Council Approves 1926 Budget For City Expenses
The city council approved a budget totaling over 200000 dollars for 1926. The plan outlines yearly income and expenditures across departments and projects.
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26 May 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1926
Page
1
Winchester adopts 1926 budget balancing income and outlay
The Winchester City Council approved the 1926 budget retroactive to January 1, balancing estimated revenue of 212,236.87 with appropriations across departments. Public schools receive 42,305.91, streets 44,250, water 23,880, sewer 12,000, and police 10,550, with detailed allocations for fire, city hall, and various city services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Water Department
Police Justice
Roass City Hall
Winchester Public Schools
Board of Review
Abd el Krim Surrenders to French Morocco Forces
Abd el Krim, the Riffian leader, surrendering to French authorities in Fez Morocco. He releases French Spanish and native prisoners and agrees to exile in the Rift under France’s protection. France promises generous but prudent treatment and awaits instructions from Jules Steeg in Taza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Fez
French Morocco
Abd-el-Krim
Ines
Krim
Taza
Jules Steeg
Oujda
Riff
Pene Foreign Office
Rotary Club Expands Annual Program With Camps and Games
The Rotary Club continues its annual program by chartering the Front Royal club, planning a boys camp this summer, aiding crippled children, and supporting the District Nurse Association. It launches ball games with Kiwanis tomorrow and will play others in the Shenandoah Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front Royal
Lester Arnold
W. Nelson Page
Frank McFaden
George Washington Hotel
Hugh S. Duffey
Rotary
Walter Myers
Rotary Education Committee
Rotary Anns
Joe Hodgson
Perk Hazelgrove
Roanoke
Marshall Baker
Handley School
Rotary Club
Officers Elected By Mission Body For Coming Year
Mrs J R Rhodes of Dayton Virginia was elected president of the United Brethren Women's Missionary Association Virginia Conference at its meeting in Martinsburg West Virginia attended by forty five delegates and fifteen minutes Miss Alice Bell presided Other officers were vice presidents Miss Ida Judy Dayton Va Miss Ida Funkhouser Harrisonburg Va secretary Mrs H E Richardson Martinsburg West Virginia and treasurer Mrs N F A Cupp Blairton West Virginia Cupp named delegate to national convention in Des Moines Iowa 1927 convention to be held at Martinsburg Mrs M B Singleton Summit Point West Virginia visiting Winchester this week Lost brown leather hand bag between Riverton and Winchester via Front Royal detour reward at Star Office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rhodes
Dayton
United Brethren Woman's Missionary Association
Virginia
Intersburg
Alice Bell
W. M. Bell
Ida Judy
Ida Funkhouser
Harrisonburg
H. EB. Richardson
Martinsburg
W. Va
N. F. A. Cupp
Blairton
Riverton
Winchester
Star Office
Senate and House clash over new prohibition order
Washington May 26 Congress reopened the debate on President Coolidge’s prohibition order authorizing state and local agents to enforce federal dry laws. In the Senate sharp exchanges and a World editorial criticism followed, while the House discussion stayed calmer, highlighting arguments about referendums and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Bruce
Maryland
Caraway
Arkansas
Walsh
Montana
Senate
Edwards
New Jersey
New York World
Arkansan
Gov Byrd Inspects S M A Cadets On Screen
Governor Byrd and the S M A cadet corps appear in Pathe News at the Empire Theatre tonight. The films were shot at the Rouss Spring encampment and represent the fifth installment of local interest news presented by the Empire Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Byrd
Empire Tenite
Governor Byrd
Pathe News
Empire Theatre
Rouss Spring
England's Summer of Cricket Sparks Nationwide Fervor
England braces for the Ashes series against Australia in a five-test rubber. The public antipathy toward the Australian visitors mirrors American fervor for the baseball World Series. The event dates back to a 1882 obituary note that coined the Ashes. The James exhibition runs three days daily 11 am to 6 20 pm with breaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
England
Australia
America
the Oval
James
Desirable City Property Sale of Belle Noonan Home
Public sale of the residence of late Mrs. Belle Noonan located at 33 North Braddock street scheduled for Saturday May 29 at 11 a m. Auction to be held as listed in the public notice with details of property and sale terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desirable City
Belle Noonan
N. Braddock
REXALL One Cent Sale Promises Big Values
Community pharmacy Brooks' Pharmacy advertises a Rexall one cent sale with bold pricing and emphasized value, inviting readers to see inside for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Pamens
Brooks’ Pharmacy
Kiwanis Versus Rotary Benefit Game at Handley Stadium
A May 27 afternoon fundraiser at Handley Stadium features the Handley School Band and special stunts. Admission is free for city school children as the Kiwanis Club meets Rotary in a charity baseball event benefiting the Boys' Work Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwans
ROTARY _ Handley Stadium
Handley
Kiwanis
Boys’ Work Fund
Rotary Handley Stadium
Byrd Plans Five Day Rest in England for Crew
Comdr Richard E Byrd, returning from the north pole expedition aboard the Chantier, asks Secretary Wilbur for a five day rest in Dover England for the crew and praises Marine Corps personnel. He also commends Lt Alton B Parker and ex Marines Kessler Mackay Grenlie James Lamondietri for their roles in the mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard E. Byrd
North Pole
United States
Kings
Spitzbergen
Chantier
Navy Department
Wilbur
Dover
England
le Jeune
Marine Corps
Ralph Venegas
McGuirk
Navy
Lejeune
Alton B. Parker
United States Marine Corps Reserve
States
Parker
Bennett
Friendship Hall Re-Frescoed for Banquet at Fire Company
The upper hall and stairway of Friendship Fire Company’s engine house have been redecorated by H. Elmer Griffin. The ceiling is ivory with pale blue and coral borders, white plaster chandeliers, pale green walls, brown fringe borders, and new varnished woodwork as the company prepares for its annual banquet tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Friendship Fire Company
H. Elmer Griffin
Citizens urged to attend Byrd celebration meeting
G Reginald Haines, appointed chairman of the Byrd celebration committee, calls a meeting of civic groups and citizens at 8 pm Friday at the George Washington Hotel to discuss the nature of the welcome for Commander Byrd returning from his arctic expedition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Reginald Haines
Comdr. R. E. Byrd
Arctic
North Pole
George Washington Hotel
Haines
Friendship Fire Company Banquet Invitation
All members are urged to attend the banquet on Thursday night. A fine program includes debates by state speakers and local talent with music and songs. No excuse will be accepted as officers demand full turnout from the membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Fire Company
Baseball Kiwanis versus Rotary Benefit
A local fundraising game pitting Kiwanis against Rotary to benefit the Boys' Work Fund. Admission details appear indicating a 5 24 1p price listing and unspecified proceeds.
Pair Arrested After Infant Is Placed in Sewer
Theodore Phillips and Julia Phillips, both jailed, face a year in Maryland House of Correction for throwing their 11 month old Bennie into a sewer. The child was rescued by four youths and later identified as Adam Ellicott by Juvenile Judge T J C Williams. The mother admitted placing the baby in the sewer with her husband’s concurrence saying it weighed on their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
Teir
Bennie
Theodore Phillips
Julia
Maryland House of Correction
Ellicott
Franklin Square Hospital
T. J. C. Williams
Adam Ellicott
William R. Phillips
Rev Dr Robeson Resigns for Mission Work
The Rev. Dr. J. M. Robeson rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church in Lynchburg Virginia has resigned to become a missionary of the Southwestern Virginia diocese called by Bishop Robert C. Jett. The resignation is effective September 1. Robeson formerly led Grace Church Berryville and served as an army chaplain in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Robeson
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Lynchburg
Southwestern
Virginia
Robert C. Jett
Robeson
Grace Church
Berryville
Special Bible Study at Market Street Church
A mid week service at Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church offers a special historical study of the Old Testament led by Rev. J. Luther Neff. The study targets church members and Sunday school teachers, urging Christians to know the Old Testament outline and message, tonight at 8 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church
J. Luther Neff
Speculators for Advance Control Market Rally in Steel Sector
Speculators maintained control of price moves in the New York stock market as activity revived and steel shares strengthened on announcements of higher steel bar and related product prices. The day closed firm with total volume around 1.3 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Public auction of compressed air tanks at Handley School
A local notice announces a public sale Thursday May 21 at 4 PM at Handley Stadium Handley School. The auction offers several compressed air tanks suitable for garages and related uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Water and sewer taxes due by June first
Water and sewer taxes are now due and must be paid on or before June 1 to avoid penalty. City Treasurer W. T. Barr notifies taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Barr
Apple Blossom Festival Officers Urged to Attend Key Meeting
An urgent notice calls members of the Apple Blossom Executive and Finance Committees to a Friday 7 30 PM meeting at the Virginia Woolen Mills office. The gathering aims to establish the festival as a permanent institution, urging full attendance. W E Cooper, President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Blossom
Virginia Woolen Mills Company
Acquittal Motion Denied in Carroll Perjury Trial
In New York on May 26 the perjury trial of Bari Carroll heard testimony from Augustus Thomas and Chris Scaife among others. Scaife denied Joyce Hawley accused him of paying her to falsify grand jury testimony and said Hawley offered to testify unfavorably unless paid. The court rejected Carroll's bid for a directed acquittal and the defense continued to rest their case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bari Carroll
Carroll
Herbert T. Smyth
Vanities
Augustus Thomas
Herbert Smyth
Thomas
al Jolson
Cobb
Irvin
Chris Scaife
Joyce Hawley
Miss Hawley
United States
Buckner
Scaife
Earl Carroll Theatre
Pinchot Seeks Scope To Cooperate With Federal Prohibition Order
Governor Pinchot said he would gladly cooperate with the national prohibition effort if not barred by Pennsylvania’s constitution. He praised President Coolidge’s order extending federal authority to state and county officials handling prohibition cases. He conveyed his appreciation in a letter from Harrisburg dated May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pinchot
Coolidge
Commercial and Savings Bank Stock Sell Offer
Commercial and Savings Bank stock to be sold as forty shares at 24 44, with purchaser to receive July dividend. Contact BOX 177 for details.
Souvenir Booklet Issued For Shenandoah Festival
The Star will distribute to Winchester subscribers and street buyers a copy of the Souvenir Booklet for the Third Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Mail subscribers must send 2 cents to cover postage for one copy. Extra copies cost ten cents each at the Star Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Winchester
Shenandoah
Shenandoah Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council
Handley Schools
the Fire Department
Sarah Zane Company
Charles Rouss Company
Rouss Hook and Ladder Co
South End Hose Company
Friendship Company
Citizens’ Band
W. H. MclIlwee
District Nurse Association
Red Cross
Memorial Hospital
Poor Fund
Children’s Home Society and Local Welfare Board
Park Commission
Virginia Woolen Company
W. A. Baker
National Guard
R. T. Barton
Wm.w. Richards
Loy
Boar
Ap Ctain
Morocco
Paris
M. B. Singleton
Summit Point
Chamber
Byrd
Dr. Robeson
Market St. Church
W. E. Cooper
Star Witness
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