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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1929
Page
5
Mrs. C Fenton Giffin, previously ill, travels to Winchester for treatment while Sunday guests from Virginia, were hosted at the residence of Mr. Raymond Arnold.
Easter gatherings included Mrs. Emma Kump and family with Mrs. Altha Larrick and children from Highview, Hazel Haines, Wilbur Haines, Luther Boone of Loom West Virginia, and William Eaton of Highview. Frank Eaton of Capon Bridge visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry LaFollette. Melvin Kump shows improvement after illness. Lester Bunner and children visited E. G. Whitlock's Loom, West Virginia relatives. Madeline Whitacre remains hospitalized after two operations. mother H. D. Whitacre stays in Winchester nearby. Charles Whitacre spent Wednesday night in Winchester.
The Pennsylvania Railroad begins construction of extra floor space at its New York produce terminal comprising North River piers 27 28 and 29 to handle growing perishable shipments. The 10 acre terminal opened in 1927 and now gains more capacity to load 800 to 825 carloads of apples and other fruits and vegetables.
The report notes key sites located on the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks and also on the Baltimore and Ohio line, highlighting parallel routes and shared infrastructure across two major rail networks.
Virginia brush burning over eight years caused about 495 449 dollars in forest damage. A state forester notes fires numbered 1123 destroyed or damaged 147 228 acres. The article adds that many counties did not report fires and stresses safer burning periods from December 15 to February 15 and June 1 to October 1.
Some locals argue over fishing ethics as certain anglers claim to catch every fish in a brook leaving none for future parties. The comment highlights tension between enjoyment and conservation in the community.
We are the only nursery concern in America owning large commercial bearing orchards. We ship hundreds of carloads of fruit each season. Our 27 year old Elberta peach orchard is the oldest bearing commercial peach orchard in America. Write for special prices on large quantities direct from the growers to save commissions and ensure high quality.
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