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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1923

Page

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Winkelman curb house under scrutiny in bankruptcy probe

District Attorney Banton urged police help to trace records at L. L. Winkelman and Company after a sudden crash and involuntary bankruptcy petition. Firm officials insisted assets exceed liabilities and denied removing records amid a wider curb market probe.

Associated Press New York Banton Curb Market House L. L. Winkelman and Company Gibbs Winkelman George Gordon Battle Battle Storuet Taities United States Hayward Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Akron Marietta Findlay Ohio Pittsburgh Baltimore Milwaukee Parkersburg W. Va Greensburg Uniontown L. L. Winkelman A. K. Nicholson Nicholson Consolidated Stock Exchange Board of Governors Lord Printing, Company Chas. E. Brady and Packard Brothers, Inc John W. Curtis Law Committee of the Curb Sherman Curb Market Association Financial District

Estate sale at 8 East Germain St in Major Lillard case

Household goods offered for sale at 8 East Germain Street on Saturday June 9 at 2 20 PM. Admr Herbert S. Larrick of Major Lillard deceased oversees the auction.

East Germain St Herbert Larrick Admr Major Lillard

Seven Hurt When Auto Upsets Near Bartonsville

A large touring car from Stephens City with seven occupants collided with a telephone pole on the Valley pike near Bartonsville, demolishing the car and causing injuries. One woman, Virginia Harvey, suffered a fractured hip and facial and arm injuries and was taken to Memorial Hospital for X rays and treatment by Dr. C. R. Anderson.

Stephens City Pike Bartonsville Virginia Harvey C. R. Anderson

Pinchot Names Becht as School Superintendent

Dr. Thomas E Finegan declined reappointment as Pennsylvania state superintendent of public instruction. Governor Pinchot announced J George Becht deputy superintendent will be named to the post. Finegan said his decision upholds the principle of technical professional control of education over political interference.

Associated Press Harrisburg Thomas E.finegan Pinchot J. George Becht Finegan

Byers Rites Set For Saturday at 2 P M

The funeral for Samuel A. Byers a prominent Frederick county retired farmer who died Wednesday in Chambersburg Pa will be held at 2 oclock Saturday from his home 548 North Main Street Interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery The Rev A A Kelly Grace Lutheran Church pastor will conduct services Active pallbearers are John Cather Charles Nicodemus Charles R McCann W S Hiett Coleman Dunn Fred A Robinson Edward Campbell Honorary pallbearers include Lewis F Cooper James Brown James B Russell John Thwaite Hy F Byrd Dr R M Glass Thomas Cover Geo W Kurtz Rodser Campbell and John S Solenberger The body was brought to Winchester on the Pennsylvania Railroad and taken to his North Main Street home

Samuel A. Byers Frederick County Chambersburg North Main Street Mount Hebron Cemetery A. A. Kelly Grace Lutheran Church Byers John Cather Charles Nicodemus Charles R. McCann W. 8S. Hiett Coleman Dunn Fred. A. Robinson Edward Campbell Lewis F. Cooper James Brown James B. Russell John Thwaite Hy. F. Byrd R. M. Glass Thomas Cover Geo. W. Kurtz Rodser Campbell John S. Solenberger Mr. Byers Winchester Pennsylvania Railroad

Funeral for Mr. James T. Carter Held at White Post

The funeral for James Thomas Carter who died yesterday at Memorial Hospital after paralysis struck at his niece Mrs. Louis Armel's home on South Market Street will be at 3 PM tomorrow in the Episcopal Church at White Post. Interment follows in the church cemetery. He was unconscious from the moment he was stricken.

James Thomas Carter Memorial Hospital Louis Armel South Market Street Episcopal Church White Post

Drought Harms Shenandoah Valley Crops Across Regions

The Shenandoah Valley faces severe drought with minimal rainfall over the last month. Hay and pasturage suffer, corn and other crops show stress, while wheat heads fill. apples stay viable due to deep roots but will need rain as June forms. Weather observer L. J. Heatwale notes this June could be among hottest in history with no rain since month start and only 1.35 inches in May, the driest in 43 years.

Shenandoah Valley L. J. Heatwale Dale Enterprise Rockingham County

Woodstock Edges Winchester 1 0 in Pitcher’s Duel

Woodstock defeated Winchester 1 to 0 at the local park. Jeff Smith hit a two base drive in the eighth inning, scoring from third as Woodstock broke a scoreless tie. Holden pitched for Woodstock against Owens of Winchester in a tight game with few hits.

Winchester Uorncoat Woodstock Jeff Smith Joe Laughlin Smith Holden Owens Garrett

Results Yesterday Woodstock Winchester and Nearby Scores

Yesterday's sports brief lists Woodstock 1 Winchester 0, New Market 15 Twin Towns 9, Strasburg 8 Front Royal 0. The compact roundup highlights village rivals and regional matchups with final scores.

Local High School Games Schedule With Pairings

The schedule lists today's games Winchester at Woodstock and Luray at Harrisonburg. Tomorrow's games include Harrisonburg at Luray and Twin Towns at New Market with Front Royal at Strasburg.

Winchester Woodstock Luray Harrisonburg Twin Towns New Market Front Royal Strasburg

Women Voters Push Primary in Warren County

Telegram from Mrs. CC L Melton chairman of the League of Women Voters of Warren County urges newspapers to publish notice of a primary. She reports women in the senatorial district resent substitutes for a primary and call for prompt primary action and candidate notification.

the Star CC. L. Melton Front Royal League of Women's Voters Warren County Luray

Memorial Exercises and unveiling at Mt Hebron Cemetery

W O W holds annual memorial exercises and unveiling on a Sunday in June. Members meet at the hall at three o clock to march to Mt Hebron Cemetery. Committee sign off by 8 1 21.

Mt. Hebron Cemetery

Democratic Executive Committee Meeting in Frederick County

The Democratic Executive Committee of Frederick County will meet at the Court House at 3 oclock on Saturday afternoon June 9. By order of IPtt Co. R McCann, Chairman.

Democratic Executive Committee Frederick County Court House Iptt. Co. R, Mc’cann

Winchester imposes strict water saving as shortages loom

City Manager Dettra announces emergency water restrictions in Winchester urging residents to curb use. Inspectors will visit premises to detect waste and enforce penalties. Lawn sprinkling and street watering banned despite taxes. Rouss Spring leaking raises urgency to conserve water.

Banquet Held by Alpha Phi Fraternity at Shenandoah Valley Academy

The Alpha Phi fraternity at Shenandoah Valley Academy held its annual banquet at the Sign of the Motor Car in Berryville. About twenty five members attended including alumni from across the region. Toast master J Victor Arthur and presiding Charles Smith of Ardmore Oklahoma led the event with a long list of Norfolk Virginia members and attendees from Charleston West Virginia Yonkers New York Washington DC Lexington Virginia and Baltimore.

Shenandoah Valley Academy Alpha Phi Fraternity Berryville J. Victor Arthur Charles Smith Ardmore Okla Robert Shultice Wm. Land Frank Matthews Hal Little Howard Wolf Richard Counselman Louis Cote Wm. White Herbert Terry A. Heath Woodward Norfolk Charles Dickenson Charleston W. Va Charles Roberts Yonkers N. Y Morgan Grady Washington, D. C Morgan Pendleton Lexington Victor Arthur Lee Coble Marshall ‘Baker Lewis Barton Woodhull Baker Sam Arthur Marshall McCarley Don Nixdorff W. P. McGuire Clayton Triplett Baltimore

Confederate Memorial Day Tribute at Stonewall Cemetery

The Rev. Boyd V. Switzer spoke on Confederate memorial day praising the dead as heroes. He described the gathering at Stonewall Cemetery as hallowed ground and honored the unknown and known soldiers, from boys to veterans, calling their cause noble and their mothers and sisters virtuous as duty and God alike.

Mel Turner Ashby Shenandoah Valley Delis Old South

Paris and Brussels weigh reply to German reparations note

Paris and Brussels discuss whether to reply or ignore the German note. If replying, France reportedly favors a curt dismissal while Belgium seeks wording leaving room for talks. Premier Poincare calls the note ridiculous and most papers share a cautious stance.

Paris Brussels Germany Poincare

Heat Wave Breaks in Central West

Washington June 8 The heat wave over the east has broken in Ohio and the upper Mississippi and Great Lakes regions with relief predicted for tonight in the Middle Atlantic states the Carolinas and Georgia. General rains and thunderstorms followed a Lake Ontario disturbance and local showers were reported in other areas.

Washington Ohio Upper Mississippi Great Lakes Middle Atlantic Carolinas Georgia Lake Ontario

Rockland Baptist Church Dedication Set For June 17

The Rockland Baptist Church will be dedicated at 11 a.m. on Sunday June 17 with pastor Rev John B Williams of Boyce presiding Several ministers will attend and assist The Rev R D Garland secretary of missions will preach the sermon All are invited to attend

Rockland Church Rockland Baptist Church John B. Williams Boyce R. D. Garland Secretary of Missions

License plates found in Virginia police search

Virginia police report locating license plates number 94879 removed from a car. The plates are at police headquarters awaiting their owner, Mr. W. M. Greenwalt of the county.

Virginia W. M. Greenwalt County

Dean Maphis Receives Two Honorary Degrees

Charlottesville news notes Dean Charles G. Maphis of the University of Virginia receiving two honorary degrees within 24 hours Roanoke College honors him with a Doctor of Laws and Davidson College with a Doctor of Pedagogy Mrs. Maphis accompanies him The dean has held key roles at UVA since 1906 and led the summer quarter since 1920, with numerous educational and professional leadership positions across Virginia and the South.

Charlottesville Charles G. Maphis Winchester Revenue J. Luther Maphis Charles Gilmore Maphis Bureau of Extension University of Virginia Roanoke College Dean Maphis Davidson College Maphis Normal School University of Nashville Southwestern Division Student Army Training Corps Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Southern States Virginia Association of Colleges 21 American Association For the Advancement of Science National University Extension Association Evoere

Legion Circus Draws Large Crowds At Cue Grounds

Crowds packed the cue grounds for the Legion Circus and Trade Show. A full bill featured free acts and Bingo. Merchants supported exhibits, and night shows continue all week with a Saturday baby show and a chance to win a Durant sport model car. Phone 194-W to enter a child for judging at 2 30 with nurse Miga Higgins overseeing. Money to loan on first mortgage security on farm land.

Cue Grounds Legion Hicks Motor Company Winchester Garage George Chapman Winchester Tire Company 194-W Miga Higgins Michael Collins Miss Wing Hicks

Legionaires to Attend Circus Tonight at Fair Grounds

One hundred Legionaires and families will attend the Legion Circus at the fair grounds this evening. For sale ad offers a new six room house near Handley Schools, 18 W. Monmouth 1, phone 274-W.

Legion Circus Handley Schools Monmouth

Mrs Baker to Wed Dr McGuire in Asheville Ceremony

Announcement confirms William H. Baker will marry Dr H H McGuire on Tuesday June 12 at noon in Asheville North Carolina. The couple will depart for a long trip to Coloma and the Pacific coast stopping in St Louis for the sanitary convention. Mrs Baker, formerly Miss Jane Love of Wayneville, is praised as a striking Southern woman with wide social ties and travel history. Dr McGuire is a well known physician nationally recognized for medical service. The pair plan to reside in the Baker home at No Street Washington after the wedding.

William H. Baker H. H. McGuire Asheville North Carolina New Church-in-the-Mountains Will Bho Manila Philippines China Hawaii Baker No.s South Washingt Street McGuire

Winchester School Registration Opens for Six-Year-Olds

All children who have never had schooling in Winchester Schools and are six years old or over or will be six before September 16 may enter grades. Registration at John on Saturday June 2 or Saturday June 9 between 9 a m and 12 m. Bring birth certificate and $1.

Winchester John

Postum Company Declares 100 Percent Common Dividend

The Postum Cereal Company announces a 100 percent common stock dividend payable June 19. There are now 200,000 shares of par common stock outstanding, with the new stock added on a quarterly basis under a 76 cent annual dividend. Preferred stock at $2 per share remains unaffected.

Associated P New York Postum Cereal Company

Man Captured After Alleged Killing of Policeman in Ohio

In Youngstown Ohio sheriff officers captured a man named Siento who was accused of shooting Patrolman Walace Lowellville last night. Police say he was found after an extensive search and held as authorities investigate his claim of involvement with a group described as blackhands who said he received orders.

Associated Press Youngstown Ohio Siento Walace Lowellville Ing

Winchester Lumber Firm Reports May Production Rise

The Winchester Lumber Corporation reports May output of forest products at 127 thousand pounds and 102 carloads shipped to Gore Yard and other points. Overall May movement reached about 1.6 million units while bark peeling totaled nearly 2 000 cords.

Lumber Corporation Gore Yard Chester Winchester Lumber

Meat Market Bargain Month Sparks June Deals

Take notice of a bargain month at the Meat Market for the entire June. Includes seasonable items and an advertisement by Moling & Seal on page. Also a hiring notice: a young man is sought to work at Rathman's Bakery.

Rathman’s

Also Mentioned on This Page

BIG Curb Fan & Company 3 Ppelitien MR. Carter New Market Front Oras Riae Goodyear United States Fish Hood Famine Dettra Ders Mr. Dettra Rouss Spring Terest Confederacy Switzer Stonewall Cemetery Boyd V. Switzer Braddock Street ‘Methodist Episcopal Church, South The Belgium Legionaires N. C Postum Company Big Lumber Productions Moling &Seal
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