Capper Heisman bill support voiced by Congressman Harrison
Congressman Harrison defends a cooperative marketing bill for farmers aimed at lawful collective action under anti trust rules. He argues the measure protects consumers, limits voting rights and dividends, and enables farmers to sell directly to the public without intermediaries amid rising costs and wartime production pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Harrison
Rrison
Capper-Heisman
Harrison for Assisting the Virginia Boys
Representative Thomas W. Harrison of this city defends his vote on the extra compensation for soldier boys. He rebuts Col R F Leedy's criticism and argues the Virginia boy earned a bonus paid from incomes and stock transactions taxes. He notes northern states granted bonuses while Virginia did not and urges duty to southern soldiers. Continued on page 3.
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Thomas W. Harrison
R. F. Leedy
Luray
Harrison
Congress
Virginia
Leedy
Canada
Pennsylvania
Stock Exchange
Wall Street
American Legion
Farm Labor, Draft Exemption, and Cooperatives
The speaker argues for equal footing for farm labor with munitions and shipbuilding, noting partial success and strict definitions of necessary labor. He cites farm labor shortages, lower efficiency among returning workers, and better living conditions in cities. He praises wartime and postwar laws like rural credits and farm cooperatives, urging farmers to use the new bill for practical agricultural benefits.
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South
Congress
Busy Court Week in Frederick County Urges Jury Sessions
The Circuit Court of Frederick County will hold a busy week with criminal hearings and civil disposals. A jury is to be summoned for Monday June 21 to hear cases including the felony indictment against Eugene Ritter. Other trials and motions are set for June 22 24 28 and 29 including Waldrown Sprout and Company v J E McDonald and Julian s Venable v William Keith and D M Dillard v A L Slonaker and Miller Wisecarver v S M Smallwood. A yard party by Macedonia M E Church Ladies Aid Society is announced for July.
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Circuit Court
Frederick County
Whiting
Eugene Ritter
Waldrown, Sprout and Company
J. E. McDonald
Julian’s S. Venable
William Keith
D.M. Dillard
A. L. Slonaker
Miller Wisecarver
8. M. Smallwood
Farm for sale 193 acres with orchard near Winchester
A good reason for selling a well improved farm 193 acres with a 10 acre orchard on a public road. House on Delco light and various outbuildings including a bank barn and silo. A splendid yard well and strong transport access two miles from Winchester. Price 85 dollars per acre. W L Fultz Real Estate, Court Square Winchester Va. 16 1p 3t
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delco
Winchester
W. L. Fultz
Court Square
Packing Equipment for Harvesting and Packing Fruit
Be prepared to order packing equipment now including grading sizing machines rollers conveyor systems presses and accessories for orchard crates and barrels. Secure Bordeaux or Bluestone for the next spray.
Unlawful Sprinkling of Streets Under City Rule
City ordinance prohibits sprinkling streets with water after oiling. Violators face a fine between 2 and 5 dollars, collected as other city fines. Also notes a Presbyterian Church event: a strawberry festival at Church Parlor Thursday at 8 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle No. 11
Presbyterian Church
National Avenue
Winchester Chamber Expands for Community Growth
A Star reporter visits the Winchester Chamber of Commerce to review its services and plans. The group promotes jobs through the local employment office, supports nurses and home demonstration programs, operates a rest room, and pursues campaigns to boost local buying, housing relief, and city improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
The
Star
Winchester
B of Commerce
Oan Chamber of Commerce
Chester
Lee
Stray White Shepherd Collie Seeks Owner Reward Offered
A white Shepherd Collie with license No 236 is missing from the Welltown pike area last Saturday night. Reward given upon return to John Ebert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welltown Pike
John Ebert
Hail Insurance Ad Targets Local Crops
HAIL NOW is the time to cover crops against hail damage. Insures wheat apples and other crops from loss by hail. Hansbrough and Carter offer insurance loans and real estate services in this local notice.
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Hansbrough
Carter
Winchester Seed Co offers scarce cowpeas soybeans and crimson clover
Orchard men urged to buy now as cow peas and soy beans are scarce. Winchester Seed Co Inc positions Crimson Clover as the cheapest legume on the market for farmers seeking affordable forage and cover crop options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Deaf Mutes Wed In Pen Ritual At Local Church
Cleveland H. Christian and Mary R Lineburg, both deaf mutes, married at the First Baptist Church parsonage. Minister Rev. Charles Adey conducted a ritual in writing answers to each question and certifying them on the marriage certificate. The ceremony marked the first deaf mute marriage in the area. Christian, 35, is from Middletown. Lineburg, daughter of Mr and Mrs William F Lineburg, resides in Marlboro. The couple left for their home after a quiet celebration.
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First Baptist Church
Cleveland H. Christian
Mary R.lineburg
Charles Adey
Adey
Christian
Middletown
William F. Christian
William F. Lineburg
Marlboro
Miners in Ohio Suffer Hunger Despite High Wages
Ohio miners face hunger despite record wages and strong demand. George W. Savage secretary treasurer of the Ohio United Mine Workers cites aid appeals from Bysville Guernsey County where workers report only one day of work per week due to a car shortage.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Ohio
Ohio United Mine Workers
Savage
Bysville
Guernsey County
Fairmont Shows 83.8 Percent Population Gain
Census Bureau figures released by the Associated Press show Fairmont West Virginia rising to 17,851 residents, an increase of 8,140 people or 83.8 percent. The data come from the latest population statistics announced in Washington.
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Associated Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Fairmont
W. Va
Thieves Attack Victim Near Railroad Tracks
Excelsior Springs Missouri June 17 George Underwood of Carrollton Missouri was found injured in a hospital without his left hand and foot. He said two men robbed him and bound him to a railroad track with wire but he freed his right arm and leg just before a train approached.
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Associated Press
Excelsion Springs
George Underwood
Carrallton
Underwood
For Sale Residence and Rental Listings
FOR SALE RESIDENCE 8-room brick house on large lot ideal for 2 family living Mrs J Reley Grimm 607 8S Braddock St 41 1p 41 FOR RENT Storage capacity for 5000 barrels one mile west of Winchester rates and reservations J V Arthur 40 Rouss Ave 1p 11 OSBORN BINDER FOR SALE comparatively new 7-foot 6 12 1p t1 JAS B RUSSELL
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Winchester
Tolley
Ideal
J. Reley Grimm
Braddock St
J. V. Arthur
Rouss Ave
Osborn
Jas
B. Russell
For Sale Items and Services Advertised in Valley News
For sale listings include fresh cows two Helfers a three year old colt and a gas engine in good order with nail a refrigerator and oil stoves offered at low prices. Buggies harness and fly nets also advertised at low prices. Children’s Day services announced by Valley Sunday School Martinsburg Pike with an 8 o clock start inviting public attendance and program.
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Valley
Martinsburg Pike
Coughlin Child Abduction Case Turns To Revenge Motive
In Norristown Pennsylvania on June 17 police refocused the Stolen Blakely Coughlin case on revenge after a man only known as The Crank swindled 12 000 from the father. The Crank demanded 6000 then 12000 and told where to leave the money. The infant remains missing and authorities pursue new leads while the father and police reassess the motive.
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Associated Press
Norristown
Blakely Coughlin
the Crank
George Coughlin
Coughlin
Princepee
Coughin
Charles Keller
Norristown Police
Laws To Stop Forest Fire Made Public
A copy of the forest fire law of Virginia has been received with a request for wide publication. Provisions include up to three years in prison for maliciously setting fires, fines up to 100 dollars for careless fires damaging another’s property, and penalties for neglectful burning near mills and brush. Citizens are urged to enforce the law. Mr and Mrs William Louthan plan to move to Chester Pa. Mr Irwin Arnold leaves for Baltimore on business. Mrs W W Welsh returns to Rockville Md after visiting relatives.
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Forest Fire Lawn
Virginia
Woodland
Pershing Visits Shenandoah Valley Cadet Corps at Lexington
General John J. Pershing arrives as guest of Virginia Military Institute head Gen W Nichols at Wayside Inn Middletown and proceeds to Lexington to review the cadet corps. He will award medals, address graduates, and attend the final ball before the session ends with Saturday sunrise gun.
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John. J. Pershing
United States Army
Ginia Military Institute
Lex
W. Nichols
General Pershing
D. C. Marshall, Jr
Wayside
Miletown
Lexington
Washington
Middletown
S. F. Rhodes
Washing
Winchester
Weyside Inn
Jackson
Shenandoah Valle
Call Valley
Rena Pershing
Parading
Wayside Inn
Sesser
Mia
Lekington
D. Rockenbach
States Army
Institute
L. W. Peyton
Staunton
Paddy the Bear Slain by Gunmen in Chicago
Chicago reports the slaying of Paddy the Bear Ryan, owner of a saloon, by gunmen amid a gang war that has left eight dead. Three wounded died on the operating table at a hospital. A police officer was also killed in the clashes as the feud escalates since Maurice Enright’s February 3 death. Catherine C Willis of Providence Hospital visits her sister in Harrisonburg during a vacation.
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Associated
Chicago
Sun
Paddy the Bear
Ryan
Apital
Con
E Coleman
Maurice Enright
Catherine C. Willis
Providence Hospital
Washington
Ida_ Willis
Harrisonburg
John Hoover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Leedy
Ladies’ Aid Society of Macedonia M. EB. Church
Church
Chapman’s
Main and
Monmouth Sts
Little Mountain
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Hone
N. Market ST
R. M. Swimley
Osborne
Washington St
Folly Care Star
R. M. Swemley
Blakely
William Louthan
Mr. Louthan
Irwin Arnold
Standard of Company
Baltimore
W. W. Welsh
Rockville, Md
F. M. Richardson
South Washington Street
Gen. Pershing
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