralph and Zirkle Howard James Brewer Retha Snapp N. H. Burkhart Rat Opequon Holme Arthur Brewer Asa Smoke Hilda Giese Neva Orndoff C. L. Orndoff Foster Martin Williams W. T. Williams R. Wiggington Delilah Sager Brother Perry Lena N. Orndoff Clyde Orndoff Wilma Middletown James Orndoff Wes Spillman Arthur Miller

Nervlax praised by Katherine Spinks in Ohio testimonial

Katherine Spinks of 410 Jackson Street Zanesville Ohio writes that Nervlax cured her stomach kidney and liver troubles along with constipation headaches and dizziness She reports improved health better spirits and sleeps since using Nervlax and recommends it George F Millers Sons sells Nervlax as advertised.

Katherine Spinks Jackson Street Zanesville Ohio Nerviax Katherine Spinks George F Miller's Sons Adv

Lacy Joins Packard as Traveling Representative

Mr J H Lacy Jr of this city has taken a position as traveling representative in Virginia and West Virginia for the Packard Motor Company of Baltimore and intends to establish headquarters there.

J. H.lacy, Jr Virginia -and West Virginia Packard Motor Company Baltimore

River Camp Near Capon Bridge Almost Has Full Attendance

Special Correspondence notes fine weather and camp activities at Camp Gov. Cornwell near Capon Bridge West Virginia. Scouts enjoy hikes to Riley's uncle near Cold Stream and Highview six miles away, with plans for eight mile Rock Enon Springs trip for woolen mill picnic. Waterfront improvements, fishing, crafts, and field day competitions build toward eagle scout progress as the camp fills.

Gov. Cornwell Capon Bridge W. V4 Wilbur Riley Eugene Lewis Schwarzmans Oscar Harry James Stine Riley Cold Stream Solenberger C. Fansler Highview Virginia Woolen Company Rock Enon Springs Wilbur Johnson Fansler the Bridge Billy McGuire Warren Whitside Harry Cain Paul Carper Joe Anderson Taylor Barr Abram, Zirkle Stephens City Edward Grove Frederick Kenneth Weaver Richmond Har Fansler Otis Sargent Schmidt Scout Jones Taylor McCauley Fred. Stine Paul Anderson Thomas Isis Fred Stine Eee Neering

Kiels & Groundhog Incident Report Noted

Mrs Annie Malone while en route to town encountered a groundhog near Hayfield yesterday. She struck it with a rock, killing the animal which weighed about 28 pounds. Mr C Williams left this morning.

Annie ‘Malone Norshen

Bitten by a Bulldog Leaves Local Man Worsening

A local man identified as Morrison H. Miller living on Mill Avenue was bitten by a bulldog several days ago. The injury was serious but improved after medical attention. his clothing was torn so badly he needed a nearly complete replacement.

Ler Morrison H. Mill and Avenue

Miss Clara W Woog Returns From Massachusetts Coast Voyage

Miss Clara W Woog arrived home after a several week visit to friends on the Massachusetts coast and attended a yacht race in New York earlier in the week.

Clara W Woog Massachusetts New York

Advice for biliousness and a local visit cases

An old notice advises taking three Chamberlains Tablets to cleanse the stomach and tone the system. It mentions Mrs Bila Wenger of Harrigomburs Virginia arriving for a visit with her brother and sister in law, and notes Mrs Bruce Slonaker's departure for Atlantic City while H Canter spends the day.

Chamberlain's Bila Wenger Harrigonburs, Va Mrs. Bruce Slonaker Atlantic City H. Canter

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