Winchester School Report Highlights Growth and Budget
The city council heard Supt. F. B. Clerk present the Handley area 1919 1920 school report noting white and colored pupil increases to 1109 and 199, higher attendance from 744 104 to 850 145, more teachers and rooms, new equipment, and expanded programs in art music physical education a school clinic and nurse.
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Lucl Board Peieaheee
John Handley Ie
Eal
F. B. Clerk
Siow
Ety Park
Winchester
Rene
Ceren
Cake Sale Benefit by Baptist Young People
Home made cakes on Friday with proceeds for the Baptist Young People's Society. The notice mentions Bolenberger's window and lists times around 41 a.m. and 16-16-21 as identifiers.
Stock Yards Strike Vote Looms As Packers Wage Fight Broadens
International union officers gather for talks on wage dispute while eight independent packing firms near the stock yards may cut output and lay off about two thousand workers. Patrick Brennan warns of strike impact. Lane says ballot to be ordered among meat cutters and unions.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Patrick Brennan
Comi- Dawes
Lane
Anal Order of Meat Cutters of
North America
Apparel Display by Emmerts of Martinsburg
Special display of ladies apparel including coats sutts and dresses by Emmerts of Martinsburg in Hotel Jack Annex. Event runs 7 to 9 PM Wednesday and 10 AM to 6 PM on the 15th.
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Coats
Emmerts
Martinsburg
Jack Annex
Arctic explorer Donald MacMillan to speak at Empire
Donald MacMillan, renowned Arctic explorer, will speak at the Empire tomorrow evening with moving pictures and slides from the Far North. A complete orchestra accompanies the talk from 7:30 p.m. Come early for a seat. The Winchester Gun Club holds its regular practice Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
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Donald MacMillan
the Empire
Far North
Winchester Gun Club
Statement by Marc Jackson claims attempted theft and forced search
Marc Jackson reports a break in with suspects entering the store and attempting a search after which his wife handed over matches. He says the intruders searched behind the counter, opened a lard box, and that he sought justice but was denied. He objects to Mr Worsley on the case, and says warrants were forced.
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Gould
Pen
Common
Council For Protection
Worsley
Le Contegent Stars in Open Air Show at Town Auditorium
Le Contegent presented a 46 cast musical revue at the Charlotteville Auditorium tonight led by dancing comedienne Gundrum Walberg. The troupe highlighted the Dancing Sun Maiden Chorus and received strong notices from local critics.
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le Contegent
Special Display Ladies Apparel at Emmert's Hotel Event
Emmert's presents ladies coats suits and dresses in a special display in the hotel from 7 to 9 PM. Evening hours extend until 6 PM.
Auto Show Opens Evening Preview with Decor and Music
The auto show will open tonight at 7 30 p m with Mayor Glass in Winchester Garage. Butler and Gray provide attractive electrical and bunting decorations along with music. The event runs day and night with a $e ep price for admission.
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Mayor Glass
Winchester Garage
Butler and Gray
Winchester Orch. Supply promotes high pressure spray gear
Advertising copy offers high pressure spray hose spray nozzles and fittings plus chemicals Sherwin Williams arsenate of lead and lime sulfur Ridgewood lime sulfur solution and Bleak-Leaf 40 for Apris. Claims these sprayers will increase yield and reduce culled fruit. Also notes lost black leather pocketbook with gold necklace between Ramsburg's Store and Clearbrook with reward at Ramsirs's store.
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Sherwin-Williams
Ridgewood
Winchester. Orch. Supply Co
Market St
Ramsburg
Clearbrook
Ramsirs
Fruit Growers Meeting at Handley Library March 26
At Handley Library attendees gather for a 1 PM fruit growers meeting on Saturday March 26. A. J. Ball of Pennsylvania Railroad speaks on better methods for handling apples followed by U S Department of Agriculture expert Waite on spraying. A 4 PM session features a practical discussion on establishing a community packing house led by John C. Cather.
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Fruit Growers Meeting
Handley Library
A. J. Ball
Pennsylvania Railroad
R. M. B. Waite
U. S. Department of Agriculture
John C. Cather
CONNER'S BARGAIN STORE PROMOTES MEN'S SUITS AND CARRIAGE
At 11 West Water Street Conner's Bargain Store advertises men's suits priced from 12.50 to 18.09 and Reed baby carriage for sale at 6078 Market Street. Prices show an uptick to 1.48 for odd pants.
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Conner’s
Water ST
Mens Suits
Conner’s Bargain Store
W. Water ST
Salr—Reed
Market Street
Auto Show and Trade Week Preview Headlines
The People's Drug Co. promotes a three day event this week featuring an auto show and trade week Thursday Friday and Saturday. Details on exhibits and special offers to drawn crowds.
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People's Drug CO
the People’s Drug CO
Auto Show and Trade Week Ad Notice at The People s Drug Co
Special for trade week lists a one cent sale and directs readers to a special ad in the Wednesday edition. The People s Drug Co marks the promotion as a dealer note for trade shoppers.
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The
People’s, Drug ‘Co
Virginia Horse Show Schedule Reveals Circuit Lineup
The Virginia Horse Show Association outlines the season with Leesburg first followed by Upperville Culpeper Orange Fredericksburg Manassas Marshall and Warrenton closing the circuit. R Power Page of Boyce is elected president succeeding Joel Cochran. George T Marebhell of Orange is vice president and F D Gaskins of Warrenton secretary-treasurer.
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Virginia Horse Show Association &Ynoimecd
Virgin
Leesburg
Upperville
Culpepar
Orange
Fredericksburg
Maniseas
Marshall
Warfratén
R. Power Paze
Boyce
Joel “. Cochran
George T Marebhell
F. D. Gaskins
Warrenton
Sale of Toran House Saturday March 26
Last chance to buy a home in this desirable city section. Only on market is this substantial eight room brick dwelling with bath gas electricity metal roof and large cellar attic. Shade trees garden low insurance immediate possession easy terms.
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Toran House
Winchester born Barton became Baltimore lawyer and Civil War figure
David W Barton of Winchester, later a Baltimore attorney, died after a long illness at age 76. A Confederate veteran, he served as sergeant major in the Thirty third Virginia Infantry and rose to assistant adjutant general with the rank of major before the war ended. He practiced law with notable firms in Baltimore and was active in the Protestant Episcopal Church. He leaves sons Randolph Sr and Carlyle Barton, both prominent Baltimore lawyers, and a widow Agnes Kirkland Barton.
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Baltimore
Vauscluse
Balti More
Brokoper
Mars
Oae
Charan
Bars
David Een Barton
Baltimo
Jacketer
Agnes Barton
Barton
Bal
Winchester
Randolph Barton, Sr
Carlyle Barton
David W. Barton
Fanny L. Jones Barton
Pastes
Wichester
Virginia “Military Istitute
South
Thirtythird Virginia Infantry
Stonewall
Manassas
Kernstown
Nnearly
Baltimore City
Fort Delawcre
Second Virginia Infantry
Chancellorsvlire
Stonewall Brigade
Spottsylvania Court House
I. A. Walker
Appomattox Court House
Agnes P. Kirkland
Vaucluse
Roslyn
Frederick County
Richard [Parker
John Brown
Charles Marshall
Memorial Protestant Episcopal Church
Rapid Crime Decline Reported in Virginia
Crime in Virginia has fallen more than 50 percent over the past year, according to federal analysis. The drop follows reclassification of violations such as intoxication, which were not crimes before November 1916, reducing reported offenses and altering punishment rules.
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Richmond
Val
Mitch
Virginia
Hamlet to be staged for regional students at Empire Theatre
A Shakesperean production directed by Fritz Leiber and his New York Company will be shown at The Empire Theatre tonight. Students from Martineburg Martinsburg High Middletown Massarutten Woodstock St Hilda’s Charles Town Fort Lovejoy Handley Shenandoah Valley Academy and other local institutions will attend in a body totaling over two hundred pupils.
Handley Model at Auto Show in Winchester Garage
Handley School model featured at the Auto Show in Winchester Garage on March 17 18 19. Open day and night invites families and friends to view attractive music and alluring cars. Scarcity of well located building lots noted as a housing barrier, now addressed by selling a beautiful building being offered by Baker Shryock. Limited copies available. Call 81 W. for subscription and details.
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Ion
Ferce
Washington
Army
Navy
E. Ad
Ate
Clerk
Tak
School Board
Handley Trustees
Glaize
Hunter B. Grim
Chas. P. McVicar
George Raetier
W. A. Baker
W. A Bale
W. Rogervereer
J. H. Heary
B. M.’Knight
Nelson Page
Handley
Page
Civ
Fens
Henry
Handley School
Winchester Garage
Winchester
Colonel Chew A Nodeost Herg Goes to Rest
Colonel Roger Preston dies in Charles Town amid memorial tributes from friends. Described as a remarkable artillery officer, he earned praise from General Lee and Jackson, led a brigade in the Valley campaigns, and was noted for valor and command of a forty-piece artillery train before his death.
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R. Gray Williams
Roger
Preston
Charles Town
Stonewalle 5
Lee
Iain Chew
Hampton
Jackson
Httle
al Lee
R. P
Che
Winchester
Ashby
Ocean voyages by Captain Campbell and family arrive
Captain Campbell and Mrs Campbell and their young son arrived from Englewood visiting Mr and Mrs W M etcher at East Piccadilly Street. Campbell, on leave, has made many Atlantic crossings during and after World War I and helped bring home dead soldiers from France. Mrs Campbell was Helen Woodward of this city. Promotions and local notices follow with specials and event listings.
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Joseph
United States Army
Campbell
Englewood
W. M
East Piccadilly Street
Captain Campbell
Atlantic
War Department
France
Misa Helen Woodward
Rise of Leaders and Market Notes Across New Haven Area
In New Haven and surrounding markets leaders among sectors and rails gained activity in the forenoon. Steel, copper, leather, textile, and equipment shares moved with mixed strength as some subsidiaries tracked higher. Rail stocks including Norfolk and Western Canadian Pacific Pacific Rock Island Texas and Colorado Southern posted modest gains. Call money remained favorable around one percent. Retail mentions include Rex Parco and People's Lines with notable sale notes and a Week Special on Showalter and Akeagh safety razors.
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Leathers, Textiles and Cos
Shorts
Norfolk and Western
Era
Canadian Pacific
Pacific
Rock Island
Texas
Colorado Southern
Labor Troubles Grip Boston Building Trades
Associated Press reports widespread labor unrest in Boston with 400 workers walking out across most city yards. The strike centers on higher wages and a union committee demand, affecting nearly every trade branch. Separately, Rev. W M Depp preaches on The Text of Sin at Street Methodist Bolsooner TM C revival services tonight at 7 45.
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Associated Presd
Boston
Mass
W. M. Depp
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MR. Clerk
Citiens
State of
Free Movies
Empire Tomorrow
Marc Jackson
Maac Jackson
Emmert’s
JACK
Horse Show
Call
Ob Trail Blaser
Col. Chew, A. Nodest Herg
RES
Baeplex Safety Razor
Centa
Showalter & Groen
Lone Star Games
R. M. Swimley
Girls’ Athletic Assn
Loudoun Seminary
Armory
BOY Scouts OF America
Scout Executive
N. Braddock St
Merk’s
Aiyland
Sie
Hte
Mervership
Society of the Army and Navy of
Confederate States
New Haven
Otf
Leass
Rex Parco
People’s
People’s Drug Co
Durplex Safety Razor
Showalter & Akeagh
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