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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1924
Page
7
In Luray Virginia Mrs. Hubert Ellis, wife of a farmer, broke into a burning barn to rescue her two children Lloyd and Ethel Fox ages five and three. The straw ignited and the fire spread. three hundred bushels of wheat, a wagon, and a horse were destroyed. The family’s losses were uninsured.
A cornbin or corn crib project reports two thirds of its value covered by prior investment or subsidy. The note indicates substantial funding coverage and ongoing financial support to complete the structure. Local developers cite efficiency gains and storage capacity.
At a Wenatchee meeting of Eat Wenatchee Apples Inc. a near unanimous vote directs collection of all 1922 and 1923 crop funds and disincorporation after debts are paid. About 200 of 1300 members attended, mostly from Wenatchee and Okanogan Valleys. The group also considers using remaining funds to support a limited 1924 crop campaign and to reimburse growers who faced 1924 shortages.
After debate J E McClimans proposed dissolving the Bat Wenatchee Apples corporation and paying current obligations before disincorporation. The substitute was adopted, the committee's report defeated, six month collections urged, and sentiment favored ending the advertising campaign amid past Apple market setbacks in 1922 and 1923.
A speaker outlines plans to post signs across the state showing Route Numbers, directions, and distances. He says arrangements are near completion and within six months the state should be well signed, allowing travelers to pass through without asking for directions.
Virginia February 2. A special court martial at Camp Trinkle sentenced Private Shapiro of Norfolk to dismissal from the Virginia National Guard, disfranchisement, and a 100 dollar fine or up to 100 days hard labor for bootlegging. All pay and allowances due him are canceled, pending reviewing authority approval by General Waller. Shapiro, of Company 1, 183rd Regiment, was seized with a companion at camp during the guard training.
Virginia officials consider a state wide reform to stop small towns and counties from arresting and fining travelers under local auto speed rules. Henry G. Shirley proposes a uniform law after W L D Robinson of American Motorist and other tourists were fined in Goochland county for allegedly exceeding 15 mph at intersections. The plan calls for Motor Vehicle Commission and Highway Commission members to draft a comprehensive revision applying across towns and cities.
notice invites the public to 7 15 PM services at First Christian Church on Sunday July 27 with topic Zeal Getting It Guarding It. Scripture references Isaiah John and Revelation. Report from Irvine Cather on All South Christian Endeavor Convention. United Brethren Church leader Maude Hollar. long service at United Brethren. visiting guests Dr William F Greene and Harry T Cook of Mount Vernon New York hosted by George F Norton on North Braddock Street.
Community yard party set for Thursday at R G Clevenger’s Grimes area lawn to support White Hall Sunday School with location near 22 61 1.
The body of an unnamed man aged about 65 to 70 was found near a railroad track between Front Royal and Riverton in Virginia. Death appeared natural, about 12 hours prior, with no identification found on clothing. He was believed to be familiar on the line, possibly from Connecticut, and was buried at Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Public domain totals 182000000 acres with most unallocated land in California Utah and Nevada. Much area has not been surveyed and some parcels have so little value they remain unsurveyed.
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