25 Oct 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1923
Page
1
Readin officials unveil plan for the To nt Building redevelopment. City council will review zoning, funding options, and construction timelines for a mixed use project intended to spark growth and provide new housing and offices.
A local filling station memory is delayed as public sentiment influences timing and visibility. Community figures weigh impact while officials consider next steps. The piece reflects on how public reaction can shift schedules and attention.
The article notes the council will not issue building permits until May 11 pending further review. It warns that any construction in the city without a permit will incur fines up to five hundred dollars, with police enforcement and penalties to be set by the justice system and common council.
The city council urged opposition to a proposed filling station on Braddock Street near the Handley library and post office. Members cited traffic congestion fire hazard and safety concerns while noting moral suasion as the only avenue, with old Gas and Oil Company backing the project.
Moose lodge plans a Brunswick Maryland trip Saturday evening in ceremonies for a lodge initiation. A band will accompany the group to Friendship Hall for the event. The Winchester lodge previously sent a band here and tonight’s meeting will finalize arrangements for the Brunswick visit.
J B Beverley of Winchester Commandery No 12 left for Richmond to attend the Grand Commandery of Virginia conclave. Also Rev Dr Frank T McFadden attends the Grand Royal Arch Chapter convocation, while L Lovett travels to Richmond for Acca Temple Shrine session.
The Lincoln couple celebrated their forty fifth anniversary at Lacey Springs on October 21 with children Dr A Liggett Lincoln and wife of New York City and Robert E Lincoln and wife of Bluefield West Virginia among relatives. Guests included T J Orndoff and B F Grove families, E P Myers, S W Lincoln and others. The event featured Virginia flowers and New York souvenirs and gifts of silverware china linen and a gold coin from Mrs T J Orndorff.
Advertisement notes 108 acres with 12 acres timber on a limestone farm north of Clearbrook. Property to be sold at front of Court House on Saturday November 3 1928. Also mentions tax notices and other local real estate listings including a sale of Therrell's Lot and an 8 room house with options for three building lots offered by Archie Orndorff.
Investment note states first mortgage bonds on improved city property not exceeding 35 percent of its value with interest paid semi annually. Hansbrough and ER Insurance Investments Estate listed with page reference 22 24 37 1p.
For sale 16 acres on South Stewart Street belonging to the Godfreys estate adjacent to Handley. Apply to W er. For rent brick dwelling 319 West Leicester with all modern conveniences. Hanabrough and Carter listings show local property notices.
A 1921-22 column from The Mirror in Leesburg argues against a $50,000,000 highway bond proposal. It warns that adopting the plan would lead to decade‑long tax burdens, expanded highway agencies, and future bond issuances to fund road building, with real estate and tangible property bearing most of the tax load.
Football fans in Winchester may see two local teams in action Saturday on Haddox Terrace. The high school opens Cumberland Valley League play against Hagerstown High School in what promises to be a close contest. A. plays Fishburne Military Academy Waynesboro. The first game starts at 2 o clock. Admission is 50 cents for both games.
Help wanted for cider apple harvest on shore. Man to contract to pick up and deliver crop. Farm seeks a truck or wagon, location in Bip Street area. Contact Nicodemus for details and hiring.
Practically new Corona typewriter offered for quick sale. Apply Ster Office at MPTEND. WERRELL'S. Lot sale at Bunedr Hill Saturday.
In IMBERLAND Maryland a raid on Clark distillery warehouse west of Ker net netropl slika disrupted operations. Thirteen or fifteen barrels were secured by robbers who fled as Superintendant Lakin offered a reward. A guard named William Bone was shot during the disturbance amid a hurried movement toward the docket.
Six grenades exploded at a military drome near Turin in Mussolini's presence. One lieutenant was seriously wounded while four attendants were slightly hurt. The blast was believed accidental.
Rear Admiral Louis M Naulton formerly of Winchester has been chosen as a member of the general court martial to try eleven month BF Agesee on duty with the destroyer squadron wrecked at Point Honda Iforna September 8 The trial by court martial may fix blame and determine punishment while not implying current conclusions about the loss of the oe secretary Denby stated officials involved in the inquiry must present facts to clear or sustain records
Snow and colder weather spread along the eastern slope and Rocky foothills with lower temperatures forecast for the lower Ohio valley and Tennessee. In the south and southwest temperatures drop causing discomfort as Miami reports the coldest temperature in eight years at 52 degrees.
Sofia Oct 25 The Bulgarian military air force was wiped out after a sole treaty plane left to Bulgaria by Neuilly was wrecked in an aviation field accident. Two officers aboard the aircraft were killed.
Small block of National Fruit Product Co preferred stock paying 1 percent non taxable. Owners or others who purchase this stock will net 191 percent. For further information contact Hansbrough and Carter Insurance Investments Real Estate 22-24-27-1p.
Commercial notices show galvanized roofing available in all lengths with quotes from John W Peenbetaer Co and Winchester Credit Corp offering CDs at 8 percent for three six and twelve months. Classifieds reference Friday specials chocolate covered cherries and local sales at Valley Pike October 30th and Butler Packing House ads.
Lloyd George, famed wartime British leader, arrived in Washington to review U.S. government machinery and discuss European reconstruction with American officials. Crowds greeted him at Union Station and again at his hotel before a luncheon with President Coolidge.
Charles Fisher of Wilmington Ohio has retired home after spending weeks at his aunt’s house on South Braddock Street. Local notes indicate he plans to return within a few weeks to resume apple orchard work and engage in farming activities with neighbors.
The notice promotes Herrell's auction in Winchester Virginia with 100 plus home sites near Bunker Hill, Edgewood and Marwin Manor. Donn Woolen Company factory site, free Ford touring car, gold and gifts to draw attendees. All lots to be sold and dinner provided. property listed includes cars and real estate.
Football Haddox Terrace W H 8 versus Hagerstown High Saturday SP 23 1p 41 wanted. A few more cars Yorks and Beds Richards Bros.
Classified listing shows a Denby truck offered by M Reynolds. Asking price appears to be 10-10-10-0 with no additional details provided.
The Empire on the S L Lafayette hosted a sold out show of the comedy Just Married. Sylvia DeFrankie Roberta Adams and Elizabeth Rathburn led a strong cast with Jos. Lawrence Fred James and Raymond Hitchcock slated to appear next at Plymouth Theatre in The Old Soak. Winchester audiences praised the performance and the shipboard setting enhanced the fun.
Mrs John W Reid wife of the farm manager at Applea north of Winchester died at home this afternoon after a three week illness. She was 58 and formerly Miss Himelright daughter of Henry Himelright. Surviving are husband son Leslie Reid sister Mrs Hattie Garrett Eraastown and seven brothers. Funeral from the house Saturday at two oclock with Rev T H now officiating burial Mount Hebron Cemetery.
In New York on Oct 25 absence of support for coppers and low priced railroad shares spurred general short selling. Railroads paid dividends but industrials dropped 1 to 3 points. Twenty four stocks, including ten coppers, hit new yearly lows while tobacco shares rose to fresh yearly highs. Call money opened at 4 1/2 percent.
New York October 25 29 members of Calvary Church were suspended for alleged conduct of a hostile warfare against Rev. John Roach Straton and for violating vows to support the church Straton says the church is now filled with social climbers unhappy with his welcoming method.
Reports from London and Paris indicate growing unrest as Communists and Nationalists clash in various German cities. Dispatches mention potential serious trouble tonight with police shooting down a crowd in Bremen and fatalities reported amid protests.
The fifty eighth session of the Winchester district conference opens with a morning service led by Presiding Elder AL Tyee. Rev J H Baltista preaches the sermon at eleven. Lay activities and a program of reports on missions are slated for the afternoon, with delegates from Winchester and surrounding districts anticipated to attend.
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