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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1925
Page
1
Roanoke residents active in horticulture choose E D Nininger to succeed R G Vance as president for the coming year. Nininger, a prominent figure in local cultivation circles, assumes the role at the annual society meeting.
The ten year review by secretary W P Massey opens a Winchester convention at the George Washington Hotel. Nininger of Roanoke president and Massey praised for strong leadership as the convention discusses standardization of apple packing, state inspections, and future markets. Industry leaders from Frederick County and Virginia gather amid snow to hear reports and view orchard equipment displays.
Subscription notice urges payment by the 31st to avoid service disruption. Last day approaching with reminders about disconnec tion fees and continued access. Readers urged to settle promptly to maintain service.
Johnstown Pennsylvania January 28 A bomb exploded in the South Fork post office about 15 miles from here when a man attempted to insert a package into a mail slot Initial reports gave no clear damage assessment and details remain incomplete Associated Press report describes the incident as a suspected mail slot device explosion with no immediate information on casualties or full cause.
Subscriptions must be renewed by Saturday January 31 to receive the discount. Last day to save applies to all renewals and new payments made before the deadline.
The Rev. Father T. A. Rankin addressed the Lions Club at a weekly luncheon, describing the total solar eclipse as an awe inspiring display of celestial forces and immutable laws. Other attendees included Felix Schneiderman and F. C. Fromme, plus guests of Lions.
Arrangements for the Charley Rouss Fire Company banquet honor the birthday anniversary of Charles Broad way Rouss. The February 11 event features Philip Williams as toastmaster with Harry Flood Byrd as a invited speaker. Other out of town guests are expected to attend.
Reading shows a livestock auction note listing fat hogs pigs lambs and calves on January 31 with reference 1-28-1p-3 cents per pound and signed L L Hockman, likely a seller or auctioneer. The fragment indicates sale items and a price notation without full details.
Local ad for smoked meats from C W Ramsburg announces low prices this week. Hams 22 cents per pound, breakfast bacon 22 cents per pound, shoulders 16 cents per pound. Contact phone 225.
Frigid weather shuts roads in Maryland and Pennsylvania. In New York State the Hudson River froze and temperatures plummeted to 42 below in Herkimer area, with parts of New England seeing 50 below. Baltimore and Frederick report record lows and snowbound highways. Georgia experiences snow and sleet along the Atlantic coast as the cold wave extends south.
American vessels in Shanghai waters have been ordered to escort American and British merchant ships seeking to leave at night. An American destroyer guards the Belgenland with 400 American tourists aboard, while Woosung fort under General Wang opens fire if needed.
Readers are reminded that the subscription discount offer ends this Saturday. Act now to renew or subscribe to continue receiving the newspaper without interruption.
Robert F Brill a former Main Street merchant assigns his East Piccadilly apartment house and other holdings to Philip Williams trustee for the benefit of creditors. Debts total about 10000 with assets stated above this. Brill and wife Lillie join in the deed. Trustee may rent or sell the property for creditors. Williams also named as attorney in fact. Brill reportedly in Florida. Brill formerly partnered with A Taylor in a large city store with extensive inventory and business.
The Sensation of the New York Show Dodge Brothers presents a new coach delivering at 1210. It will be shown at the salesroom on January 28 from 7 to 10 PM. J. Howard Cather & Co. announces the display and details.
Smith County Treasurer announces 1925 dog taxes are due now with a five percent penalty added after February 1. Tax payers are reminded to settle amounts for dogs numbered 27 through 51 and 8.
Re 27 1p 21 Huntsberry's Store. A lost item description notes a gold bar with a pearl and sapphire setting believed to have been at Huntsberry's Store, urging return to owner or store authorities.
A special Moose meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p m with the secretary noted. The agenda and topics for discussion are not specified in the available text.
The Colonial and Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown were sold to a theatre syndicate for about 450000. The deal was closed through J Cleveland Grice, a local attorney, and the syndicate will operate the houses in the future.
Get yours while the getting's good with discounts from 25 to 50 percent on auto accessories this week only. MID CITY GARAGE promotes limited time savings at its location.
Niagara Falls and the Niagara Duster offered by Grant Sprayer Co. are reduced from 148 to 115 dollars. Public notice for local growers. Includes pricing and product reference likely appearing in a classifieds or notice section.
Thomas Marple, freed from jail after a perjury conviction, stormed into Magistrate A. J. Tavenner’s county clerk office and flung the car key onto the desk. He accused the judge of releasing him and claimed he never paid poll taxes, vowing never to reclaim his auto as officers may seize it for storage. His release followed a fine paid by his employer. Marple earlier swore taxes were paid to obtain a license, which led to his jail sentence and car impoundment.
A Baltimore lawsuit seeks $100,000 in damages from Charles H Consolvo and his son over alleged malice and enticement that led Mrs Lamb Consolvo to leave her husband. The case, filed January 28, follows an annulment petition and requests trial by jury. Details describe years of friction, elopement, and alleged harm to the plaintiff’s social and marital standing.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church plans a surprise social at Mrs. Birmingham’s home Thursday night with public invitation extended.
A five per cent penalty is assessed against Wm. T. Barr, City Treasurer, related to 26-1p-61. The notice states the addition of the penalty and identifies Barr in his official capacity.
Boyd Headley remains seriously ill at his residence on Hast Cork street, with local family and friends monitoring his condition as doctors provide updates on his health status.
Wanted poultry inquiry appears in a concise classified line from H. D. Albin dated January 22 urging sellers to call 7-W before any sale. The terse notice urges prompt contact and directs readers to engage with the advertiser for stock disposition.
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