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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1931
Page
8
A letter from Carroll R. Miller, secretary, urges apple growers to approve packing “Unclassified” fruit under a new market plan. The message stresses growers must face individual conditions, promises no coercion, and asks for prompt decisions to give the society solid ground to proceed.
A fragmentary note hints at a forgotten Leoned family reunion. The brief text suggests a man and wife encountered something that rekindled memories of kin and past gatherings.
Rainfall data show none in the past 24 hours ending 8 am. August to date totals 2.1 inches. Comparisons to 18 year averages place January 2.43 inches, February 1.93 inches, March 2.64 inches, April 3.22 inches, May 3.38 inches, June 7.20 inches, July 3.28 inches, with 20.90 inches for the eight months and 25.64 inches for 1931 period. Year to date through August shows January 1.55 inches, February 0.48 inches, March 2.22 inches, April 1.79 inches, May 1.19 inches, June 3.06 inches, July 0.84 inches, August 0.54 inches.
Berryville Virginia post office will close at 1 PM on Saturdays starting September 5. Stamp money order parcel post and registered mail windows will close after 1 PM while mail dispatch continues as usual. Postmaster N S Ritter announced the change following a recent U S postal decision.
August 25 1930 report notes the Winchester Fair ready to open with record entries despite drought. The United Brethren Church raised 4735 dollars and 10 cents in 32 minutes. Elsie Elizabeth Carpenter and Edwin Franklin Ritter wed recently. Shenandoah Apple Candy cited as top favorite. Friendship Fire Company sets Labor Day picnic at Fisher's Hill.
Thousands petition for a public funeral for Rudolph Valentino the screen idol who died recently. Japanese workers reportedly seek wage cuts to aid business in Japan. Miss Ruby P Painter and Wilbur N Ritter of Frederick County wed recently. Wealthy apples fetch nine to ten and a half dollars per barrel in Britain.
Six German airships raided London in a terrifying assault. The Virginia State Board of Health imposes a quarantine on travelers under sixteen from New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania due to prevailing infantile paralysis. Shenandoah Baptist Association prepares for its thirty fourth annual session at First Baptist Church next week. Duchess apples sell for 175 to 350 per bushel in New York markets.
Kemp Yowell formerly of Boyce now in Hagerstown Md has shown improvement after injuries from a railroad train collision. He suffered back injuries and body lacerations but doctors report he is responding to treatment. He has worked for the Norfolk and Western Railway for years. The Boyce Agricultural High School Alumni Association rehearses its September drama The Only Girl in Sight with fifteen cast members. date to be announced.
Southern Lumberman editorial urges that when aiding Europe with billions for war efforts the U S should seek assurances they will not demand debt cancellation after the war ends. The comment highlights ongoing concern over finacing conflicts and postwar financial terms.
Distress warrant in hand directs public auction on Aug 29 1931 at 163 N Main St Winchester Va. Resturant equipment and furniture including piano ranges stoves radio chest tables chairs glass ware silverware freezers and refrigerators to be sold for cash by LEE BARR sergeant and A G Swanson auctioneer.
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