Frost and Hail Ravage Fruit Crops Across Several States
A sweeping cold snap followed by warm weather inflicted heavy damage on fruit in states from New Mexico to Maryland. Peaches, apples, cherries and other fruits suffered widespread losses with some orchards reporting near total destruction, while wheat and strawberries faced serious hurt. Officials warned some crops may fail or be late, with exact damage still undetermined.
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Blue Ridge Mountains
Crozet
Hagerstown
Berkeley
Marturg
W. Va
Easton
Orchard Knob
Joseph B. Seth
Mulberry Hill
Orlando Harrison
Faston
Apple Crop Damage From Recent Freeze Severe
The Star notes that damage from Monday night's freeze and last night's frost far exceeds any prior cold weather impact in the county. Early reports suggest some trees may drop fruit, while others appear uninjured but weakened. A full detailed account will be published tomorrow after more information is gathered.
Damage from Cumberland frost tops ten million dollars
A Cumberland fruit exchange head said the freeze and frost in the Shenandoah and Potomac valleys caused fruit losses ranging from ten to fifteen million dollars. The vast area includes apples peaches pears cherries and other fruits across Maryland and nearby valleys. The cold wave moved off to Washington with warmer weather expected tonight and tomorrow.
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Erland
Marc Fr
Cumberland Fruit Exchange
Cumberland
Potomac
Shenandoah
Shedandoah-Cumberland
Harrisburg
Staunton
Vai
Keyser
W. Yas
Red Cross Rebuffs Requests From Indigent Migrants
The Red Cross reports five cases where individuals sought transport to Illinois Kansas Pennsylvania and Buffalo New York claiming employment or relatives would care for them. In three cases temporary aid was given while agencies checked prospects, but the charity warns against moving able bodied people to other communities. One case involved a person who absconded with 80 dollars years ago and would not be reemployed.
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The
Red Cross
Mllinois
Kansas
Pennsylvania
Buffalo
N. Y
All Organized Charities
Bee
Faint OCR Snippet on Mews Fieavy Blue
Fragmentary text mentions Mews Fieavy Blue and a Conners Bar gan Store with unclear context. No clear event dates or entities beyond these names. Summary preserves reading without fabricating facts.
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Conners Bargan
Regular meeting and help wanted notes in Star office
Regular meeting scheduled for Friday April 1 at 8 oclock by order of John H Seal Jr President. WANTED Salesladies apply by writing C B care Star office. WANTED Colored porter for shoe store references League Shoe Store ip.
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John H. Seal, JR
C. B
Care Star Office
League Shoe Store
Regular practice shoot at Winchester Gun Club scheduled
Regular practice shoot of the Winchester Gun Club will be held tomorrow at 3 30 p m. ip.
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Winchester Gun Club
Slabtown Convention March List at Auditorium Theater
Announcement for a Winchester event by the colored people of Winchester at the Auditorium Theater with ticket prices 50 cents down and 2 cents up. Tickets available at Baker's Drug Store.
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Auditorium Theater
Colored People of
Winchester
Baker's Drug Store
Frost Crushes Fruit Crops Across Delaware Maryland
Severe freezes threaten early fruit and vegetable crops from Cambridge Maryland to Wilmington Delaware. Peaches pears apricots and apples are in bloom with water on the blossoms raising ruin risk. strawberries and other small fruits damaged. farmers report millions in potential losses and stands of crops already dead or curling leaves.
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Cambridge
Upper
Dorchester
Delaware
Wilmington
Dela
Winchester unit forms new Virginia National Guard group
Headquarters Company announces a new organization in Winchester Virginia forming the Third Battalion First Regiment of the Virginia National Guard. The unit will include engineers wireless and telephone specialists horsemen motorcycle operators and intelligence and messenger personnel. Five sergeants and five corporals will fill noncommissioned posts. ex service members are invited to join.
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Winchester
Virginia National Guard
II Intelligence
Robert T. Tolion
Marshall
Apple Growers Push Through Frost Setback in Shenandoah Valley
Shenandoah Valley National Bank reflects on an early frost that damaged apples but stresses resilience. It cites General Lee’s motto to rise above circumstances and the community’s history of innovation in fruit growing. The piece notes the region’s ups and downs and expresses confidence the valley will regain its apple industry strength.
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Lee
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
Famous Play and Western Night at The Empire
Tonight at The Empire audience enjoys Sir Arthur Wing Pinero's Sweet Lavender a First National comedy with punch and ginger and a lively Western plus Pathe News.
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Arthur Wing Pinero
the Empire Tonight
Property for quick possession near Winchester on Valley Pike
Auction note describes a fight room stucco house lot and outbuildings near Winchester on Valley Pike with quick possession offered for 4000 dollars. Baker and Shryock listed as brokers.
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Winchester
Valley
Pike
Baker & Shryock
Marion Studebaker Factory Tour At Winchester Auto Sales
Public sale notice for a Marion touring car in good running condition in front of the Court House on Saturday at 10 am. Includes event promoting the new Studebaker factory, social life of employees, and complete manufacture process from red hot metal to finished product.
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Studebaker
Marian
Winchester Auto Sales
Marion
Court House
Easter at Centenary Church Welcomes New Members
Easter services at Centenary Church drew large crowds with dawn to night observances. The Rev. Woods praised members for their contributions while Capt. Robert L. Gray assured newcomers of a warm welcome. Nearly 200 attended Sunday school and many were baptized as Holy Communion was shared. Decorations featured palms and Easter lilies, crafted under Mrs. Charles M. Ebert’s committee.
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Mr. Woods
Winchester
Robert L. Gray
Centenary Church
J. 8. Wise
Philadelphia
George H.grimm
Fred. R. Stryker
John Anderson
Charles M. Ebert
POWER SPRAYERS AND ORCHARD SUPPLY CO OFFERINGS
An advertisement highlights power sprayers with claims of efficient spraying at low cost and emphasizes quality, service, and competitive pricing from The Orchard Supply Co and Winchester Seed Co Inc. The nearby notice offers a reward for a sorrel mare with a white face and white hind foot, last seen one mile west of town on the Northwestern Grade.
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Alvin
Haines
Austria arms to catch her former ruler
Vienna government tightens border patrols and arms guard posts to intercept former Emperor Karl I as he seeks refuge in Steinamanger and Budapest. Police surveil generals and armories amid fears of clashes between royalists and government supporters.
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Austria
Associated Press
Vienna
Carlos
Stelnamanager
Hungary
Improi
Budapbest
Charlies
Austria-Hungary
Budapest
Steinamanger Castle
Irian
Lehar
Nera’ Lehar
Try The New Army Store Army Shoes
An advertising notice for Army footwear priced at 2.65. Located at 27 East Water Street beside the Star office.
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Army
Army Shoes
East Water St
Star Office
Jazz Minstrel at Stephens City High School
Stephens City High School presents a jazz minstrel show on April 1 and 2 at 8.15 p.m. The event showcases student performers in a musical program with local community attendance invited.
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Stephens City High School
Dodgers' List Out April Draft Cohorts Published
INDIANAPOLIS Ind March 30 War Department will furnish all American Legion posts with lists of men classed as draft coaglars beginning about April 1. Adjutant General C Harris announced at national headquarters. Fra Galbraith national commander had requested the lists. Posts were instructed to check the list carefully to protect innocent men and swiftly deal with the guilty.
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Indianapolis
Ind
War Department
American Legion
United States
F C. Harris
Army
Legion
Galbraith
SiCent Work Shirts and Bargain Store Listing
Classified notice for Conners Bargain Store selling six 33x4 used tires after car sale. Includes garbled lines about address and contact at Collis and Wagner. Items described as in good condition with bargain pricing.
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Conner
Collis
Wagner
Ezekiel's Body Buried at Arlington Altogether
Sir Moses Ezekiel the sculptor and Confederate veteran was buried at Arlington National Cemetery with commitment services and memorial exercises. President Harding Secretary Weeks and Italian Ambassador Ricci attended and praised Ezekiel as a great Virginian artist and citizen of the world.
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Washington
Confederate Monument
Moses Ezekiel
Arlington National Cemetery
Harding
Weeks
Ricci
Sir Moses
Rome
Massive crowd attends last Salem mass before funeral
In Baltimore on a Friday crowd fills the cathedral for the third and final Salem mass for a bishop whose death on Thursday triggers funeral plans. Bishop O B presides assisted by local clergy as cathedral choir performs. A public viewing drew about 10 000 people over the day with a final reg agation and last looks before the service.
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Baltimore
Salem
Ibbehs
O. B
Elebrant
Jong 1
St.Mary's College
Vill
Ritchie” Gmite
Cardinal Gibbons
Maryia
Notice to Winchester Lodge Members
Urgent summons to all Winchester Lodge members at Castle Hall to attend a mandatory meeting. Details are unclear due to damaged text but attendance is required for official business.
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Winchester
Castle Hall
Capitalists Buy Apple Orchard in Frederick County
A group led by Herbert 8 and Massey offers twenty thousand for a Northwest Frederick County apple orchard near Winchester and Wood, with about 100 acres and plans to plant new commercial trees. The site includes a railroad siding, public equipment, and facilities for operators. The buyers bring extensive experience from Massey and Larrick, noted fruit growers, with connections to the Virginia State Rural Service.
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Washington, D
Herbert
Massey
Winchester
Rederick County
Rederick
DIRRT
Neils
Buile Nes
Re, Massey and
Virginia State Hural Secrery
Orchard Spraying Supplies and Equipment Ad
High Test Lime Sulphur Sol Sherwin Williams arsenate and dry lime products. Includes Bordeaux Blue Black Leaf 40 and sprays for orchard use. Sprayer repairs gasoline and kerosene engines, hand and power sprayers, strainers fillers fittings spray guns rods nozzles. Phone 313 301 N iptt.
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Sherwin-Williams
Drilling Rig Arrives Near Winnchester for Water Search
A modern well drilling rig has moved into the Winnchester vicinity to locate a water supply. The operation aims to reveal a viable source for the community’s needs as crews set up in the field.
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Winnchester
Nex S
Ater Strate
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Slabtown
Shenandoah Valley National’ Bank
APPLE
Mr. Wise
Centenary Reformed Church Board of Missions
Orchard Supply CO
Winchester Seed Co., Inc
Charles
Sesser
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