Public Welfare Through Local Chamber of Commerce
An article from the Winchester Chamber of Commerce argues that business leaders must support civic and community efforts. It asserts chambers promote housing, transportation, recreation, and education, provide aid for broad welfare, and help create prosperity for all residents, not pursuing partisan gains. The piece critiques narrow self interest in business and urges pride in the town and long term communal development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Chamber . of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Natio
Temai
Vimene
Tropical Storm Forming Near Porto Rico
Weather bureau reports a new tropical storm centered northeast of Porto Rico moving northwestward. Continuous monitoring advised as the system develops over the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Porto Rico
For Sale and Wanted Items in Classic Trade Column
For sale two Trescott sizing sections with out chains for apple grader price 50 dollars for both. One ten foot Pease roller conveyor price 75 dollars. Apply at Star Office. WANTED well experienced coopers see Austin Conner Glaize Barrel Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Coopers
Austin Conner
Glaize Barrel Shop
Virginia Apples Sell Well Across the Seal
Virginia apples are selling well on English markets with satisfactory prices, though not yet a strong main crop. The report notes attempts to limit low grade stock on city markets, forecasts good fall and winter quality, and rising export movement. Shipments from western states remain heavy while eastern fruit moves lighter. California and Washington outputs are active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
America
Europe
England
Germany
California
Washington
New York
West Virginia
Michigan
Arkansas
Colorado
Ramsey Family Injured in York Pa Auto Crash
Mr and Mrs O M Ramsey and their daughter Miss Virginia Ramsey of Martinsburg W Va were injured in a traffic accident near York Pennsylvania while returning from the Sesqui Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia. Mrs Ramsey and Miss Ramsey sustained multiple injuries including a broken hand and a dislocated shoulder as their Packard sedan was forced to swerve to avoid a car that darted from behind a parked vehicle. The party was later transported to Martinsburg after medical aid in York with son in law P Nelsonmeyer arranging the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Ramsey
Martinsburg
W. Va
William Ramsey
York
Philadelphia
Fias Ramsey
Coleee W
Miss Ramsey
Two American Warships Hit by Cantonese Fire
American torpedo boat destroyers Stewart and Pope, arriving at Hankow, were fired on down the Yangtse river wounding two sailors. A Hankow telegram says all foreign ships entering or leaving Hankow face Cantonese bullets with several Japanese and British vessels reportedly badly riddled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Hankow
Stewart
Pope
Yangtse
Russian Held For Plotting An Assassination
A Russian was arrested in Geneva on September 10 charged with planning the assassination of Dr. Giuseppe Motta former president of Switzerland. He allegedly sought vengeance for the 1923 murder of M Vorovsky Swiss Maurice A Conradi acquitted at Lausanne conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Geneva
Giuseppe Motta
Switzerland
M. Vorovsky
Maurice A. Conradi
Air Tanks for Gataces Stowage Mentioned in Notice
Fragmentary item notes several compressed air tanks suitable for gataces and mentions applying Star office with a date style code. No clear entities or complete actions beyond defective OCR reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Virginia to collect 1.2 million for Shenandoah Park fund
The State Commission on Conservation and Development will take charge of the 1.2 million pledge for Shenandoah National Park purchases. The Shenandoah National Park Board transfers funds to the commission to begin prompt collection and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Richmond
State Commission On Conservation and Development
Virginia
Shenandoah National Park
Blue Ridge Muntains
Conservation Commission
Shenandoah National Park Board, Inc
Thomas B. MacAdams
The
Shenandoah National Park Board
Conservation Commission #0
Guna National Park Board, Inc
Poe
Virgin
Tennessee
North Carolina
Appalachian National Park Commission
W. A. Welsh
York
Joseph A. Smith
Petersburg
H. J
Benchoff
Woodstock
D. ©. Chapman
Mark Squires
Park Association
Ue Ridge Mountains
Congress
State Commission
State Conservation and Development Commission
General Assembly
Advertising Quirk: Slogans Lose Smokeable Appeal
A cigar marketing note notes a main drawback for some cigars the slogan may be attractive but cannot be smoked. The line hints at a tension between branding and product usability in early advertising.
Clean rags sought at Star Office
Large clean cotton rags are wanted immediately at Star Office. Rags must be large and clean to meet the requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Office
Pastors and Elders Set for Virginia Synod Session
More than 300 ministers and ruling elders of the Presbyterian Church will attend the 139th annual Synod of Virginia meeting at Ginter Park Church in Richmond starting Tuesday September 14 at 8 am. Delegates include Rev. F T McFadden and elders Frank Crawford A C Slonaker from Winchester and Rev T H Daffin J Hoge Smith with their elders. The opening sermon by Dr Moore of Blue Virginia will launch the day as committees are named and reports heard from Seminaries and colleges. The gathering includes union seminary and Mary Baldwin College trustees with memorials to deceased ministers and a closing service under Rev R M Turnbull.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Synod of Virginia
Ginter Park Presbyterian Church
Richmond
Winchester
F. T. McFadden
Frank B. Crawford
A. C. Slonaker
T. H.daffin
Hampson-Sidney College
Union Theological Seminary
Empire Manager Praises The Green Hat at Empire Theatre
Empire Theatre management endorses The Green Hat starring Charlotte Walker and Norman Hackett. They note the Broadway run and offer Winchester a rare chance to see a top New York show with a stellar cast and powerful dramatic presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire Theatre
Green Hat
Charlotte Walker
Norman Hackett
Metropolitan
Broadhurst Theatre
New York
Tory
Winchester
Broadway
Olga Petrova
Somerset Maughan
Empire Management
Anti
Michael Arlen
Upshaw Blames Liquor Interests For Primary Loss
W. D. Upshaw charged that over 100000 in contributions from liquor interests in Baltimore New York and New Jersey helped defeat him in the Democratic primary. He said he may seek a vote recheck in Campbell County before conceding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Baltimore
New York
New Jersey
W. D. Upshaw
L. J. Steele
Campbell County
Kathleen McCartney opens music studio on North Main Street
Miss Kathleen McCartney announces the opening of her Music Studio at 152 North Main St Apt 3 on September 13 1921. The notice states the new venture and location for lessons and music instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen McCartney
North Main St
Apt. 3
Col Roszel Finds Fai Up To His Old Tricks In Winchester
Col Brantz Roszel spoke to the local Rotary Club recounting his European trip and denouncing anti American sentiment as exaggerated. He blamed German propaganda for hostile reports and urged understanding of French postwar debt issues and reparations while noting France’s ruined industries and the need for fair terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roszel
Fai
Col
Brantz Roszel
Europe
Fritzie
Winchester
Foxlan
England
Thomas Holt
Roszel
Winchester Star
Virginia
Oephe Ee
Sheiones
Frénelt
Arthur Ellesley Kipling
United States
Paris
France
Germany
Mellon
Senate
Handley Schools prepare for 1926-27 opening and enrollment
Handley Schools set to open Monday for 1926 27 with high and elementary grades, full program, and on hand textbooks. Faculty list, room assignments, and registration rules outlined as new term begins. registration limited until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Star
Antil Thansday
Fine and jail for Claiborne Hoover in DUI crash
Claiborne Hoover a barber was fined 118 dollars and sentenced to 60 days in jail by Magistrate Weems for operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Thirty days of the jail term were suspended. Police testimony said Hoover drove a Ford at high speed on North Market and hit Dr. R. C. Fravel’s car at North Loudoun, causing damage but Fravel could continue after temporary repairs. Hoover’s car was attached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claiborne Hoover
Weems
Boyd
Hoover
North Market Street
North Loudoun Street
R. C. Fravel
Richmond
Were Grilled for Hours by Detectives in Double Murder Case
Somerville New Jersey September tenth. Ralph V. Gorsline and Miss Katherine Rastall admitted they were within 00 yards of the murder spot at the Rev Edward Wheeler Hall. Detectives grilled them for about twenty one and a half hours each and they confessed hearing shots voices and a woman's screams. State expects corroboration of Mrs Jane Gibson pig raiser testimony. Gorsline and Rastall gave three differing stories and will be questioned further to reconcile accounts of the night of the murder and the two have told three different versions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Somerville
N. J
Ralph V. Gorsline
Katherine Rastall
New Brunswick
Edward Wheeler Hall
Eleanor
Goreline
Rastall
Jane Gibson
Gorsline
Miss Rastall
Pares
Gibson
Cape
Episcopal Church of St. John ‘Angelist
Henry Stevens
Stevens Hall
Hall
Girl Accuses Man in Attacks on Her and Mother
Police seek Elmer Woodward 30 a mechanic after a man attacked a mother and her daughter Isabelle 15 near Barnes home. The suspect allegedly stopped their car and struck them with a jack before fleeing toward nearby woods. The girl suffered a deep head gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Woodward
Nr Gali
Barnes
Isabelle
Woodward
Public household sale to aid Greenwood benefit
Public sale announced for Thursday at Stephenson's depot near Onsenseney road Peach Church. Proceeds go to M and Churak Greenwood. Sale starts at 1 p.m. and includes entire household goods bed room and kitchen furniture dishes cooking utensils garden tools and related items. Proceeds to benefit Greenwood family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onsenseney Road
Peache Church
M. &. Churak Greenwod
Stephenson's Depot
B. Newcomb
Public Sale of Entire Household Furniture
An auction of the entire household furniture is scheduled for Saturday September 11 at 3 p.m. at 8 ae Street. Readable details indicate a complete sale of living room, dining room, and bedroom furnishings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ramsey
Conservation and Development Body
Park Board
William E. Carson
Riverton
Psi Synod Meeting
Communion. Service
W. T. Thompson
D. D
J.E. Booker
Fead
Daeer Deeek
Diamante
R. M. Turnbull
Empire Manager
Upshaw
Shenan‘doah Valley Academy
Eng
A. M. Jarman
Bessie TL. Corkey
Grace L. Bond
E. Pope
Edith Light
W. T. Bowles
J. June Fishpaw
Mary J. Gray
Mildred
Lee Grove
Hale
Hazel Harper
Bula Harris
W. R. Legge
W.h.mellwee
Loudelle
Miss Cline
Miss Ryland
Miss Stembock
Miss Byers
Mr. Legge
Hales
John Kerr
Jersey
Ralph Gorsline
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