Crop prospects for Virginia apples and peaches in 1922
The 1922 Virginia crop report by W P Massey secretary of state fruit society details apple and peach prospects from multiple regions including Shenandoah Valley and Piedmont. Frost damage in April was less severe than 1921 and mainly affected lower and exposed orchards with some full crops reported in higher valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia State Hortoral Society
W. P. Massey
Tate City
Mrr
Massey
Shenandoah Alley
Piedmont District
Ice Section
Viria
Piedmont
Edison opens talks on Le Shoals project development
Government accepts Henry s offer for Le Shoals development after Thomas A Edison surveys the Alabama project with his company and a Detroit manufacturer. The cultural committee discussed the proposal in a night session, signaling potential collaboration.
Civil suit filed over 1919 coal strike damages
A civil action against the United Mine Workers of America was filed in Charleston West Virginia seeking one million dollars in damages tied to the 1919 coal strike and ensuing disturbances at the Willis Branch Coal Company and related West Virginia airfield incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
United Mine Work
Angee
Willis Branch
Federal Court
Pinchot Ready For November in Pennsylvania Governor Race
Gifford Pinchot led Attorney General George Alter by about 12 001 votes as 7 738 districts reported. With 501 387 for Pinchot and 489 386 for Alter, Pinchot claimed momentum toward the November contest and urged party unity to oppose Democrat John A. McSparran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hiladelphia
Giffordot
Gitterdee
Pike Pre
Pinchot
Revea
United ‘Party
John A. McSparran
PYROX Availability for Immediate Delivery
Orchard Supply Co offers PYROX for immediate delivery in any quality. Special emphasis on next day service and prompt fulfillment for customers needing rapid pesticide supply.
Violence surges in Ireland amid sectarian attacks
Dispatches report Sinn Fein raids across Antrim towns Martins town Marmistan low and Cushindall with a garrison defense at Martins town barracks. In Glanarmy a bank was seized and a mansion near Roscrea burned after binding servants. Belfast sees murder and arson tied to religious prejudice as reports list five to eight dead and many wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Trom Geen Gay
Sinn Mein
Orenarm
Martinstown
Carniough
Cushindall
Con Antrim
Glenarmy
Belfast
Ulster
York Street
Earh
Sproul Endorsed for State Highway Commission Seat
Hugh B. Sproul of Augusta County receives endorsement from Clarke County Board of Supervisors for appointment by Governor Trinkle as the Valley member of Virginia’s new State Highway Commission. Sproul has earned endorsements from nearly every valley county. the commission appointment is due early this summer under GA provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh B. Sproul
Augusta County
Board of Supervisors
Clarké County
Trinkle
State Highway Commission
Sproul
Virginia
General Assembly
Funeral Rites for Mrs Jordan Held in Bas ic City Va
Funeral services for Mrs Eva Livers Jordan wife of Louis F Jordan were held at home in Bas ic City Virginia on Thursday. The death followed an illness of several months with interment in Riverview Cemetery Waynesboro. Survived by husband son James L Jordan seven, parents Mr and Mrs John Livers Grottoes sisters Mrs Fred Anderson Winchester and Mrs H P Thorn Martinsburg and brothers Leo Martinsburg Charles C and John L Livers Charlottesville. Her younger sister died recently in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basic City
Eva Livers Jordan
Louis F. Jordan
Father Crowe
Catholic Church
Staunton
Riverview Cemetery
Waynesboro
John Livers
Grottoes
Fred. S. Anderson
Winchester
H. P. Thorn
Martinsburg
W. Va
Leo A
Charles C
John L. Livers
Charlottesville
Sunday Services at Christ Church Rector Returns
The Rev. Robert B. Nelson of Christ Episcopal Church returns from Richmond after attending a diocese council. Services are to be held as usual with holy Communion at 8 AM, Sunday school at 10, and morning prayer and sermon at 11. Winchester Commandery Knights Templar annual service at 8 PM. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Nelson
Christ Episcopal Church
Richmond
Diocese of Virginia
Winchester Commandery
Knights Templar
Christ Church
Fine baby girl arrives at Lang home in East Piccadilly
Mr and Mrs E O Lang of East Piccadilly street welcomed a fine baby girl yesterday morning at their home. Mr Lang recently began a position at Harry Weedward's barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.O. Lang
East Piccadilly Street
Mr. Lang
Harry Weedward
John H. tA Coopee Returns Home From Florida Visit
John H. tA Coopee has returned to his home at Star Tannery after an extended visit to Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H.ta, Coopee
Star Tannery
Florida
Follow the Crowd to the Big Auction Sale of Lots
A public auction invites bidders to join the crowd for a large sale of lots next Saturday. The notice emphasizes broad participation and the event’s promotional push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Ea
Dry agents on the trail of moonshine financiers
National headquarters report says moonshine financiers are active in Virginia Kentucky Tennessee and other northern states. Men with money are setting up stills and employing moonshiners, with fines paid by higher authorities after arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
National
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Notthern
Police Court Docket Shows Drunkenness and Speeding Fines
Cliff McFarland and John Dillard posted bond for this evening's appearance on drunkenness charges. J W Cook fined 10 dollars for speeding. J W Thompson of Berryville fined 5 dollars for public drunkenness in police court yesterday, both before Magistrate Krebs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff McFarland
Lust
Dove
Neo
John Dillard
Glass
J. W. Cook
Armel
Krebs
J. W. Thompson
Berryville
Thompson
Generally fair weather expected in coming week
Weather forecasts for the North and Middle Atlantic states predict generally fair skies and moderate temperatures next week starting Monday with a chance of occasional local showers. The outlook notes lingering variability but overall pleasant conditions for outdoor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
North
Middle Atlantic
Weather bulletin posted in Winchester post office lobby
The daily Weather Bureau forecast received each morning is posted in the Winchester post office lobby by order of Postmaster Sibert. The conspicuously displayed bulletin attracts many readers during the day and is read by locals seeking the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Schneiderhan
Weather Bureau
Washington
Winchester Post Office
Sibert
Barton and Wolfe to Wed in Meadville Pa
Announcement of the approaching wedding of Lewis Neill Barton of Winchester and Eleanor Belle Wolfe of Shippensburg Pa. The ceremony will be at 6 30 PM on June 17 at the bride’s aunt’s home in Meadville. Bridesmaids include Dorothy Wolfe. best man Woodhall Baker and groomsmen Robert Barton Thomas Barton Joseph Barton James Owens. After a honeymoon they will reside in Winchester. Eleanor Wolfe is a registered nurse and Martinsburg WV training school graduate. Barton teaches mathematics and history at Shenandoah Valley Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Neill Barton
Winchester
Eleanor Belle Wolfe
Laura Wolfe
Shippensburg
Harrisburg
Meadville
Dorothy Wolfe
King’s Daughters Hospital
Martinsburg
W. Va
Barton
Lewis N. Barton
Farmers and Merchants’ National Bank of
Thomas Cover
Shenandoah Valley Academy
Start A Home In The New Community Village
A brief note announces opening of a new community village in Muntzing with emphasis on housing options and local amenities. It highlights the plan to provide affordable homes and supportive services for residents, inviting families to learn more at the project site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muntzing
Missionaries from Benton Harbor Visit Winchester Controversy
Brothers Perry and Daniel of the Israelite House of David spoke to a Winchester crowd near the Court House, defending their Benton Harbor colony’s practices and beliefs. They cited Bible prophecy, showcased photos of women workers, and noted long hair among men and women. They also run a Benton Harbor summer resort and peach operation. Benjamin received a silver loving cup from local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Israel
Perry
Daniel
House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Winchester
Percy
Court House
House of Dawid
Benjamin
Senator Sheppard to Speak at Woodmen Memorial Service
Hickory Camp No 34 Woodmen of the World announces United States Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas will address the annual memorial service at Mount Hebron Cemetery at 3 pm on Sunday June 11. The event is expected to draw many members and friends. The camp also schedules an August 1 picnic at Rock Enon Springs with a chartered special train by the Winchester and Western Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Camp
Woodmen of the World
United States
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Mount Hebron
Sheppard
Woodmen
Rock Enon Springs
Winchester and Western Railroad
Stork Brings A Twelve Pounder
Mr. and Mrs. William Norman Graber of 121 South Market Street announce the birth of a son on Wednesday. The baby weighed 12 pounds at birth. Mr. Graber is a telegraph operator with the Winchester Western Union office. Mrs. Graber, formerly Miss Chloe Pangie, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pangie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norman Graber
South Market Street
Graber
Winchester
Western Union Telegraph Company
Chloe Pangie
James M. Pangie
May Macavoy Offer For Sale At Empire Tonight
A quirky classified item advertises May Macavoy offering various items for sale at the Empire tonight. Also notes for sale June hatched chicks at 12 cents each with orders to Lamp's Poultry Yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamp’s Poultry Yard
Chapman Auto Sales Auction Ad Offer
Local ad promotes Chapman Auto Sales offering tire deals and a free lot at an auction sale next Saturday. Includes terse pricing and promotional language aimed at drawing buyers to the lot.
Attorney General Should Resign, Caraway Tells Senate
Senator Caraway of Arkansas demanded the Attorney General resign amid charges over the Morse and Bosch magneto investigations. He claimed the attorney general pressed Georgia’s former attorney to hire a government chief witness and refused to provide key documents, urging resignation to avoid further embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wanehers
Daugherty
Senate
Senator Caraway
Arkansas
Atlanta
Charles Morse
Washington
Caraway
Thomas B. Felger
Georgia
Bosch Magneto
Ares
Bosch Com
Recoe
Morse
May Abandon Steel Merger Forecast After Withdrawal
New York on May 20 forecast abandonment of the proposed steel merger as Youngstown Steel Co withdraws from the six firm combine. The move leaves the future of the planned consolidation uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Independent Steel Companies
Youngstown Steel Company
Fertilizer Cheaper Potential Highlighted at Muscle Shoals
S A Edison testified before the agricultural committee in executive session that cheaper fertilizer could be manufactured at Muscle Shoals Alabama, challenging existing producers and signaling possible industrial growth in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASET
Vas May
S. A. Edison
Agricultural Committee
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Bank officer in Coatesville charged with embezzlement
Ray mond C. Newlin a receiving teller at the National Bank of Coatesville was arrested on an embezzlement warrant. Cashier N. W. Towell put the shortage at 200000 dollars, noting the alleged peculations stretched over about a year and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Coatesville
Raymond C. Newlin
National Bank of Coatesville
The
Philadelphia
Sabbath campaign pressed by Presbyterian report
The 134th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America heard an annual report urging a clean-up campaign against Sunday work and amusements. It cites Sunday golf baseball window displays and air travel as issues and notes stronger aid requests from Havana South America the Philippines and Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Towa
Committee On
134Th
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
United States of America
California
Pacific Coast
Harry L. Bowlby
Havana
South America
Philippines
Alaska
Christian Science Service Tomorrow in Odd Fellows Hall
Services will be held in Odd Fellows' building at Market and Water streets at 11 o'clock tomorrow morning. The subject will be Soul and Body. Also advertised is a big brass band at the auction sale next Saturday with items to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd. Fellows’ Building
Market and
Water Streets
Aiece
Ruth and Meusel Reinstated for 1922 Slugging Run
Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel of the New York Yankees were reinstated by Baseball Commissioner Landis and are eligible to start for the 1922 slugging drive in today’s game against the St. Louis Browns in New York. Telegrams confirming reinstatement were sent to Ruth, Meusel, Chill and Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Babe” Ruth l
Bob Meusel
New York Yankees
Baseball
Landis
St. Louis Browns
New York
Ruth
Meusel
Commissioner
Leslie Do ° Connor
Acchia
Ruth and
Kenesaw M. Landis
Uampires
Chill
Owens
Co operative Laundry Banishes Blue Monday Blues
Banishing the terrors of blue Monday a Chatfield Minnesota cooperative rural laundry thrives after 18 months. Originated by Co J Manahan with creamery backing the plant employs machine washing at 6 cents a pound with hand ironing for fancier items. Wages rebates and 6 percent stock dividends backed its success. News of the venture reached Wisconsin where W A Henry funded a pilot cooperative laundry for the state to be owned and run by Wisconsin farmers or their wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co-Operative Rural Laundry
Chatfield
Minn
Co. J. Manahan
Proftable Creamery
Creamery Company
Wisconsin
W. A. Henry
State
Colege of Agriculture
Dean Henry
Empire Tonight Presents Every Thing For Sale Show
May McAvoy and the 77 girls star in a film at Empire Theatre tackling a central problem. The production, titled Every Thing For Sale, centers on social and romantic complications within a bustling ensemble.
Special hail policy for Frederick County growers urged
A notice promotes hail protection for Frederick County apples and wheat fields. It mentions Mrs. L. M. Wenger of Harrisonsburg Va visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Haideman before continuing to Pennsylvania. Also notes Mr Charles B. Guyer a Strasburg Va lawyer coming to town on professional business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick County
Charles B. Guyer
Strasburg, Va
Winchester Poster Advertising Signs Window Lettering
Outdoor promotional signage brief highlighting window lettering and poster advertising by Winchester. No dates or figures, focuses on the signage style and application for storefronts and public displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Winchester Seed Co Bean Prices and Samples
Seed company promotes cowspeas soybeans and beans with price lists and samples. Winchester Seed Co invites inquiries for pricing and product samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Seed CO
Share in the Money Distribution at the Auction Sale
Auction notices announce a money distribution event next Saturday. The listing mentions a share in proceeds and references an auction sale. No clear organization names or locations are readable. Further details are unreadable due to fragmented OCR.
Ministers To Preach Sunday For The Girls Week
Winchester observes girls week with ministers preaching in churches and school assemblies set to address junior and senior high students. Local women committee thanks supporters as readers are urged to celebrate girls and plan how to keep them in town for years to come. Numerous speakers listed from Mrs W A Stes to Miss Marie Schuster and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wistchester
Hersip
Winchester
Hood
W. A. Stes
E. B. Cooper
E. B. Cooper, Mrs. .B. 3Oeton, Mrs. Fred. Ginize, “l. San Grant, Mrs. A.A. Key
Rs. Boyd Richards
Florence. Robinson
Marie Schuster
Dearnant Woods
L. Wunder
Decoration Day Address and Legion Meeting Notes
The Memorial Association voted to hold future meetings at the Robert Y. Conrad Post American Legion building on North Main Street. The group expects to announce Decoration Day exercise plans at Arlington National Cemetery next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrent Eet
Methodist Episcopal
Martinsburg
W. Va
Rues
Geox
Wesleyan Men's Bible Cliss
Greatat Gonrad
Memorial Association
Robert Y. Conrad Post
American Legion
Legion Building
North Main Street
First Christian Church Services Notice
Four services offered by First Christian Church tomorrow. Sunday school at 9 46 a m led by Superintendent Nelson Richards. Pastor Rev J F Morgan preaches at 11 a m on Four Young We Made Good. Addressing message The we Calls For Real Men. People's Society meets at 7 p m to discuss What Christian Endeavor Does For Me. Mrs O L Jamison returned tonight from Frederick Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Richards
J. JF. Morgan
People’s Society of Christian
Hills
Christian
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Fruit Society
Buit
United Miners
Ireland
Roscrea
Tipperary
Clarke County
Mrs. Jordan
Police Court
Weather News
LOBBY
MR. Barton
Miss Wolfe
Senator Sheppard
Stork
MAY Macavoy
the Empire
Chapman Auto
Carraway
General Agency
H. J. Care
Winchester Star
Science
New York Times
McAvoy
Empire
Hansbrough & Carter
First Christian Church Services
O. L. Jamison
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