Social and Personal Highlights From Winchester Diary
Numerous social notices detail Mrs W Lo Peston's visit to relatives in Bikins and relatives of Mrey Baker accompanying sister Mrs W U Poston. A Pennsylvania bankers weekend tour heads to Shawnee Inn with 18 guests visiting Shenandoah County caverns and Winchester via Martinsburg Hagerstown Harrisburg. Local residents recover from operations and illness while others visit Washington Baltimore and Charlestown on business or leisure trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lo Peston
D. Baker
Bikink
W. Va
Re. Baker
W. U. Poston
Bikinis
Mrs. Floyd
Pennsylvania
R. H. Snyder
Grats
Dauphin County
First National Bank of One
Shenandoah Valley
Winchester
Shawnee Inn
Valley Pike
Marian Hughes
Savannah
Mary and Edna Hayes
Beaver Falls
Harold Hudson
Ralph Miller
Mars
Carl J. Baurn
Baurn
Pittsburgh
B. R. Hammond
Fast Liverpool
Ohio
Leslie Cooper
Joseph H. Cooper
Berryville Avenue
Washington
Silver tea draws Winchester ladies to Scaleby event
Moist clouds did not dampen interest as women of Winchester and Clarke County attended the annual silver tea at Scaleby the home of Mrs Henry B Gilpin in Boyce. Hosted by the Women's Auxiliary of Christ Episcopal Church of Millwood, tea was served indoors with garden strolls offered, and attendance remained gratifying despite a threatening afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Clarke County
Miss Daisy Kackley and Sergeant Haney Visit in Valley
Washington visitors Miss Daisy Kackley and Sergeant F H Haney motored to Martad with Sorginia Castleman and family. They later visited Miss Kackley’s sister Mrs Anna Allamong in Gore. Haney, stationed at Bolling Field, leaves June 10 for Kelley Field San Antonio Texas via Oklahoma. Also noted are social visits from Martinsburg and Elyria and plans for Shenandoah Valley touring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Kackley
Washington
Sorginia Castleman
Gore
Miss Kackley
Anna Allamong
Haney
Bolling Field
Kelley Field
San__Antonio
Texas
Oklahoma
John L. Bateman
Martinsburg
H. L .Heitmuller
Tad Heitmuller
Montana
G. F. Whitmore
West King Street
Heitmuller
Shen
Martinsburg RebekahsEnjoy a Bethany Lodge Evening
Local Rebekah Lodge members, thirty two guests from Martinsburg, were entertained by Bethany Lodge in their club rooms with a music program recitations and readings. Miss Elizabeth Baker recently arrived from North Carolina to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Edmonia Baker at Peyton street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Quick
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
Justa Quick
Lucie White
Walter Chadduck
Washington
Dora C. White
Mattie Eskridge
Marrisburg
Earl Massey
North Braddock Street
Martinsburg Rebekahs
Rebekah Lodge
Bethany Lodge of
Martinsburg
Elizabeth Baker
North Carolina
Edmonia Baker
Peyton Street
Three Die and Dozen Hurt in Tampa Jail Riots
Rioting around the county jail in Tampa ends with three killed and 19 wounded as state troops clash with a 2000-strong mob. Reinforcements arrive from nearby towns to guard the jail area. among the dead are Hal Pifer and Earl McGill. Militant crowds sought B F Levins, the confessed murderer, amid ongoing unrest since Sunday night.
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Associated Press
Tampa
Fra
Hal Pifer
Ocala
Fla
Hugh Edward McRae
Fort Willams
Ont
Earl McGill
B. F. Levins
Levins
Herman Merrill
Hiers
McRae
Higgins Sisters Quartet to Sing at U B Church
The Higgins Sisters Quartet from North Carolina will perform at the United Brethren Church in Winchester next Sunday at 11 o'clock. The four schoolgirls are praised across the region for their talent and Christian conduct, drawing crowded praise from local pastors and congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
United Brethren Church
North Carolina
Dixie
Shenandoah Valley
W. A. Wilt
Keyser
W. Va
Wyer
Staunton
Higgins Sisters
Winchester
Real Estate Man Sues Ford Paper for Damages
Joseph Miller a Detroit real estate dealer sues Henry Ford and the Dearborn Independent for 200000 claiming malicious injury to his name. He alleges Ford agents false statements linked to a juror in the Sapiro libel case were reported in multiple cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Paper
Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Henry Ford
The
Dearborn Independent
Joseph Miller
Aaron Sapiro
Miller
Ford
Cora Hoffman
Local Wheat Injury From Rust and Hessian Fly Report
WashingtonJune 1 Crop and weather week ended yesterday notes Virginia field work favorable but cool for growth Wheat heading well with local injury from rust and Hessian fly Oats good stand Corn up and cultivated Planting late crop
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Associated Press
Washington
Virginia
Tunney Narrowly Escapes Auto Crash With Friend
World heavyweight champion Gene Tunney had a close motor mishap near Speculator New York when another car attempted to pass and struck Osborne’s vehicle, forcing it off the road. Tunney had just arrived to train for a fall bout with Osborne as his companion.
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Associated Press
Gloverville
WN. Y
Speculator
Here
Gene. Tunney
Tunney
Bill’ Osborne
France
Osborne
Palmer Hotel Guests Robbed By Thieves In Room
Three armed men barged into a room at the New Palmer House in Chicago and robbed two occupants of 2000 dollars in cash and 4900 dollars in jewelry. J L Handy of Casper Wyoming and Miss Frances Bell of St Paul were forced to surrender valuables including a 1500 dollar ring from the girl’s finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Palmer House
J. L. Handy
Casper
Wyoming
Frances Bell
St. Paul
McTigue Delany Set for 15 Round Championship Bout
New York July 7 headline bout signed between Mike McTigue of New York and Jack Delany of Bridgeport Connecticut. Delany defends his lightweight crown in a 15 round match at Yankee Stadium. The agreement was sealed in Tex Rickard offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
New York
Mike McTigue
Jack Delany
Bridgeport
Refuse Vegetable Pile Superior as Fertilizer
When manure is hard to obtain, secure leaves in large quantities. Pile them in a corner to rot for a year before use. Sulphate of ammonia speeds decomposition and boosts humus fertility. Use 10 to 20 pounds per cubic yard, applied per four inch layer at one pound per square yard, build to four feet to avoid leaching.
Salt Helps Hay Stay Dry and Safe From Spoilage
Salt scattered on green hay draws moisture from the hay and slows bacterial action that leads to fermentation and heating. It may dull bacterial activity, reducing the risk of spontaneous combustion. Some suggest lime or phosphate rock as substitutes, but they dry the fodder and make it dusty.
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New Yorker
Grading of Potatoes Meets With Approval
Wisconsin grading program pins quality on Badger potatoes. J G Milward reports grading rising in importance and attracting out of state buyers. State crop totals 27 million bushels, seed stock certified 250 carloads with Triumph Rural New Yorker Green Mountain Irish Cobbler Early Ohio varieties in demand for next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
J. G. Milward
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Badger State
State Department of Markets
Triumph
New Yorker
Green Mountain
Ohio
Milward
Farm Fini Manchu Soy Value and Silo Pasture Idea
The article touts the Manchu soybean as the best all around value with fertilizer acid phosphate nearly doubling alfalfa yields. It notes corn and hay gains matter little if animal returns lag market prices and recommends the silo as a year round miniature pasture for those unable to have green pasture.
Bandits Break Up Petting Parties Near Baltimore
Four couples on Baltimore county roads were robbed at gunpoint by bandits early today. A man was shot in the leg as he resisted. Three attackers fled after a York police pursuit, leaving a damaged car and a trail of robbed victims including watches, rings, and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Baltimore
York
Society’s Vale
William F. Tunney
Fall
Greenspring Valley
Tunney
Edward Backsley
Miss Reider
Brooklandwood
Charles A.webb
Lake Roland
Webb
George Hendrickson
Mary Burk
Lindbergh to Meet President in Dignified Welcome
Reports indicate Captain Lindbergh will receive an official welcome in Washington with the Spirit of St Louis aboard the Memphis. He is expected to arrive June 11 or 12, with additional appearances and a London Derby reception noted.
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Lindbergh
Hhn Washington
Cherbourg
United States
Memphis
Washington
Spirit of
St.Louis
Navy
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Miller Field
Staten Island
St. Apa
Grover A. Whalen
London
Frank Curzon
Call Boy
King George
Capt
Sir W. Sassoon
Hot Knight
J. Gourtald
Shian Mor
Captain Lindbergh
Lord Lonsdale
Epsom
Grandstand
Announcement of Candidacy for House of Delegates
Jos. S. Denny declares candidacy for the House of Delegates subject to the Democratic primary on August 2, 1927. Announcement dated May 16, 1911.
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House of Delegates
Barrooms Reopen In Canadian Towns
The Ontario temperance act ended and liquor control began at 10 a m with 18 government stores opening across the province. The move ends prohibition dating from wartime measures in 1916 as Ontario resumes liquor sales.
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Associated Press
Toronto
Can
Ontario
Ontario Temperance
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Clarence Owens
Ray Blaseer
Memorial Hospital
Harry Lovett
Mr. Lovett
Annapolis
H. FB. Heffner
Philadelphia
George Washington Hotel
Virginia Hutcheson
King's College
Charlotte
N. C
J. W. Larrick
Hutcheson
New York City
Leviathan
Europe
Katherine
Margaret Evans
Howard Taylor
Arthur Dunlap
Charles Pine
James Ritter
Richmond
Newport News
W. D. Keffer
Star Tannery
Lyda Chapman
Mrs
Charles Reid
Apple Pie Ridge
Harry Eakle
Johnstown
Kate Mills
Herbert Richardson
Reliance, Va
C. G. Davis
Yellow Springs
B. E. Russell
Louisville
A. J. DeHart
Cc. A. DeHart
Garfield Hospital
Ethie DeHart
E. G. Emmett
Hanging Rock
Harry M. Chapman
Central National Bank
Wilkensburg
Stephens City
Mary Louise Barr
E. F. Barr
Alson Hott
Virginia Loan and Thrift Corporation
Mr. Hott
W. H. McKay
Pittsburgh, Pa
G. F. House
Messrs
D. E. Stultz
R. E. Mudd
Northern Virginia Power Company
Hagerstown
C. L. Gilpin
Mr. Downey
Rockville, Md
Daisey Kenney
Ethel Kenney
Jennie Tharpe
Alvin Kremer
Mrs. C. P. Kremer
Effie Anderson
C. R. Anderson
Clara’ V. Fultz
Charle Town
J. W. Callahan, Jr
Roanoke, Va
A. C. Ford
Dayton, Ohio
Jack
Etta Grim
Washington, D
Riverdale
Anna Mae Snake
Newburg
Atchison Globe
Girls’ Athletic Association
S. Miller
Huntsberry
U. B. Church
F. H. Robertson
Potomac Edison Company
Palmer Hotel
McTigue
Delany
JOS. S. Denny
Philadelphia Bulletin
Rae
Carus
Peoples’ Drug CO
North Main Street
Societe la France
Narcisse Ambre Jasmine
America
Societé la France Perfume
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