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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1922

Page

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Cedar Rust Doing Damage in the Valley

Frederick County orchardists face severe cedar rust with York trees showing heavy leaf infection. A local survey by the laboratory highlights infection rates across Augusta Rockingham Shenandoah and Frederick counties and urges aggressive cedar removal this winter to reduce spread and protect crops. F J Schneiderman urges growers to follow the Virginia Spray Calendar alongside eradication efforts to improve yields.

Frederick Valley Pike Mt Jackson Strasboro Harrisonburg Staunton York Pike Yorks Shenandoah Rockingham Augusta Augusta Copunty Rockingham County Shenandoah County Frederick County

Virginia primary law urges support for general election nominee

The article notes a Virginia primary provision requiring men and women who vote in the Democratic primary on August to commit to supporting the party's nominee in the November general election. The rule was emphasized as a moral obligation under state law.

Virginia

Orchard Supply Co. promotes fruit baskets and engines

Orchard Supply Co advertises apple baskets as the best summer fruit package with well made baskets and fair prices. The note lists gasoline engines and belting for various uses.

WIN. Orchard Supply CO

Calk Meeting Tonight for South End Hose Yard Party

Invitation to members to attend a meeting at 8 o'clock tonight in the South End Hose Company yard. Captain Fred W. Forney urges all members to be present.

South End Hose Company Fred. W. Forney

Death of Capt John S Robinson noted in Martinsburg

Winchester friends regret the death of Capt John S Robinson a former Pennsylvania Railroad brakeman and conductor. He died in City Hospital Martinsburg West Virginia after years of rheumatism. He was a popular railway man known with Capt William R Snodgrass for a courteous run from Winchester to Harrisburg. He long served as a proofreading in Washington and later worked in trade publications and as a traveling salesman for Dodge. Funeral at West King Street Martinsburg Friday at 10 with Rev Dudley Bougher officiating and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

Winchester John, S. Robinson Pennsylvania Railroad Harrisburg Martinsburg W. Va Capt. Snodgrass Captain Robinson William R. Snodgrass Martinsboro Government Washington Dodge Motor Company National Guard Lomorrow Trinity Episcopal Church Masons and Elks Jane Hawk Lillian M. Robinson Robinson West King Street Dudley Bougher Trinity Church Green Hill Cemetery

To the Women of Winchester registration and local notice

Citizens urged to register before the upcoming primary and participate in community issues. Also a Kansas Grown non irrigated alfalfa seed ad and a sale listing for a front porch in excellent condition offered by Miss Mary Byrd at 214 W Cork street.

Kansas Winchester Seed Co., Inc Mary Byrd Cork Street

South End Yard Party Returns Nickel Prices

At the South End Hose Company yard party offerings include Catme 5cc 4 lem onade and 5¢ grabs 5c guesses and Sc. Enjoy the evening at the event with small priced treats and games.

South End Hose Co

Picnic Train Leaves Milwood Pike Route August 1

W. O. W. picnic at Rock Enda Springs Tuesday August 1. Train departs eight o clock A.M. A license tag No. 51018 from Los.T-Va. and license tag No. 8 from Milwood Pike between Winchester and Milwood July 25. Finder to Barrie Orchards or Police Station.

Rock Enda Springs Los.t—Va Milwood Pike Winchester Millwood Barrie Orchards

Insane man barricaded 18 days taken into custody

In Virginia a man who barricaded himself for 18 days surfaced at a doorway this morning asking for water. Two state troopers seized him and took him to the county jail. He refused to answer questions and seemed dazed. Doctors treated a bullet wound in his right arm and an injury to his shoulder.

B . Va Dim Sharen Fredeking

Rotary Camp for Local Boys Opens Friday

The Ro tary Club of Winchester opens its first summer camp Friday at Smiths Mill on Cedar Creek four miles west of Middletown. Forty boys, chosen by Rotarians, will attend. they will return ready to contribute at school and work. Clarence Wootts and Marshall Baker lead, with Rotary members visiting to support each boy as his buddy.

Rotary Club of Winchester Smith’s Mill Cedar Creek Middletown Jack Centenary Reformed Church Clarence Wootts Marshall Baker Rotary Club

Davis Road Bond Plan Facing Virginia Budget Debate

Westmoreland Davis supports a $50 million bond issue while George P. Coleman drives the plan as state highway chief. Davis urges U S government guarantees to secure easy money, but critics warn of long term tax burdens and mortgage of property. The dispute mirrors calls to improve farm to market roads against expanded feeder roads and larger boulevard funding in the 1922 budget.

Westmoreland Davis George P. Coleman Coleman Virginia Davis United States

Leaders In Parley T DeWitt Cuyler And B M Jewell

White House hosts rail strike talks as President Harding meets T DeWitt Cuyler and B M Jewell to push for peace. Jewell says the session covered general strike views with no details given. Baltimore conference with Baltimore and Ohio shopmen ended without resumption. Coal output rising as 18 083 cars loaded Monday vs 9 860 Saturday signaling government efforts take hold.

Washington White House Harding T. DeWitt Quyler Association of Railway Executives B. M. Jewell Chicago Cuyder Jewell Baltimore Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company Daniel Willard

Takes Charge of Large Hospital

Miss Stella Virginia Hicks, who has been with Ravenswood Hospital in Chicago since last fall, left for Staten Island New York to take a supervisor position at Rosebank Quarantine Hospital. She has been visiting her sisters here Mrs James H Bott and Mrs Joseph P Miller.

Stella Virginia Hicks James H. Bott Joseph P. Miller Staten Island N. Y Rosebank Quarantine Hospital Miss Hicks Ravenswood Hospital Chicago

Gilpins Visit Sound-On-Sea in Southampton Trip

Visiting at Southampton Mr and Mrs Kenneth N Gilpin of Boyce Clarke county are guests of Mrs Gilpins parents Col and Mrs L D Tyson at their Sound On Sea summer home in Southampton New York Mrs Gilpin has recently returned from abroad after a several weeks trip.

Kenneth N. Gilpin Boyce Clarke County

Fighters weigh in for title bout in Jersey City

Leonard and Lew weighed in at 134 pounds and 1 ounce for Leonard and 134 pounds 12 ounces for Lew in Jersey City New Jersey. A drizzle fell as they prepared for the titular bout with showers forecast for the night.

UT AT Jersey City Associated Press N. J Ny Leonard Lew Ler Leonard

Explains Why U S Fixed The Wheat Price

Col B B White former Virginia food administrator explains the wartime wheat pricing process. He describes Hoover urging higher acreages, the price compromise set by a presidential commission, and the politics of farm and labor demands amid inflation fears. He notes the broader question of pricing for inputs versus outputs and the public interest in the outcome.

B. B. White Loudoun County Virginia America Alfred B. Williams Loudoun Mirror Leesburg Colonel White A. B. Williams Col. Williams Hoover Odake Congress Baltimore Visa

Judges named for primary in the county

The Frederick County Electoral Board issued lists of election judges and clerks for the upcoming United States senatorial primary. Appointments cover towns such as Nettstown, Brucetown, White Hall, Middletown, Newtown, Canterbury, Dry Rux, and more with multiple volunteers assigned per precinct.

Frederick County Nettstown Hunter Stine Clark Hardesty B. F. Arthur, Jr Brucetown W. W. Jobe W. W. Timberlake William Huyett White Hall B. N. Hardy C. W Lupton Frank Strother Albin W.W. Baker James Spence S. J. Hawkins Gainesboro A. R. Rinker George Rinker Ernest Adams Bakerson R. L. Lamp Elmer Whitacre Noble Whitacre Doland N. M. Havermale I.‘ D. Shade J. Pease Yeakleys J. McFarland Joseph Hawkins John Harper Ashtons Lyon Petrie Gore John W. Parish W. J. Muse Delwin Parrish Dry Rux John Y. Himelright William Renner Guy Brill Russells E. A. Richards Cooper Howard White Lamps Edward Smoke Arthur Miller J. H. Bt Carpers Valley R. B Golightly Carper William Carl Greenwood John John A. R. Snapp Julius R Kernsaw JRR Ae Nude

Reel Team election meeting for Friendship Fire Co.

All young members are requested to meet at the Engine house on Thursday July 27 to elect officers for the Reel Team and arrange the remaining company duties. RDEDPL Team Committee.

The Friendship Fire Co Rdedpl

Apple Season Sale at Chapman's Auto Sales

Chapman’s Auto Sales offers a near new two ton truck for sale at half price with easy terms, timed with the apple season and local shopper interest.

Chapman Chapman’s

Something Worth Knowing at Golden Rule Bible Class

Next Sunday the Golden Rule Bible Class hosts Rev W H Ballengee for the final ministers month address. Special music is planned and all members and visitors are urged to attend with friends. Remnants sale by H K Green & Brother next Saturday referenced.

Golden Rule Bible Class W. H. Ballengee

For Rent Offices at Hotel Jack

Advertising a rental of several office rooms with modern conveniences at Hotel Jack. Apply to booking contact likely in the ad, dated July 27 with classification 1p tf.

Star Office

South End Hose Company Yard Party Invite

A notice urges attendance at the South End Hose Company Yard Party on Friday and Saturday nights with a cheerful invitation to have a big time. The message includes a signature line reading PRESIDENT.

South End

Headquarters Company Drill Order Enforced Tonight

All members are ordered to report for drill on Thursday night at 7 30. No excuse for absence will be accepted. Wear uniform.

Letter from E B White Former Food Administrator Virginia

A letter from E B White dated July 26 1922 in Leesburg Virginia notes his former role as Food Administrator for the state. The tore of the note emphasizes his credentials and connection to Virginia.

E. B. White Virginia Leesburg

All Star Cast To Give A Play With A Kick

Traction of the season centers on Aunt Maggie's Will a fast kick comedy set by an all star cast including Mrs Edward Gay and Mrs Nelson Jr with Madelaine as lead. Tickets selling fast, seats 50 cents orchestra 20 cents gallery, curtain 8:30. Reward offered for return of small Maltese kitten at Star Office.

Page Maggie Mitz Madelaine Edward Gay Nelson, Jr Ohio Pe Cameron Richmond Gladys Jenkins Virginia C Burwell B. Duval Chambers C. Randolph Hugh M Nelson Edward Gay Butler Burwell, Jr Ieee Green Misa Wil Minnie Wells Henrietta Clark Jene Pere Delia Bas Jane Scott Ethel Priscilla Parsong Bessie Thorn Fretay Reece Tae Jock SMG Reggie BOM Gardiner Phace Boyce Star Office

Gore VA P O S A Camp to Hold Yard Party

The P. O. S. A. Camp No. 40 Gore Virginia plans a yard party on the old Gore grounds Saturday July 5 1922. Preparations are made for a large crowd with many attractions and activities expected.

Gore

Subscriptions Due Urged Before July Discount Expiry

Notice urges readers to pay Star subscriptions by July to save a discount. Mentions Sarah Zane Fireme urged to attend a South Yard Party Friday night. Secretary H K Green & B sp it remnants in urday.

Sarah Zane Fireme South Yard

Also Mentioned on This Page

August F. J. Schneiderman Jack”? Robinson Rotary Davis Road T. DeWitt Cuyler Southampton U.S Col Electoral Board Fordson Tractor APPLE H. K. Green & Brother Rouss Feremen Agnes Page H. K. Green
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