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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1934
Page
5
Nellys Ford Virginia July 3. A. G. Small, veteran lumberman, said he was forced to close his sawmill by lumber code requirements. He reported wage and tax demands made it impossible to operate, leaving townsmen out of work and the village seeking relief money as demand for lumber fell.
Petley and Cather Inc was named sole agents for Virginia West Virginia Pennsylvania Maryland and Delaware for N V Handelmaatshappij Warmond of Rotterdam Holland C BE De Vries arrived from Seattle to finalize plans and sail to Holland The firm plans to buy Virginia apples for distribution in Holland the Rhineland and France Scipio and Fischer of Bremen are affiliates Petley and Cather have represented them locally for two years De Vries noted unsettled German conditions may affect apple sales but expected smoother trade and urged more German exports to ease foreign exchange limits by the Reichsbank The import volume to Germany will adjust to the amount Germany allows exporters to send abroad
J E Brown has qualified in the county clerk's office as administrator of the estate of the late Stewart M Campbell of the northern Frederick county section. Campbell died June 16 1934 at age 98. Bond of 600 with Mamie Brown as security. Appraisers named by Clerk Brannon are Howard DeHaven A J Stotler William Campbell W L DeHaven and Walter Light.
An article notes ostriches can pull light carriages at speed and imitate saddle horses but lack horse sense. They resist reins and tend to stop suddenly or sit down on the road, making them poor guides in harness.
Children\'s Day services were held at Round Hill Methodist Church on Sunday, June 24, drawing a large crowd. The program featured recitations, songs, dialogues, solos, and a collection, with performances by many local children and a farewell message by Pearl Chrismore.
H C R Stewart state crop estimator visiting Berkeley county says based on reports and observations the state commercial apple crop will not exceed 60 percent of last year’s half crop. Eastern panhandle apples cleaner and packout may match tonnage while western sections are shorter. many orchards are nearly blank to yield a total state crop under 60 percent of last year.
Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown argues that real war is corrupted by mercenary noncombatants who wage conflict with relentless shrewdness. The remark frames war as a moral and strategic dilemma beyond battlefield heroics.
A humorous verse memorializes the Kernstown Fishing Club's Solomon's Island trip. Fishermen named include Will Sargent Lovell Grove Harry Steele Claude Grove and Frank Steele with notes on catch claims such as four hundred forty hard head fish and thirty two trout. The piece pokes fun at tall tales and ends noting each man’s private address.
State Highway Department crews finish marking Valley Pike into three lanes from the Frederick Shenandoah county line at Cedar Creek to Winchester. Right hand lane for all cars, middle lane for passing. Sub grading starts at Toms Brook with highway rebuild and Edinburg macadam work moving toward completion.
The article notes that while the Mississippi is not entirely clear above the Missouri, the greater portion of sediment entering the lower river comes from the Missouri.
New York reports from C C Hess of Hess Watson Co a vegetable market firm say large cabbages indicate ample potatoes and other vegetables. Hess notes favorable growing weather boosts crops while Virginia apple production is down but well cared for orchards may still yield. New England outlook suggests a good winter apple crop with McIntosh strongest though Baldwins look poor.
Public auction to be held in front of Winchester Court House on July 14 1934 at eleven o clock. Four parcels in Gainesboro District totaling about 194 acres with deeds tracing back to 1914 1918 1930 and 1932. terms require one third cash at sale and balance in one and two years secured by trust deed and fire insurance. Debt secured $1500 plus interest from April 26 1932. J W Baker Trustee.
Miss Eunice Kettering of Ashland Ohio has written the words for a Christmas carol later set to music by Miss Garnet Hamrick of this city. Kettering, a former three year member of Harrisonburg State Teacher's College piano and organ department, now focuses on composition in New York and is Oberlin Conservatory educated and a member of the American Federated Guild of Organists. Hamrick has collaborated with Kettering on several works.
R. L. Smith reports that his son in law Marvin Griffin seeks a Georgia legislature seat from Decature county while Bainbridge prepares to dedicate a major highway to E H Griffin known as Pat Griffin. A memorial will be unveiled in Bainbridge as Mrs Griffin and their child return home after visiting Smiths on the Middle Road near Kernstown.
The will of James Mor man Jenkins of Middletown was probated. Real and personal property pass to his unmarried daughters Florence Mabel and Audrey while they remain at the home place. Upon death or marriage of all children the estate goes to heirs. Audrey has married, excluding her from provisions. Florence Jenkins named executrix without bond. Estate includes house and two railroad avenue lots. Appraisers appointed by the county clerk include E R Sperry and others.
New details reveal WBarl Roberts of Clarke county was fined $50 for taking passengers for pay. It is reported he bargained with a group of colored people to arrange a trip they desired.
State Police Officer George F. Miller stopped the car carrying Roberta and several women and men. Robert paid his fine shortly after sentencing by Trial Justice A. J. Tavenner. Some women had police records in the city court.
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