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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1928

Page

2

Virginia Cedar Rust Law At Supreme Court Challenge

The Virginia law prohibiting cedar trees within six miles of apple orchards to curb cedar rust is challenged in the Supreme Court. Proponents say destroying infected cedars protects the apple industry in the Valley and beyond, while opponents argue the measure destroys private property without just compensation.

Associated Press Washington Apple New York Pennsylvania Virginia Supreme Court Andoah Valley Julia V. Miller

Philosopher on walking with a child

A philosopher favors walking with a wide awake child over accompanying the wisest man. He says a child’s questions reveal ideas an older person might overlook, as quoted in the American Magazine.

Fragmentary OCR Item Lacks Clear Narrative

Readable elements show numbers and monetary figures but no identifiable people, places, events, or organizations to form a coherent news item or summary. The fragment provides financial values and codes without context.

Public Sale Of Two Lime Kiln Properties

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of two Frederick County Virginia lime kiln properties on February 17 1928 in Winchester. Tract A comprises 10 acres near Cedar Creek Station with lime works. Tract B covers 7.8 acres on the Valley Turnpike near Vaucluse Station with kiln and dwelling. Earnest money one third, balance in two yearly installments with deed of trust and insurance. Additionally a separate sale of personal property from Conner Lime Kiln takes place February 18 1928 including machinery equipment and rails. Deed references and clerk certifications accompany the notice.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia H Co Lloyd N. Conner County Court Winchester Cedar Creek Station Baltimore & Ohio Railroad J. Herberick Valley Turnpike Vaucluse Station Baltimore & Ohio W. B H. Cooley Herbert Ingersol Rand Brockaway Larrick I. Blatche HB. Noonan

Clarke County Horse and Colt Show elects officers

The Clarke County Horse and Colt Show Association held its annual meeting in Berryville Virginia. The report cited a banner season with the largest attendance in years. Directors elected: Frown Page president John T Lindsay vice president Capt Ewart Johnston G H Burwell Kenneth N Gilpin H C Warden J H Bell F W Tilford B O F Randolph B A Lindsay and Dr Lewis M Allen.

Berryville Clarke, County Horse and Colt Show Association Frown Page John T. Lindsay Capt Ewart Johnston G. H. Burwell Kenneth N. Gilpin H.C. Warden J. H. Bell F. W. Tilford B. O.F. Randolph B. A. Lindsay Lewis M. Allen

Newville Couple Grilled as Baby Missing Police Question

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Bitner of Newville Pa. are grilled by authorities after the mysterious disappearance of their 17 month old baby. Bitner is held on $1000 bail and answers with a grin during questioning.

Vernon Bitner Newville Bitner

Special church notice for Tuesday business meeting

The First Brethren Church calls all members to attend the regular business meeting at 7:30 PM on Tuesday. There will be no Wednesday night service this week. A collection of quotes from Beatrice Fairfax and a humorous remark appear in the text.

First Brethren Church

Road To Be Improved In Loudoun County

State Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley informs the Loudoun county board that a portion of the Leesburg to an e road will be repaired. This 5 mile stretch is part of the 1927 state highway system and is covered under the 2 per cent clause. Repairs will start as soon as weather permits.

Henry G. Shirley Board of Parecer Loudoun County Leesburg Shirley

New Dick's Stand Opens Quick Lunch Line at Clearbrook

New establishment at Dick's stand in Clearbrook offers fresh groceries and a quick lunch counter. The notice also hints at car feed services and other offerings, signed by A. H. McCARROLL.

Dick's Clearbrook A. H. McCarroll

Notice of Bill Disavowal by Rhondal G. Foster

Rhondal G. Foster states he will not pay any bills that his wife Evelyn Foster may make. The notice is dated January 23 and runs for four weeks.

Evelyn Foster Rhondal G. Foster

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