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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1931

Page

6

Apple Blossom Festival Visitors Laud Salisbury Pa

A letter from E E Haselbarth praising Salisbury Pennsylvania’s Eighth Annual Apple Blossom Festival notes the crowd handling, kindness, and charm of the event. The writer asks for information on paper and decorating materials for a small town parade. The message thanks Mr Bell and hopes for prices and details on float paper for future use.

Pevis En Bell Aner Chamber of Epemton Fcstions Salisbury Commerce Virginia Bell

Local Wholesale and Retail Market Prices Listed

The page shows corrected wholesale and retail figures for staples including flour, corn, and meal, with prices for various feeds and livestock products. Entries cover Wheat, Cracked Corn, Corn Meal, Dairy feed, Cotton seed meal, butter fat, wool, eggs, hens, chickens, lambs, and hay with range pricing in the Baltimore area.

Baltimore

Internal Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief

Dr J S Leonhardt claims a real internal treatment called HEMROID cures piles by addressing bad blood circulation in the hemorrhoidal veins. After 1000 patients, 960 succeeded. Baker's Drug Store offers a money back guarantee with one bottle of HEMROID Tablets.

J. S. Leonhhardt Baker’s Drug Store

Pleasant area visitors share Sunday gatherings

Residents of Pleasant Virginia hosted relatives from Fawcett Gap Winchester and Apple Pie Ridge including Mr and Mrs Frank Orndorff Mr and Mrs Amos Ritter and Mrs Parker Williams. Local families visited, hosted dinners and attended Paxton Chapel revival as well as Christian Endeavor plans led by Miss Eva Perry.

Mr. Pleasant Dorsey Ritter Frank Orndorff Fawcett Gap Winchester Fred Smith Amos Ritter Apple Pie Ridge Parker Williams Strother Lineburg Lula Lineburg Clinton Barr Frances James Ward Cadwallader Henry Near Re Warner Dyke Theodore Hamilton Will Lamp Paul Wolverton Harry Lamp Paxton Chapel Christian Endeavor Eva Perry John Perry Frances Coffelt

Winchester Court Attaches Cora D Brown Land Interest

In the Corporation Court Winchester on May 9 1931 J P Ramsburg sues Cora D Brown to recover 304 35 with 6 interest on 300 from March 12 1931 and to attach Browns real estate a lot with a dwelling on East Piccadilly Street Winchester VA fronting 30 feet and 121 feet deep conveyed to Lucy L Thornberry by deed April 6 1915. Co defendants Rhoda Butts and George E Thornberry not Virginia residents must appear within 15 days. notice published in Evening Star for four weeks and posted at the courthouse door.

Corporation Court OF the City OF Winchester J. P. Ramsburg Cora D. Brown Cora D Brown Coral Brown Piccadilly Street Lucy L. Thornberry M. C. Copenhaver Corporation Rhoda Butts George E. Thornberry Virginia Evening Star Teste Clark M. Smith

Reynolds Store Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Lee Crosen and others spent the weekend with neighbors near Angers Store in West Virginia. Several residents visited in Moorefield Winchester Gainesboro and Gainesboro. Dinner guests included Rev Charles Wagner and Margie Bohrer. Families and friends extended Sunday evenings with various local hosts.

James Brannon Winchester E. B. Brannon Richard Hovermale

Public sale of personal property in Frederick County Virginia

By virtue of an execution in the matter of Rob ert C. Rogers against L. J. Hook I will offer for sale at public auction at the property of L J Hook Trone Frederick County Va at ten o clock on Tuesday May 12 1931 The items include threshing machines grain drill mowing machine Holstein cattle farm wagon truck sprayer sawmills and other miscellaneous tools Terms cash A J Wigginton Deputy Sheriff J W Herrell Auctioneer R S Smith Clerk (5-2-81)

Robert C. Rogers L. J. Hook Trone Frederick County Avery Eclipse Oliver

Executor's Sale of Desirable Stephens City Home

By authority in the will of A. E. Funkhouser the executor offers for sale at public auction in Winchester Virginia on May 16 1931 a one four acre lot in Stephens City with a six room residence and out-buildings. The parcel fronts 41 feet on Main Street and extends to German Street adjoins S. A. Rust and W. D. Parker. Immediate possession, terms credit one third cash and two equal annual installments with a deed of trust and fire policy as security.

A. E. Funkhouser Frederick County County Court House Winchester Virginia Stephens City Main Street Said Street Germain Street S. A. Rust W. D. Parker A. E Funkhouser M. M. Lynch D. Duvall & Dunn

Virginia Stewart vs Lee Barr and Thornberry Estate Lien Suit

A lien and general creditors case seeks $166.26 with 6 percent interest from April 1, 1928, to enforce payment against decedent Lucy Thornberry estate and reach her real and personal property. Nonresident defendants Cora D Brown Rhoda Butts and George E Thornberry must appear within 15 days to protect interests. notice to be published weekly for four weeks in Evening Star Winchester and posted at the county courthouse by May 11, 1931.

Corporation Court OF the City OF Winchester Virginia Stewart Lee Barr Lucy Thornberry Cora D. Brown Rhoda Butts George E. Thornberry Virginia Evening Star Clark M Smith

Executors Sale of Desirable City Property

Executors sale in Winchester Virginia of the Bell Zora Hardy estate at 450 North Kent Street. Property includes a nine room residence on a 50 by 161 foot lot with Chase Alley access. Sale Saturday May 16 1931 at 11 AM with one third cash and rest by promissory bonds payable in one and two years.

Court House Winchester Virginia Bell Zora Hardy North Kent Street Kent Street Kert Street Chase Alley

Local Residents Involved In Virginia Area Outings

Mr. and Mrs. Carson Whitacre of Siler Virginia and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Stotler with son Gil were noted. A Front Royal contractor is building a subway near Utah Crosen's on the cross pike to Reynolds state road. Mrs. Margie Bohrer visited Mrs. C. W. Moore one evening. Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Shade and Mrs. Alton Omps were in Winchester on business.

Carson Whitacre Siler Ae E. C. Stotler and Gil Front Royal Utah Crosen’s Cross Pike State Road Reynolds Margie Bohrer C. W Moore I. D. Shade Alton Omps Winchester

Plague of Noise on Radio Here Abolished

The Star reports City Council enacted an ordinance limiting electrical devices that disrupt radio reception and required adjustments to minimize interference. Recent observations suggest issues remain despite the measure, prompting scrutiny of the policy and its effectiveness.

the Star

Larew Estate Case Deliberations Reported by Commissioner Steck

Frederick Virginia court records outline a decree directing Master Commissioner Steck to appraise farm land near White Hall and a Winchester lot, determine heirs and interests of Samuel Larew II, decide on sale and reinvestment, and report debts and liens. Notices set for May 27 1931 with continued sessions if needed, in Winchester.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Samuel L. Larew R. L. Larew Steck White Hall Samuel L. Laren Loudoun Street Winchester Samuel L Larew Samuel Larew S. L. Larew Supreme Court of Appeals of

Radio noise complaints spark calls for cooperation

A 1931 town discussion argues enforcement of a local ordinance against radio noise has failed to curb disturbances. Citizens note ongoing loud steam drills and factory clamor, urging cooperation from holdouts to avoid escalating action by the Radio Commission. May 7, 1931.

Public Sale of a Frederick County Farm Near Winchester

Decree of the Frederick County Virginia Cir cuit Court dated April 3 1931 directs a public auction of the Luther M Miller farm about six miles west of Winchester. The 60 acre property includes a seven room house barn sheds dairy orchard and streams. The sale offers tract 1 of 39 acres and tract 2 of 20 acres with separate parcels and a whole. Postponed No 1 parcel sale to May 16 at 12 o'clock in front of the courthouse.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia L. M. Miller Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Court House Winchester Luther M Miller Opequon York M. M. Lynch

Public Sale of 84 Acre Frederick County Land Near Winchester

Special Commissioners announce a public auction of 84 acres near the Winchester Berryville Turnpike in Shawnee District. The sale, held May 23 1931 at 11 00 AM in Winchester Virginia, requires one third cash with the balance due in one and two years at 6 percent interest. Terms and legalities noted by Clerk I C C Brannon and auctioneers Dunn and Duvall.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Walter R. Foley Winchester Winchester and Berryville Turnpike Abrams Creek W. L. McDonald Berryville Hitehead J. Trussell Cather Dunn & Duvall I. C. C. Brannon T. Russell Cather

Executor's Sale of Elisha Light Property in Virginia

Executors sell at public auction the Elisha Light estate in Frederick County Virginia. The 59 acre Gainsboro District tract and improvements go to highest bidder on April 24 1931 with half cash and balance due in one two years secured by deed of trust and insurance. Personal property follows sale for cash.

Elisha Light Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia Gainsboro Tucker Luttrell Susanna Clark Howard DeHaven Harry R. Kern

Reserve 250000 Acres for Golfers in Britain and Ireland

The article notes at least 250000 acres in Great Britain and Ireland are reserved for golfers with a value around 7500000 dollars. It also includes a quip about aging and a postal note on registered letters requiring a return card on the envelope.

Great Britain Ireland

Public Sale of City Realty in Winchester Virginia

Public auction planned in front of Winchester Court House on May 28 1931 at 11 am for parcel on East side of South Cameron Street 30 feet 4 inches wide and 181 feet deep No 122 South Cameron Street eight room frame dwelling sale terms cash one third at sale and balance in two annual installments with interest secured by deed of trust and insurance policy.

Winchester Cameron Street South Mary C. R. Fawcett

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Pennsylvania E. E. Haselbarth Areft Report Grove Henry Reliance Gertichet Vivien Phereee Renner Bessie Louise Perry Oliver Hamilton Herbert S. Larrick A. J. Wigginton J. W. Herrell R. S. Smith Clarence E. Hardy Bell Zora Ae Lec’d A. G. Swanson John M. Steck Chancery Attrys R. G. Williams H R. Kern Radio Commission J. M. Steck T. R. Cather F. M. Brill R. Duvall & Dunn M M. Lynch C. C. Brannon Elisha Light Property Atchison Globe Annie Royall Pro Richard R Richard B. Brown Corporation Court Richard R. Brown Rouss Avenue A. J. Tavenner Pv. A Universal IS Speedy Rena West Fender Universal Electric Cookery J. S. Solenberger.& Company
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