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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
3
Special Judge C. J. Faulkner sentences Leo M. Sullivan at Martinsburg Circuit Court to two years in the penitentiary and a $300 fine for the offense. The youth had worn a complete outfit when committing the act.
Commencement exercises at Massanutten Academy Woodsock Va run May 28 to 31 with Rev W Stuart Cramer of Pa preaching and Dr Charles Albert of Pa delivering the address to the graduating class. Local attendance expected.
The guide emphasizes year round hatching in well ventilated spaces using incubators kept at set temperatures. Incubation eggs require daily handling, careful nesting, and temperature control. Best months are February to May with hens acting as primary incubators and supplemental care including water grit and dust baths.
The article lists criteria for preferred hens and cockerels including compact heads and strong beaks, deep rectangular bodies, bright eyes, active demeanor, and sturdy feet. It emphasizes early hatch and rapid growth in pullets, along with large strong, quick-maturing cockerels as high producing mothers.
School children join Civic League in a clean-up drive May 22 to 27 under the slogan Help the kiddies. The effort aims to improve local streets and parks with student help and community volunteers.
Daily wholesale prices for flour corn butter chickens and hogs listed with ranges and figures. Nearby classifieds include selling a driving mare a fresh cow a summer job and rental grass land near Berry’s Ferry in White Post Virginia with contact details.
Kernstown Virginia May 26 report lists Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sager Mr. and Mrs. Copenhaver and son visiting Mrs. Sager s parents Mr. and Mrs. Asa Racey at Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Julian Williams and children and Miss Maude Turner guest of their mother and sister Mrs Turner and Mrs Fritz. Mrs. Harry Steele reportedly out again. Mrs. C E B Carper of Ers t stown Maryland visiting sister Mrs A R Lichliter.
Meade Memorial Church White Post lists services for Sunday May 28 at 11 a m with scripture John 17 4 31 wardship Peter 4 10 Evening service 8 p m. May 30 Women’s Bible Class May 30 at 3 30 p m St John 3 22 36. June 2 Men’s Bible Class 8 p m St John 4 1 42.
A large illegal operation was raided as a 700 gallon still and extensive equipment were seized. The seizure included a six horsepower boiler, twenty five fermenters of 500 gallon capacity, five 50 gallon doublers, five stills, 2000 gallons of mash and other liquor making paraphernalia. Five men were arrested following the bust reported to State Commissioner Harry B. Smith and others.
State Highway Commissioner George P. Coleman attended the American Association of State Officials meeting in Washington this week. Coleman serves as chairman of the executive committee.
Excerpt from April term decree directs Master Commissioner in Chancery to ascertain and report on Giles J. Smith estate including real and personal property value liens taxes and distribution among interested parties. Also to settle accounts of Harry Hiett executor and handle any other pertinent matters. Commissioner's Office May 19 1922 Winchester Virginia.
Sunday school at Pleasant Valley U B Church on May 28 at 10 am. Preaching at 11 am and Young People's Christian Endeavor at 7 30 pm. Everyone welcome. Mr W D Grim and daughter and Mrs Locke are in Richmond for the historical pageant.
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