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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1931

Page

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States join Virginia campaign to keep Unclassified apples off market

Commercial apple growers in several states endorse the campaign led by the Virginia State Horticultural Society to prevent packing Unclassified apples this season. Missouri and Massachusetts groups express support, with West Virginia sending strong letters urging growers to pledge not to ship unclassified apples.

Virginia State Horticultural Society New York Indiana Iowa Pennsylvania West Virginia New Jersey Virginia Missouri H. F. Byrd T. J. Alben Missouri College of Agriculture Columbia Virginia Horticultural Society Virginia Society R. A. van Meter Massachusetts Agricultural College Amherst Mass W. R. Cole John Chandler Martinsburg W. Va Carroll R. Miller The West Virginia Horticultural Society Evening Journal the Star West Virginia Society Harry F. Byrd Horticultural Societies Associated Sales ‘Organizations

Warns Against Rounded Bottom Bushel Basket Export

In a New York Fruit and Produce Guide letter from London F A Motz of the U S Department of Agriculture warns exporters that old round bottom bushels are unsuited for export. He favors the tub with raised bottoms and heavier construction as the exportable package and notes baskets arrive badly damaged on arrival.

New York O. W. French Plants Manufacturing Company Portsmouth F.A. Motz Foreign Agricultural Service United States Department of Agriculture London Great Britain New England

Sunday School Teachers' Meeting Announced

The Sunday School teachers of the United Brethren Church will meet in the church Wednesday evening at 8 45 after the prayer meeting. It is very important that every teacher be present. This meeting will be held regardless of weather conditions.

United Brethren Church

All-Day Meeting At County Church

An old-fashioned revival and camp meeting will be held at Little Mountain Methodist Episcopal Church next Sunday August 30. If weather is favorable the event will be in the woods beside the chapel. otherwise in the church house. Everyone is invited and attendees are asked to bring lunch baskets.

Little Mountain Methodist Episcopal Church

For Sale Twenty Stock Hogs at Fair Grounds

For sale twenty stock hogs weighing 100 to 130 pounds to be sold at the Fair Grounds Thursday morning. If you cannot attend, call 796 W. Fishpaw and Loy.

Fair Grounds

Peaches for Sale at Tanquary Farm Near Burnt Factory

Tanquary farm near Burnt Factory advertises good peaches for sale. Managed by Chas Swartz.

Burnt Factory Chas. Swartz

Brain tumor death of young matron Elizabeth Deal Carbaugh

Mrs Elizabeth Deal Carbaugh 25 wife of Hunter Carbaugh formerly of Stephens City died yesterday in Emergency Hospital Washington where she had been treated for a brain tumor. She was a daughter of J O Deal of Washington and a Lenore Rhyne College and Harrisonburg State Teachers College graduate. Funeral from Carbaugh home Stephens City at 2 30 Wednesday with Lutheran and Methodist ministers officiating. Interment Hill Cemetery Stephens City. Pallbearers listed.

Elizabeth Deal Carbaugh Hunter Carbaugh Stephens City This County Washington Carbaugh J. O. Deal North Carolina Lenore-Rhyne College State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg George Deal Edward Cline Granite Falls N. C McFarland Henderson C. R. Funk Berryville J. P Leslie Orndorff Ray Rinker Courtney Stickley Robert Jackson

Old Tire Trick Nearly Sparks Auto Collision in Court

Three youths about twenty one were summoned after police found them placing a tire on a highway with a wire and string to lure motorists. Judge Donald L. Weems warned they faced jail if they persisted and ordered them to stop the stunt.

Donald L. Weems Weems

Mrs Lovett Becomes Administratrix for Lovett Estate

In Corporation Court an order accepts the resignation of James P. Reardon as administrator of Frank Lovett, deceased. Esther May Lovett, widow, has qualified as administratrix and posted a $10,000 bond.

Corporation Court James P. Reardon Frank Lovett Esther May Lovett Reardon

Georgia Bell Soft Peaches By Phone Offer

Georgia Bell advertises soft peaches with contact listed as 190 W and owner P H Gold inviting local orders.

Georgia Bell Soft W. P. H. Gold

Peaches and plums for sale in local notices

Elberta peaches are for sale with phone contact 905 Shenandoah Vinegar Corp. Plums are for sale with phone contact 128-W 435 Fairmont avenue. Classified item appears in a local notices section with listing codes.

Elbertas Shenandoah Vinegar Corp Fairmont Avenue

Finals Brackets Set In Winchester Golf Club Tourney

Peyton Marshall defeated Logan R. Fay 5 and 4 to reach the finals at Winchester Golf Club as Consolation flights also close semi finals. Yost and Byrd win in consolation. details of other semi finals follow with Marshall leading Fay by five up with four to play.

Peyton Marshall Logan R. Fay Winchester Golf Club Marshall-Fay Fay Marshall Yost Byrd Dr. E. C. Yost Tom Scully Harry Byrd Jack Engle Ed Stone D. L. Weems

Youths Held For Stealing Bread Near Local Bakery

Three youths named Charles Farmer, ictin Farmer and John Reardon were jailed awaiting trial after allegedly stealing bread rolls from a bakery. Officer E C Dove chased them, saying they used a box to flee toward a car before stopping. Judge Donald L Weems ordered the case continued with no police testimony available.

Charles Farmer Ictin Farmer John Reardon E. C. Dove Donald L. Weems Dove Weems

Fine Police Puppy Offered for Good Home

The 8. P. C. A. seeks a well bred female police puppy and asks interested parties to telephone 41-J for details and adoption arrangements.

Iice

City Fruit Store Opens at 139 North Main Street

New york city small ad notes the City Fruit Store is now open at 139 N Main St offering quality fruits at all times and at low market prices with a display highlighted.

N. Main St

Peach sale at Indian Hollow orchard

Alberta peaches for sale cheap at the orchard in Indian Hollow. Or leave orders at Pure Food Store.

Alberta Indian Hollow Pure Food

Weaver Nominated by Acclamation for Virginia Senate

Democrats of Virginia's Twenty fifth district convene in Front Royal and nominate Aubrey G. Weaver, Front Royal attorney and former delegate, by acclamation. The platform backs Byrd program, park movements for Williamsburg Yorktown Colonial area, and a state seacoast park. Page Warren unite behind Weaver.

Front Royal Page, Warren Rockingham Aubrey G. Weaver House of Delegate Weaver Conservation Commission Colonial National Park Williamsburg Yorktown Seacoast Tidewater Virginia

Forgery charge heard in police court for Ressiguie

L B Ressiguie, local fruit grower, faced a forgery charge for $890 dated June 4 in Charleston. Witness D E Scott testified that Belk & Son authorized Ressiguie to sign the firm’s drafts. Judge Donald L Weems continued the case for 48 hours. Attorney Harry R Kern defended Ressiguie. State was represented by James P Reardon.

L. B. Ressiguie L. N. Belk and Son Charleston S. C Donald L. Weems D. E. Scott L. N. Belk Mr. Ressiguie Scott Ressiguie Weems Harry R. Kern Comn James P. Reardon

Local Firemen Set For Harrisonburg Celebration

Winchester fire department will send a large delegation to Harrisonburg this evening to participate in a big demonstration celebrating their Virginia firemen meet prize winnings of over 600 dollars. A parade through the business district, a buffet supper, and a block dance near Court Square are planned, with invited firemen from Shenandoah Valley towns attending.

Winchester Fire Department Harrisonburg Virginia Firemen Court Square Shenandoah Valley Harrisonbure

Peaches for Sale Belle of Georgia and Elberta

H. RAY BUTLER of Albemarle Va advertises peaches for sale under Belle of Georgia and Elberta varieties with contact phone 2029.

Georgia Elberta H. Ray Butler Albin

Apple Exhibits to Be Feature of Winchester Fair

Winchester Fair officials plan a large central apple exhibit with many local growers displaying varieties. Cash prizes and silver goblets will be awarded for best barrel and basket, with sponsors including J R DuShane, J O Sims, H Clay DeGrange, Stark Brothers, Winchester Cold Storage, and others.

Winchester Fair J. R. DuShane J O. Sims London J. P. Hayley W. Strong Liverpool H. Clay DeGrange E. W.J. Hearty, Inc H. W. Butler Bountiful Ridge Nurseries Lord and Spencer Titus Nursery Company Fred C. Strype

Resseguie Habeas Corpus Delayed Awaiting Extradition Decision

The habeas corpus proceeding for L B Resseguie of Lord and Spencer to return to Charleston for forgery charges was postponed until August 28 pending word from Governor Pollard on extradition papers. A parallel police court hearing was deferred to Thursday to see if extradition will be issued, with outcomes tied to Pollard's action.

Resseguie Donald L. Weems Pollard Virginia

Drive Is Made Against Gangsters In New York

In a crime drive police rounded up suspicious persons and known gangsters with hundreds of arrests reported. A mass anti crime meeting drew about twenty thousand to Madison Square Garden as police mobilized to combat prohibition era corruption and crooked politics.

New York Madison’ Square Garden Central Park Sprakers

Opera backers face million-dollar deficit in Chicago

Backers who must cover the Chicago Civic Opera Company deficit confront a grim prospect as patrons reassess funding. The Dallas News notes the financial strain on a grand opera that often ends in tragedy.

Chicago Civic Opera Company Grand Opera Dallas News

Winchester Brightens Shenandoah Valley Spirit Column

Community notes celebrate cheerful happenings in Winchester and Frederick County. Readers are invited to contribute uplifting events from the Shenandoah Valley for publication.

Winchester Frederick County

Construction totals 37 million in weekly public works awards

Public and semipublic works contracts totaling 37 710 674 across 398 projects in 42 states were announced for the week ending August 22 by Fred C. Croxton Acting Chairman of the President's Emergency Committee for Employment. Virginia projects included school repairs and new pump installations plus street resurfacing.

Fred C. Croxton Virginia Arlington Thomas Jefferson Lee County Loudoun County Mountville Petersburg Locks

Funeral Rites For Mrs Stouffer Held At 2 P M

Funeral services for the late Mrs Mary Furgeson Stouffer widow of Daniel K Stouffer will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from Greenwood Methodist Church Frederick county The Rev Nor Ris A Lineweaver former pastor now minister at Alexandria Methodist Episcopal Church will officiate and interment will be in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers include Ellis Malloy J S Haldeman M Lohr Capper George Eagle Joseph Hodgson Peter Hammond Clinton Stouffer and Carroll Solenberger

Mary Furgeson Stouffer Daniel K. Stouffer Greenwood Methodist Church Frederick County Norris A. Lineweaver Alexandria Methodist Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Cemetery Ellis Malloy J. S Haldeman M. Lohr Capper George Eagle Joseph Hodgson Peter Hammond Clinton Stouffer Carroll Solenberger

Winchester Cold Storage Notice Informs Refrigeration Upgrade

Our rooms are now under refrigeration and prepared to receive apples as Winchester Cold Storage Co announces changes. Property details listed as 8-25-1p-10t accompany the notice.

Winchester Cold Storage Co

Virginia seeks unemployment relief committee plans

Governor Pollard moves to form a new Committee on Unemployment Relief in Virginia to estimate the unemployed figure accurately, map need, and guide aid without tax increases. Commissioner Hopkins notes daily changes and pledges staff help as counties are surveyed for a fair, statewide plan.

Associated Press Richmond Virginia Pollard State Commission of Immigration and Labor John Hopkins Homer L. Ferguson Newport News United States Committee

Rev. Mr. Talbert To Hold Service

Mid week prayer service led by Rev. W. O. Talbert at Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South tomorrow at 8 pm. Talbert, a former pastor now retired, invites all to attend. Lambert family vacationing in Maryland then Niagara Falls before returning to Winchester in early September.

W. O. Talbert Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mr. Talbert E. A. Lambert

J O Sims Appointed Reardon To Winchester Office

David M. Reardon joins J O Sims Winchester office with apple and banking experience. He invites apple friends to discuss exporting apples. J R Dushane representative, Winchester Virginia, Court Square, phone 826.

J. O. Sims London England David M. Reardon Winchester Reardon J. R. Dushane Court Square

Also Mentioned on This Page

I, R. Meliwa F. A. Motz Eng Judge Weems Mrs. Lovett L. R. Fay En Earl Consolation Bill Paxton John Weems Clark Cooper Jack Hayley Gene Branch T. B. Patton Ed. Stultz C. E. Cosrette Consolation Elting Nelson Page Billy McGuire Frank Gearing V. L. Powers Boo Beverley Lee Coble John Scully E. C. Yost Harry Byrd, Jr City Fruit Store Aubrey Virginia Senate Democratic Party of Harry Flood Byrd Newport News Daily Press APPLE Andoah Valley United States Secretary of Labor William N. Doak Orarly Department of Labor Bureau of Immigration Doak Grain Stabilization Corporation Brazil James C. Stone Benjamin W. Frazier Federal Office of Education Stones Chapel
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