Apple Trees Dormant As Peaches Lead Early Sap Flow
Examination of Apple Trees shows little sap activity in the Winchester district while peach trees display sap flow from roots much earlier than normal. Forecasters warn continued warm weather could bring apples into bud too early, risking frost damage in April. Reports note a fierce February storm in the Shenandoah Valley and a cold snap looming after a mild spell.
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Winchester
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
C. R. Swinson
Cumberland Valley
Hagerstown
Cumberland Valley Trail Belt
Virginia constitution amendments report ready for press
The state constitution commission appointed by Governor Byrd completed its work and prepared an abstract of vital changes for press release next Monday. Secretary R Gray Williams arranged distribution. editors conference discussed amendments, with secrecy maintained until publication.
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Richmond
Virginia
R. Gray Williams
Williams
Byrd
Commission On
General Assembly
Anuch
Robert R. Prentis
Suffolk
Winchester
Henry Stuart
Elk Garden
Robert M. Hughes
Norfolk
William Minor Life
University of Virginia
William Meade Fletcher
Sperryville
Joseph H. Chitwood
Roanoke
Fire Destroys Statesville Furniture Factory
A blaze gutted the Statesboro Furniture Company factory in Statesville North Carolina early today causing an estimated 300000 in damage. The fire's cause was not immediately determined and there were no reported injuries.
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Associated Press
Statesville
N.C
States Or Furniture Company
Noere
Bazaar at Red Men's Hall Rouss Ave
I. C. R. M. Bazaar at Red Men's Hall Rouss Avenue Thurs Fri and Sat with Saturday afternoon benefit for county folks Tickets and supper 75 cents All welcome Community event notice dated February 17 one page one column type.
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Red Men's
Rouss Ave
Supper and events listed by Busy Bee Claus and local notices
A compact page lists a Baptist Church supper by Busy Bee Claus at the Hable building on S Main St from 5 to 9 to raise funds, plus notices for a Hayes Power Sprayer ad, Winchester Steam Laundry services, Sager's Taxi Service, a local church food sale on a February date, and various community listings including a residence near Elite Gibbens.
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Claus
Baptist Church
AL. Sager
Durham
Elite Gibbens
Empire Theatre hosts famed Legion play Fire at Will
One of the largest crowds attended the Empire Theatre last night for Fire at Will presented by American Legion Post. Major Thomas L Steere wrote the play which drew praise for direction by Mrs. Frank Reynolds and Mrs. Claire Dotterer and featured Red Cross nurses led by Miss Lou Hollis and Miss Isabelle McCann with strong support from Sheriff Pannett and Col. Bryan Conrad. Handley School Band and local performers supplied added color with songs, dances, and a lively cast including Victor Arthur and Abe Novick in notable roles.
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Empire Theatre
Robi
Conrad Post
Legan
Thomas L Steere
Frank Reynolds
Claire Dotterer
Lou Hollis
Isabelle McCann
Red Cross
B. B. Dutton
Samuel E. Pope
Beverley Rice
Horace Browne
Donald McBadden
Sheriff Pannett
Dr. Lewin
Allen
I Warren
Jim DuShane
Jimmie
Persping
Bryan Conrad
Cassin
Victor Arthur
Gen
Louis Goulash
Abe Novick
General von Hindenburg
Handley Band
Handley School
Court House
Sadie Finkelstein
Meta Sloat
Pauline Shoop
Claude Grim
James Ritter
Garland Spillman
Graham Parson
W. H. Mc
Floyd Haines
Katharine Baker
Sue Schlack
Heen
Winchester
W. R. Lenge
Joseph Hodgson
Grover Schlack
W.A. Baker
L. C. Hollis
Salvation Army
Infant girl killed by strangulation in Cedar Grove home
Frederick County authorities investigated the death of an infant girl at Charles Pitcock's Cedar Grove home. Dr. H J Pifer testified the infant died of strangulation shortly after birth with skin broken on the throat. The infant's mother Lottie Pitcock, about 19 or 20, may testify after recovering, and the inquest was adjourned pending her availability. The body was buried at St Pauls Church graveyard at Fawcett Gap.
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Frederick County
Charles’ Pitcock
Cedar “Grove
Winchester
Lottie Pitcock
H. J. Pifer
Pitcock
Gold Clark
Kirk Dick
Cedar Grove
Smith
John Harmer
Reardon
H. E B. Shull
County Clerk’s
St. Paul’s Church
Fawcett Gap
Friendship Fire Co. to Attend Sunday Service and Sermon
The Friendship Wire Co. will attend services at Christ Episcopal Church Sunday evening February 20 at 7 30 o’clock where Rev St Geo Tucker will deliver the annual sermon. Officers urge a large turnout and a gathering at Friendship Hall at 7 o'clock. Fred W Forney Captain.
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Friendship Wire Co
Christ .Episcopal Church
St. Geo. Tucker
Friendship Hall
Fred W. Forney
Mystery surrounds motive in Frederick county suicide death
Holmes Pierce, 22, of Frederick county, hanged himself with a trousers belt at Casper W. Brown’s home on National Ave. His brother Douglas found the body. No inquest was held as officials deemed the death a self inflicted case. Pierce had been laid off and roomed with the Browns. He leaves two brothers and two sisters.
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Holmes Pierce
Frederick County
Casper W. Brown
National Avenue
Douglas Pierce
B. B. Dutton
Pierce
Virginia Woolen Company
Brown
Harn
Douglas
Conley Pierce
Loudoun Street
Hugh Q. Pierce
Opequon
Paul Pierce
Julia Pierce Beaver
Bartonville
Naoma Hatcher
Miss Edna Carver Dies In Jefferson
Mrs. Charles Carver of Burnt Factory traveled to Charles Town after the death of her niece Miss Edna Virginia Carver at her mother's home. The 18 year old, formerly of Opequon, had many county friends. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 3 p.m.
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Charles Carver
Burnt Factory
Charlés Town
Edna Virginia Carver
Fred Carver
Carver
Opequon
Charles Town
Red Men Hold Bazar in Rouss Ave Hall
Shawnee Tribe of Red Men opened a three day bazar and oyster supper at their hall on Rouss avenue with good first night business. Suppers are delivered to homes or places of business. The bazar, featuring a country store, is expected to benefit county residents tomorrow afternoon and will close Saturday night. Prize winners this week in the People's Drug Co contest were numbers 107 489 3 and 313.
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Rouss Avenue
Fatal knife fight near Baltimore ends in hospital death
In Baltimore area a party near Baltimore turned deadly after a dispute between Shipley and Ward. Frances, 16, and Ray were witnesses and later detained as material witnesses. Ward died minutes after being brought to a hospital as Shipley fled after the fight in a rain soaked ditch on Sunshine Avenue.
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Ward
Eh Wit Ley
Baltim Ty
Shipley
Frances
Raymond Ray
Franklinville
Edgewood
Ray
Sunshine Avenue
Cake Sale In Window Saturday Morning
Public notice announces a cake sale hosted by the Class of Presbyterian Church at Solenberger's window on Saturday at 11 a m. Proceeds go to church funds.
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Solenberger
Presbyterian Church
Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythia to Meet Sunday
Members of Winchester Lodge Knight of Pythia will meet at Castle Hall Sunday February 20 to attend service at the Presbyterian Church. All members and attendees welcome at the hall for arrangements afterward.
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Winchester Lodge
Knighta
Pythiga
Castle ‘Hall
Presbyterian Church
Lenaees Hall
Tornado Leaves Heavy Death Toll in Louisiana and Mississippi
A powerful tornado devastates parts of Louisiana and Mississippi causing a high casualty count. Local authorities report numerous fatalities and extensive property damage as rescue operations continue. Emergency crews mobilize to assess affected neighborhoods and provide aid to residents.
Atlantic Freighter Elkton Lost In Gale With Crew Of 30
News reports the freighter Elkton and crew of 30 were lost after a gale swept the sea while en route to the Panama Canal from Guam. Local lines describe widespread storm damage across California including Venice Long Beach and San Diego with heavy flooding and rail disruptions.
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Manila
Atlantic
Panama Canal
Toten
Ace
Kaaly Hill
Sabine P
Pleasant Hill
Elkton
Guam
EB. Cyhardt
San Francisco
California
Venice
Long Beach
San Diego
Los Angeles
High Sierras
California’ Ediison Company
Taft
Union Pacific Railroad
Wirat
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Robert Amens
Muriel Oakes
New York
Helene Lambert
Miss Segal
Triternational Newareel
Mr. Williams
I. C. R. M. Bazaar
HAYES
Ford Motor
Daven Tower
Glaize.& Hurst
N. Market St
Winchester Steam
Major Steere
Pannett
Eileen Simpson
Howard Silber
Grand Rapids
Helen Morse
Chicago
Kin
C. W. Brown
National Ave
Edna Carver
Jefferson
Rouss Ave. Hall
People’s. Drug-Co
Foo Foo-Wong
Gantonese
Shanghai
CER
Tore
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Benson
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The
Meridan
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Rose
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Newton
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