Regulation and Prohibition Problems Highlight Virginia Civil Editor
The article discusses new intoxicant regulations affecting farmers cider and vinegar processes, plus a profile of J Forward a Virginia official. It traces Forward’s career from Wytheville to Richmond, his role as Governor Stuart's secretary, relief work in Europe, fuel administration during coal shortages and his leadership in the State Corporation Commission and national railway utilities group.
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Wytheville
Bristol
Richmond
Harrisonburg
Stuart
Forward
Europe
Balkan States
Paris
Rome
Athens
Saloniki
Bucharest
J. Forward
Virginia
Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Foreward
National Association of Railway and Utilities Commissioners
Memsbers
Interstate Commerce Eepinsion
Virginia seeks statewide officer. single candidate named
Richmond June 16 Virginia elects a statewide officer as no opposition remains after filing period ends. Alexander ard of Richmond, formerly of Tisonburg, is the only candidate for the commission post, appointed by Henry C. Stuart in 1918 and serving over five years. He previously spent forty years in Wytheville newspaper work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
State Bration Commission
Alexander Ard
Tisonburg
Areata
Henry C. Stuart
Wing
Wytheville
Pinchot to insist on enforcement of law
Harrisburg June 16 Governor Pinchot remains firm on enforcing the state prohibition law despite the General Assembly not providing 250000 for a special enforcement fund. Administrators say funds will be found elsewhere to carry out the program.
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Pinchot
Harrisburg
General Assembly
Church Women Form A Council In Winchester
The Federated Council of Church Women of Winchester held its third monthly meeting at Handley Library on June 8. Rev. F. M. Casselman spoke on cooperative inter-denominational social work observed in other cities. Officers elected for the year include President Miss Julia C. Tyler and Vice President Mrs. F. M. Casselman. membership comprises one representative from each congregation. Committees were appointed to study suggested plans with reports due at the July meeting.
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Federated Council of Church Women of Winchester
Handley Library
F. M. Casselman
Centenary Reformed Church
Julia C. Tyler
Boyd
R. Richards
Daniel Lupton
Sophie Baker
Winchester
Good Prices for Land in Clarke
Mitchell and Goldsmith of Berryville sold the Milton Valley farm just outside Berryville containing 130 acres of orchards for $50,000 to Frank Tilford of Florida. The firm also sold the Hazelwood farm to Dr. I. M. Brumback for $25,000 last week.
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Mitchell and Goldsmith
Berryville
Milton Valley
Clarke County
Frank Tilford
Florida
Hazelwood
Dr. I. M. Brumback
Children’s Day Observed at Centenary Reformed Church
The annual children’s day service at Centenary Reformed Church occurs Sunday at 8 o’clock. The program titled The Secret Whispered to Children features over 20 child performers portraying seasonal motifs and ends with a climactic story. Sunday school starts 9:45, worship at 11 with the sermon Twelve Crimes Against Children in Winchester. Special music will be rendered at all services.
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Centenary
Reformed Church
Elizabeth Edland
Winchester
Braddock Street Methodist Church Service Schedule
Preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. by the pastor with subjects Love and its Reward and Pay As You Go. Sunday School at 9.45 a.m. Epworth League 7 p.m. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 p.m. Captain J. H. Rosenberger superintendent. B. W. Switzer, Pastor.
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J. H. Rosenberger
Epworth League
Prohibition Will Be Enforced, Says Haynes in Review
Washington reports two years of prohibition enforcement under Haynes show progress with 3 550 units and 2 300 agents. Whiskey withdrawals fell from 12 389 000 gallons in 1920 to 1 819 888 in 1922, with federal courts handling 65 760 criminal and 3 500 civil cases and $4 041 000 in fines. Seventy of 1 100 pre prohibition breweries closed in the last nine months.
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Washington
Prohibition
Haynes
Congress
New York
Locals Break Continues As Harrisonburg Battles Ninth Inning
In a late inning sequence Lloyd moved to center as Mattox threw out Watt and Jenkins retired Hope. Harrisonburg threatened in the ninth before Watt closed it, with a trio of outs and Fravel finishing the game via strikeout. Umpire: Warren.
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Lloyd
Mattox
Watt
Jenkins
Hope
Harrisonburg
Harvey
Seaman
Heatwole
Leavel
Fravel
Winchester
Norris
Garrett
Purdy
Ruppert
Marshall
Poole
Fravelef
Jenkin
Hulvey
Williams
Legion Protests Name On Dempsey Fight Tickets
Protest against the use of the American Legion name on tickets for the Dempsey Gibbons bout at Shelby Montana on July 4 has been wired to Commander Alvin Owsley by Milton H Epstein head of the San Francisco council. The action was authorized by the council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Prancisoco
The
American Legion
Shelby
Montana
Alvin Owsley
Legion
Milton H. Epstein
San Francisco
Market St. M. E. Church Services
Church notices announce Children day services at 11 o clock with regular Sunday school at 9 45 a m and Men s Bible class Also a 8 o clock p m sermon on The Trials of Life Dr DeVries district superintendent will attend Monday 8 30 p m for the first quarterly conference All officials asked to attend Boys Club met high attendance Tuesday with two new members Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 45 p m Woman s Association picnic planned Friday June 22 at Golightly grove between Winchester and Boyce More details to follow
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DeVries
Clubes
Woman’s Association
Golightly Grove
Winchester
Boyce
Remove Ink Stains With Mustard Trick
A tip suggests treating ink stains by wetting with cold water then covering with ground mustard. Once the mixture dries, wash in warm water with a small amount of soap. The method is claimed to be efficient and economical, saving material from waste.
Norfolk and Western Schedule to Berryville and Roanoke
Train schedule effective April 8 lists No. 189.07 in the morning from Berryville to Rosmek Bristol and intermediate stops with parlor car. A Pullman Sleeper runs to Williamson and Roanoke with dining service Shenandoah. No. 27-5.68 p.m. serves Shenandoah and connects to Memphis. Northbound No. 28-8.39 a.m. to Mage rstown and intermediates. No. 14-7.36 p.m. parlor and Mangere sleeper to Philadelphia and New York. Contacts for fares and reservations in Berryville and Roanoke.
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Rosmek
Bristol
Anheas
Broier
Brig
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Welch
Norton
Pullman Sleeper
Williamson
Roanoke
Shenandoah
Roan
Memphis
Shenandoas
Warrenens
Philadelphia
New York
Ootton
Shenandoah Junction
Washington
Parlorgerstown
Pullman
Mangere
Gage
H. H. Burks
Berryville
W. C. Saunders
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Weldrest Hosiery
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Dempsey
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Chapman's Auto Sales
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