Ridge Apples Marketed Across WPLD Area
Orchard reports Ridge apples marketed widely in the WPLD region. Growers note steady demand and expanding storefronts carrying the fruit.
28 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1923
Page
1
Orchard reports Ridge apples marketed widely in the WPLD region. Growers note steady demand and expanding storefronts carrying the fruit.
A Baltimore and Ohio Magazine feature explores the Winchester district apple industry and how the railroad aids marketing. Writ ten by M. W. Jones, the piece includes photo pages of orchards and packing plants, notes the Shenandoah Valley and Cuttyberland regions, and discusses storage, canning, and the town’s reliance on apples for prosperity.
London reports on the seizure of the British schooner Ypomaka near the Jersey coast. The Morning Post calls it fortunate due to the three mile limit dispute and bootlegging concerns. The Daily Mail cautions against aiding illegal smugglers and urges action to curb large operations.
Miss Larrick wed war veteran in a ceremony at the home of her uncle and aunt near Middletown. The bride is the daughter of J B Larrick now in Washington and has lived with relatives since her mother’s death. The groom, son of H B Kline, served in the 300th and 318th infantry units in France and is active in local ex service groups. They left for a wedding trip and will reside in Middletown where the groom runs a business.
Kiwanis Club night at the Rouss bazar featured several out of town speakers and praised hospitality. The event offered a Thanksgiving feast with homemade pumpkin pie and trimmings, with bazar continuing through Saturday night. Mrs. Wilbur Dyke won a $2.50 gold piece on Tuesday evening.
The late Henry E. Jobe left all real and personal estate to his widow Mrs. Lula B. Jobe per a 1923 will filed with the Circuit Court clerk. Will signed by J.H. Willhite and C. W. Boden. Executrix Lula Jobe has qualified and posted a $6,000 bond. Appraisers are Frank Swimley C W Boden W B Timberlake Harry Stipe and Robert Smith.
Isaiah Mason a farmer and Miss Nina M Mentzer both of Williamsport Maryland were married today by the Reverend Cleve R Ludwig of the United Brethren Church.
Empire Theatre announces Thanksgiving programs with continuous afternoon and evening showings from 2 pm to 11 pm. A 8:30 pm event features a color film, comedy and music highlights. Friday 8:30 pm presents The Last Warning with cast from New York. seats on sale at 46 Rouse Avenue.
Superintendent H S Duffey and Handley School teachers travel to Richmond for the annual Thanksgiving week educational conference. Faculty delegates include Miss Nancy Crisman and others. Duffey plans to return for the Handley S V A football game on Thursday. Bunker Hill announces upcoming sale and turkey dinner.
Thanksgiving Day store hours announced with closure from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advertisement promotes Boyd's Dermic Lotion priced at 25 cents and 50 cents. Boyd Drug Company.
Marriage licenses issued at the circuit court clerk’s office include Owen Anierson and Miss Annie P. Hoar of Middletown, Hollis Snapp and Miss Anna Lightpath near Nain, listing parental names. Frank Patton cider mill will be closed Thanksgiving day to 11-27-1p-1f.
Brief notes indicate a defendant pleads self defense in a fatal incident involving a partner linked to illicit stilling. The case references a slain man and questions of joint wrongdoing. Further details on the outcome and proceedings are not provided in the readable text.
Truxton Goodrell was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a Rockville Circuit Court jury after an all night session. The verdict carries a discretionary two to 18 year sentence. sentencing was deferred. Prosecution claimed self defense by Goodrell in a still operation dispute. defense argued Adams attacked with an axe. Mrs Adams, widow of the slain man, testified to profits from the operation.
Community event at Rouss Hall begins at 6 o'clock Thursday with a turkey dinner and Thanksgiving evening activities hosted by the Rouss Firemen’s association. Proceeds support local services.
Review lauds Roland Hayes for a powerful recital in Winchester. Critics praise his lyric tenor, warmth, and interpretive skill while locals seek support to cover a guaranty shortfall from the benefit performance.
Fruit growers urged to call Richards Bros immediately about fruit trees. Local notice seeks quick action and directs growers to contact the firm for supplies and guidance.
Walter G. Hurdle of Burroughs Adding Machine Company in Washington will head the Akron station as inspector. He visited his mother and step father Elmer Griffin and his grandparents in Winchester before moving to Akron. He credits his former manager TL K. Scott for support.
Five per cent penalty will be added to 1923 state taxes on December 1. Poll tax must not be overlooked. Wm. T. Barr, City Treasurer. 1 inch 6t-11-19-then 1p-5t
Diamond brothers admit involvement in the November robbery and murders of two messengers at a Brooklyn station. They deny firing the shots but name three gunmen said to have done the killings. District Attorney Dodd says Pantano will confess his role and alleges the crime involved information on transporting proceeds between the West End and New Utrecht branches.
The Frederick county circuit Court prosecutor set the liquor case of James Oates for trial at the December term. Oates indicted in October for manufacturing and selling ardent spirits unlawfully and was released on $600 bail. A jury will be drawn within a day or two as Judge Whiting oversees the December session.
Washington Nov 28 President Coolidge finished his message to Congress and sent it to the printer. White House officials say the document is comparatively brief and shorter than Wilson and Harding messages. He plans explicit recommendations to press Congress with force to render argument unnecessary.
The R. Y. Conrad Post No 21 American Legion calls a change of meeting from Tuesday to Wednesday November 28. Commander John H. Rosenberger urges all members to attend this meeting promptly.
Chicago November 28 Automobile production climbs in October with passenger cars up to 324 244 from 298 000 and trucks rising from 27 841 to 29 638 per the Federal Reserve Bank of the seventh district November business condition report. Lonnie Cline Lee Boxwell and grandsons Richard Boxwell and Rosser Campbell visited Washington and Alexandria last Sunday.
In U S District Court Judge McDowell presiding, criminal indictments and civil breach of contract suits proceed. The Ame Refining Co versus Supply Co and Frank Refining Co versus Supply Co are slated to require additional days, while two narcotics cases and related pleas continue under bonds.
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