12 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1926
Page
1
Virginia companies warn agents against taking on policies covering crop losses on apples peaches and similar crops citing possible financial exposure and risk. The notice stresses caution and seeks to avoid ambiguous coverage that could incur losses for insurers and agents alike.
Premiums in Winchester district last year reached 75000 while claims totaled 319000 leading multiple West Virginia counties to ban hail insurance on apples and tree fruits. Major insurers met in Richmond and agreed not to write hail recovery for the coming season due to heavy losses. Public notices state Morgan Jefferson Berkeley Hampshire and Mineral counties in West Virginia are affected with no ban elsewhere. Farmers face higher costs and take hail risk as part of overhead.
Attend J A Bean's sale at Millwood on Tuesday April 13 at 1 o'clock. Cows implements mules chickens and gas engine offered. Auction details include a wide assortment and timing.
Beautiful seals in green pink or silver priced at 50 cents per 100 across all stores. Proceeds support the Apple Blossom Fund. Incline your automobile donation is encouraged with a 5 cent contribution.
Plans for a grand Apple Blossom Festival pageant are under way with John B Rogers Producing Company set to stage the production. A 500 member cast is being assembled for historical episodes and a finale titled The Story of the Blossoms with ballet and symbolical dances. Citizens with talent are urged to join via festival headquarters at the George Washington Hotel, telephone 730.
The drama Ten Nights In a Bar Room from T. S. Arthur will be staged at The Colonial on Wednesday at 8 30 by a top company. Scenic and costume details are emphasized and a large audience is expected. Balcony seats 35 cents. lower floor 50 to 75 cents with balcony unreserved.
An April 13 benefit festival by the G A A Minstrels supports the park fund. Includes a notice for an S P C A rummage sale and collection of discarded clothing shoes hats and furniture during house cleaning. Also mentions auction of hogs fresh cows and springers at Winchester on April 22 at 10 o clock.
A blaze at the Howard Hotel in Elkton forced sixty guests into the streets as flames spread to Seigman's furniture store. No one was reported missing or seriously hurt, though a 60 year old man with typhoid fever climbed down a rainspout to safety. Carriage losses were about 150000 dollars. Firemen from Rising Sun Chesapeake City New Castle and Middletown joined, halting the fire with hose lines and water curtains. Damage included Wells drug store a garage and two small frame houses.
The Girls Athletic Association will repeat the minstrel show at the Colonial Theatre Tuesday night for Shenandoah Park fund and Apple Blossom Festival. New acts and songs will be featured with Ida Fisher in the principal comedy role and Mrs Dotterer coaching. Mrs Frank Reynolds, Harriett Pearson, Philomena Laren, Madeline Muse and Mrs Hughes will perform. tickets priced 50 and 75 cents. show postponed to accommodate Lent observers.
FAIRBANKS Alaska April 12 Captain George H Wilkins aerial arctic explorer and Carl B Eilson his pilot were back in Fairbanks to day after a second trip to Point Barrow with supplies for future flights over the Arctic Ocean They flew the route Alexander Malcolm Smith is following to Point Barrow with a dog team but found no trace of the Smith party which was reported short of food The flight in the Alaskan single engine carried eight hours ten minutes on return they wandered off course and the supplies were left at Barrow for the ocean flight"}
Sale set for Wednesday April 14 at Mac Noonan's garage at 2 pm for household goods from James M. Brown deceased estate. Also antique furniture auction at Kernstown Methodist Church on April 20 at 1 pm. People’s Drug Store listings appear with no clear sale details.
Winchester residents travel to Romney West Virginia for the funeral of William B Cornwell director of Winchester Lumber and associated firms. The service at St Stephen s Church followed by burial at Indian Mound Cemetery honored a long time local figure with many peers attending.
Associated Press briefs report nearing end of farm relief hearings, naval aviation program proceeding before the House, and a Senate vote on the Steck-Brooks contest. Also noted is a resumed Senate tariff commission inquiry and a delegation of women at a prohibition hearing.
New York April 12 Edward W Browning a wealthy 51 year old real estate operator and his 15 year old bride Frances Heenan Browning sought immediate custody of their child through the Supreme Court. The Children's Society alleges mother Katherine Heenan unfit to guard the girl. The couple wed at Oak Spring and moved to a Cold Spring house leased for a year before returning to New York City. Guardianship proceedings to continue Thursday.
New York April 12 Mrs Margaret Whittemore wife of robber band leader Reese Whittemore and accused of first degree murder is freed from custody on her own recognizance in Buffalo New York The indictment charges her with first degree robbery and she may be tried on it at any time
New York April 12 The stock market drifted for a week before weakness returned as selling pressure hit motor shares with many issues falling one to nine points. Buying by the boards fell back, unsettled conditions spread, and call loans rose to 4 percent. Mrs. Stanley E Harmer departed for Rochester Minnesota to visit her son-in-law and daughter Dr and Mrs W W Sager.
The Apple Blossom Festival announces a new headquarters opening at the George Washington Hotel with telephone contact listed as 720. The fragment notes festival activity and a venue for information and coordination.
The Rev J Luther Neff pastor of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church sails to Frederick Md to attend the Baltimore annual conference in session at Calvary Church. The church’s quarterly conference unanimously asks for his return as pastor for another year. Additional church events and addresses by notable religious leaders are listed for the conference week.
Handley High School seniors announce a March 23 8 15 p.m. program featuring three plays Spring a Young Man's Fancy The Trysting Place and Sauce for the Gossips plus a musical segment. Admission 50 cents for adults 25 cents for students Proceeds fund a memorial on school grounds or building under Mrs W McC Bond sponsor and Prof W ad McKnee director.
The Apple Blossom Festival committee sees applications arriving from three states for the parade. A joint meeting of pageant ceremonial and parade committees with Mr. Hall directing the pageant will be held at 4:30 this afternoon to finalize details. Application blanks with full entrant requirements are being distributed. postal cards to the parade chair will secure blanks.
Staunton Va April 12 Evangelist Billy Sunday opened a five week campaign in the new tabernacle amid rain that kept about 2 000 present for the morning service and 1 500 for the afternoon He reiterated his pledge to run as an independent in 1928 on a bone dry platform if a white candidate from either major party is nominated Mrs Ma Sunday and Homer Rodenhayer with Mrs William Asher sang during the program
Senate investigators hear from about 60 women and church leaders urging the Senate liquor committee to uphold dry laws. Testimony cites enforcement and broader social impact, with leaders from New York, Kentucky and Missouri expressing concerns. Wets debate continues as dry advocates push for stricter measures and rigid enforcement.
The Colonial will shift the regular prize night to Thursday due to a road show. The venue expects high turnout as patrons adapt to the change. Royle Girl shows Thursday with D. W. Griffiths Royal Girl featuring Carol Dempster as the star.
Aete High School reports a tan shepherd dog named Shep with a black coat, missing since Saturday. Owner Peter Son Co. sought help at Winchester. locals grieve his absence and are asked to notify the Star office if seen.
Rental notice for a six room building advertised as suitable for dwelling or business. The brief states the property is available for rent, describing its size and potential uses, with limited details on exact cost or terms.
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