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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
9
Dr. Hough spoke to Rotarians about the fruit industry highlighting drought impacts on Virginia apples. He noted small 1931 forecasts, past low crops in 1925 1927 and 1930, and expected varied blooms with Yorks likely moderate while Ben Davis Stayman Grimes and other last-year bearers may underperform.
Dr Hough told Rotarians that despite the 1930 drought the fruit industry may have a better year in 1931. He cited drought effects still lingering but expressed optimism for growers.
Funeral services for William D. Hubbard were held with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included six of his nephews. out of town attendees came from York Pennsylvania Martinsburg West Virginia Slanesville Ohio Springfield Ohio Tiffin Ohio and Boston Massachusetts. Hymns sung included Lead Kindly Light The Old Rugged Cross and Safe In The Arms Of Jesus performed by a quartet.
Real estate deeds admitted to record in the Corporation Court clerk's office include Laura D. Griffith Kerfoot and others transferring property at 320 South Washington Street to Raymond E Perrine, with reconveyance to Mrs Laura G Kerfoot. Other transfers include Rock Enon Springs Road parcel of 82 acres and 509 Highland Avenue property, plus land and dwelling on Shawnee Avenue and a Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church dwelling, all with nominal considerations.
Special Receiver E M Funk invites written proposals to lease the Middletown Mill from March 1 1931 to March 1 1932. The water powered flouring mill with oil auxiliary power can produce 25 barrels daily and includes a chopping and feed mill, a brick dwelling and five acres. Proposals must be received by February 20 1931. rights reserved to reject all.
Classified notices include land for sale at 106 Morningside Drive and a six room house for sale on 216 E Water Street. Job requests cover experienced orchard work and full time sales interview in Winchester. Also farm rental wanted and Capon Timber Co clarifies its independence from a different company. Work at home envelope addressing offered with weekly pay.
Classified note states a coach from Essex is in splendid condition offered for sale with application through Colorf ial Hotel and a contact line dated January 28.
Berryville notes report a Junior Red Cross chapter formed at Berryville High School with officers Beatrice Galloway and Eleanor Withers. Schools represented include Boyce White Post Marvin Chapel Mt Carmel Pine Grove Riverside Glendale Old Chapel and Berryville. Funds will cover dues vaccine soap for rural schools. Social items note a tea for Mrs Conrad C Lewis and guests. Frances Richardson plans return to Chicago with Mrs Percy Randolph.
The Texas Company acquires a parcel at the intersection of gg avn ao Berryville under a 10 year lease from Bean and Oates with option to buy. Rent starts 110 monthly for two years then 125 for three years and 130 for five years. Purchase prices escalate from 14500 within two years to 17000 in the last five years.
In Frederick County Circuit Court Virginia Farmers Merchants National Bank as guardian seeks to construe the will of H Eugene Ritter and a deed from Harriett Ritter to Ritter. The defendants Clayton Ritter Thelma Ritter German Eva Ritter non residents of Virginia and living in Baltimore Maryland must appear within ten days after publication and a notice to publish weekly for four weeks in Winchester Evening Star and be posted at the courthouse door by February 16 1931. Copy mailed to defendants at Baltimore Maryland.
National Executive Committee of the American Legion endorses immediate cash retirement on application of adjusted service certificates. Col. B. M. Roszel of Virginia helped draft the resolution at a meeting in Indianapolis, urging passage of legislation to benefit veterans and dependents without favoring any specific bill.
The House appropriations committee disapproved the Senate plan for a 25 million dollar drought relief fund to be administered by the Red Cross. Senator Robinson warned Congress would find its own agency if the Red Cross refuses to administer the money. Payne defended the Red Cross stance and warned of impractical costs if Senate conditions force new agency setup.
Advertises S.S.S. as a cure to rebuild red blood cells and prevent anemia. Claims benefits include improved appetite, weight, energy and vitality with regular use before meals. Promotes large size bottle and availability at drug stores.
Debates in Washington show Republicans and Democrats arguing over Red Cross administration of relief funds. Representative Cramton cites 50 New York City feeding groups while Payne says the Red Cross cannot oversee the bill. Albert E Evans reports 57 000 Arkansas families aided to date with 50 000 more to feed by February 1 at about two dollars per person monthly.
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