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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1926

Page

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Winchester Second Ward slate urged for council seats

The Democratic Executive Committee of Winchester Virginia appeals for united support for J George Baetjer R Frank Barr and W W Dellinger in the upcoming Second Ward Common Council election. They counter independent candidates claim of tax and school policy highlighting Baetjer’s integrity and a stable water rate while urging voters to back the three nominees. The letter defends the existing council record and cautions voters against what it calls misleading statements from independents.

Lamp Garber Board of Review North End L.M. Lamp Barr Dellinger J. George Baetjer Common Council Winchester Virginia Staunton Newport News Winchster Baetjer Democratic Executive Committee Second Ward Lee Lamp Henry Council Fred W. Forney Herman H. Hable J. Henkel Henry R. Frank Barr W. W. Dellinger Fred. A. Robinson Homer B. Garber

Farmers Union Meeting in Stephens City Bank June 5

The Farmers' Union of Stephens City will hold a meeting in the bank building on Saturday evening June 5. The discussion will cover binder twine and coal. I. W. Scothorne serves as Secretary Treasurer.

Farmers’ Union of Stephens Ity Binder Twine I. W. Scothorne

Shenk Pleads Guilty. Six Months For Liquor Still

Frank W. Shenk of Bartonville pleaded guilty in Circuit Court to illegal possession of a still and was sentenced by Judge Whiting to six months imprisonment and a $25 fine plus costs. He was given until the next term to begin serving. The raid on Shenk’s premises followed a tip to Sheriff Pannett. A companion then testified about liquor found there, though related charges were not pressed. Also noted were indictments and sentences for others including Walter Orndorff, Austin Copeland, and Wise Pangle amid a broader round of county court actions and upcoming local elections in Winchester with lengthy voter hours and campaign activity.

Frank W. Shenk Bartonville Whiting Joun Shenk Pannett Walter Orndorff Crason Renner Renner Memorial Hospital Orndorff C. A. Wisecarver Austin Copeland Wise Pangle Phil. H. Gold Utah

Stock Market Ends Week Quietly With Modest Gains

New York June 7 The stock market opened dull with irregular moves yet mostly higher. Weekend business was colorless. Call money renewals were at 4 percent. The close was firm and total sales neared 950000 shares.

Associated Press New York

Police Justice disposes cases this morning

Justice Weems disposed of several cases this morning including Fred Jenkins Joseph M Pence Dan Wilson David and George Pattinson all for being drunk with five dollar fines and two dollar costs and J M Young also drunk with ten dollar fine and two dollar costs.

Weems Fred Jenkins Joseph M. Pence Dan Wilson David George Pittington J. M. Young

Chief Justice Taft Missing Supreme Court Session

Chief Justice Taft was unable to attend today’s Supreme Court session due to illness. At his home officials said the condition was not serious and doctors advised three days of bed rest after a period of strenuous work closing the term of court.

Associated Press Washington Taft Supreme Court

Lee Lauded For Rights Resolution

In Washington on June 7, Representative Bland of Virginia praised Richard Henry Lee as the author of the resolution that the colonies ought to be free and independent, introduced in the Continental Congress 150 years ago today.

Associated Press Washington Richard Henry Lee Virginia Representative Bland Continental Congress

Rotary Kiwanis Baseball Game Sets June 8 Match

Rotary vs Kiwanis game scheduled for Tuesday June 8 at 3 30 pm with admission of 50 cents. Event noted in club sports listing with date and price.

Rotary Kiwanis

Miller Train Control Stock Payment Terms

Miller Train Control will accept its stock at five dollars per share as payment for suburban real estate in the area near Room 20 at Franklin National Bank, Washington, D.C.

Miller Train Control Miller Train Franklin Nat Washington, D.C

Methodists Buy Attractive Lot for New Church

Negotiations nearly complete for sale by heirs of the late Miss Mary Spottswood Buchanan of her North Braddock street home to Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South for a new house of worship. The 98 by 180 foot lot fronts Braddock between Piccadilly and Amherst, with a $21,000 price. Dabney C. Harrison, Miss Nannie Thomas, and Samuel S. Thomas, heirs, will execute the deed within two weeks. the property has been in the hands of B. M. Sullivan, real estate debtor. The Buchanans and prior owners include Mrs. Betty Taylor Dandridge and Sara Wood.

Mary Spottswood Buchanan North Braddock Street Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Braddock Street Indian Alley Piccadilly Amherst Streets Dabney C. Harrison Nannie Thomas Samuel S. Thomas Buchanan B. M. Sullivan Betty Taylor Dandridge Zachary Taylor Sara Wood Suchanan

Memorial Day Observances Marked by Fewer Veterans in Parade

A Memorial Day ceremony in Winchester drew about 4 000 people despite wet ground and threatening weather. Aubrey G. Weaver of Front Royal Va spoke at Stonewall Cemetery while small crowds accompanied the parade led by W S White and John W Larrick Jr. The thin turnout included just a dozen to fifteen Confederate veterans in the parade, with most in autos. the second Battle of Winchester marker was unveiled by Miss Colleen Over and Miss Nancy Bowtly on the City Hall lawn.

Stonewall Aubrey G. Weaver Front Royal Cameron Street City Hall W. S. White John W. Larrick, Jr Fred. Yeakley Piccadilly Street Loudoun Cork Cameron Boscawen Street American Legion National Handley High School Stonewall Memorial Association United Daughters of the Confederacy A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church John H. Rosenberger Robert Y Conrad Post Weaver I. T McFaden Presbyterian Church Company I W. H. MclIlwee Gity Hall Virginia Battlefield Markers’ Association Winchester Colleen Over Nancy Bowtly

Congressman Rankin In Capitol Building Fracas

An ink well was hurled and a glass of water thrown during a scuffle at the Capitol between Representative Rankin of Mississippi and Frederick A. Fenning, DC commissioner, with counsel Frank J. Hogan. Hogan suffered a minor injury while others were separated. Rankin and Fenning traded accusations amid a House judiciary committee investigation.

Associated Press Washington Capitol Rankin Mississippi Frederick A. Fenning District of Columbia Frank J. Hogan House Judiciary Committee Fenning Hogan

Moling and Seal Spring and Summer Dress Goods Material ad

Read Moling and Seal Spring and Summer Dress Goods Material ad on 7th.page.

Cadillac Sport Model for Sale by H W Ebert

Classified brief notes a late Cadillac sport model put up for sale by individual seller H W Ebert. Includes minimal details on condition and price not fully legible.

Henry Comments In Schools Draws Fire Of Duffey

Editor the Star defends school publicity policy and counters a June 4 letter by J Henry. Henry questioned county figures. Duffey defends public school funding shares, refines facts on Richmond data, and notes ongoing citywide material forthcoming.

Henry Duffey

Byrd Expects To Reach the States About June 22

Comdr. Richard E. Byrd aboard the steamer Chantier expects to reach New York around June 22. A Navy Department message said all on board were well after leaving England on June 4.

Byrd Associated Press Washington Richard FE. Byrd Chantier New York Navy Department England

Sale of Household Effects and School Books on Campus

On the Campus at Fort Loudoun Seminary, Thursday, June 10, at 10 a.m. Cash terms. A. G. Swanson, doctor.

Fort Loudoun Seminary

Handley High School Holds Baccalaureate Sermon

The Handley High School baccalaureate was preached last night in the school auditorium by Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church. The large attendance joined in worship as the Ministers Association led the service, with the Glee Club performing Bates’s O Beautiful for Spacious Skies and Lathbury’s Day is Dying in the West. Clergymen Rev. F. R. Casselman and Rev. J. Luther Neff led worship, and the Haddley Glee Club under Mrs. Solenberger sang Rodgers anthem Lord, for Thy Tender Mercies Sake. The service opened with invocation and responsive Psalm reading, ending before continued coverage.

Handley High School Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Ministerial Association F. R. Casselman Centenary Reformed Church Kathryn Lee Bates Mr. Casseldan Mary Lathbury West J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Haddley Glee Club Solenberger Rodgers

Funeral Services For Morton B. Harloe Held

The remains of Morton B. Harloe Winchester inventor and Methodist lay evangelist died last week at his Valley Pike home were laid to rest in Mount Hebron Cemetery Friday. Services at the family residence were conducted by Rev. J Luther Neff and Rev. Dr. C A Freed with many friends in attendance. All children attended except George Harloe of Bakersfield California. Pallbearers included William R Hillyard Harry B Keckley and others.

Morton B. Harloe Winchester Valley Pike Mount Hebron J. Luther Neff Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Harlee C. A. Freed Grace’ Lutheran Church Mr. Harloe George Harloe Bakersfield Cal William R Hillyard Harry B. Keckley C. T. Ritter Charles Summers Lawrence C. Hollis BE. B. Clevenger Harry H. Willis C. 8. Doyle

Churchill Narrow Escape After Auto Collision

Churchill chancellor of the exchequer escaped unharmed when his car collided with a motor van in Westerham. Both vehicles were badly damaged. The van driver suffered a broken rib and other injuries.

Associated Press Westerham Beng Winston Churchill

For Sale Ford Coupe Bargain in Winchester

Several used cars in excellent running condition with a special bargain on a Ford Coupe. Call 447. Arthur Sim at 40 Rousse Avenue, Winchester Virginia, May 4, 8t 1ip.

Sim Arthur Rousse Ave Winchester

Memorial Service Assembly Call at Odd Fellows Hall

NOTICE I, C. O. F. Members requested to assemble at Odd Fellows Hall Sunday, June 6, at 2.30 p. m. to attend annual Memorial Service. NORVAL M. HOUSE, Noble Grand. Drugs People s Drug Store.

Odd Fellows Hall Norval M. House Noble Grand

Public Sale of Live Stock at Perry's Grazing Farm

A public sale of live stock will be held on Senseney Road opposite the Golf Club Grounds on Wednesday June 9 at 10 a.m. Readable offerings include Jerseys Durhams Herefords Guernseys beef cattle hogs and pigs stock bulls and purebred cattle with papers. Perry's Grazing Farm conducts the sale.

Senseney Road Golf Club Perry

South End Hose Company Meets Monday Night

The regular meeting of the South End Hose Company will be held on Monday night June 7 at o oclock Every member is requested to be at this meeting. Secretary.

South End Hose Company

Sport Model for Sale 1P-11 by H. W. Ebert

Classified notice advertising a sporty model car or vehicle part titled Sport Model for sale 1p 11 by H. W. Ebert. Includes the seller name and item condition implied in a compact sale listing suitable for a local paper.

Baetjer Replies To Henry On School Costs In Winchester

The Star prints Baetjer's defense against Mr Henry's claims about school and street budgeting. He argues local conditions vary, disputes Henry’s figures, and defends the Winchester School Board’s efforts to balance economy with efficiency. Baetjer names committee members and asserts Henry is out of touch with his panel.

the Star Mr. Henry Menry Henry Gost Winchester Yamittee Etter Baetjer Finance Committee Nelson Page C. P. McVicar Fred A. Robinson Page

For Sale Cheap 1926 Nash Ajax Sedan in Good Condition

Used Nash Ajax sedan from 1926 with only 2200 miles, described as perfect. Priced for quick sale. Call 447, WV. Arthur at 40 Rouss Ave, Winchester, Virginia.

Cail Arthur Rouss Ave Winchester

State Ve Kiwanis Club Meeting Notice

Kiwanis club announces a Tuesday meeting on June 4 at 4 30 p m with admission 50 cents. Event appears to be a local club gathering as advertised in the public notices.

State Ve. Kiwanis Éyd-Lp

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Lamp Frank Shenk Circuit Court The Star J. H. Henry Hughs. Duffey Handley Schools Rotary Club Lee Dandridge Capitol Building H. W. Ebert Richmond Handley Fund J. Fuller Bright A. G. Swanson Handley Auditorium Churchill People’s
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