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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1924

Page

2

Directors of Potomac Edison Co Elected at Stockholders Meeting

Meeting of the stockholders of Edison Company held at Frederick offices elected four new directors for the coming year. M. F. Riley submitted the annual report. The newcomers named were Thomas LaPierce, James B. Vinga, John B. Kieffer, and Hagers.

Edison Company Frederick M. F. Riley Thomas la Pierce Bmas B. Vinga Cumberlaad John B. Kieffer Hagers

Court appoints Mrs Rose L Snyder administratrix

An order on record designates Mrs Rose L Snyder as administratrix of the estate, detailing her authority to manage affairs and oversee settlement of debts and assets.

O Order Rose. L. Snyder

Bond Filed in Estate of Mrs Eu Genie Burton

The estate of her mother, Mrs Eu Genie H Burton, who died recently, had bond set in the penalty of $11 000.

Eugenie H. Burton

Kent to Speak on Radio Fridays From WCAP

Friday at 7 30 p m Frank R Kent noted political writer of the Baltimore Sun and author of The Great Games of Politics will present weekly talks on WCAP called Sparkes from the Political Wheel Fans may expect the same gripping appeal as his articles on politics from the radio series start date Friday evening

Frank R. Kent Baltimore Sun WCAP Mr. Kent

Skilled Labor in Virginia Remains Busy

Virginia shows satisfactory skilled labor employment for the period per the federal labor report. Some surplus of common labor exists in various sections while industrial activity remains strong and preparations to expand building construction aim to maintain steady employment for crafts workers.

Virginia United States

University Founders Day to Feature Johns Hopkins Dean

In Virginia the University of Virginia observes Founders Day with morning exercises on April 12 in Cabell Hall. John H. Latane dean of the college and history professor at Johns Hopkins University will be the chief speaker. Latane, a Staunton native, studied at Baltimore City College and Johns Hopkins.

Foundadk Latane Ying Cabell Hall Staunton, Va Baltimore City College Johns ‘Hopkins

Recent Sales of Hester Realty Items

Real estate transfers admitted to record include G. Fred Yeakley to Harry C. Stouffer for two houses at 5381 and 533 North Main Street for 8500 dollars. R Te Bryarty et ux to Grace Y. Wright for a Stewart Street house and lot for 9 dollars. L. Rosenberger and John H. Rosenberger to Emma S. Brown and Nellie Brown for a North Washington Street house and lot for 6000 dollars. M. L. Parson et ux to O. A. Ashton et ux for three Virginia Avenue lots for 1000 dollars. Walter B. Barr to J. W. Baker and W. F. Shrycek for a Harris Addition lot for 500 dollars. A. J. Oates et ux to Joseph T. Brown for a North Main Street house and lot for 5000 dollars.

Corporation Clerk’s G. Fred Yeakley Harry C. Stouffer North Main Street R. Te Bryarty Grace Y. Wright Stewart Street L. Rosenberger John H. Rosenberger Emma S. Brown Nellie Brown North Washington Street M. L. Parson O. A. Ashton Virginia Avenue Walter B. Barr J. W. Baker W. F. Shrycek Harris Addition A. J. Oates Joseph T. Brown

Lease Recorded For Bushnell Drug Store Property

A lease from Mrs. Margaret B. Rose and George B. Bushnell to Peoples Drug Company Inc. covers the North Main Street store, formerly Bushnell Drug Store. The ten year term begins September 1 1922 with monthly rent of 5 dollars for fixtures.

Margaret B. Rose George B. Bushnell Peoples Drug Company, Inc The Drug Corporation North Main Street Bushnell Drug Store

Tenancy in Virginia Farms Draws Census Contrast

One in every four Virginia farms in 1920 was operated by tenants, with 47 745 farms or 26.6 percent. Of these tenants 30 982 were native whites and 16 640 non whites including negros. The record shows tenancy decline from earlier decades and notes varied regional trends within the state.

Virginia United States Wilson Gee University of Virginia Mers

Hope for Pennsy Lvie extension to Clarke County

Winchester residents follow talks on leasing Norfolk and Western to Pennsylvania to extend the Cumberland Valley division to Boyce in Clarke County. A linked route would provide a south outlet and through Pullman trains to Hagerstown, Md. Cost is said to be modest, but the plan awaits real commitment.

Winchester Norfolk and Western Railway Pennsylvania Railroad Cumberland Valley Division Clarke County Boycé Norfolk and Western Winchesters Pullman W. Va Hagerstown Pennsylvania Road Boyce

Bashful Mr. Bobbs Play Slated in Grimes Va Event

In Grimes Virginia on March 19 the play The Bashful Mr. Bobbs was set to be presented at the Welltown venue. Local organizers promote the production as a light comedy with cast members from the area.

Grimes Bobbs Welltown

Winchester Gun Club to Hold Saturday Practice Shoot

Members will hold a practice shoot at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon at the club grounds near the city water reservoir. Men and women may attend to practice. Instructors are present to show beginners how to use a shotgun.

Winchester Gun Club

Crozet Peach Growing Co-Operative Gets State Charter

The Crozet Peach Growing Co-Operative Association Inc of Crozet Albemarle County received a charter from the State Corporation Commission marking one of Virginia’s largest peach shipping districts. It is capitalized at 100000 to 125000 dollars with Henry Childs named president, and is the first peach association in the state.

Richmond Virginia State Corporation Commission Crozet Peach’ Growing /Co-Operative Association, Inc Crozet Albemarle County Henry Childs

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Potomac Edison CO Frank Kent T BUICK Cadillac Freda Ebert Capitol Dome California Woolworth New Yor H. W. Ebert Berryville Woodstock Durants Ed Durant Jourden Chalmers Overland American Scripsbooth Vealey Alburn Reo Ford Truck Winchester Garage, Inc D. W. Mcilwee, Mer Associated Press Committee On House of Representatives Adjutant General Congress Chambers of Commerce Goodwyn Emporia Wright Rfolk Moore Wytheville Harrison Fredericksburg Robert T. Barton DR. Latane Hester Realty John Leight George Stover Grippe D. L. Affeck Edgar Shirley Grimes Gleamings Wes H. F. Byrd R. T. Barton T. Russell Cather C. W. Trenary W. D. Myers Shirley Carter H. B. McCormac W. A. Baker Stewart Bell Treas Logan WM. B. Macmillan North East North Market Street H. C. Light Bunker Hille W, VA L. Jackson GUN Club Moline Tractor Babe Brothers Kent and Water Streets International Harvester Company of America Smallwood Motor Co Stephens City, VA Pierce and McKown F. M. Reynolds Braddock
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