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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1924

Page

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Frost damage in Pacific Northwest fruit hit by late April freeze

Government survey results show unusually severe frost damage to fruit in Oregon and Washington after a mild winter. The report notes 23 to 25 April freezes caused substantial losses, with the Willamette Valley and lower land areas worst hit, while Hood River reports first severe frost in commercial fruit history. Despite some damage, outlooks vary by county and state.

Portland Ore United States Department of Agerture Bureau of Agricultural Ecoomics Pacific Northwest Oregon Washington Williamette Eastermore Willamette Valley Daho Jackson Josephine Umatilla Hood River Hood River Valley A. F. S. Steele General Manger

For Rent Six Room House in Harris Addition

Listing advertises a six room rental available June 1st in the Harris Addition. Contact Geo. B. Chapman at phone 395. Also notes a new grocery opening at Walter Barnett's old stand on Edward Clifton Street operated by Newcome & Newcome.

Harris Geo. B. Chapman Walter Barnett E. Clifford St Newcome & Newcome

Empire Theatre Opens With Jackie Coogan and Comedy

The Empire Theatre advertises a comfortable atmosphere on damp days and invites patrons to enjoy two hours of fun with Jackie Coogan plus a good comedy. It notes Market street closure inconveniences and promises a Parking Space will be available by tomorrow night. A big program of high priced pictures returns next week with three shows daily including Vanity Fair on Friday.

Empire Theatre Jackie Coogan Market Street Vanity Fair the Empire Dip

Miller Memorial Fountain to Be Dedicated During Last Day of School

The granite Miller memorial at Frederick Plaza in Winchester honors Dr. G. L. Miller. Officials plan a dedication on the Handley School term’s last day in June as students march past the fountain to Mount Hebron Cemetery, reflecting on Miller’s lifelong care for children.

Miller Winchester Frederick County G. L. Miller Frederick Plaza Market Street Rouss Avenue Handley Schools Mount Hebron Judge Handley John Kerr John Kerr Schools Capt J. C. van Fossen Kerr Schools Miller Memorial Mount Hébron

Fruit Prospects Excellent in Virginia This Week

Crop and weather reports from Virginia show unfavorable conditions last week with rain delaying planting of corn and cotton and poor germination. Replanting needed in some areas. Grain, pasture, and meadows look favorable while potatoes are late but good and fruit prospects are excellent. Tobacco plants are healthy.

Veterans Bureau explains 25 percent bonus in insurance value

In Washington on May 21 the Veterans' Bureau told Congress that the loss of factors for computing bonus insurance already public includes the extra 25 percent adjusted service compensation. Veterans will multiply credit by 1.25 for foreign service or 1.0 for home service, rather than adding the 25 percent separately.

Associated Press Washington Veterans’ Bureau Actuaries Congress

Rumage Sale at Kernstown School House

A rummage sale repeated by special request will feature music by Cammer's Brass Band. The event takes place Friday May 23 with hours 2 to 1 p.m. and proceeds benefit the Kernstown school.

Kernstown Cammer

Warning to Public on Winchester White Way Lighting

The mayor warns Winchester residents that the White Way lighting on Main Piccadilly and Water streets is city property and currently unsafe due to underground cable failures and exposed high voltage overhead lines. The Power Company supplies current but bears no responsibility. if not repaired, the mayor will order discontinuation of power. Winchester Va May 21 1924

Winchester Main Piccadilly Water Streets City of the Power Company

Mrs Theresa Owen Bailey Granted Absolute Divorce

A decree in the Corporation Court grants Mrs Theresa Owen Bailey absolute divorce from George Le Van Bailey. She resumes the maiden name Owen and gains exclusive custody of their infant. Bailey must pay back alimony and ongoing monthly sums, cover divorce costs, and the case is set on deferred docket. He is noted as without Cumberland Maryland jurisdiction.

Corporation Court Theresa Owen Bailey George le van Bailey Bailey Owen Cumberland

Valley Belle Bread and hail crop insurance ad

An advertisement urges asking the dealer for Valley Belle Bread and promotes hail damage insurance for crops including apples wheat and corn. It cites Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Loans Real Estate in Winchester Virginia as the contact for best coverage and prompt settlements.

Hansbrough & Carter Insurance Winchester

For Sale Building Lot in Restricted Residential Area

For sale a 50 by 111 foot building lot in a restricted residential section between Stewart and Washington streets near Handley Schools. Contact A. S. Hott at 700 S. Stewart St. 21-1p-31-eod.

Stewart and Washington Streets Handley Schools A. S. Hott S. Stewart St

Clarke Delegates Selected At Clarke County Democratic Meet

At the Battle town District Democratic convention in Berryville Clarke county elected four delegates two votes each to Norfolk while urging support for Carter Glass for U S President and backing Swanson and Glass. Alternates named with pro forma resolutions denouncing Republican administration and calling for economy.

Star Berryville Battletown Court House W. T. Lewis Clarke County Rose McDonald R. S. B. Smith George H. Levi John B. Neill J. M. H. Clagett T. A. Elsen J. F Democratic Party Republican Party Claude A. Swanson Carter Glass

Women Hit by Tariff Laws Debate at May Meeting

Major R. T. Barton told the Women's Democratic Club that the Fordney McCumber tariff raises prices for women's clothing and household goods. He argued Republicans favor high tariffs backed by manufacturing interests, contrasted with Democratic calls for lower tariffs to reduce costs.

United States Major R. T. Barton Women’s Democratic Club Major Barton South Fifth Avenue New York Paris Norway Aera i Ote Folet Sinp

Registrar of Daughters of American Revolution E Pluribus Unum Chapter

Mrs. William Brooks Sinnott of Washington DC has been elected registrar for the E Pluribus Unum Chapter DAR. She previously was Miss Virginia Athey of this city and recently returned to Washington after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Athey on National avenue.

Winchester William Brooks Sinnott Washington,d. C E. Pluribus Unum Chapter Daughters of American Revolution Sinnott Virginia Athey Washington Charles Athey National Avenue

City considers takeover of White Way lighting system

Thirty of the all night White Way lights were out due to breakdowns in the system. The city owns the lighting system and the Northern Virginia Power Company supplies the power. A city council measure would have the power company taken over the White Way system to run it more efficiently.

Northern Virginia Power Company Power Company

Empire Theatre Schedules May 30 and June 5 Events

Marshall Baker announces a special vaudeville and motion picture program at the Empire Theatre to aid the Apple Blossom Festival Fund deficit. Fort Loudoun Seminary presents a musical play on May 30, with the American Legion Auxiliary adding tableaux and a feature motion picture program on June 5 at the Empire.

Marshall Baker Empire Theatre American Legion Auxiliary Fort Loudoun Seminary Empire

Million Invested Here for Education Handley Fund Report

The Handley Board of Trustees treasurer M. Baker presents the 1923 24 financial report detailing investments totaling 1 161 176 in two main funds school and library. Library disbursements 46 627 28. cash balance 516 07. School fund disbursements 750 236 10. cash balance 8 465 17. War years saw liberty bond investments nearly half a million dollars now mostly sold.

M. Baker Handley Board of Trustees Corporation Clerk’s Handley Fund Ewer Handley Library Handley Library

Skeletons of Indians Found After Flood in Virginia Farm

In Berryville Virginia after Shenandoah flood waters receded, about 100 Indian skeletal remains were unearthed on the Morgan Springs property near the Kern orchard farm. A seven and a half foot skeleton stood at the central grave. arrow heads and a tomahawk were recovered. The discovery prompts Smithsonian inquiry.

Star Berryville The John A. Kern Kern Orchard Shenandoah River Morgan Springs Felix McManus Washington Joseph F. Moore Commonwealth Smithsonian Institute A. Moore, Jr Bank of Clarke County Springberry Hugh Taylor Richmond Morgan Farm Ohio River

Winchester Credit Co stock for sale at low price

10 shares of Winchester Credit Co offered for sale at a low price by C. B. Organ of Rouss Garage, phone 492. Includes stock quantity and seller contact.

C. B. Organ Rouss

Indiana Promoter Assures No Interference in May 31 Fight

Governor Branch assures Frank J Harper that no interference will occur between boxers Tommy Gibbons of St Paul and Georges Carpentier of France ahead of the May 31 match at Michigan City Indiana.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Tommy Gibbons St. Paul Georges Carpentier France Frank J. Harper Chicago Michigan City Governor Branch

Mayor Warns Of Serious Dangers On White Way

Mayors warning highlights life threatening risks from the White Way electrical system. Council debated a power company proposal to take over and rebuild the street lighting, with a $6,000 estimated cost and partial city payment. A motion to defer acceptance was approved six to four as council members weighed risks and benefits.

Northern Company Mol Power Company Power Company Wes Dot Page Cooper

Chapter in Her Life at the Colonial Theater

A Burkham adaptation of Jewel titled Chapter in Her Life plays at the Colonial Theatre Thursday. The drama centers on psychology and thoughts, exploring a child's view of good and evil as the narrative unfolds toward a final fade out.

the Colonial Clara Louise Burkham Colonial Theatre

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