20 Jun 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1923
Page
1
A youth was fired upon by bandits and then robbed on a road. The incident was reported with limited details and the victim identified as Jack To Oct. Police urged witnesses to come forward.
In years past a terse entry notes Gore at re ye in years with sparse details. The fragmentary text hints at a legal or civic note but provides no clear action or context.
Three masked men in a high power car held up 17 year old Car 80n Hook near Sherman's hill four miles west of Winchester. They fired at close range, damaged the truck, and escaped toward Winchester with $1.50 and a $39 check. Hook, unable to describe the assailants or vehicle, was unharmed but shaken. Authorities suspect local bandits familiar with bank money transfers.
Guarantors meet in Handley Library to plan a Chautauqua in a tent from July 13 to 19. Officers elected include A H Jackson president and D W Lupton secretary. Tickets will be sold by listed guarantors with adult price 3 dollars, youth 2, and children 1.
A fragment advertises tires at twenty percent off list price from Mid City Garage. The readable text mentions local discount details and the shop name.
A dramatic cinema promotion touts Nero as a sensational marvel of the age. The Empire advertises special prices from $1.00 to $2.00 with child and adult rates noted.
Breakfast luncheons and chicken and waffle suppers offered with emphasis on luncheons and teas. Special supper Sunday evenings 6 30 to 9 PM. Property owned by Mrs Nancy Lee Coble. For rent furnished house during summer 1388 N Washington St.
The Alumni Association of Winchester Memorial Hospital hosts a benefit dance at Mrs. Michael Collis's home in Harris Addition on Friday night with a small admission and refreshments. Funds support establishing a nurses' chair at the University of Virginia, and public invitations are extended.
The Star clarifies it erred reporting a continuance request in the libel suit against H. F. Byrd. The association agreed only to a continuance of the demurrer argument and said it would amend its declaration.
Yard Party at Stephens City on June 28 to be held on school house grounds. The I'll Try S S Class hosts with music by a band and 1 pm start. Local residents invited to attend.
The Office Supply Co. of Winchester states it is a separate, distinct organization with no connection to any out-of-town interests, clarifying that rumors of affiliation are erroneous.
A Ladies Aid Society meeting is planned at Double Tollgate on July 7 with committee members overseeing arrangements.
The Elks Club invites attendees to an eight O'clock evening featuring music by Speaking Lightly and a light supper. Event aims to raise spirits and foster community engagement.
New York Life Insurance Co announces it will place an agency in the state soon and invites applications for a desirable business connection. Address communications to H. J. K. agency organizer, 905 Mutual, Richmond, Va. Experience not required. Territory unlimited. Direct contract with New York Home Office. This notice will not appear again. Act promptly.
A Winchester Red Cross executive meeting noted strong welfare activity with 54 families aided that month. Ex service personnel and families accounted for 47 cases while seven civilians required help, plus 328 nurse visits and 61 letters in outreach efforts.
The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge No 1267 calls a meeting in the Friendship Fire Company hall on Thursday at seven thirty p m. The executive committee meets promptly at seven to receive committee reports.
A terse notice states the Office Supply Co Inc has no connection with external concerns. No details on ownership or relationships are provided.
Erwin G. Bergdoll, Philadelphia draft evader, released from Fort Leavenworth disciplinary barracks today, immediately rearrested and turned over to U S district marshal from Topeka. He served two years and ten months after conviction by court martial for desertion in wartime. He faces alleged conspiracy to evade the draft.
Agricultural Statistician reports widespread moisture from recent rains improving many crops in Virginia. Harvesting progresses in the south, tobacco planting advances, and cotton replanting continues. however hay losses from drought linger and pastures remain short. Peach and apple crops show limited strength, while cattle suffer from poor pastures as lambs enter markets with strong prices.
Dr C B Harloe announces plans for a large outdoor Moose dance next Friday June 29 with Marine Band Orchestra providing music. The Market street block between Rouss avenue and Water street will be roped off and festooned with electric lights and bunting. The event runs from 8 30 until about midnight and features new candidate listings to be balloted at the Friendship Fire Company hall.
The Brotherhood of Railroad and Steamship Clerks Freight Handlers Express and Station Employes announced a wage increase with the Boston and Albany Railroad. About 2,200 employees will gain one to three cents an hour starting July 1, totaling roughly $118,000 extra per year.
In Winchester, L M Van Poossen driver for J E Sheetz of Staunton Va was found guilty of operating a bus line without a State or city license. An appeal to the Corporation Court was noted. Attorneys debated whether one license suffices for intra state service within multiple towns or requires separate licenses for each city and county traveled.
Screening of Big Game in Africa at Shrand theatre last night offered tense action and humorous lessons from nature. Theodore Roosevelt’s call to the wild comes alive through hunter H. A. Snow and photographer Sidney Snow as they recount a journey on the Dark Continent.
Day and night car service call C D Catlett at Busy Bee Lunch Room Phone 65817E Piccadilly Ip 2 6 2023
Market crew won a high scoring game 35 hits 27 runs five of which were for the circuit. Winchester and New Market pitchers struggled with hits and errors. Maphis hurled for Winchester and was relieved in the eighth as Ash finished for New Market. Decker May and Norris led the batting with multiple hits and RBIs while Watt and Lloyd each contributed key plays including a second home run. Continuous action through the sixth inning kept the score close before final outs.
Forshay, a leading figure at the New York Stock Exchange, faced an involuntary bankruptcy petition. Estimated assets reach 9 million dollars with liabilities around 7.5 million. Leopold Zimmerman, a partner, blamed market rumors and credit concerns while asserting the firm remains solvent.
Mrs James Carr wife of a Winchester contractor in Harris Addition regained her voice after two years of nervous trouble following treatment by local actor K W Adams over the past two months.
Brother Anderson preaches at Helping Hand Mission in India at 3 o clock on Sunday June 24 inviting local congregants to attend this service and prayer gathering.
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