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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1924
Page
4
The Evening Star notes Virginia apple growers face low prices as the 1924 crop shortens. Government estimates exceed reality, depressing farmer profits while other regions report similar price pressure. Local observers blame overestimates for inflated crops and warn of adverse effects on the industry.
In several states including Virginia and Missouri relief talks focus on price cuts by Standard Oil and risks of price gouging. Officials urge government or strong action to protect consumers as prices vary 16 to 23 cents a gallon with tax factors.
Carson's Home Garden Club gathered at William E. Carsons Riverton home for an evening of garden insights. Mrs Ward shared European garden visits, sparking lively discussion. Guests enjoyed tea and the program concluded with social time before departure. L B Shepherd plans to join a railroad tour to Mexico with a large group. Ruth Bullard, a Winchester Memorial Hospital graduate, recently returned from England and will visit her parents before later travel.
After Fritz Leiber's The Three Musketeers on September 24 at the Empire Theatre, Marshall Baker will give a ball at the George Washington Hotel for Miss Susan Reid Williams, with her fee set to occur in November.
Philadelphia milliner Mollie V Kremer returns to West Clifford street after illness while traveling to eastern cities to buy goods for her business. Sister Mrs Oscar Cornwell accompanied her during the illness and Beulah Pingley now runs Kremer’s millinery.business duties while she recovers.
The Robert Y. Conrad Post Am a Legion proposes street decoration plans for gala occasions in Winchester. Merchants and residents would receive removable 12 foot flag staffs with 6 by 4 foot flags and sidewalk sockets at cost to create an instant, rain removable display. Each outfit costs 5.85 dollars, including socket installation.
The Community League thanks patrons and friends of Stephens City high school for help with lawn parties. It aims to erect a neat fence around the grounds and plant shade trees shrubs and flowers. The next meeting is Friday evening September 19 at 8 o clock with a strong attendance urged.
A large gathering celebrated Mrs. Haun's fifty fifth birthday at her Stephens City home. Attendees included many Haun family members from Stephens City and nearby towns sharing a dinner and friendly visits throughout the day.
Miss Mary Rosenberger leaves home to start at Randolph Macon Woman's College in Lynchburg as a junior this academic year.
Mount Pleasant Va September 18 locals Elna Renner Mary Renner Zela Spillman spent Sunday with Virma Barr and others. Families visited relatives in Capon Bridge and Winchester. Kiwanis School held a pleasant picnic and Mr Hooks led a Lamp's Memorial Church meeting nightly at 8 oclock inviting the public. Viola Loy Maynard and Ashby Loy visited near Opequon and attended the picnic.
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