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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1920
Page
1
A reader questions the City Council's ability to curb rent profiteering while noting landlords drive up rents. The letter cites a decades old moral shift and laments rising housing costs, adding a Byron anecdote and confirming a yearly lease status. Signed Robert Worsley, May 6, 1920.
H R Bryarly & Bros promote hail insurance for wheat, claiming rates are 1 cent per cent lower than last year. Insurance underwriters advertise coverage against hail damage for growers.
Raleigh Ie Shanholtz and Lena D Hottel were married Wednesday evening at the United Brethren Church parsonage on North avenue officiated by Rev. George W Stover. The groom is a mechanic, son of W L Shanholtz, and the bride daughter of J L Shanholtz. SARAH ZANE FIRE COMPANY holds regular monthly meeting tonight at 8 o'clock with important business and committee reports. all members urged to attend.
In a public notice the Flower Shop promotes flowers as a fitting Mother’s Day tribute while urging compliance with 1919 license expirations and noting all 1919 licenses have expired. The notice warns that it is unlawful to conduct business without a license, including automobile activities, urging immediate attention from license holders.
Mrs Addie V Fielding Veach 57 died in Cambridge Maryland hospital after gall bladder surgery. Survived by husband D L Wu and seven children in Washington Hoopersville Cambridge Detroit Elliott Vienna and Roanoke with siblings in Washington Detroit and Bluefield. Funeral at Baptist Church Cambridge with interment Green Lawn Cemetery.
The Golden Rule Bible Class will hold a 9 30 a m service in their Golden Rule room featuring a ten minute Lone service with prayer openness scripture lesson Prov 31 19 31. Miss Hilda Harmer will sing Mother’s Prayers Have Followed Me and D B Haines will give the address. A male quartet performs The Church in the Wildwood and Home Sweet Home is sung. All class members are urged to bring their mothers and strangers are warmly invited.
A call urges fruit growers to save bees by delaying spraying until at least three fourths of the bloom have fallen. The note stresses bees perform essential pollination that no other agency can replicate.
The Friendship Fire Company debated ousting Mayor Ward for summoning their truck crew over a speed controversy. No charges were filed and a depose measure failed narrowly. Members argued the mayor’s jurisdiction over incorporated bodies may not apply. The group planned to attend Confederate Memorial Day events and the funeral of Emmett Graber.
The Stonewall Memorial Association announces Confederate Day observances will occur Saturday June 5 since June 6 falls on Sunday. Philip Williams will be the orator with a parade led by the Citizens' Band and local cadet units plus fire departments. the association confirms it maintains authority over Stonewall Cemetery ceremonies.
Emerson piano to be sold at auction tomorrow morning at Mrs. Alvira Hamilton's sale on S Market Street near the jail. Special Friday and Saturday offer at The People's Drug Store features chocolate covered cordial cherries at 79 cents per pound, with recent fresh shipments including Miss America chocolate covered cordial cherries.
An old classifieds snippet announces bedding plants for sale from Merchants National Bank location opposite Hotel Jack. The notice highlights all kinds of bedding plants and includes reference numbers 6 1p 31.
Mrs. J. M. Hott Bailey and Miss Pearl Brown depart Shenandoah City with Mrs. Charles P Ruth Poston and companions for Wa to attend the Woman's Missionary convention.
Commissioner of the Revenue A L Maphis reports 423 automobile licenses issued this year. A local license on individual cars was new and the tax was expected to raise about 4000 dollars for roadway improvements, but only about half that amount has been collected as 50 or more car owners have not yet paid by the May 1 deadline. The roadway program hinges on this tax, so only about half of planned work can proceed.
Circuit Clerk C. C. Brannon, lately ill with rheumatism, showed improvement and visited his office today. He was not assisted home on Wednesday and managed to go there in his car despite continued discomfort.
The Star yesterday misstated the Inter Church World Movement target. It should read that the United Brethren Church would raise four million one hundred ten thousand dollars rather than the United States. The correction notes the intended donor target for the church group.
Col Robert F Leedy of Luray newly declared as a Democratic candidate for Congress in Virginia's Seventh District. He will speak four times at the county courthouse at 2 PM tomorrow to outline campaign issues against Judge T W Harrison of Winchester. Leedy has already spoken at several district sites this month.
The Rev. Charles Adey announces at 8 p.m. Sunday a sermon titled Gods Firemen. Firemen of the city are specially invited to attend. At 11 a.m. another sermon titled Christ Crucified will be preached. Sunday School meets at 9 30 a.m. with classes for all ages and the Baptist Young People's Union at 6 45 p.m. An invitation is extended to all to attend these services.
Judge Thomas W. Harrison of the Seventh district will speak at Handley Library Tuesday night at 8 39 as the fourth session of the Citizenship Course. He will discuss The Political Outlook drawing on his congressional experience and national involvement in current affairs.
The Sunday school of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church will observe Mother's Day on Sunday morning with a special program after the lesson. The Rev. Walter M. Depp will give an address and there will be special music. All mothers and the general public are invited. The school meets at 9.45 a.m.
Dr. W R Smithey and Dr. C G Maphis with assistants from the University of Virginia conducted educational tests in Frederick county schools last week. Supt L D Kline oversaw the testing with supervisors Miss Elizabeth Russell Miss Lucy Spitzer and Miss Carey Russell assisting.
Reports from Nuevo Laredo state Mexican customs workers threaten attack unless the town surrenders by 2 PM. In Washington the Carranza government fights Obregonistas as Gen Murguia moves against Puebla and rebel activity rises near Vera Cruz. Mobilization at Juarez continues as Carranza’s fate and movements remain unclear.
Mr and Mrs Haldeman fear for daughter Pearl Haldeman a schoolteacher in Ferriday Louisiana as the Mississippi River swelled and threatened the town with flooding. They have not heard from her in over a week and telegraphed for news while seeking other channels for confirmation of Ferriday inundation.
A Moscow wire says the British government has removed the sultan of Turkey to Broussa the ancient capital south of Constantinople across the Sea of Marmora. Special quarters have been taken for the sultan there according to the message.
The first seasonal merry-go-round was installed at North Kentsheeld depot and will operate each afternoon for children and adults. Mr Geo. Fe Fansler departed this morning for Philadelphia on business.
A Frederick County circuit court rule targets John Randall for contempt for blocking cedar tree removal ordered to protect apple orchards. Randall had previously agreed to $50 compensation for tree cutting but allegedly forbidden further work, with a May 8 hearing set to show cause. The case, the first of its kind locally, draws attention from hundreds of apple growers and residents under a county-wide cedar cut mandate.
The Whitacre Agricultural and Home Economics Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the school house in Whitacre on Monday evening May 10. Members are requested to be present and visitors are invited. A members only session begins at 8 then open to the public for the program and entertainment. Members should bring their record books.
Admiral Benson told a Senate panel that Rear Admiral Sims had an exaggerated view of his overseas mission and responsibilities. He said the January 7 letter to Secretary Daniels was very unfortunate and that Secretary Daniels trusted the Chief of Naval Operations to implement overseas plans, with Benson accepting responsibility for any delays.
Washington May 7 Cortland Smith of New York president of the American Press Association testified before the Senate committee investigating a newsprint shortage that print paper manufacturers were in an arc conspiracy to regulate both production and prices.
Mrs. Ida Vv Willis of Harrisonburg Virginia leaves today for Washington to attend her daughter Catherine C Willis's graduation from Providence Hospital nurses class next week. Dr W R Sherrick of Richmond visits friends in the area.
The Winchester Elks announce a Sunday 3:30 PM mass meeting at the Empire Theatre to launch a Salvation Army fundraising drive for general maintenance. A local talent musical program, a talk on Salvation Army work, and a Richmond Va layman address are planned, with Mrs. H. D. Fuller directing the effort. The event invites all Frederick County and Winchester residents to attend.
Col Robert F. Leedy, candidate for Congress, will address attendees at the County Court House in Winchester on Saturday at o'clock. The event invites all residents to hear his views on the issues and participate in the discussion.
Martinsburg West Virginia May 7 Contractor Feller announced the Winchester will be closed on Bath due to road work. A force of twenty ten on the road will begin stone detour to Arden road. The closure blocks 1 1 2 miles between Pikeside and the schoolhouse south of Pikeside. Residents outside limits may use the road. Returns to the pike from Arden road via Darkesville or Tablers Station.
An event at Burnt Factory school is planned for Friday evening May 7 at 7 30 with music and an admission fee at the door. Refreshments will be served.
An advertisement lists agricultural inputs available for immediate delivery including PYROX LEAD ARSENATE BLUESTONE DUSTING MATERIALS spray hoses rods guns nozzles fittings and powered hand sprayers aimed at improving fruit growing.
Local trade notice for Winchester Orchard Supply Co listing phone number 818 and date 4 28.1p 11. Appears as a classifieds style contact blurb promoting orchard supplies. No additional details provided.
Help wanted notices list 25 laborers for quarry and street work with wages not less than two dollars for nine hours. Stonemasons needed to rebuild a wall on Town Run with day work or contract per perch. Apply to City Manager. Also notices for sale soda fountain and bakery help.
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