Ex-Gov Stuart Opens Virginia Road Bonds Debate
Former Governor Stuart head of the Pay-As-You-Go Roads Association argues against statewide bond issues in favor of a pay-as-you-go plan for road construction. He claims seven years can fund uncompleted miles with 20 million per mile, while bonds could cost 4 million annually in interest and sinking funds.
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Richmond
Stuart
Virginia
Go Roads Association
Trinkle
Bailey
Date
Smyth
Ian
Henry Orchard Site a Desirable Annex
A Valley Pike area transformation near Dr Whitlock’s office invites a visit. Improvements include removed trees trimmed, lawns mowed, sidewalks laid and Lot layouts ready for auction this Thursday. Buyers may win $100 in gold a Ford touring car and Virginia barbecue refreshments for all attendees.
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Valley Pike Ave
Virginia
Handley Schools
Boulevard
Winchester
Funeral services for Aunt Lottie Ramsey Walker
Funeral services for Charlotte Ramsey Walker known as Aunt Lottie will be held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church at 4 PM Wednesday. Interment follows at Orrick Cemetery. Walker valued as a prominent local figure weighed about 300 pounds at death and was noted for loyalty and a clean life.
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Charlotte Ramsey Walker
Winchester
Lottie
F. August Gratchen
Mount Carmel Baptist
South ‘Braddock, Street
W. P. Fisher
J. H. Quiett
Orrick
Garber’s Ice Cream Ad Promises 24/7 Order Service
Garber Mfg. Co. announces retail ice cream orders handled by a dedicated man to provide good service. Garber’s ice cream once used, always used. Patronage solicited. C. E. Garber, Mer.
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Garber’s
Garber Mfg. Co., Inc
C. E. Garber
Mer
Vegetable gardening job posted by Massey Bros Ridgewood Orchard
Experienced man wanted for vegetable gardening. Massey Bros Ridgewood Orchard advertises the position at 626 Fort Loudoun with music class details for summer months. June 20 Wednesday and Saturdays lessons 75 cents. Call Bell Phone numbers 288 or 201455 on above days. Miss Gladys Cochran listed.
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Massey Bros
Ridgewood Orchard
Fort Loudoun
Bell
Gladys Cochran
Association Favors Gas Tax for County Roads Share
The association argues for a 1 cent per gallon gasoline tax to fund county roads, claiming it will grow steadily and yield more than other plans. It asks taxpayers to consider whether now is the time to incur more debt from World War I costs or to join in current boom fears.
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Sahai
Winchester Merchants' Credit Association Formed to Warn Slow Payers
A new Winchester chamber linked organization aims to prohibit credit to slow payers and share lists of goats among merchants. Officers include George B. Chapman as president and J. M. Orndorff as vice president. Members will file slow pay lists with the secretary for circulating data.
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Winchester
Winchester Merchants’ Credit Association
Chamber of Commerce of
Frederick County
Relas
George B. Chapman
J. M. Orndorff
Andrew Bell
H.C. Sheetz
Allen Emmert
C. A. Davis
A. H. Jackson
Percy Miller
C. P. McVicar
W. L
Association
Chamber of Commerce
Brother Defends Younger Siblings in Rock Attack
Albert Miller said he threw a rock at Ray Fletcher at the B and O station to stop Fletcher from harming his younger brother who was being dragged away and threatened with a rope. Fletcher suffered a scalp wound. initial skull fracture concern proved unfounded.
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Albert Miller
Ray Fletcher
Doran
Miller
Fletcher
B. and O
Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank stock list and prospects
A small block of stock of the Potomac Joint Stock Land Bank of Alexandria Virginia offers stockholders lists and banking prospects. Also listed: Henson Motor Co ad for a 1922 Ford Coupe with Atwater Kent ignition and extras in excellent condition for 400 dollars.
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Potomac Joint “Stock Land Bank of
Alexandria
Virginia
Hansbrough
Carter Insurance
Henson Motor CO
Rotarians to Meet at Louis Baker Home
This notice invites all Rotarians to a Thursday meeting at Rotarian Louis Baker's home at 6 30 with supper before the gathering. Speakers Doug and Vernon Eddy, fresh from St. Louis, will give reports and addresses along with other features. Outdoor event aimed for full participation.
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Louis Baker
Doug
Vernon
Eddy
St. Louis
Auction Sale Notice At 214 East Lane Ave
Beginning Monday June 25th we will close at 8 o'clock except Saturday. Auction sale Thursday June 28 at 10 A M for dining bedroom and kitchen furniture davenport hall rack dishes. 6 26 tp 21. J E FULK Beginning Monday June 25th Riley and Son auctioneers.
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East Lane Ave
Davenport Hall
J. E. Fulk
Riley
Locals Battle Luray in 18 Inning Tie
Winchester and Luray played 18 innings at Luray with Patton on the mound for Winchester and Secrist for Luray. Patton fanned 13, Secrist 6. Ruppert saved three times with sharp catches in right. Patrol of hits and errors produced a dramatic extra innings stalemate, with Luray threatening in the ninth before the game moved to page two.
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Winchester
Luray
Patton
Secrist
Candler
Brown
Short
Kosloski
Garrett
Ruppert
Poole
Owens
Lloyd
Laray
Strickler
Payne
Hope
Norris
Robbins
Wise
McDaniel
Pittman
Candier
Rupper
McDanie
Ao Candler
McDaniels
Wild
Red
Yard Parties and Picnic Ice Cream and Drinks Ad
Garber Mfg Co offers high quality ice cream and soft drinks for yard parties and picnics. Ready to supply on short notice, with the slogan once used always used and prompt service before buying.
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Garber Mfg. CO
Classic Bella Donna screens at 7 and 9 15
Pola Negri Conrad Nagel Conway Tearle and Lois Wilson star in Bella Donna Robert Hichens famed tale of passion and forbidden love. Two final showings at 7 and 9 15.
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Pola Negri
Conrad Nagel
Conway Tearle
Lois Wilson
Bella “Donna
Robert Hichens
Insurance quick return after hail hits Summit Point orchard
Selden Polhamus of Summit Point West Virginia bought hail insurance from H R Bryarly and Brother in Winchester for his apple orchard. A hailstorm Saturday night caused considerable damage and an adjuster was expected to assess the loss and authorize payment of the claim. Lost motoricycle token reward at Star Office.
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Selden Polhamus
Summit Point
W. Va
H. R. Bryarly
Winchester
Grand Jury Summoned in Garrett Pierce Case
A special Cumberland County Circuit Court grand jury was summoned to hear charges against county officials Robert C. Garrett and Larkin C. Garrett for shooting Pastor Rev. EB L. Pierce to death in Cumberland Court House on June 5. Parke Dean, secretary to Governor Trinkle, traveled to the scene for firsthand information.
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Cumberland
Court House
B. D
Cumberland County
Robert O. Garrett
Larkin
Garrett
BE. L. Pierce
Coss
Richmond
Parke Dean
Trinkle
Cumberland Court House
Cumberland County Circuit Court
Robert C. Garrett
Larkin C. Garrett
EB. L. Pierce
Byrd Helms Prosecution of Garrett Brothers Amid Sensational Trial
Richard Evelyn Byrd of Richmond and Winchester has been retained to assist in prosecuting the Garrett brothers. Word from Richmond indicates the trial will be one of the most sensational in the region in recent memory.
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Richard Evelyn Byrd
Richmond
Winchester
Garrett Brothers
Lightning Damages Home in Saturday Storm
A bolt of lightning struck the home of Mr and Mrs A Stottlemiy er on National avenue causing a brick chimney to split, a roof hole, and plaster loss. It disrupted electrical wiring, blew out fuses, and ruined six lamps though no family members were injured.
Six Murder Convicts Freed From Arkansas Penitentiary
Six Negroes twice sentenced to be electrocuted for murder tied to the Elaine uprising are at liberty after a mis ordering released them at dawn. Sheriff and warden could not receive them. they returned to Little Rock with relatives and lawyers. The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed the case on defense petitions claiming two terms passed without trial. The six planned to meet with an attorney to discuss their status.
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Little Rock
Arkansas
Lee County
Marianna
Marten
United States
Arkansas Supreme Court
New Groes
Defese
High School Baseball Scores and Night Games
New Market defeated Woodstock 4 0, Front Royal topped Strasburg 12 0, Twin Towns beat Winchester 7 4, Luray won 4 4 against Winchester after 18 innings of darkness. Upcoming matches: Strasburg at Harrisonburg, Front Royal at Edinburg, Luray at Winchester.
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Pat
New Market
Woodstock
Front Royal
Twin Towns
Winchester
Luray
Tomorrow’s Local High School Basketball Pairings
Games listed include Harrisonburg at Strasburg and New Market at Woodstock slated for tomorrow with rivals facing off in regional matchups.
Commissions issued for Twenty-ninth division staff
Governor Trinkle issued commissions to six officers to serve on the Twenty-ninth division staff. Named are John A. Cutchins as colonel and chief of staff, Allen Potts as chief of staff, Charles Goran as assistant chief of staff, Joseph Lemseurien as lieutenant colonel, W. McKee Dunn as major in the adjutant-general’s department, and Thomas B. Byrd as captain and aide-de-camp. Six more appointments pending.
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Richmond
Trinkle
John A. Cutchins
Allen Potts
Gorponer
Charles Goran
Morty Ienepentaio
Adjutant-General’s Department
Thomas BH. Byrd
Winchester
Bella Donna Sparks Censor Debate At Empire
The Empire screens Bella Donna again drawing heavy censorship discussion. The tale centers on a beautiful dangerous woman whose sensual escapades ignite controversy over screening. Eight reels promise love, passion, and climactic intrigue.
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the Empire
Yard Party at Doduble Tollgate
Ladies' Aid Society hosts a yard party at Doduble Tollgate on July 7 with the 25-1p-21 committee listed as organizers.
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National Ave
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. E. Church
Doduble Tollgate
Narrow escape at city quarry as dynamite explodes
R. R. Cooper, about 24, injured at a city stone quarry southeast of town when a dynamite cartridge hidden beneath a rock explodes as he sledges it. He suffers facial and chest injuries plus leg wounds from flying stone and shock. Dr. Anderson treated him. Cooper was taken to Winchester. Rumor of death circulates on the streets.
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R. R. Cooper
Cooper
City Hall
C. R. Anderson
Winchester
Transfer Service Ad from City Depot
Transfer of all kinds baggage to and from either depot anywhere in the city for 25 cents. Phone 745-11. R JENKINS.
Body of Millwood girl found in Shenandoah River search
Shortly before noon today the body of eleven year old Miller was found by searchers along the Shenandoah River near Berry's Ferry. Relatives arranged for the body to be brought to Winchester and a large community effort continues to locate the corpse as officials expect the body may have been caught on a large tree downriver. The father, Harry Miller, returns home as his wife lies ill from grief and suspense.
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Shen River
Berry
Shenandoah
Ron
Winchester
County
Soephaennie
Ana Eer
Tra
Harry Miller
Strasburg
Berry's Ferry
Elks Charity Benefit Dance June 27
The Elks host a charity event Wednesday evening June 27 with dancing refreshments and music. Everyone is invited including families and non-dancers can enjoy the music. Located at the Elks hall with details on admission and times.
Three Day Moose Celebration Planned for July Dates
The Order of Moose three day celebration runs July 12 13 and 14 with a full program including movie entertainment speaking dance parade and initiation as outlined by the Star. Also for sale a brand new Ford coupe with steering wheel lock shocks metermeter odometer etc priced at 50 by Henson Motor Co.
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Order of Moose
Henson Motor CO
Orchard Damaged by Hail in Nye County
An apple orchard near Yoe in Nye County was damaged by hail last Saturday during a summer storm. The orchard is owned by Will, of this city, and sustained heavier losses than nearby plots. Insurance inquiries are being directed to Arthur's Insurance Agency.
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Yoe
Nye County
Will
Arthur's Insurance Agency
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Harrisonburg
Thos. B. Byrd
Kg, R, Jenkins
Hazel Miller
Millwood
Little Miller
George W. Kurts
Elks Charity
Ryan Orc
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