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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

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Wilson declares solemn duty on league of nations

President Wilson, at the White House, appeals to Republicans and Independents to back the league, saying America must complete the wartime moral achievement. He warns imperialist schemes persist and stresses Article 10 pledges united resistance to aggression.

Associated Press Washington America League of Nations Wilson White House Hamilton Holt New York The Independent United States Wilton League Germany

Winchester meeting public school crisis report

A city report from Winchester on public school salaries and teachers reveals progress versus southern peers but lag behind national averages. It notes elementary teachers earn 863 a year, with 2014 to 1914 salary growth and calls for further raises while warning of outbidding by nearby towns and the need for an energetic campaign to improve staffing and status.

F. BE. Clerk Chamber of Commerce Winchester Howver American City Bureau National Committee For Chamber of Commerce

Speaking Dates of Democrats Placed in Local Notices

October 28 at Gross Junction T. B. Cather and Philip Williams speak at eight. October 29 at Middletown Hon. TV Harrison and October 30 at Winchester Hon. T. W Harrison address audiences at eight. Evening meetings announced. Luther Pannett.

Gross Junction T. B. Cather Philip Williams Middletown Hon Harrison Winchester T. W Harrison Luther Pannett

Former Actress Florence Worth to Speak at Court House

Florence Worth the converted actress will present her life story at 8 p.m. Thursday in the courthouse auditorium with nightly sessions thereafter. The talk titled A peep behind the scenes covers topics such as Trophies and The death of the righteous. Admission is free and public interest is high.

Florence Worth Court House

Warning on Gas Shortage and Economy Measures

Announcement urging thrift of gas until new equipment is installed. Citizens advised to turn off burners if supply tails off and to conserve fuel during the shortage period.

Uniforms Ordered for Winchester High Cadet Corps

Mr W Lee Fisher of Orndoff's clothing store arranged with Jacob Reed's Sons in Philadelphia to manufacture 48 new uniforms for Winchester High School cadet corps. Measurements were taken by Fisher who delivered the order and oversaw related details. The same firm supplied uniforms last year and delivery is expected soon as tailors work on the order.

W._Lee. Fisher Orndoff's Clothing Store Philadelphia Jacob Reed

Synod Holds Busy Session With New Organizing Drive

The Potomac Synod met on the third day at Centenary with talks on church organization and salary increases. About 60 pastors saw salaries rise to 17 000 annually as the drive neared its goal, with Hood College and Catawba College reports highlighting student growth and standards.

Potomac Synod of Riders A. M. Gluck Martinsburg W. Va Synod James I. Good General Synod Foreign Mission Board Europe Switzerland Italy France Hein Hood College Fine Cox Joseph W. Apple Hood College Frederick Preparatory School Educational Commission A. D. Wolfinger Catawba College North Carolina J. C. Bowman D. D Presiden Seminary Lancaster Eastern Theological Pa John S. Adam Silver Run Joseph W._Apple

Tablets Mark Historic Places In Winchester

A Winchester committee raises funds to mark historic sites with bronze tablets. Three tablets already arrived to honor Colonel James Wood and Lord Fairfax with public square memorials on Court House Green, Washington on Braddock and Cork, and General Daniel Morgan residence pending completion.

Winchester Messrs Robert M. Ward R. Gray Williams M. M Lynch Ittee Ward James Wood Lord Fairfax Court House Green Board of Supervisors Braddock and Cork Streets George Washington Daniel Morgan Hisos

Wanted Bulk York Imperials for Bulk Order

Advertisement seeking hand picked York Imperials sized 2 1/4 inches and larger. Includes contact line FRED, L. GLA AIZEB for inquiry.

York Imperials Fred, L

Republican Speaking Dates List for October Meetings

Republican organizers announce speaking dates in multiple towns with 8 p m starts. Oct 27 Middletown and White Hall. Oct 28 Brucetown and Gore. Oct 29 Stephens City Gainesboro at 8 p m. Reynolds Store Captain Paul at 8 p m. Oct 30 Winchester Captain Paul at 8 p m. The en courant invited to these meetings. ip tt JOHN PAUL LEAGUE.

Middletown White Hall Brucetown Gore Stephens City Gainesboro Reynolds Paul Winchester Encourant John Paul League

Boy Scouts of America Elect Election Day Events

Official bulletin calls all Scouts and council members to 7 30 p.m. meeting at the Armory on Friday. Associate Scouts and councilmen attend briefly. A reception for officers and leaders at the Scout Building until midnight on election day. Election results via private wire at Headquarters. State director Pinckney Arthur oversees entertainment with refreshments. John J. Brown Jr. chairs the event.

Associate Scout Organization Hahn Pinckney Arthur John J. Brown, JR

Opening of The League Shoe Store announced

The League Shoe Store will open about Nov 1 offering a full line of ladies medium and high grade shoes in all sizes and widths. Watch Star for the exact date and read Little Joe's advertisement inside.

League

Wanted Hand Picked Apples In Bulk From Cumberland Valley

Wanted hand picked apples in bulk for good prices. Accept two quarter inch up orks Dr saps Black Twigs Staymans Albermarles Paratisé. Sam Haines Cumberland Valley Depot Winchester Va. Save money over bartering.

Sam Haines Cumberland Valley Wincheater

Winchester Plans Nonpartisan Women Voter School

Winchester and Frederick County residents will attend a nonpartisan women voter school in the county courthouse to learn ballot casting. Instructors will explain the process, emphasize proper marking to avoid void ballots, and operate Friday and Saturday from nine to five to reduce hesitancy.

Winchester Wwaren Frederick County

Address at Stephens City by B M Roszel

B M Roszel of Winchester will address Stephens City voters on Thursday October 28 at 8 pm local time. The event aims to discuss campaigns and community issues with residents invited to attend.

Winchester Stephens City

Young County Couple Wed at Lutheran Parsonage

Miss Golden Wy Pingley becomes the bride of Roy B. Larrick at one o'clock in the Lutheran parsonage. The couple are from Chambersville and Hayfield, with Rev. A. A. Kelly officiating. They plan a honeymoon in Philadelphia and other places.

Golden Wy. Pingley Roy Larrick Abner L. Pingley Chambersville N. K. Larrick Hayfield A. A. Kelly Mrs. Larrick Philadelphia

Orchard supplies and hardware for apple crop gear

An advertisement offers orchard supplies including presses, hatchets, laces, stamps, nails, sacks, ladders, conveyors and more for apple crops. It lists contact details at 301 N Market St and Winchester Virginia agent Thomas W Mathews, plus sale notes and a lost item notice for tortoise shell glasses and a fountain pen.

Organizing 4 for Fourth Red Cross Call

A Red Cross publicity drive outlines plans for a Fourth Roll Call as Mrs. H D Fuller presides at Handley Library. The piece urges town and county men to assist, join, and support wartime relief and postwar needs despite easing epidemics.

Red Cross Handley Library Satternoon H. D. Fuller Fuller Campgins Winet Frederick Potomac Cross Ste

Old Republican to Vote for Cox

A letter to the New York Times presents a Republican critic evaluating party loyalty and Roosevelt era politics. The writer, from Oswego New York, references 1856 and the League of Nations debate, questioning alignment with the firm of Boren and Johnson and the chances of reform.

Cox New York Times The New Ting League of Nations Boren and Johnson

Women Wanted For Steady Indoor Work At Canning Plant

Help wanted at the Wins ap plant in Chester Virginia for steady indoor work in canning. Apply at Winsap 6t Chester VA.

National Products Co Chester

Rabbit Season Rules See Change in Frederick County

Commonwealth Attorney T. R. Cather of Frederick County stated yesterday afternoon that county supervisors two years ago restricted the rabbit season to November 1 to November 20. The rule, he said, does not apply to hunting of rabbits after a February 1 deadline in the county.

Commonwealth T. R Cather Frederick County Yeaterday Frerick County Dees

Parker's E Automobiles Listing in Stephens City Va

Right prices on a Ford touring car in first class condition priced at 2255 dollars and two Chevrolet cars offered at 500 dollars each. Agency Bris doe Automobiles. Stephens City, Virginia.

Parker's E Stephens City Bris Doe Automobiles

Superintendent Wanted for Ta wood Canning Factory

Job listing from Fehman & Co of Biglerville Pennsylvania seeks a superintendent for a wood canning plant. References requested. Position advertised January 1986.

Tawood Canning Ter Fe Hman & Co Biglerville

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