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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1934
Page
5
The article extols ice refrigeration as the safest cheapest method, noting a constant 32 degree temperature, preservation of flavor and nutrients, absence of odor transfer, and lack of mechanical parts. It claims ice fridges cost about a quarter of chemical models and last a lifetime with ample space and access to Pure Crystal Ice.
McSherry Lupton and D J Howard spoke at the Rotary Club luncheon in the George Washington Hotel. Lupton discussed farm and orchard machinery price trends and diesel engine uses in Africa. Howard summarized a Roanoke state convention report and urged five objectives for the Winchester club.
Martinsburg Circuit Judge D H Rodgers granted an injunction against Local 1756 and 88 members of the Berkeley Woolen Company plant picket line. The order bars picketing near the mill and restrains loitering or harassment of entrants or job seekers. Plant, employing about 400, has been idle since Wednesday amid discrimination and stretch-out complaints. Management plans to reopen under the injunction, with police kept advised but not active.
The Democratic Committee of the Seventh Congressional District of Virginia declares A. Willis Robertson the Democratic nominee for the Seventh District. He complied with legal requirements and no other candidate offered a name within the primary period. W. E. Carson, Chairman.
Noted at Good News Bay in Alaska, the community lies 80 miles from the nearest post office. Its chief industry remains platinum mining, shaping local economy and access to services.
During the week ending June 9, 348 placements were made in District 9 by the National Reemployment Service of Virginia. The district includes Frederick, Rappahannock, Page, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, Rockbridge counties and Harrisonburg, Winchester cities.
Seventy five members of Grace M. E. Church Souths Men and Women Bible classes in Middletown Va attended a banquet hosted by the Daughters of Wesley class at Woodmen's Hall. Rev R V Whitehurst and Mrs Whitehurst were guests with a brief program led by Hannah Walters Miss Mae Ginn gave a recital and a ladies quartet sung.
Clarke county votes to retain the county agent while abolishing the FERA office. An appropriation of 500 dollars is set for the agent’s work after a tie vote was broken by Trial Justice L C Kackley. Opposition came from J T Lindsey and J M Fishpaw. support from W Fenton and C Price. C C Funkhouser remains the county agent. wages above the prevailing scale sparked opposition from agricultural interests.
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