Memorial Hospital drive hinges on generous civic spirit
The Memorial Hospital fundraiser neared 440,000 total with women beating men in a friendly challenge and more than 1,000 added by Miss Mary Aulick’s team. Division banners shifted as Miss Lucy Kurtz and others raised substantial sums, nurses and Elks Lodge members contributing notably. The campaign underscored civic loyalty in Winchester as participation grew toward the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hospital
Missary Aulick
W. P. Massey
Miss Aulick
Corred
Otkers
Frances Page
Hammer Club
Winchester
The
Elks’ Lodge
Firemen's Shows To Remain Here All Next Week
Winchester firemen extend celebration for another week to meet public demand. The program emphasizes wholesome attractions suitable for ladies, gentlemen and children. A daily lucky number contest awards a two dollar and fifty cent Goldy piece at nine and ten o'clock. A beauty contest starts Monday night with three valuable prizes for the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Old Time Pops Dance at Rouss Hall July 29 1925
The Old Time Pops perform at Rouss Hall in the Old Time Place event. Verzi's band will play from 8 30 to 1 with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouss Hall
Verzi
Winchester Fair Catalogues Available From County Treasurer
Winchester fair catalogues can be procured at the County Treasurer's office in the Court House or by mail or telephone. Request to Winchester 327 or the undersigned. £5 1p 21 C. R. McCANN, Mer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Winchester
C. R. McCann
Mer
Grocery Store For Sale In Prime Town Location
Classified ad notes a grocery store for sale in a prime town location with a cheap toys buyer. Interested parties should apply via P. O. Box 192, 25-1p-31.
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P. O
Miss Virginia Kremer Dies After Long Illness
Miss Virginia E. Kremer daughter of Luther F Kremer died at 5 PM at her home 320 South Main Street after a seven year bed illness She had sought hospital care in Baltimore and stayed with relatives in Chambersburg PA She was 34 and taught at a local kindergarten and was a devout Grace Lutheran Church member Her funeral will be at 4 PM Monday at her home with Rev Dr C A Freed and Rev Dr F T McFaden officiating Burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers are Ralph Fansler Marcus Ritter Davis Ritter George Headley Richard Kremer and Edward Kremer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia E. Kremer
Luther F. Kremer
South Main Street
Baltimore
Chambersburg
Miss Kremer
Grace Lutheran Church
Amanda Kremer
Thomas E. Kremer
Paul Kremer
Washington, D. C
Lillian Kremer
Marjorie Kremer
Northern Virginia Power Company
Ruth Kremer
Merton W. Kremer
Fred Lemley
Stephens City
C. A. Freed
F. T. McFaden
The
Presbyterian Church
Mount Hebron Cemetery
Ralph Fansler
Marcus Ritter
Davis Ritter
George Headley
Richard Kremer
Edward Kremer
Robert Lee Jones Wins Capital Prize At Firemen Show
Master Robert Lee Jones won the capital attendance prize an eight day clock at the firemen carnival. Tonight three wrestling bouts and baby contests across three age classes promise further attractions and a chance to boost town fire protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremer Park
Franks
Robert Lee Jones
July Rate Now In Effect For The Evening Star
The notice announces a special July rate for subscriptions to The Evening Star. Pay in advance to save, with $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail. New subscribers receive the same rates.
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THE
Evening Star
Consolidation of Power Units Now Under Way
In Harrisonburg Virginia July 25 a million dollar consolidation of eight hydro plants and 100 miles of lines in four counties is under way by New York bankers. The merger will bring most Valley power under private control before September. Four plants remain outside the deal: Harrisonburg Shenandoah City North River Bridgewater and Page Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
Shenandoah Valley
New York
Woodstock
Grottoes
Weyers Cave Light and Power Company
Rockland Mills
Shenandoah River
Port Republic
Weyers Cave
Mt. Sidney
Elkton
McGaheysville
Keezletown
Rockingham
Augusta
Valley Light and Power Company
Woodwock
Taylortown
Strasburgh
Edinburg
Shenandoah County
F. A. Shank and Company
Broadway
Timberville
T. A. Andrick
New Market
J. I. Tripplett
Mount Jackson
Ingham
Page County
Valley Power Company
New York Capital
Mid-Valley
Shenandoah City
North River Electric Company
Bridgewater
Page Valley Electric Company
Grove Hill
Luray
Page Valley
Page
Augusta County
Strasburg
Shenandoah
Brass bed and springs notice at Leicester Street
Brass bed and springs offered at 316 W Leicester St lp tf listing. Address appears in a brief classified style notice with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester St
Byrd Predicted To Carry Ninth District By 10000
E R Combs Byrd campaign manager in the Ninth district disputes a Richmond Times Dispatch forecast of a 3500 majority. He claims careful districtwide inspection supports a conservative estimate of at least 10000 for Byrd, with Mapp support negligible in most counties and Byrd gains from recent attacks boosting turnout.
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The
Star
Tazewell
E. R. Combs
H. F. Byrd
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Byrd
Combs
Ninth
Mapp
Keezell rails at Byrd campaign tactics in Virginia letter
Delegate Geo B Keezell denounces unsigned redlight circulars used in Senator Byrd's campaign. He argues the flyers misrepresent Byrd on vice regulation and Bible reading in public schools, urging readers to seek candid explanations from campaign managers and Sen ator Byrd himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonburg
News Record
Geo. B. Keezell
C. H. Rolston
Mapp
Rolston
Byrdon
Byrd
Twenty Eight Die as Ferries Capsize in Shanghai
A sudden squall capsized two ferry launches on the Whangpoo river near Pootung leaving twenty-eight dead and thirty-one rescued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Whangpoo River
Pootung
Hudson Brougham 4 door Sedan Arrives At Dealership
Winchester Hudson Co reports the latest model Hudson Brougham a four door five passenger car just arrived at the showroom. The new vehicle features updated styling and is expected to attract buyers seeking a premium family sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Hudson CO
Lawn Fete July 25 at Round Hill School
A Saturday night lawn fete to benefit the Young People's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church of Winchester. Proceeds support church missions and community youth activities.
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Round Hill
Benefit of Young People’s Missionary Society of
First Christian Church of Winchester
Virginia and West Virginia United in One Enforcement District
The prohibition enforcement plan shifts Virginia into a single district with West Virginia with Roanoke as the headquarters. An Associated Press report notes delays, job terminations for unclassified staff, and revised boundaries aiming for efficiency, not politics. Virginia's borders are redrawn to join Maryland Delaware and DC in a new district, while Ohio joins Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Andres
The
Treasury
Prohibition
West Virginia
Ohio
Michigan
Virginia Prohibition Desk Split Faces Fulwiler Endorsement
Washington dispatches report that Virginia leaders Bascom Slemp and Joseph Cropper pressed Assistant Secretary Andrews to keep Virginia in a combined district with Maryland Delaware and D C rather than form a separate Virginia West Virginia district. The Staunton pharmaceutical association urged Fulwiler’s retention as federal prohibition director.
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Andrews
Virginia
Washington
Treasury Department
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Bascom Slemp
Coolidge
Joseph Cropper
Furcher
West Virginia
Robert A. Fulwiler
Staunton
Virginia State Pharmeutical Association
Fulwiler
Bathing Beauties Added to Empire Tonite show
The Harry Lewis Musical Comedy Company with Corinne Fitzgeralds and her St. Louis Synco pators Orchestra of nine perform at Empire Theatre. Tonight’s final offering Dont Lie To Your Wife features a bathing beauty contest prize awards after two complete programs including Western pictures and shorts. Doors open at 6 with shows starting 6 30 and again after nine o clock.
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Harry Lewis
Corinne Fitzgeralds
St. Louis
Empire Theatre
Mr. Lewis
Mr Harry Rapport Moves Family to New Home
Mr Harry Rapport owner of the Yellow Front store on South Main street will move his family here next week. He has leased the handsome home of Mr Frank Keck ley on West Monmouth street.
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Harry Rapport
South Main Street
Rapport
Frank Keckley
West Monmouth Street
Mrs Pauline Henry Visiting Aunt in Baltimore
Mrs Pauline Henry of Baltimore is staying with her aunt Mrs William McKenzie on West Water street for a period of time.
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Pauline Henry
Baltimore
William McKenzie
West Water Street
Farmers Union Opposes Chesapeake Rates in Stephens City
Stephens City Farmers Union at a July meeting adopted resolutions opposing a rate increase from the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company. They urged the Virginia Corporation Commission to deny the petition, argued increases harm farmers, and supported uniting Frederick County telephone companies to improve service at lower cost. E. M. Funk presided, L. J. McCartney was secretary.
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Stephens City
Stephens City Farmers’ Union
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company
Corporation Commission of Virginia
Frederick County
Farmers’ Educational and Cooperative
Union
Corporation Commission
E. M. Funk
L. J. McCartney
Mr Gilpin Voted For the Bill on Its Final Passage
A signed statement from Senator H. F. Byrd in Richmond corrects an earlier telegram. It states that Kenneth Gilpin did vote for the bill on its final passage and that an error made it seem he supported the red light measure on the first page. The Star issues the correction in justice to those concerned.
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Star
H. F. Byrd
Richmond
Dabney C. Harrison
Kenneth Gilpin
House Journal
Gilpin
All Auto Stocks Participate in a General Advance
The Associated Press reports vigorous buying in motor shares on July 25 in New York. Aggressive demand lifted General Motors and other leaders to new highs while all motor and motor accessory issues rose. Oils were unsettled by a sharp Pan-American break. Credit for 700000 shares traded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Automobile Group
General Motors
Flying Circus At Gates Draws Crowd For Air Rides
Many locals rode in exhibition airplane flights at Gates Flying Circus over the last two days. Diavale Krantz performed mid-air stunts as crowds watched from the ground. Dozens of women enjoyed the thrill as planes shuttled passengers from Stine Field with many eager to take aloft.
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Gates Flying Circus
Stine Field
Seven Rhode Island Mills Cut Wages by Ten Percent
WOONSOCKET R I July 25 seven textile mills here announced a ten percent wage reduction effective Monday. It was intimated that several more plants which have not posted notices would announce cuts in the near future.
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Woonsocket. R. I
Visitors from Kempton Tour Gore and Winchester
Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Shingleton and Mr. H. L. Warnick of Kempton West Virginia and their guest Mrs. M. J. Triplett of Washington motored to Winchester yesterday and are guests of Mrs. J. W. Parish at Gore. They plan a visit to the cavern in the Valley during their stay.
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N. B. Shingleton
H. L. Warnick
Kempton
W.va
M. J. Triplett
Washington
Winchester
J. W. Parish
Gore
Bishop Brown Considered For Churchly Honor
The Gener al Convention will elect the presiding bishop in New Orleans October 7 to 23. Bishop William Cabell Brown of Virginia, visiting Winchester, is regarded as a strong candidate with wide support among church leaders across the nation. The election marks the first democratic choice by the church’s entire membership in its 140 year history. Continued on Page Six.
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William Cabell Brown
Diocese of
Virginia
Winchester
Brown
House of
Bf Tuttle
Missouri
New Orleans
Firemen and Band Continue Festival Tonight
The Rouss Fire Company lawn festival with the Citizens Band resumes this evening on Rouss avenue. A concert was held last night under Prof. W. H. McIlwee with encores. Program included marches, waltzes, operatic pieces and popular encore selections.
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Iie
Rouss Fire Company
Citizens’ Band
Rouss Avenue
W. H. McIlwee
Eighteenth Regiment
Pancella
Sabra Las’ Olds
Rosas
Berry
Lake
Losey
Lula
Grace Lutheran Church Sunday Services
Grace Lutheran Church schedules Sunday activities with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a sermon by Rev Dr C A Freed at 11 a m. The congregation will join a union service at Handley School at 7 p m.
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Grace Lutheran Church
C. A. Freed
Handley School
Bragonalier Property for Sale Ad Braddock Street July
Classified notice states Bragonier property on Braddock Street for sale in July. Includes brief location note 981h and reference to ad page 23 column 1 line 51. No additional details provided.
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Bragonier
Nor Braddock ST
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Eam
Merritt
Oldham
Winchester Fair
Capital Prize
T.D
Reezell
Triole
Hudson Brougham
Gen. Andrews
Roanoke -Virginian
Empire Tonite
Farmers Union
Raisan
Mr. Gilpin
Rhode Island
Bishop Brown
Bisho Tuttle
New Oreleans
Grace Lutheran Church Services
N. Main
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