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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
2
Richmond report notes a cool start and warm end to the week with light rainfall overall. Southeast regions saw locally moderate to heavy rain while sun shine aided crop progress as wheat improved though northwestern counties report ongoing poor condition.
The report notes Hessian fly damage and unsatisfactory headings. Much corn remains unplanted though early crops are under cultivation. Strawberry picking is nearly finished in the southeast. Tobacco reset is about half done in some southern counties. Pastures are scarce and alfalfa cutting is behind. Peanut planting proceeds under favorable conditions.
Centenary Reformed Church schedules worship next Sunday at 11 a m and 7 45 p m with the sermon My Chief Desire in the morning and Fraternal Patriotism in the evening. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a m. pastor Rev Clarence Woods leads men’s class and active women’s and youth programs. You are invited to join the church’s service and activities.
Wit chester Lodge No. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held past exalted rulers night at the lodge home on Braddock and Piccadilly streets. George B. Bushnell served as station exalted ruler. E B Capper M A Doran J A Richards C K Over filled knight roles in a large social gathering.
In Cork on May 26 armed civilians retaliated for the destruction of four houses in Blackrock by destroying residences of loyalists including Sir Alfred Dobbin former Cork mayor and Magistrate Pike.
May 26 report lists visits among local families in Chambersville and Berryville near W Va. Includes Mrs Mor Larrick and Roy Hawkins family visits. Church services at Round Hill Methodist on May 29. Weather notes mention a thunderstorm and high water. Woodstock Times notes visitors from Winchester Chamber of Commerce.
By virtue of an execution in favor of Shenandoah Valley National Bank against C. E. Huff, a Ford automobile will be sold at public sale at Winchester Garage on Saturday May 28 1921 at 10 am. Inspections available. Terms cash. Be th L. Pannet Sheriff. Duvall Dunn Auds. esd sae u No 3 Arrive P. M. 5.10 tina 9.
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