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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1927

Page

6

Freight rate relief urged by Virginia fruit society

Staunton secretary W. Campfield of the Virginia State Horticultural Society reports on efforts to lower freight rates for perishables. At Chicago meetings with 51 railroads the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association urged rapid reductions. Virginia seeks voluntary action or a possible Interstate Commerce Commission hearing to ease discriminations against Virginia apples versus western markets.

Campfield Staunton Virginia State Horticultural Society Virginia Fruit Chicago American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association Wellig Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association State Horticultural Society Interstate Commerce Commission The Virginia New York Middle Western Winchester Abc Cincinnati Louisville Huntington Indianapolis St. Louis Kenova O Commission

Prohibition case details via Stephens City raid

John Peyton and Lucien Jackson, arrested near Stephens City by Deputy Sheriff A J Wigginton with Federal Agents, admitted moonshining equipment ownership to Bernard Pangle after claiming the gear was not theirs. Pangle confessed ownership of the still and gear, bailed for October grand jury action. Peyton and Jackson released on bail.

John Peyton Lucien Jackson Stephens City This County A. J. Wigginton Darting Dofflemyer Bernard Pangle Pangle Grand Jury Circuit Court Peyton Jackson

Readjustment of Prices in Stocks Now in Progress

New York July 2 extreme dullness marked the abbreviated session as pools bid up more than a score of specialties 2 to 5 points and many hit new highs while total volume neared 500000 shares. Readjustment continued with rail and industrial averages down about 5 points from prior highs yet 15 points above year start.

New York Baldwin Sloss Sheffield Gulf States Youngstown General Railway Signal

Motors Show Decline Amid Price Cuts Rumors Hit Shares

A price cut wave on Nash cars and rumors of more cuts unsettled motor shares, with several reaching new lows. Some names like Gabriel Snubber Indian Motorcycle Mullins Body held up weak Mack Trucks. NY Central stock financing boosted the carrier group while Chicago & Eastern Illinois and Chicago Alton rose, and Southern Pacific climbed past 117 for the first time since 1920.

Nash Gabriel Snubber Mullins Mack Trucks New York Central Railroad Chicago & Eastern Illinois Chica & Alton Southern Pacific

Acid phosphate boosts alfalfa yield at Yuma project

United States Department of Agriculture investigations on the Yuma reclamation project show acid phosphate improves alfalfa growth where fertilization was lacking. Trials indicate seed production may rise, with 250 tons of 16 percent acid phosphate sold in 1924 equating to 250 pounds per acre on 2,000 acres. Farmers favor whichever form provides phosphoric acid cheapest.

States Department F Agriculture Yuma Reclamation Project Bard Calif United States Department of Agriculture Yuma Project

Woman who can serve all at once praised for skill

A remark from Atchison oblique to domestic prowess notes a woman who brings rolls gravy roast potatoes and coffee to the table while gathering the family. A classroom moment asks what half of one third is with a boy unsure and replying it cannot be so awfully much.

Atchison Obe Ted Roston

Byrd and Comrades Reach Paris After Dismantling Flight Ship

Wrecked plane America is being dismantled by French air corps men at Cherbourg with engines and parts prepared for shipment to Paris. Crowds strip fabric as souvenirs while the tail, damaged by water, may be repaired. Byrd and aviators rest in Caen and plan to visit Paris. Governor Byrd expresses relief over Dick Byrd’s safe status and praises patience amid criticism.

Wee Sur Mer Trance America Cherbourg Paris Caen Byrd Normandy Ver- Sur-Mer H. Adams Gibbons Redmanamaker Offin Richmond Harry F. Byrd Associated Press

Eighteenth Century German Pass-Giasa Glasses Describe Toas

A tall drinking glass marked with horizontal lines indicated toast portions in Germany during the eighteenth century. Orris roots, the violet scented base of iris species such as Iris florentina and Iris pallida, are ground for perfumery and medicine.

Germany Orris

Berryville Avenue Church Bulletin

Berryville Avenue church announces Rev. Emerson Kohart as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 am with Charles Buhl assisting. Morning worship at 11 am, sermon by the pastor. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm. Preaching at 8 pm by the pastor. Prayer meeting at 8 pm Wednesday. Everyone invited to worship.

Berryville Avenué Emerson Kohart Charis Buhl Christian Endeavor

Centenary Reform Church Completes Renewal Plans

Centenary Reformed Church at Cameron and Cork Streets announces Sunday school at 9 45 a m with The American Flag and American Ideals from The Hymnal for American Youth. Morning worship 11 a m and evening 8 p m led by Rev F R Casselman. New pastor Rev S L Flickinger D D and family will move to 209 North Washington Street and assume services on Sunday July 10th. Visitors welcome.

Cameron Cork F. R. Casselman Mercersburg S. L. Flickinger North

Christ Episcopal Church Service Schedule

CHURCH CHRIST EPISCOPAL BOSCAWEN AND WASHINGTON STREETS Rev R B Nelson Rector 8 a m holy communion 945 a m Sunday school 12 a m holy communion and sermon subject The World Schoolroom No evening service Stephens City 9 a m

Christ Episcopal Boscawen Washington Streets R. B. Nelson Stephens City

John Mann M E Church Colored Service Notice

Rev Horace A Johnson pastor leads church school at 10 am and preaching at 11 am on leadership. Communion at 8 pm followed by membership reception as doors open. Worship with us for guidance and good.

John Mann M. E Cork Street Horace A. Johnson

Special Sermon and Sacrament at St Paul A M E Church

Rev George E Procter leads a special sermon at 11 am at St Paul A M E Church on North Loudoun Street Visitors are welcomed to all services including Sunday school at 2 30 pm and an evening sermon with the Lord s Supper administered at 8 pm

ST. Paul A. M. E Loudoun Street George E. Procter

Sons of America Picnic At Opequon Lake Park

Several thousand people attend the annual Patriotic Order Sons of America picnic at Opequon Lake Park in the county. Special attractions draw a large crowd enjoying the beautful resort.

Sons of America Opequon Lake Park The Patriotic Order, Sons of America

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