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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1922

Page

1

Plans to Launch Automobile Plant Delayed

Readable text shows plans for a new automobile plant not yet revealed with mentions of 2,700 and locations Hill and Ridgeway. The fragment lacks clear dates or entities to confirm specifics.

$204 An Acre Price Cited For Ridgeway Plant Site

Berkeley County could host a $10,000,000 automobile factory with a 3000 foot plant, assembly first, then full production. Options on about 2700 acres plus 600000 land cost and 204 per acre, Luttrell reports. no local stock sale planned. Details point to Pittsburgh engineers Pihl and Miller declining comment.

Pihl & Miller Martinsburg Ridgeway W. Va Winchester Frederick County The Star Pihl and Miller, Inc Pittsburgh Pihl and Miller Star Pitc Miller Structural Iron Workers Winchester Evening Star Virginia Martinsburg Journal Berkeley County Berkeley ‘County Luttrell and Rodgers E. L. Luttrell Luttrell Winchester Pike Bunker Hill Virginia Line John J. Ridgeway George J. Schlack J. B.feagans M. J. Fogle George A. Henson G. W. Swimley M. G. Hoffman

Grand Jury to Hear Hall Mille Murder Case Monday

Somerset county grand jury will convene Monday in New Brunswick to hear witnesses in the Hall Mil­le murder case. Deputy Atty Gen Mott and Prosecutor Beekman arranged the panel. over fifty witnesses expected. Mrs Frances Stevens Hall may testify after waiving immunity. Nellie Russell unlikely to testify. testimony will explore relations between Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and choir leader Eleanor Mills.

Associated Press New Brunswick N. J Somerset County Hall-Millé Mott Beekman Frances Stevens Hall Edward Wheeler Hall Nellie Russell Jane Gibson Frankes Stevens Hall Eleanor R. Mills Somerset County Grand Jury

Two Officers Die in Army Plane Crash at Logan Field

In Baltimore on November 14, Lieut Win G Schrader and Lt Francis A March of the Third Army Corps Area football team were killed and injured respectively when their aircraft stalled about fifty feet up and nosedived at Logan Field. Both officers were West Pointers.

Associated Press Baltimore Win G. Schrader Francis A. March Logan Field Third Army Corps Schrader Air Service

Chevalier dies of injuries after Hampton Roads crash

Lieutenant Commander Godfrey De Chevalier died today at Portsmouth Naval Hospital following a Sunday air crash at Hampton Roads. One of the navy's oldest aviators, he was born in Rhode Island and appointed to the Naval Academy from Massachusetts.

Associated Press Washington Godfrey de Chevalier Hampton Roads Naval Hospital Portsmouth Navy Department Chevalier Navy Rhode Island Naval Academy Massachusetts

New Hotel to House Cafeteria and Barber Shop

Directors of the George Washington Hotel Corporation decide to use part of the basement of the new hotel for a barber shop and cafeteria. Six additional rooms will be available for store or office use. The basement ceiling is eight feet high with three or four steps from Market and Piccadilly streets to the basement.

George Washington Hotel Corporation Market Piccadilly Street

Electrical engineer Kyle clashed with Beverley at Winchester plant

William Beverley, general manager of Winchester Cold Storage, and William Kyle, Staunton electrical engineer, argued in the plant office around 9 am. Beverley was injured with cuts and bruises, Kyle surrendered to police on a assault and battery warrant. Beverley’s eye and eyesight were not seriously affected, and Kyle left the premises after officers intervened.

Kyle William #. Kyle Staunton Winchester Cold Storage Company Ief Doran William Beverley Beverley

Curious Old Dictionary Found by Addison T Henry

Addison T Henry of Sov Kent street owns a 1818 dictionary edited by John Walker deemed a curiosity. Found years ago in Waste paper while at Old Dominion Paper Co it likely came from Philadelphia. The flyleaf lists birth and death dates for Gideon Ferguson and Ruth Scull with archaic dating.

Addison T. Henry Kent Street Old Dominion Paper Company Philadelphia John Walker Gideon Ferguson Ruth Scull

Money to Loan on Frederick and Clarke County Farms

Easy terms offered for loans on farms in Frederick and Clarke counties. Contact person Russell Cather. Available on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays.

Lon Frederick and Clarke County Farms

Colored Man James William Blair Dies of Tuberculosis

James William Blair aged 53 a well known resident of Berryville died Saturday from tuberculosis Funeral services were held yesterday with four ministers participating and Milton Valley as the burial place He is survived by a widow a daughter a brother and two sisters

James William Blair Berryville Milton Valley

Wolf Faces Disbarment Proceedings in Baltimore Case

An order denying a postponement in the disbarment proceedings against Harry B. Wolf, convicted of conspiracy to obstruct justice, was filed by Chief Judge Gorter. The nine other Supreme Bench judges joined in deciding whether Wolf’s new trial motion would be heard before charges of professional misconduct in a November 24 hearing.

Associated Press Baltimore Harry B. Wolf Supreme Bench of Gorter Supreme Bench Wolf Bar Association of Baltimore City

Fire destroys boiler house at Halltown plant

A fire of unknown origin yesterday destroyed the boiler building of the Halltown Paper Board Company in Halltown West Virginia. The blaze damaged the boiler and equipment with an estimated loss of five thousand dollars. The plant cannot operate for a week or ten days. No other buildings ignited and the fire was confined to the structure. The metal frame building helped save other plant structures.

Halltown Paper Board Company Halltown W. Va

Death of David Peacemaker in Whitacre Virginia

Funeral services were conducted for David Peacemaker of Whitacre Virginia after he died from a paralysis stroke suffered while cutting a tree near his home. He was 50. survived by his widow Susie Michael, daughter Stella, brothers Edward and George, half brother John Bajant, and sister Mrs William Sargeant. He and his wife and Edward Peacemaker farmed and he also ran a local garage operation.

Whitacre P. J. Lawrence David Peacemaker Mr. Peacemaker Susie Michael Stella Peacemaker Edward George C. Peacemaker John Bageant William Sargeant Peacemaker Edward Peacemaker

Betty Specialty Lingerie Shoppe Opens in City

Betty Lingerie Shoppe announces its opening at Water and Braddock Sts. The store will carry latest lingerie styles from Fifth Ave New York City. May Mort is manager.

Corner of Water and Braddock St Fifth Ave New York City Betty Lingerie Shoppe May Mort

Bandits Roam In Stricken Quake Region

Reports of banditry and disorder in the earthquake district grow as aftershocks intensify. Chilean authorities weigh sending troops to Coquimbo and Atacama to reinforce garrisons and aid relief after Zallenar suffers heavy losses and looting erupts.

Associated Press Santiago Chile Coquimbo Atacama Zallenar Frirfha

Empire Premier of The First Year A Rousing Broadway Style

L M Baker, Empire manager, promotes John Goldens The First Year at the Empire. Starring Gregory Kelly and Ruth Gordon, the two leads are paid high weekly salaries. Baker urges readers to attend for wholesome, entertaining theatre and to support live productions.

The Empire John Golden New York Gregory Kelly Ruth Gordon

Household Items and Auction Notice in AI Condition

Two buffets two dressers one sewing machine and other household articles in fair condition. Address 204 S Market St and contact 90W. Butler wanted apply to Star office. Auction sale Saturday November 18 at 2 p.m. at 606 National Ave. furniture and kitchen items posted.

S. Market St Butler Star Office National Ave

Cafeteria Supper for Young People’s Society

A Young People’s Society supper at Great Lutheran Church on Thursday November 16 at 6 30 PM. Home at Mrs. Rose 11 North Main.Ip

Young People’s Society Great Lutheran Church Thurs

Marriage License Issued to Eppy Curry and Margaret Hutcheson

A marriage license was issued yesterday at the city clerk office to Eppy Curry divorced of Warren county Virginia and Miss Margaret Hutcheson daughter of Presley Hutcheson of Shenandoah county Virginia.

Eppy Curry Warren County Margaret Hutcheson Presley Hutcheson Shenandoah County

Free Mail Boxes at Shen Valley National Bank

An additional supply of mail boxes has been received and will be given to any friend or patron of the bank as a serviceable free box. Call at the Shen Valley National Bank for details.

Shen Valley Nationae Bank

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Monday Evening

American Legion Auxiliary to hold a meeting Monday night November 13 at 7 30 in the Legion Building. All members urged to attend as important business will be discussed.

Legion Bldg

Cut-off Laws and Frames at Goodyear Belting

Orchard Supply Co. reports a win in the cut-off laws and frames category for Goodyear rubber belting projects.

Goodyear Rubber WIN. Orchard Supply CO

Open Alley a Necessary Fire Break Says Local Citizen

Wilmer F. Shayock, Winchester Virginia, November 18 1922 urges The Star to print its editorial on opening the alley parallel to North Main and North Market streets from Rouss avenue to East Piccadilly street. He cites the fire risk shown by a Saturday night blaze and supports making the alley accessible on all sides.

the Star North Main North Market Streets Rouss Avenue East Piccadilly Street Wilmer F. Shayock Winchester

Levy on Gas Advocated by Senator

Senator Ep es proposes a gas levy without a bond issue. Supporters argue the tax would fund state programs while opponents warn about higher fuel costs and political backlash.

Epes

Highways Plan Seeks Bond Financing for 4000 Miles

A 1923 Virginia highways proposal argues for bond financed construction funded by a three cent gasoline tax. Proponents claim 4000 miles could be completed in ten years, with 70 percent done in six under a Good Roads plan. critics warn of interest costs totaling about 38.5 million. Continued on page 2.

Louis 8 Bpes Nottows Virginia Good Roads Association Highway Commission

For Sale Securities Offer by Hansbrough & Car Insurance

For sale securities promising 6 percent and safeguarded investments. Interest payable quarterly and semi annually, with prompt payments. Hansbrough & Car Insurance loans advertised with date nov 10 and nov 14.

Hansbrough & Car' Insurance

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Detroit Woodstock Buck Jones Fox E. Lee Winchester Cold Kyle Wag Glass South Stewart Street B. B. Dutton Hunter H. Kew Mr Rises Hollis T. ‘Russell Cather Strand L. M. Baker American Legion Auxiliary Buffalo Bill MR. Shayock ART Acord Nottaway Odd_ Fellows’ Hall Grane
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