Arthur named to all state team by Virginia colleges
The report notes that Arthur of V A is selected as a roving center on the all state team with prior captaincy and a comeback from a broken collarbone. Other strong contenders include Full back Rowe and Tackle Dickinson of VA. Next year VA plans matches at Lexington against Virginia Episcopal School and Woodberry Forest at Charlottesville to showcase players before the judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lato
University of Virginia College
Makin
Howard
Arthur
Rowe
Dickinson
Woodberry Forest
Charlottesville
Literary Society to debate whether discovery of America outshines printing press
Mount Williams Va December 27 The Literary and Debating Society will meet December 30 at 7 30 p m to discuss if the discovery of America benefited the world more than the printing press. Speakers: N C Williams Marie Orndorff W H Williams for the affirmative and Albert Snapp Gilbert Russell J B Snapp for the negative. Families visiting and local residents are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Williams
Literary and Debating Society
America
N.C
W. H. Williams
N. C. Williams
Harding
Harl Himetright
M. Rudolph
Kernstown
J. M. Orndorff
Leonard Williams
No Peace Until Justice Reigns in Political Reform
Letter from J B Cornwell of Mt Falls Virginia dated December 23 1922 accuses Republican leaders of corrupt boss rule and warns that the people will weigh their work in the balance. He likens contemporary politics to Daniel writing on the wall and calls for justice for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Belshazzar
Th Temple
T. W. Harrison
John Paul
Daniel
Paul G. O. P. Boss
Kingdom of GO. P
J. B. Cornwell
Mt. Falls, Vo
Albin News Notes Highlight Local Visits and Calls
Albin Virginia residents share holiday visits and social calls. Clinton Lewis of Washington visits friends in the area. Lewis Hartman of Clearbrook spends Sunday with local acquaintances. B F Lineburg visits Samuel Cook family in Stephens City. Russell Cather and relatives enjoy holidays in Harrisonburg. Miss Hilda Williams calls on friends in the village. Miss Lela Janney visits the village recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alben
Clinton Lewis
Washington
Lewis Hartman
Clearbrook
B. F. Lineburg
Samuel Cook
Stephens City
Russell Cather
Harrisonburg
Hilda
Williams
Vilage
Lela Janney
Miss Mozelle Carper Weds World War II Veteran Henson
Miss Mozelle Carper of Boyce Virginia marries William Eston Henson of Brunswick Maryland in Washington on December 9. The Harrisburg Normal School graduate and Brunswick businessman, son of W A Henson of Riverton Virginia, plan Roseman Maryland home. A reception at Cedar Lawn Farm followed with music and gifts as about one hundred relatives and friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Carper
Boyce
Mozelle Carper
Wiliam Eston Henson
Brimswick
Washington
Harrisonburg Normal Ool
Henson
Brunswick
W. A. Henson
Riverton
Philadelphia
New York City
Maryland
Roseman
Carper
Cedar Lawn Farm
George Jones
Theodora Cox
Sybil Russell
Maude Strode
How He Keeps In Touch With Home
A Latrobe reader writes to The Star renewing his subscription to year 1923 to stay informed of Winchester Virginia and old friends. He notes 22 years since leaving, many changes, and friends passed away, yet The Star remains a welcome visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Star
Old Winchester
Martin
Spruce Street
Latrobe
Fires Mark Worst Shenandoah Forest Year in a Decade
S H Marsh federal forestry supervisor reports 1923 fires destroyed 900 acres of Shenandoah National Forests 352,000 acre area. Ringers Bowman Fultz Chrisman Keckley Wood discuss 1922 records and 1923 plans, citing dry weather as key cause and awaiting final federal funding for road building and program improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah National Forest
S. H. Marsh
Shenandoah
Mr. Marsh
Rae Bowman
Rockingham Coun
J. F. Fultz
John W. Chrisman
Shenandoah County
Berlin Eye
Augusta County
John F. Keckley
Arthur A. Wood
Hardy County
West Virginia
Marsh
Public Sale of Desirable City Property in Winchester
A special commissioner sells at public auction in front of the Winchester Court House on December 16 1922 at 12 noon a 40 by 180 foot lot at 1010 South Main Street adjoining Mrs M A Ritter and others. Property includes a two story eight room residence with immediate possession. Terms: one third cash, balance in two annual installments secured by bonds and deed of trust with insurance. Sale postponed to December 30 1922 at same time and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Court of the
City of
Winchester
Virginia
Julia A. Bracy
Frederick C. Smith
Court House
South Main Street
M. A. Ritter
Handley Schools
M. M. Lynch
Spl. Com
R. [Duval] & Dunn
J. B. Beverley
Corporation Court
City of Winchester
Farm Wages in Virginia Fall Slightly in 1922
Virginia Crop Reporting Service notes 1922 farm labor wages average 25 dollars per month with board, down from 26 in 1921 and far below 36.80 in 1920. Wages vary by region, highest in the northern district at 27 dollars monthly with board, lowest in the southern district at 20 dollars per month and 10 per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Virginia Crop Reporting Service
Farm labor costs and board allowances in historic survey
The report notes board at $1.30 compared with $1.40 last year and $2.20 in 1920. Day labor for special harvest work runs 50 to 60 cents higher. Monthly board allowance is $11 and 40 cents by the day. Labor supply varied, with generally ample farm labor and some scarce facilities.
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FORD
P. T. Henson
Valley Avenue
Durant
W. I. Hicks
Winchester Garage
H. W. Ebert
Burck & Cadillac
Jand
Stockholders’ Meeting
Odd Fellows
John J. Sloat
Balto
Baltimore
Pink Arthur
Albin
Miss Carper
Braddock
Willard
Jessie Hillyard
East Water Street
Chapman Auto Sales
Braddock St
Postoffice
Buick
F.c. B
M.A.C
the People’s Drug Co., Inc
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