West Virginia tax move frightens apple growers
Orlando Harrison of Harrison Nurseries warns Martinsburg tax assessor Wilbur H. Thomas that a state reassessment to fund a bond issue would raise per acre taxes on orchards. He argues valuations tied to land and orchard management are unjust, urging action to oppose taxing orchard properties and related crops.
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West
West Virginia
Ter
Orlando
Harrison
Harrison Nurseries
Wil H. Thomas
Marfurgy
W. Va
Ator Harrison
Berlin
Wilbur H. Thomas
Martinsburg
Rummage sale set for June 13 at Mrs M Rrd home
Weather permitting the P C A rummage sale will be at Mrs R M rd residence on Tuesday June 13 from 9 to 1 2t.
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R. M
Southshington
French mission sails to the United States on June 24
Paris June 9 The final French mission bound for the United States to consult with the American Refunding Commission expects departure June 24. Mrs. C. L. Robinson, who recently visited relatives in Charleston West Virginia, was accompanied by her daughter Miss Mary N. Robinson. For sale one ton Republic truck Al condition pneumatic tires new Collis & Wagner iptf
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Associated Press
ARIS
United States
S.c. L. Robinson
Sev
Charleston
W. Va
Maryn
Collis & Wagner
Iptf
Navy names new board to select officers for promotion
The Navy Department announced the personnel of a new naval board to pick officers for promotion starting June 27. Appointees include Rear Admirals Hillary P. Jones and Edward W. Oberle, Vice-Admiral McDonald, and several other senior officers. The board will recommend promotions to Commander Captain and Rear Admiral, with seven Rear Admirals, twenty-one Captains, and forty-four Commanders to be chosen.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy Department Today
Naval Board
Hillary P. Jones
Edward W. Oberle
McDonald
Louis McCoy Nurton
Henry McL. P. Huse
Henry B. Wilson
S. S. Robinson
C. F. Hughes
William B. Pratt
Mr. Carter Heads to Mexico for Six Week Business Trip
Mr Shirley Carter of Hansbrough and Carter departs for Mexico, sailing via New Orleans to Vera Cruz. He plans to visit a sugar plantation he is involved with near Vera Cruz and then travel to the City of Mexico for business, joined by Winchester associates. The notice also mentions the Upperville Colt and Horse Show on June 14–15 with dancing each night from 9 to 1.
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Shirley Carter
Hansbrough and
Upperville
Bargain Store Ad Lists Snacks And Candy
Spanish salted peanuts priced at 15e per pound and Hershey's milk chocolates at 40c per pound are offered at People's Bargain Store. The listing highlights snack and candy specials for shoppers.
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Hershey's
People’s Bargain Store
Seed Potatoes Certified Maine Grown
Winchester Seed Co advertises certified Maine grown seed potatoes for planting needs. Local growers are urged to select Maine origin stock for reliable yielding and disease free quality.
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Maine
Field Lab spraying study aims to prove local apple disease control
The Field Laboratory reports show local testing of a spray calendar for Winesap and Stayman apples in Frederick County. Eight plots with fifteen trees each test different spray regimens against scab and other diseases, using unsprayed check trees for comparison. Continued on page 4.
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Virginia
Frederick County
Ray Robinson
J. R. DuShane
Martinsburg Attorney Robert H Boyd Social Evening
Martinsburg lawyer Robert H. Boyd, a well known young attorney, spent yesterday evening with friends in this city.
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Robert H. Boyd
Martinsburg
Registration of City School Children
City children entering kindergarten or first grade may register at John Kerr School for the coming year. Registration runs Saturday mornings through June 10, starting May 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring birth certificate and proof of vaccination. Children five by October 15 may enter kindergarten. six by October 15 may enter first grade. County pupil registration and higher grades to be announced later. City limits notice.
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John Kerr School
Protect Your Garden Protect Your Garden
Calumet ad promotes PYROX garden treatment for flowers and vegetables. It claims to kill bugs worms and prevent fungal diseases. Available in ready to use one and five pound packages at TANs WIN ORCHARD SUPPLY CO.
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Tans Win
Orchard Supply
Tires Tires Tires Best values to be had here
Tire shop advertises best values and invites buyers to look and purchase. Promotional copy emphasizes low prices and wide selection with a generic note of time frame 11 to 1 p.
Six railway shopcraft unions meet in Chicago on strike vote
The executive committee of six railway shopcraft unions will meet in Chicago on June 24 to plan the shopmen strike vote due June 26. About 400000 workers will vote on accepting or rejecting a $60 million pay cut to take effect July 1, with leaders warning of a July 1 walkout if the result is Yes.
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Associated Press
Cgencinnati
Chicago
B. M. Jewell
Railroad Labor Board
Supper Benefit at Elks Club for Winchester Baseball Club
Winchester baseball club benefit supper hosted by the Elks Club on Monday June 12 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Tickets priced at 1.00 and available from any Elk. Proceeds support the team and related activities.
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Tokus
Elks’ Club
Winchester Baseball Club
Dr Shields to Speak on China at Presbyterian Church
Dr Randolph T Shields medical missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church to China will be featured at the 11 oclock Sunday service with the theme The New Conditions In China His talk will cover his observations of China economic and political conditions His visit to Baltimore includes a weekend with his family Everyone is invited to attend and there is no evening service
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Randolph T. Shields
Southern Presbyterian Church
China
Johns Hopkins University
Balti Ae
Rockefeller
College of Medicine
Presbyterian Church
Shields
Captain Keezell Visits Harrisonburg News Office
Captain Rembrandt P. Keezell circulation manager of the Harrisonburg Dairy News is described as a visitor in town, visiting The Star office before heading to Washington on business. He is the son of Assemblyman George B. Keezell of Rockingham County and a Virginia Military Institute graduate who served as a captain in World War I.
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Rembrandt P. Keezell
Harrisonburg
Star
Washington
George B. Keezell
Rockingham County
Keezell
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington
United States
Field Artillery Ranch
United States Army
Body of John Conway Sent to Former Home
The body of John Conway aged plasterer who died June 6 in Memorial Hospital from cerebral hemorrhage was shipped this morning via the Pennsylvania Railroad to his former home at Troy, N. Y. Carlond Watermelons just received. Orders filled at Sam Haines' warehouse and F Ramacciotti's store on Main Street.
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Old Home
John Conway
Memorial Hospital
Pennsylvania Railroad
Troy
Sam _ Haines’ warehhouse
F. Ramacciotti
Main Street
F. Ramaccilotti
Home for Rent Near Town with Furnished Option
Property listing notices a home for rent near town offered by J. H. Henry. Includes full conveniences and optional furnishing upon request.
For Sale Two Houses in Nice Location With Modern Features
For sale a six room house with double porches screened upper porch, large garden yard, electric lights, kitchen water, driveway to garage. Also one house for rent in same location. Write P D Q care Star.
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Care Star
Wanted Cook Position at Star Office
Help wanted for a male preferred cook. Apply at the Star office for the one person job posting.
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Cook
Star Office
Frederick County Board approves road and bridge projects
Frederick county supervisors meet to allocate state aid funds for roads, approve Back Creek bridge construction at 7500 dollars, authorize repairs to North Frederick grade, and allocate 1461.90 to Stephens City road. The panel also adopts a heating system contract and orders jail exterior painting by prison labor.
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Middletown
M. L. Lockhart
W. E. Smith
Bethel Road
Frederick
North Frederick
S. H. Edmonds
Court House
John H. Snyder
Chambersburg Construction Company
Miller and Anderson
Frank H. Taylor
Mr. Smith
T. Russell Cather
Edmonds
Taylor
Whitfield
Back Creek
Smith
State Highway Commission
Apple Pie Ridge
Stephenson
Clarke County
Stephens City
Baltimore and Ohio
Warren County
Grant
Winchester High to Stage The Bells of Beaujolais musical
The senior class of Winchester High School will present The Bells of Beaujolais at the Empire Theater next Tuesday night. The two act musical with libretto by David Stevens and music by Louis Adolphe Coerne follows an American yacht party on an imaginary island near Normandy. The plot centers on Duke of Beaujolais and Countess Marie with romantic entanglements among visitors led by host John Bender and his sister Mrs Jessup.
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Winchester High School
Empire Theater
Beaujolais
David Stevens
Louis Adolphe Coerne
Normandy
Duke of
Ujolais
Beaufleur
Duke
Marie
John Bender
Mrs. Jessup
Sarah
Phillis
Bender
Belle
Larry
Tony
Yvonne
Susette
Muite
Pven Harkins
Fantine
Cast Beaujolais
Endless Caverns Excursion to New Market Va on June 11 1922
Southern Railway hosts an excursion to Endless Caverns in New Market Virginia on Sunday June 11 1922. Admission is one dollar including war tax. Dinners and light refreshments will be served on the grounds.
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Southern Railway
Registration Notice For Handley Winchester School Children
Handley and Winchester public schools announce limited early registrations for new county pupils within city limits. Existing Handley students may continue. New entrants must register May 27 June 3 or June 10 between nine and twelve, in specified buildings. Kindergarten accepts at limited ages.
Sunday School Convention Convenes at Kernstown Church
The Shawnee District Sunday School Convention opened May 25 at Kernstown Presbyterian Church with all speakers present. Moral and civic law, moving pictures and parental roles were debated, with resolutions condemning cinema harms and urging church leaders to combat modern evils. Next year’s meeting location to be announced.
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Shawnee
Kernstown
Condemnation
Kernstown Presbyterian Church
Richard
Te Presbyterian Sunday School
Aew
Tuter
See
John W. Larrick, Jr
R. H. Cline
Civid
J. W. Hupman
Sam Chiles
Funkhouser
Shryock
R. S. Smith
Committee On
Police Court Fines Levied For Speeding and Drunkenness
G. Ferrari forfeited a ten dollar fine and two dollar costs for failing to appear on a speeding charge. Sam Nichols of Jenkins paid five dollars and two dollars costs for drunkenness. Mr and Mrs Butts and daughters of Martinsburg West Virginia visit Mrs Thornberry in this city.
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G. Ferrari
Sam Nichols
Jenkins
W. E. Butts
Martinsburg, W.va
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Scott Grant
F. D. Good
John Myers
W. B. Smith
George Whitfield
Frederic County
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Frank Gearing
E. Piccadilly Sr
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Handley
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Winchester
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