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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1919

Page

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Apple Trust Behind Yew Paw Meeting Discussion

Washington reports Rep Mann of South Carolina has introduced a bill to standardize fruit and vegetable classifications for interstate and foreign commerce. The measure, backed by the American Fruit Growers, would set grading by the Bureau of Markets and limit color variation, risking hardships for small apple growers. A mass meeting of fruit growers is set for 2 PM on Saturday November 29 at City Hall Corporation Court room to discuss the proposal.

Washington Secretary of Agriculture Representative Mann South Carolina Congress Committee On Agriculture House Frederick County Bureau of Markets Apple Trust Corporation Court

Real estate listings and sales ads in town directory

Various properties for sale include modern frame houses on South Washington and Gerard streets with utilities, a brick dwelling on Main Street, center town business property, seven acres of fruit land near Winchester, five acres with a city dwelling, and bonds for sale. Also Ford cars for sale, an auction for household goods of the late Mr and Mrs Lansley, and a Thanksgiving turkey dinner at Hotel Evans.

Washington Street Gerard Street Main Street Winchester

Fruit Growers Mass Meeting in City Court Room

A mass meeting for Frederick County Fruit Growers Association is set for 2 p.m. Saturday November 29 in the City Court Room. State Entomologist Mr Wl Schoene will discuss the pruning of cedar trees.

Frederick County Wl Schoene Ip-Tf

Private dancing classes listed with location and times

Private dancing classes every Tuesday and Friday from 8 30 p m to 10 30 p m under good instructor Nutter's Music and Dancing Academy at 136 N Main Street. Apples wanted. Sam Haines Winchester. Big delicious cakes pies and home made bread sold by W C T U at Mrs Arthur Leafe 116 S Stewart Street Wednesday afternoon November 26th. Send in your order early Beeps8

Nutter’s Music and Dancing Academy N. Main Street Arthur Leafe S. Stewart Street

Lutheranism in State Discussed at Grace Church Meeting

A large crowd gathered in Grace Lutheran Church Sunday night to discuss Lutheranism in Virginia. Attendees from Shepherdstown Bloom Stephens City and nearby areas heard Rev A A Kelly outline goals for fuller church service and plans for a reunion near Winchester next summer inviting F H Knuble to speak. A committee chaired by Kelly was formed to organize.

Grace Lutheran Church Virginia Shepherdstown Bloom Stephens City Grace Cooper Claud Henkel W. E. Cooper A. A. Kelly Lutheran Church Harry Snyder W. Va R. H. Cline H. E. H. Sloop Asa Richards Levettsville A. L. Green T. J. Cooper Winchester F. H. Knuble D. D L.L. D New York United Lutheran Church of America Mr. Miley Toms Brook Arthur Machir Strasburg

Wood Wanted by Winchester Wood Co at 49 S Market St

King's Daughters seek Thanksgiving donation to Mrs. George Kurtz home by Wednesday morning. Hotel Evans advertises a la carte service.

King’s Daughters King’s George Kurtz George ‘Kurtz

Buy Beatley Home at Court House Auction

Auction notice announces sale of Beatley home at the front court house at 11 oclock on Monday December 1. Bidding will cover parcels 25 26 28 29 and 1p as listed in the notice.

Front Court House

Red detainees strike at Ellis Island prison over visiting barriers

More than three radicals awaiting deportation hearings at Ellis Island began two strikes in 24 hours after demanding removal of wire screens separating them from visitors. They refused breakfast and continued hunger actions as five new recruits joined, bringing total to 73 including two girls arrested in a raid on the Russian People's House.

Associated Press New York Ellis Island House Immigration Committee

Motors and Steels Make Good Advance

The New York stock market opened dull after initial inquiries but showed broader advances. General Motors gained 13 points while other large automakers rose 2 to 6 points. Representative steel stocks were notably higher with gains in equipment and shipping shares. Call loans started at 7 percent, eased to 6, then prices on the general list remained elevated.

Associated Press New York General Motors

Sale of McGarley Property at 601 S Braddock St

Sale of McGarley property located at 601 S Braddock Street scheduled for November 29 at 11 o'clock in front of the Court House. Official notice dated November 25 with parcel reference 1p-41.

McGarley S. Braddock St Court House

Flower Shop Ad and Whitacre School Box Social

Chrysanthemums roses carnations sweet peas and violets offered by The Flower Shop opposite Hotel Evans. A box social will be held at Whitacre School on Wednesday evening November 26 at 7 30 p m. Public invited with refreshments served.

Hotel Evans BOX Social Whitacre School

Buy Beatly Home Front Court House

A brief notice indicates a sale at the front court house scheduled for 11 o'clock. The fragment suggests a public sale event with names or parties not clearly readable.

Federal prohibition chief outlines local enforcement policy

Washington November 25. Federal prohibition commissioner John F. Kramer told the Methodist Church temperance board that state and municipal authorities will enforce the Eighteenth Amendment with federal help only if local officials fail. He described a chain of inspectors moving from state to district levels to investigate and arrest as needed.

Associated Press Washington Board of Temperance The Methodist Episcopal Church John F. Kramer Kramer

Wood for sale by Winchester Wood Co

Local notice advertises lumber available from Winchester Wood Co at 49 S Market St. Call to place orders.

Winchester Wood Co S. Market St

Regular Ww. Cc. T. U. Meeting Friday

The regular meeting of the Ww. Cc. T. U. will be held Friday November 28 at 3 p m.

Ww. Cc. T. U

Vital Problems to be Discussed at Inter Church Conferences

Winchester clergy and lay leaders plan to attend Inter-Church World Movement conferences in Richmond December 3 5 and Lynchburg December 10 12. National church experts will present on world needs reconstruction social unrest free speech loyalty and Christian Americanization of foreigners to unite Protestant congregations statewide.

Winchester Richmond Lynchburg Inter-Church World Movement United States

Slavs Ready 10 Fight Italians in Adriatic Tangle

Telegrams from Belgrade to the Serbian bureau in Berne report Jugo Slav states prepared to fighting Italy over the Adriatic as allied powers weigh intervention. The dispatches note readiness to clash if war erupts, with tensions rising between Serbia and Italy. The item also mentions the King’s Daughters and a social note about Mrs. George Kurtz's home.

Associated Press Geneva Berne Belgrade Zara Scalato Adriatic

Braddock Street Church Missionary Society Meets at Blake Home

The regular monthly meeting of Braddock Street Church's adult missionary society will be held at the home of Mrs. W. L. Blake at 405 Fairmont Avenue on Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Contact H. I. Gruber at 21 W Piccadilly St for service details.

H. I. Gruber Piccadilly St Missionary Society Braddock St. Church W.L. Blakemore Fairmont Avenue

Plan to Defer Interest on Allied Loans

London and Washington announce talks on deferring interest payments on loans between Britain the United States and allies during the war for three years. Officials say negotiations are active with allies seeking relief and no early conclusion in sight.

Associated Press London Great Britain United States House of Commons Washington Treasury Department Paris

Teachers of State Begin Convention in Richmond

The Virginia State Teachers Association opened its annual meeting in Richmond with delegates from counties and cities. The event runs through Saturday and features addresses by leading educators. local attendees include Leslie D. Kline Elizabeth Russell Lucy Spitzer John C. Horn Julius W. Richard and Rev R B Mitchell. The Rev Mitchell also announces church appointments and welcome services at Bartonville Rock Enon Springs Capon Bridge Ebenezer and Whitacre. Mrs Walter Pollard and Miss Maye Strosnider were seen shopping in Harrisonburg from Winchester.

Virginia State Teachers’ Association Richmond United States Leslie D. Kline Frederick Clarke County Elizabeth Russell Stonewall Lucy Spitzer Shawnee Opequon John C. Horn Julius W. Richard R. B. Mitchell Christian Church of Christ Bartonville Christian Endeavor Rock Enon Springs Capon Bridge Ebenezer Whitacre Walter Pollard Maye Strosnider Winchester Harrisonburg News-Record

Coal miners wage dispute weighs on Wilson cabinet

Washington Nov 25 President Wilsons cabinet expected to decide on the wage conflict between bituminous coal miners and operators. New General Palmer backs McAdoos figures. any wage rise would be tied to broader fuel price actions as crisis media reports note stringent measures in industry and potential railcar shortages across states.

Washington Wilson Worth Palmer Charles Ernor Davis Virginia National Guarda Roanoke Are. Nee Chicago Middle West Indiana Pittsburgh West Virginia Kentucky FE. H. Jewett

Clothes Wanted for Three Bright Boys

Appeal seeks boys clothing for three boys aged 9 10 and 11 to allow them to attend school. Request for shirts trousers coats shoes and stockings. Drop off at Red Cross Office in City Hall weekdays 9 to 5.

Red Cross

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Hansbrough & Carter i Loans Investments FORD Overland Sales & Service CO Cor Jos. H. Lansley Tuy Hotel Evans Apples Sam Haines Iptf S Market St Beatley LD. Kline Transportation Ww. Bond R. T. Barton Libert J. Richardson W G. Hardy AED C. E Koontz DR Anderson Miss Sheckells Mrs. Griffith DR. Cox of the Frederick County Community Survey Federal Cars For Hire Gov. Davis Lee County
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