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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1923

Page

1

State highway funding plan outlined by Trink

A statement from x Trinkle details a 14.75 million dollar funding source for state highways. The disclosure frames the revenue mix and implications for road projects.

Governor Trinkle Clashes Over Virginia Road Funds

Richmond News Leader reports Governor Trinkle rebuts George P. Coleman of the Virginia Good Roads Association. He cites state highway department figures showing about 14.75 million dollars available for road construction this year, excluding certain funds and taxes, and defends his earlier estimates against Coleman’s critiques.

Richmond News-Leader Trinkle George P. Coleman Virginia Good Roads Association State Highway Commission Washington Chamber of Commerce Highway Department Coleman Good” Roads Association State Highway Department

Homemade Rolls and Ruses by Bertha von Hillern on sale

Bertha von Hillern announces her homemade rolls and ruses made with crystal flour. Available at J. F Kremer and Bro at 10 S Main St, Sanitary Cash Store at Market and Piccadilly Sts, and Lovett Bros at Braddock and Water Sts with listed phone numbers.

Bertha ‘von Hillern J. F. Kremer and Bro S. Main St Sanitary Cash Store Market Piccadilly Lovett Bros Braddock and ‘Water

Fines Set in South Labor Enticement Case

In Greensboro North Carolina on May 25 authorities fined labor agent Charles Hampton 500 dollars for secretly enticing African American workers to leave the South for Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Edward Karabinus was arrested in Petersburg Virginia with twenty five workers en route to a New Jersey cement plant and fined 1000 dollars for soliciting labor without a city license.

Greensboro N. C Fiegro North McLeod South Carolina Charles Hampton Harrisburg Hampton Edward .Karabinus Petersburg New Jersey

Waynesboro Plays Here Saturday

The Cumberland Valley Athletic League game pits Waynesboro High School against local team at Equity grounds on Saturday at 3 PM. The race includes Hagerstown Chambersburg Winchester with Waynesboro tied for the lead. last meeting produced a 7 to 4 win for Waynesboro, and the local squad hopes to end its home skid and claim the top honors.

Cumberland Valley Athletic League Equity Grounds Waynesboro High School Hagerstown Chambersburg Waynesboro Winchester

Why Men Leave Home Shown At Empire Theatre

The Empire Theatre presents a modern motion picture for two big days Monday and Tuesday at 10 15 25 cent prices. See the latest film with real stars and popular favorites. Don’t miss today or tomorrow’s program. guaranteed satisfaction.

Empire Theatre The Empire

Stuart W. Walker Funeral Tomorrow

Stuart W. Walker aged 61 of Martinsburg West Virginia former United States District Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia under President Wilson and longtime Democratic leader died at his Martinsburg home. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev Dr E M Woods in charge. Surviving are his widow and one brother Hunter Walker of the county.

Stuart W. Walker Martinsburg W. Va Consolidation Coal Company New York City United States West’ Virginia Wilson House of Delegates Congress Walker Free Schools Washington and Lee University Charles J. Faulkner J. M. Woods Watts Hunter Walker E. M. Woods

Water and sewer taxes due by June first 1923

Water and sewer taxes must be paid by June 1 1923 or penalty will be added and pipe disconnected. William T Barr City Treasurer.

WM. T. Barr City Treas

Sale of Personal Property at Colonial Hotel

Sat May 26 at 2 pm a sale of personal property at Colonial Hotel itemized by Mrs Chas Supinger.

Mrs. Chas, Supinger

Moose Lodge Established in Winchester No 1276

A Loyal Order of Moose lodge named Winchester Lodge No 1276 was formed with nearly 300 members and about 50 initiated. J M Morrow led initiation. future plans include a second degree in Baltimore and a Marine Band performance. Capt J Brad Beverley helped organize and was named secretary. a junior Moose group may follow.

Loyal Order of Moose Winchester Lodge J. M. Morrow Alexandria Baltimore United States Marines Band of Washington Marine Band Moose Order of Eagles J. Brad Beverley Corporation Court of Winchester Mooseheart Ind Florida Order of Moose Charles Eubanks Martinsburg

Blue Ridge Hunt Club Horse Show Marks 30th Year

Blue Ridge Hunt Club hosts its 30th annual horse show at Carter Hall Grove Millwood Virginia on Saturday May 26 with a luncheon on the grounds. Show begins 10:30 am featuring many jumping classes and pony races. Admission 25 and 50 cents. George L Jones Manager Ewart Johnston Secretary. Also wanted woman for general housework including cooking and help with all housework writing F R care Star.

Carter Hall Grove Millwood George L. Jones Ip Ewart Johnston Sec'y F. R

Deahl Property and New House Offerings Near Handley Schools

Classified items announce a new six room house with modern conveniences near Handley Schools at 18 W Monmouth St and a double residence at N Kent St lot 52 by 100 feet offered for cash in front of Court House at noon next Saturday. Also notes the Charley Rouss Fire Co. will receive a new $9450 Hook and Ladder Truck arriving this week and asks for immediate contributions to the committee.

Handley Schools Monmouth St Deahl N. Kent St Court House Charley Rouss Fire Co

Hail Insurance Rates Cut by Hansbrough and Carter

Hansbrough and Carter advertise hail insurance for wheat corn and apples with reduced rates. They offer insurance loans and real estate services.

Hansbrough & Carter

Rotary Guests Speak At Winchester Luncheon

Vice President Bill Glass chaired the May Rotary meeting held in Winchester with 42 members present and guests including Grattan Price Walter Battle Rev Father Rankin and Barton. Father Rankin urged a State Highway detour project linking Front Royal road to the Valley Pike and a direct road to Richmond.

Bill Glass Holly Winchester Rotary Grattan Price Nburg Walter, Battle Aes Winchester Thomas A. Rankin Church of the Sacred Heart V. F. M. Tleman Cent .Reformed Church Barton Winchester + wants Father Akin Rotary State Highway Department Front Royal Road Valley Pike Front Royal Richmond Itle Aoe Po Gia Vo Wa Father Rankin Kiwanis Charleston Fairmont W. Va Shenandoah Valley Academy Roger Moore Ray Havens Fred Barr Louisville Churchill Downs Rotarian Handley High Bob Gray

Wanted buy around sixteen to work around the house

Classified notice seeking about sixteen laborers for general house work with application directed to the Star office. Also rental ad for a well located modern house by B. M. Sullivan and a potato request from Sanitary Cash Store at Market and Picca Streets.

Star Office B. M. Sullivan

Winchester Market Buys Finest Spring Steers

The Fairplay Store purchased 20.6f head of the finest steers butchered in Winchester this spring from Mr. Scott Grant. The animals will be sold at the regular price.

Winchester Fairplay Scott Grant

Harrisburg Firemen to Visit Winchester for Weekend Guest Event

Charley Rouss Fire Company hosts Harrisburg Pa Washington Hose Company members in Winchester for a weekend visit. About 30 to 40 firemen will arrive by automobile and tour the city service truck arriving Saturday afternoon.

Charley Pennsylvania State Firemen'’s Association Rouss Boys Winchester Rouss Rouss New City

Jitney License Debate Sees State Money Question Arise

Winchester council debates revoking jitney permits and forcing new licenses. Citizens argue state issued licenses funds cannot be refunded and that state authorities may block refunds. Officials seek a measure to curb illicit operators while preserving a reliable public transport option.

Winchester Virginia

Paramount Sensation and The Voice From the Minaret At Empire

Coming to the Empire Monday and Tuesday audiences see You Cant Fool Your Wife with Beatrice Joy Nita Naldi Lewis Stone and Pauline Gar on plus Norma Talmadge and Eugene OBrien in The Voice From the Minaret.

Paramount Beatrice Joy Nita Naldi Lewis Stone Pauline Garon Norma Talmadge Eugene O'Brien

The Voice from the Minaret hits Empire with Norma Talmadge

Movie fans are urged to see The Voice from the Minaret at the Empire starring Norma Tal Madge and Eugene O Brien in a fresh screen debut.

Bears Put Up A Strong Fight In Pre Noon Stock Moves

The Associated Press reports a varied pre noon stock market with bears resisting and selling independent steel shares and Studebaker while oil shares and several minor specialties gained. Call money opened at 4 percent and overall closing was strong with about one million shares traded.

Associated Press New York Bears Studebaker

Baseball Saturday Game at Equity Grounds

W. H. 8. faces Waynesboro in a 3 PM Saturday baseball contest at Equity Grounds. Fans urged to arrive early as teams clash in a key local matchup.

Airborne fruit shipping touted as quick nationwide supply

Denver executive James S. Black, VP of Bourk Donaldson Taylor Company, outlines fruit air transport from Cuba and California to the United States. He notes bananas, Loganberry juice, and quarts of Tropic fruit handled by air for freshness, with air cooling adding an advantage over rail.

Denver Col California Cuba Puyallup Valley Washington Middle West Jamess. Black Bourk-Donaldson’Taylor — Company Black

Poppy Sale Set For June Sixth By Legion Auxiliary

The women's auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion announces its annual poppy sale will be on Confederate Memorial day June 6. They will not hold a May 30 sale and aim to raise funds with one sale that day. Those in charge say two sales in one week are inadvisable.

Woman’s Auxiliary of Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion

Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien in The Voice From The Mina Ret

Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien star in their only picture. The Voice From The Mina Ret is a comedy with short subjects at the Empire Tonight. Daily showings offer the best prices in town and value.

Minaret the Empire

Priests and Princes Executed in Georgia Revolt

Moscow May 25 reports fifteen Russians including princes generals and nobles were executed as part of a counter revolution crackdown in the Soviet republic of Georgia. Names were not released but all were described as active participants.

Associated Press Moscow Soviet Republic of Georgia Tiflis Pravda

Convicted Secretary of Society Nichols Showed Sacrilegious Painting

In New York on May 25 Abraham 8 Baylinson secretary of the Society of Independent Artists was convicted of exhibiting a painting that outraged public decency. The work titled Father, Forgive Them depicted Christ at the wedding turning water into wine and was criticized for its depiction.

Associated Press New York Abraham Baylinson Society of Independent Artists Christ

Dug Out Auction Sells Foundation Materials at Discount

Building material for home foundation offered for sale at 80 dollars from P. T. Henson located at 6 Valley Ave. The sale is part of a Saturday night auction including stationery toys and novelties.

P. T. Henson Valley Ave

Commissioner of the Revenue Seeks Taxpayer Interactions

Taxpayers with outstanding interrogatories are urged to return to the commissioner's office promptly to aid ongoing work. The note is signed by J. Le Maphis, Commissioner of the Revenue. Housing rental notices follow with locations on Water Street and Washington Street, plus ads for sale and a farm feature.

Financier Gary urges religion as world cure at steel meeting

Gary chairman of United Steel Corporation told the American Iron and Steel Institute the world needs religion to improve conditions. He defended extending shifts and warned against price inflation while noting no immediate drop in finished steel output is foreseen.

Associated Press New York Gary United Steel Corporation Charles M American Ironsand Institute Social Committee Schwab Tmittee Worth’s Fils Garea Holy Land Unitemt ‘Steel Corporation An and Steel Institute Eae

British censor bans rougher films in London

In London on May 25 American film producers learn that cinema censorship now bans specific troubling elements. Censor T O Conn or explains about 25 miles of film weekly are reviewed with 67 disallowed items. Prohibited content includes cruelty to children and animals, deathbed scenes, portrayal of virtue of a woman, dogs with cans, and depictions of crime by girls or drunken women.

London T. O'Connor How of Commons England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miles Also TGES Robertson Wen General Assembly South Tel Moose Order Blue Ridge Hunt Club Handley School Goodyear & Fiske Howard Cor. Market and Picca Fairplay Store Waynesboro Equity Grounds Ma Winchester Foday Eugene O’brien Bertilya von Hillern W. H Eugene O’brienmpire J. le Maphis the Revenue Water Street Washington Street Robert T. Barton Atty Saule Herbert Carrick Steel Trust Charles M. Sewab Tianity
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