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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
1
War Department sets strict standards for draft candidates. Applicants must meet exact height, sight, hearing and health criteria, with up to 40 percent rejection at first screening. To reach 625000 first levy, nearly 1,000,000 must be drawn from over 9 million eligible men.
The Second Virginia Infantry, including Winchester’s Company I, is to be mobilized next month and may join the Pershing expedition in early autumn. Local recruiting parties near Harrisonburg are ordered to cease work and report for duty elsewhere.
Beck's Steam Bakery offers cool sodas and ice creams in popular flavors at their refreshed Place. All beverages and treats are their own make, showcasing the bakery's in-house craft and service.
Hansbrough and Carter announce hail insurance for fruit and grain with details at their office. They offer insurance loans and real estate services. June dates shown plus an ad for sale of a double house on National Avenue near 303 S Main Street.
Capt. Marshall Milton of Roanoke arrives in Winchester to recruit for a Virginia artillery company. He plans to form a unit to be federalized, possibly at Fortress Monroe, for the war duration. A VMI graduate and Spanish-American War veteran, he spoke in Harrisonburg and will return after visiting Barryville and his parents in Barryville.
Citizens asked to donate articles for a rummage sale to aid Winchester Memorial Hospital Woman's Auxiliary. Items can be brought to the Bell storeroom at Main and Water streets on Tuesday. Sale day promises real bargains and encourages attendance and purchases.
Over 500000 ministers addressed congregations urging donations to the American Red Cross movement. Many theaters screens broadcast hourly appeals while streetcars wagons and shop windows display Red Cross messages to passersby.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels sent Rhode Island's governor a list of notorious houses of ill repute gambling dens and liquor outlets near Newport naval bases. He urged immediate cleanup of fashionable resorts to protect young men at the great naval training station, with naval and secret service evidence available if state agents fail to convict.
An advertisement on the south page showcases Moiing and Seal luggage options including a trunk a suitcase and a bag. The copy emphasizes durability pricing and practical use for travelers. Strong brands and model names appear alongside brief feature notes.
Nina B. Shepard a leading civic figure in Winchester dies after an operation on June 9 at 10:10. She organized the Women's Civic League served as its first president and influenced local improvements. Survived by her father Prof George C Shepard and two brothers Clarence and Watter. Funeral at Presbyterian Church Friday at 3 pm with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.
Upright piano in mahogany finish priced at 125 dollars with a claim of value around 200 dollars. Sale urged with urgency and certainty of condition. Store name Seal's Music Store appears in the text.
J. Oliver Lowery suffered a serious hand injury this morning at S. A. Affleck's East Piccadilly street workshop while operating a circular saw. His right hand was drawn toward the blade, cutting flesh and bone to a deep gash between the thumb and forefinger. Dr. C. R. Anderson provided medical aid.
Jane console must pay dog taxes as required by Chief of Police M A Doran. The notice references the 15 16 20 22 1p designation and directs payment action.
Misses Helena Knight and Katherine Baetjer return from Wellesley College in Massachusetts to spend the summer with their parents in the city. They were members of the freshmen class last year and will be sophomores when classes resume next session.
The Reed and Jones amendments ban mail order liquor ads into dry states affecting about 25 states and all bone dry areas. Maryland hosts a large mail order liquor trade, with Baltimore firms handling thousands of shipments daily, risking penalties as Virginia and West Virginia tighten enforcement.
London reports the weekly tally will show the most torpedoed vessels since Germany began unrestricted submarine warfare. In a separate update, eighty survivors from two ships were rescued by American destroyers at an Atlantic base. four sailors died from submarine shellfire as the ships sank.
At the Baltimore wholesale market close this afternoon, spot wheat was traded at 2.50 and corn at 1.77. Local dealers offered 2.00 for wheat after the market close.
The Winchester Public Schools awarded promotion certificates for the 1916 1917 term. Pupils advanced from third to fourth grade and from second to third grade, led by teachers Miss Effie Argenbright and Miss Marguerite Daugherty. Names include Francis Anderson Mabel Ashiley Florence Blanke Elizabeth Brown and many others.
Upright organs with mirrors and several church organs offered this week. Prices start at $15. Cash or time arrangements available at Seals Music Store.
James P. Reardon has been declared the Democratic nominee for commonwealth's attorney of Winchester for the November election. He faces no opposition in the race as his administration of the office has been satisfactory to the bar and public, and no opponent is expected.
The British steamer Eble from Boston carrying munitions and foodstuffs valued at $2,500,000 to Manchester Fingland was sunk by a German submarine off the coast of Ireland. Cables confirming the loss arrived in Boston today. No loss of life is reported.
Fire department responded quickly to a small blaze at a Kern Street residence owned by William Lupton. The incident occurred around 10 30 last night and caused only minor damage.
At a meeting 73 members pledged to attend the Ha gerstown parade for the Fourth of July. The company aims to win the largest company trophy and will supply 148 uniforms. They will travel by the hose carriage and ban, seek a railroad group rate, and arrange train departure details.
Richard DeGrotte Hardesty a longtime Berryville merchant and Clarke County civic figure died at his Berryville home after a prolonged illness at age 69. He had retired from merchandising and later served as a Clarke County revenue commissioner and bank official. Funeral services are set for Berryville Baptist Church with Rev. W R Alexander officiating. He was twice married to Mary Dix and Lillian Barnes and leaves several children in Clarke County and beyond.
Washington June 20 The Hoover administration may ask Congress to define his official status as food administrator and proceed with food control amid six week delays. If passage of the fuel and food control bill lags, Hoover is said to resign, with officials arguing only the status must be clear for him to organize the program.
President Wilson plans to appoint a board of export control with broad authority to regulate and advise on American food exports as Congress delays food legislation. The move aims to curb shipments to central powers by licensing, keeping grain from leaving the U S, and easing prices for allies neutrals and the American public.
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