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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1925
Page
1
The article outlines a plan involving the Winchester Gas Company and associates to transfer control to a managing group including J A W and others. It notes officers and attorneys, a pending stock endorsement, and delivery deadlines around late February to early April, with continuation referenced on the next page.
Special to The Star reports that all teachers in Winchester Virginia schools enrolled in the National Education station per J W Crabtree of the association. He praises the move as recognition of the value of alert well trained teachers and highlights ongoing improvements urged by the association and its officers.
Empire Tonight announces a new Monday lineup headlined by Roberts Rinehart's Breaking Point, with The Midnight will feature among comedy and news segments. A varied slate includes unique attractions, weather updates, and free features to entice viewers.
Property listing notes multiple parcels for sale at Byrd Creek area near Rush and Ho L road in Berryville Virginia with terms and contact details implied in the notice. The fragment mentions price and lot sizes but lacks full specifics.
Plant pathology technician expected to return tomorrow. Schneic in charge of the laboratory, which has worked here for three years and contributed experiments to frequent bulletins for fruit growers. One bulletin, The Dry-Mix Spray for peaches, by Benneiderhan and Hurt, has reached many growers.
S H Hable, a long established Virginia retailer, plans extensive enlargements at Main and Water streets to expand indoor trade and stock. A sub basement will add three usable floors including storage for surplus goods, boosting space from 1,200 to 7,600 square feet. The firm marks its fifty fourth anniversary next month.
Martinsburg, W V March 13 The late J P Kline a well known business man of this city had no use for attorneys in his will probated here he adjured his heirs to steer clear of them The will states no lawyer or attorney is to look at this will If any one does he will be probated The testator appoints a song executor and when necessary directs the executor to consult Adrian C Nadenbousch one of the witnesses to the will who is described as the most honest lawyer I know
A Glenville area athletic association game proceeds at 8 p m in Handley Gym with an admission price listed as 19 cents for adults and 2 tickets.
Jan audience reports a farmer, Homer Boyd, killed a neighbor at the Thorn home after his wife left him and sought a divorce. Boyd then shot Mrs Thorn and killed himself. Mrs Thorn wounded lightly, taken to Hoffman Hospital. Boyd owned a fifty acre farm near Keyser and left brothers and relatives in Berkeley and Frederick counties.
Bernard Herrell aged about 28 was arrested after a woman, Miss Stone, was struck by his car on a town thoroughfare near a church. He admitted striking but said he left the scene, later returned with the injured girl to a doctor and hospital. Bail set at 1000 dollars. hearing deferred as Miss Stone cannot attend court yet. Herrell employed at Star Restaurant on East Water street and expressed deep distress.
An invitation publicizes a Shenandoah Valley festival in Winchester Virginia highlighting scenic sites like Shenandoah Caverns Endless Caverns Luray Caverns and Grottoes. It promotes railroad and highway access and seeks attendees to witness a symbolic pageant of regional history and future prospects. Communications should be addressed to W. A. Ryan.
Yesterday noonday Rotary Club session drew exceptional enthusiasm with nearly all members present. Attendees included J Nelson Evoy of Philadelphia and local executives from Mutu Fire Insurance Loudoun H Kan Clark Coper. Plans for March 26 27 Richmond trip and baggage transport were outlined. Raymond Hitchcock is slated to entertain on April 2 at Empire Theatre with his production The Sap.
The Associated Press reports on March 18 that renewed selling pressure in New York stock trading pressured the market late in the first hour. American Can rose 3% to 181 amid heavy buying in local gas shares, while American Woolen slipped to 42% and St. Paul preferred to 16%. Call money renewed at 4%.
George W. Koiner, Virginia commissioner of agriculture and immigration, writes that the department cannot send a float to the Apple Blossom Festival due to insufficient funds from fertilizer tag sales. He expresses regret at the situation, praises the valley, and hopes for the festival’s success, urging broader publicity of Virginia’s beauty.
An upcoming chicken and oyster supper at Stephens City High School benefits the school. The event is scheduled for March 12 from 1 to 2. Proceeds aid school programs and activities.
Public sale on Saturday March 21 features 91 cows hogs and farm machinery of all kinds. Items to be sold at Walter 4 all barn on Kern fit. ip GT ra R.
At the Presbyterian Church the pastor Dr F T McFadden will preach at 11 am and 7 1 pm All members are urged to attend the morning service Sunday school is at 9 45 with Dr McFadden teaching the Men's Bible class Christian Endeavor meets at 6 pm At Highland Avenue Church Sunday school is at 2 pm and Rev Harry Crim will conduct the evening service at 7 30 pm Cordial invitation to all.
Classified notice offers a garage for sale with welding outfit included. Contact address 13 1p 31 Roghrs Garage to inquire. Details are brief and delivery or transfer terms are not specified.
Washington reports that March 13 guards were posted around the Government Printing Office after anonymous bomb threats. Detectives joined the security presence as controversy grows over recent layoffs of several hundred employees amid funding and staffing reductions.
A late report notes One or 6 in good shape at Rogers Garage with odds listed at 13 to 1. The item suggests preparations and possible entry timing for upcoming events at the shop.
One year lease with privilege of three years for Winchester Garage and its equipment. Sealed bids accepted. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Publication 1 1p 51 HM Sartelle Treasurer.
Vice President Dawes has accepted an invitation to speak at the Associated Press annual event in New York City. The address is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, at the organization’s gathering.
A fragmented report describes a Senate floor clash over a resolution and related questioning of the president and attorney general. The account notes adjournment moments and ongoing debate about nominations, with several phrases obscured or garbled in the source.
A funeral service for Mrs Luther Patten widow of Mr Patten was held at the Bra Church. Rev B V Switzer and Rev G Stover led the rites with many relatives in attendance. The church edifice was filled as hymns were sung at the bedside and by favorites, with pallbearers named from her class.
Incomplete notice mentions six room peladin style home items including parlor furnace pods and bacon. References 410 fata and Ata with a 12 1p 2t time slot, unclear location or event.
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