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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
3
Former congressman George M wers was elected president of Sunrise Orchard Company at a March meeting, succeeding the late B C Honea. George Bowers Jr and Gov Morisyn were named vice presidents with Dudley Harley as secretary treasurer. The firm owns 266 acres of apple, peach and other fruit in Hampshire County near Konmey West Virginia.
In Arles Town West Virginia January 30 Rev Robert B Nelson of Christ Acopal Church Winchester delivered a forceful talk at the Christian Citizenship search night at the parish. He argued that buying from bootleggers makes buyers violators and urged personal responsibility in addressing the issue. The speaker indicated regret over Mr Nelsons fate but proposed a league date for further discussion.
The Richmond Chamber of Commerce pledges full cooperation to secure an eastern national park for the Blue Ridge region of northern Virginia. F. F. Hutd forwards a letter from W. I. Dabhey, business manager of the arte cen seation, expressing hope after a recent Washington meeting.
An advertising feature touts McCoy's Cod Liver Oil Compound Tablets to add five pounds of healthy flesh in 30 days. Franck Baker and Son Boyd Drug Company and general drugstores promote the sugar coated tablets with a money back guarantee and reports of rapid weight gain.
By virtue of executions in my hands I will offer for public sale in front of the Court House at Winchester Virginia on Saturday January 31 at 10 o'clock A M two automobiles. One a Ford roadster with demountable rims and self starter and the other an Openland Gedass wire wheels. Both in good mechanical condition. Terms cash. Luther Pannet t Sheriff of Frederick County Virginia. Dunk and DuVall Auctioneers January 21 1981.
In a correspondence chain Virginia officials stress the importance of securing a park asset. W. T. Dabney, business manager, signs off with best wishes for Virginia's success and pledges to assist in every way possible.
The Opequon District teachers meeting scheduled for Stephane Cy tomorrow is postponed due to weather. It will be held the following Saturday February 7 with hopes for full attendance of district teachers.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of clerk carrier at the Winchester post office, inviting applicants to file for the civil service test and employment.
Applicants for the examination can obtain the prescribed forms and necessary instructions by applying to the Secretary of the Civil Service Examiners at the Winchester post office.
Notice of dissolution recorded for Henson Motor Co Inc after filing with the State Corporation Commission and charter book entry. The company reportedly met all legal requirements to be dissolved and its status is now on file with the clerk.
For Rent Or Sale Several farms over 260 acres total with 125 acres of apples and 20 acres of pasture. Well timbered land. if rented, improvements furnished if desired. Or for sale on easy terms. Possession given at once. Apply A. McStaver Hayfield Va
Deed admitted to record shows Mrs Fannie and John Huntsberry sold a rear parcel of the Huntsberry property at the southwest corner of North Main and Peyton streets to Mrs Bessie McCann. The lot measures about 26 feet in depth and 52 feet on Peyton Street, with a price of 3090 dollars.
Passenger timetable notes from Shenandoah and Roanoke corridors showing stops at Pocahontas Baltimore Philadelphia and New York. It lists Pullman sleeper connections, intermediate stops at Shenandoah Junction and Hagerstown, and agents H A Burks Berryville and W C Baunderer Roanoke for fares and info.
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