Blacksburg State Short Course Attracts County Leaders
The state short course at Blacksburg runs July 24 to 31 with lectures and classes in cooking sewing canning poultry and club work. Frederick county sends Leona Lauck Hilda Lovett Hlyira Abshire and Gordon Whitacre as leaders of their projects guided by Home Demonstration agent Miss Mabel Haynes for transportation and support.
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Blacksburg
Frederick County
Leona Lauck
Winchester
Hilda Lovett
Canning
Stephens City
Hlvira Abshire
White Hall
Gordon Whitacre
Whitacre
Mabel Haynes
Wheat Harvest Begins Monday In Frederick County
On next Monday farmers in Frederick county will start the wheat harvest. The crop will be in fine shape for cutting though the season runs a week to ten days late due to a backward spring, heavy rains, and limited sunshine. About half the usual wheat acreage was planted last fall, with many expecting a good crop from those fields while others anticipate only a half crop because of Hessian fly damage and adverse weather.
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Frederick County
Naval recruiting office opens in Winchester for a brief stay
R. R. Hudson and C. T. Rahowski of the United States Navy recruiting station in Washington are establishing a naval recruit station in Winchester for a few days. They will remain until next Tuesday to seek recruits and explain the advantages of Navy service to young men.
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R. R. Hudson
C. T. Rahowski
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
Winchester
Navy
Bakery Truck Mishap Near Strasburg Rears Minor Damage
Beck's Bakery of Winchester operated a bread truck that overturned on Hupp's Hill east of Strasburg on Sunday around 3 30 PM. A new driver steered to the roadside, hit soft mud after rain, and the truck rolled over. The driver was unharmed and the vehicle suffered limited damage with one wheel torn off and an intact windshield.
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Strasburg
Beck's Bakery
Winchester
Hupp
Ryan Expelled From Exchange
Alban A. Ryan, chairman of the Stultz Motor Car Company, has been expelled from the stock exchange after a controversy over a corner in Stultz stock. The board of governors cited conduct inconsistent with just and equitable principles of trade. FOR SALE Cheap to at buyers 12 pies Will fetch pounds or better Box Winchester Va 123 41.
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Associated Press
New York
Alban A. Ryan
Stultz Motor Car Company
The
Stock Exchange
Stultz
Exchange
Board of Governors
Ryan
Winchester
Stock market rises early with mixed gains across sectors
The market opened higher led by equipment, independent steels, and automotive shares up 1 to 3 points. Prominent names gained include American Car, Pressed Steel Car, Crucible, Vanadium Steels, Great Northern, Pierce Arrow, and General Motors with oils and food products also advancing. Call money opened at 8 percent and spiked to 14 percent as leaders later retreated. Mexican Petroleum, Crucible, and Baldwin rallied amid an irregular close after about 325000 shares traded.
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Associated Press
New York
American Car
Pressed Steel
Crucible and
Vanadium Steels
Great Northern
Pierce-Arrow
General Motors
Call Money
Mexican Petroleum
Crucible
Baldwin
Jury Appears as Court Postpones Venable v Venable Case
Jurors summoned in the Circuit Court appear but learn the Venable vs Keith case is postponed to July 1. They are recalled for June 28 for the Dillard vs Slonaker contract suit. Farmers complain wheat harvest interferes with duty. one juror says he will not return due to needing to harvest crops with his sons.
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Julian S. Venable
William Keith
Veniremen
D. M. Dillard
A. C. Slonaker
Jury Indicts Oil Schemers
Four oil companies ten brokerage houses and about fifty individuals are indicted by the federal grand jury for using the mails to defraud investors of millions. They allegedly made gross misrepresentations about oil properties and paid dividends from stock proceeds. Named firms include Rangers Oil Company and Williams Oil Company among others, with many headquartered in New York City. The nationwide roundup targets oil stock promoters accused of sweeping funds in recent months.
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Associated Press
New York
Federal Grand Jury
Rangers Oil Company
W. Williams Oil Company
Great Western Soleum Corporation
Crown Oil Company
Flood Head of Virginia Delegation Elected Chairman
The Virginia delegation to the Democratic national convention arrived in Colorado Springs in two Pullmans and will spend the day there. Representative Henry D. Flood of the Tenth Virginia district has been elected chairman of the state delegation. The weather is beautiful.
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The
Star
Colorado Springs
Colo
Virginia
San Francisco
Henry D. Flood
R. E. Byr
For Sale or Rent Livery Barn in Winchester Center
Classified teaser notes multiple items: a centrally located livery barn for sale or rent in Winchester likely suitable as a garage or stor age ware room. Also listed are a baby stroller and robe for sale and a clerk wanted in a gents furnishing store. Tickets for a Chautauqua season offered at $2.50 each.
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Winchester
J. Foster Gray
Ior
Chautauqua
People's Drus Store
Leaders Arrive as Prohibition Talks Shape Convention
Golden Gate arrival of Carter Glass and Charles Murphy signals key lobbying as Democratic leaders weigh prohibition policy. Glass reportedly carries Wilson draft platform while Murphy returns from French Lick meeting. insiders hedge on anti prohibition moves and Wilsons position remains uncertain.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Glass
Carter Glass
Virginia
Wilson
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
French Lick
Ind
Tammany
Martinsburg Plant Sale Aims to Reopen Vinegar Plant
A group of Winchester and Martinsburg fruit men are selling stock in a proposed 100000 dollar corporation to buy the Martinsburg plant from Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company. The former Cumberland Valley Cider equipment, destroyed by fire, plus Martinsburg plant machinery, will be used to resume vinegar production for the 1920 crop. Promoters have optioned the plant price and substantial stock has already sold under leaders Richards of Winchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Martinsburg
Shenandoah Valley Apple Cider and Vinegar Company
Cumberland Valley Cider Company
Cate
Marinsburg
Marrinsburg
Winchester Company
Messrs. Richards
Wage dispute quick steps marked by rail labor board
President Wilson asked the Railroad Labor Board to speed its wage decision. Aboard Chicago and Baltimore dispatches report the board has not replied. Western Maryland yard crews walk out at Hagerstown, with Brunswick and Baltimore lines easing later as unions press for concessions. A separate food transit survey was ordered in Washington to address shortages caused by the strike.
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The
Associated Press
Wigton
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Chicago
Whartom
American Federation of Labor
C. T. Carrithers
Nhe
Waze
Washington
Western Maryland
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Brunswick
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Smith
Western Maryland Railroad
Elizabeth Street
Tongshore
Hiladfelphia
Reading
Sttiking
Howard Five
Piece
Wlro
Packing Equipment On Sale For Harvest Season
Prepared producers are urged to order packing equipment including grading and sifting machines conveyors presses and barrels for harvesting. Secure Bordeaux or Bluestone crates for the next crop and ensure rust resistant handling gear.
By Ladies Aid Guild at Stephenson Church Ends
A local church group gathered at Stephenson for a community aid event hosted by the ladies aid society. The gathering focused on fellowship, charity work, and planning future church activities.
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Ladiés' Aideee Et Manne Church
Stephenson
Scout Meeting Urges London Delegates Send-off
Librarie Pri fay special meeting called regarding Camn Parents urged to attend as London delegates depart. Scout brief notes indicate a send-off event with a focus on troop activities and local participation.
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Roy
Librarie Pri Fay
P. m
Camn
London
Scout Scrief
Pearls Worth $10 000 Lost By A Graduate
Mrs. R T Cummock of Altavista Campbell County Virginia and party returned from a graduation trip to find a rope of pearls valued at 10000 missing after a hotel visit in Piccadilly Street. The jewels lay on the running board of the Packard minutes later undiscovered by dozens of passersby.
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Piccadilly Street
Jack Annex
R. T. Cummock
George .D. Ellwood
Altavista
Campbell County
Miss Cumnock
Annex
Notice of muster and exams for New Cong Pate company
Men who signed as applicants must report at the corporation Court room City Hall at 7 45 p m Thursday June 24 to take the physical examination and elect officers and non commissioned officers for the New Cong Pate. Tiesay June 29 the company will be mustered into state service for state and federal recognition in this fiscal year Captain G H Grimm Organizer Winchester Va June 23 1920.
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Corporation
City Hall
Tiestay
G. H. Grimm
Winchester
Illustrated Lecture Yard Party at Hopewell June 25
Anne J. Haines delivers a free lecture on two years in Siberia at the Illustrated Lecture Yard Party in Hopewell at p m by request of the Friendly Bible Class. Public invited with Friends Service Committee listed.
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Hopewell, & P. m
Anne J. Haines
Siberia
Friends Service Committee
U. S. Short on Libraries Sparks Norwegian Reform Talk
A Norwegian visitor argues American public libraries lag Norway in reach and funding. Norway has over 1 300 state supported free libraries for 2.5 million people, while the U S has under 5 000 for over 100 million. The Books for Everybody drive seeks 2 million dollars for a national library commission to expand public library service.
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Norway
United States
American Library Association
Friends of Libraries
National Library Commission
Amelia
Arne Kilda
America
Bergen
Washington
Kildal
New York State Library
County Couple Wed in Local Ceremony
The Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church officiated at 2.30 yesterday afternoon at a marriage at the parsonage. The groom was Joseph Hoyermale and the bride Shirley, both residents of this area. The bride was formerly Miss Alabaugh and a widow.
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George W. Stover
theUnited Brethren Church
Joseph Hoyermale
Bone
Shirley
Alabaugh
Hopewell Friends Plan Children's Day Exercises
The Hopewell Friends First-day school schedules a children's day program on June 27 with devotional meetings at 10 and exercises at 11. A full attendance of members and interested attendees is expected. Also featured is a weekend candy sale at People's Drug Co. with assorted chocolate covered nuts and cream centers priced at 79 cents.
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Friends
Hopewell Friends
The
People’s Drug Co
Little Babe Brought Here By Mourner Sister
Mrs A Wylie Moore of Charlotte arrives in Winchester with the infant daughter of the late Mrs Margaret L Byrd and Mr Thom as B Byrd. The infant is under nurse care at Memorial Hospital. Mrs Moore, sister of the late Mrs Byrd, stays with Mr and Mrs H F Byrd in Clarke County and has cared for the child since Mrs Byrd's death.
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A.wylie Moore
Charlotte
N.C
Winchester
Margaret Lewis Byrd
Thomas B. Byrd
Memorial Hospital
Moore
Byrd
H. F. Byrd
Clarke County
Children’s Day Services Set for June 27 at Valley Chapel
Children’s Day services originally planned for last Sunday at the Martinsburg pike chapel will now be held this coming Sunday June 27 at 3 30 p m. The public is invited to attend and participate in the program.
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Valley
Martinsburg Pike
Wanted reliable girl for gen housework in small family
Help wanted notice from The Star seeking a reliable girl for general housework in a small family. Mentions good wages and reference to “M” care.
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Genhousework
Lott
Big Chamber Meeting Aims to Boost Winchester Growth
Citizens from Winchester and Freder릭 County are invited to a mass meeting at 8 pm in the Auditorium under the Chamber of Commerce. Speakers include Francis Lowell and Lewis Buddy. music by Ming Boath and others. Delegations from surrounding towns plan to attend. no admission or membership solicitations.
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Chamber of Com*merce
Chamber of Commerce
Winchester
Frederik
Cers
Lewis Buddy
Ancrean
Chambers of Commerce
Franscis Lowell
Martinsburg
W. Va
Schoola
A. M.an
Ming Boath
Williams
Mary. Stewart
Peter Vredenburg
Mesers
Hugh Duffey
Victor Arthur
Thomas
F. Turley
American Legion
Wens Band
Ber of
Commerce
Ee Ee
Francis Lowell
of Commerce
Rouss Hall
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Blackburg's
Naval Recruiting Office
Bell
Gents
Cereanine
Golden Gate
Senator Glass
Secretary of Labor Board
Winchester Orchard Supply CO
Hone
N. Market ST
Brill & Ritter
People’s
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Washington St
U. S
Frederick
Chamber of Session
Hansbrough& Carter
Little Joe
Virginia National Guard
Judge Whiting’s
BOX Social
Robert Itdle
Kernstown
Osborn
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