Trustees and City School Board Stand Pat May fifth 1920
At a joint Winchester meeting the Handley Board of Trustees and the City School Board unanimously adopted a reply to the Council. They affirm the twelve hundred thousand dollar Handley fund cannot be reduced and outline building plans within available funds. The final plan, developed with input from school experts, is deemed protective of the Handley Schools and remains unaltered by political pressure. C Vernon Eddy sec pro tem.
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Handley Board of Trustees
City of
Winchester
Coouncil_of
IRA
Handley Board
Handley Schools
Handley Fund
School
Handley Boards
School Board of Winchester
Army Drive Endorsed by Legion and Salvation Army Support
Franklin D D Olier national commander of the American Legion endorses the Salvation Army praising its war relief work and urging ex servicemen and the public to back a forthcoming campaign. He notes ex soldiers’ gratitude and recalls Salvation Army acts during France battles and postwar humanitarian efforts. The statement was made personally and not official Legion policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin D D'Olier
American Legion
Salvation Army
France
Girls Thrive with New Athletic Association Growth
The Girls' Athletic Association grew from twelve to eighty members since its start. Regular meetings began February 5 with classes three times weekly at the armory under Miss Pierce Miss Noble and Miss Lacy. In March the executive council hosted tea, a hike and a mock wedding on Stephenson Street. The group plans summer tennis hikes and a fall start with improved armory facilities donated by Mr. Marshall Baker and new sports equipment.
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Athletic Associa
Pierce
Noble
Miss Lacy
P Stephenson
Stephenson Tor
Jolliffe Place
Marshall Baker
Save the Bees Warn Spraying Delays Fruit Bloom
Advice urges delaying pesticide spray until at least three fourths of blossoms fall to protect bees and ensure apple production. It stresses no other pollination substitute exists and calls farmers to act.
Storewide sale announced by Jolliffe & Jolliffe
An announcement from Jolliffe & Jolliffe states they have purchased the entire stock of shoes dry goods and store fixtures from Mrs. A D Anderson of Front Royal Virginia. The goods are being marked and will be placed on sale at store rooms 17 19 North Main Street Win. This sale is advertised in The Star.
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A. D. Anderson
Front Royal
North Main St
Win
the Star
Jolliffe & Jolliffe
Surrender Liberty Bonds for Permanent Bonds Now
The Commercial & Savings Bank urges holders of temporary First and Second Liberty Bonds to exchange for permanent bonds to avoid a quarterly interest adjustment. The bank offers to handle the exchange. A Burnt Factory school event is set for Friday evening May 7 at 7:30 with refreshments and a small admission fee.
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Commercial & Savings Bank
John I. Sloat
Burnt Factory
Wanted 25 laborers for quarry and streets on city work
City seeks twenty five laborers to work in a quarry and on streets with wages not less than three dollars for nine hours. Stonemasons needed to rebuild the wall of Town Run either by day work or per perch contract. Apply to city manager.
For Sale Fountain Soda Dispenser Good Condition
Classified note offers a fountain soda apparatus in good shape for sale. Apply at 36 S Main in person to inquire or arrange details.
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S. Main
Spett
Soldiers diaries may be given up
The War History Commission may collect soldiers diaries and letters once censures are lifted. A 1919 reply from the Adjunct of the United States states there is no law punishing men who keep diaries and share them, as the war is over and such information aids history rather than enemies. Tickets on sale for a show at the Empire Theater on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. McIloft
War Department
United States
Meilfa
War History Commission
Letre
Benson Warned Sims On Conduct Before and During War
Admiral William S. Benson told the Senate naval investigating committee that he warned Rear Admiral Sims to avoid British influence on official acts. Benson recalled telling Sims in March 1917 to be careful of conduct as the United States remained neutral, and said he could not recall exact wording but stressed seriousness and that Sims misunderstood his remarks.
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Associated Press
Washington
William S. Benson
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Admiral Sims
Admiral Benson
Sims
Chairman Hale
London
United States
Lisa
Lever Food Control Act Upheld In Jackson Court
Oral Judge Holmes upheld the Lever Food Control Act as constitutional and refused to issue a federal price enforcement order in Mississippi. A local sale at Showalter's Drug Store in Empire on May 12 features "As You Was" now advertised.
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The
Associated Press
Jackson, Miss
Holmes
Lever Food Control
Showalter
Empire
Thea’ RE
Empire Theater
Wed
Showalter’s
Showater
Flour price soars as new high set in Minneapolis trade
Minneaplis May 6 flour climbed 50 cents a barrel to 16 dollars in 98 pound sacks in carload lots, driven by strong wheat demand. A separate brief notes Connecticut Democratic convention backing revision of the Volstead act to allow beer and light wines manufacture and sale, while a party unit voting recommendation failed.
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Associated Press
Minneapolis
Minn
New Haven
Conn
Central Committee
Connecticut
San Francisco
Hail Insurance Offered For Wheat Crop
Hail insurance to cover damage to growing wheat. premium 16 percent lower than last year. H R Bryarly & Bro, insurance underwriters, advertise in the notice.
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H. R. Bryarly & Brg
Gold and silver medals for teachers merit awards
Hodgson and Brown announce a large selection of gold and silver medals suitable for city and county teachers to award pupils for special merit. A social event labeled a Tacky Party is planned at Braddock Street S S House on Friday May 7 at 7 p.m. It invites ladies and men to attend in festive attire.
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Hodgson & Brown
Braddock Street
S. S
Licenses Expire May 1 1919 Orders for Renewal Urged
The notice warns that all licenses expired May 1 1919 and many in business lack proper licenses. It states it is unlawful to conduct business without a license and applies to automobiles as well. Signed by J L Maphis Commissioner of Revenue. Bedding plants advertised by The Flower Shop opposite Jack.
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J. L. Maphis
Anthrax deaths in Chicago tied to cushion stuffing factory
Three workers at the Chicago Curled Hair Company died from anthrax and health authorities closed the plant while investigating whether raw hair imported or domestic caused the outbreak. Company sources say 5 percent of material is imported from Argentina.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Health Commissioner
Chicago Curled Hair Company
Johnson Holds Lead In Indiana And California Returns
Unofficial Indiana results show Hiram W. Johnson leading with about 72 432 votes and a wide margin over William Gibbs Hooper Hoover, with Lowden and Harding trailing. California returns push Johnson to a large delegate lead as polling closes and state counts continue.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Stora Pote
Hiram W. Johnson
California
Indiana
Lowden
Ofllinois
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Chicago
Wood
Johnson
San Francisco
Cal
Herbert Hoover
Trahe
Hoover
Los Angeles
Tickets available at store for heater sale event
Readable OCR fragment notes a heater sale at a store with a Wednesday May 2 date. It mentions tickets or reservations and a reminder, though details are incomplete.
Up in Mabel's Room at Empire Tonight
The play's key actress arrived from Staunton and will star at the Empire Theatre tonight. A three act farce, it features elaborate gowns and lingerie as a notable element.
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Mabel
Empire
Staunton
Empire ‘Theatre
Farmers and Merchants Wat. Bank Stenography Note
An experienced stenographer documents a banking note about Farmers and Merchants Wat. Bank with timestamps 1p and 2t indicating record entries.
Mother's Day and Youth Society at United Brethren Church
United Brethren Church plans a Mother's Day observance next Sunday at 11 o'clock with special music. The Young People's Society anniversary follows at 7 45 pm. Sunday school starts at 9 45 am. Rev. Pr. and Mrs. William M. Irvine of Mercersburg hosted the faculty at North Cottage Sunday, each faculty member dressed as a child under six.
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United Brethren Church
Young People’s Society
Ple
William M. Irvine
Mercersburg
North Cottage
Hagerstown Globe
Tax on Newsprint Proposed by House Committee
Chairman Steenerson prepared for introduction a bill to levy five cents per pound on newsprint sold by manufacturers and importers at non listed prices with FTC. Brokers would receive a discount of half a cent per pound off listed prices. Also notes a local ad for Miss America Chocolate Covered Cherries at 79c per lb.
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Associated Press
Washington
Steenerson
House Committee Today
Federal Trade Commission
Gompers Wife Paralyzed at Age 69 at Home
Mrs Samuel Gompers wife of the president of the American Federation of Labor lies ill at her Washington home after two paralytic strokes. Special weekend sale offers at The People's Drug Store include full pound box chocolate covered berries for 79 cents.
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Associated Press
Washington, May
Samuel Gors
Oration of Labor
Gompers
People’s Ele 1 Drug Store
Healy Seeks Board Backing Against Government Criticism
Healy, president of a labor group, charged a high government official with spreading anti labor propaganda. He said threats and violence reports, tied to Justice Department actions, followed armistice and blamed labor for high living costs. He urged the Railroad Labor Board to defend railroad workers' loyalty.
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Associated Press
Washington
Healy
Railroad Labor Board
Department of Justice
Barton
Heaty
Col Robert F Leedy to Speak at County House Winchester
Col Robert F Leedy of Congress will speak at County House in Winchester Saturday at 3 o'clock about the day’s services. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Bone Cere
Robert F. Leedy
Congress
County House
Winchester
Confederate Memorial Day Observance Moved to June 7
The observance shifts from Sunday to Monday June 7 with City Solicitor PJ Williams as orator. The Ladies Confederate Memorial Association plans a program featuring two large parades of veterans and patriotic societies.
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Usta
PJ Williams
Ladies Confederate Memorial Association
Tee Abba
Vewratie
Winchester land sale in new deal for 45 acres
Real estate listing announces the sale of 45 acres in Winchester with a stated price of 6 000 dollars. Agent W. L. Fultz of Court Square Winchester markets the property as a desirable parcel.
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Winchester
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Fruit Growers Ad Offer Immediate Delivery Supplies
The notice advertises immediate delivery of agricultural chemicals and equipment including Pyrox Lead Arsenate Bluestone and other dusting materials. It lists spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings power and hand sprayers under the slogan Everything for better fruit.
Winchester Orchard Supply Co Advertises Address and Phone
Winchester Orchard Supply Co lists phone 315 and location 361 N Market St with ad details about its services and hours at the market street address.
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N. Market ST
Farm and Garage Sales and Club Meeting Notice
TRY Herrell's 2 16 1p 1t We have just received 9 shipment of charged Presto Lite Tanks Hicks Motor Co 4 1p 3t Fords Second hand Touriey 1917 model 1 Roadster 1916 model Cheap to quick buyer Also some larger second hand cars cheap 4 1p 3t EW EBERT Attention 6G A Me The regular meeting of the Girte Athletic Association will be held in the Handley Library lecture room Meeting begins promptly at 7 29 o'clock Soon ee
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Charley Rouss
Hicks Motor CO
Touriey
Ebert
Girte” Athletic Association
Handley Library
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Salvationists
Mr. D’olier
D’qler
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Birmingham
Ala
D’olier
Athletic Society
Ol Te Ra
Benson
the Flower Shop
Jack
Anthrax
Factory
Rathman’s Bakery
U.B. Church
People’s Druet Co., Inc
Fruit Growers
ARD Supply CO
Herrell
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