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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1922

Page

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Red Cross Executive Committee Reports Monthly Work

The regular meeting of the local Red Cross Chapter’s Executive Committee reviewed the month’s activity. Reports show 34 families aided including 25 ex service men, 100 visits, 135 interviews, 125 calls and 94 letters, plus 8 patients aided and 4 employment placements. A clothing drive was organized to clothe undernourished schoolchildren and Red Cross to coordinate donations.

Red Cross Dean Miss Higgins Fair Grounds Leslie D. Kline

Fritz Leiber to Perform in Winchester Tomorrow

Renowned Shakespearean actor Fritz Leiber arrives in Winchester at noon with his full metropolitan cast for a benefit and a compressed Winchester program. The engagement follows Washington Pa and precedes Chicago, with Leiber not visiting other cities on this swing.

Washington Chicago Leiber Wais Ain

Cutting Packing Costs with Trescott Grader Conveyor

The Trescott Grader with a new roller conveyor speeds apple inspection, cuts labor and time. Complete stock of picking and packing supplies to meet needs. Special orchard ladders offered at low prices. Mr and Mrs Milton Swartz and family visited Kernstown with son-in-law Clarence Williams.

WIN Orchard Supply CO Milton Swartz Marguerite Asbury Relief Clarence Williams Kernstown

Local Pastor Returns for Another Year in Virginia Conference

The Rev. George W. Stover of the United Brethren Church here is reappointed for another year by the conference at Keyser West Virginia. Succeeding assignments include Rev S R Ludwig to Winchester Circuit and Rev HH BE Richardson to Martinsburg while Rev B D Skelton goes to Manassas. Winchester Station led the conference in finances with Keyser church dedicating Sunday and a $7500 offering.

Mr. Stover United Brethren Church Winchester George W. Stover United Brethren Q Church Keyser West Virginia S. R. Ludwig HH. BE. Richardson Martinsburg W. Va 8. D. Skelton Manassas Virginia Bell W. M Winchester Station Augusta D. F. Glavier Berkeley Springs Station R. N. Young Berkeley Springs W. C Bayard S. H. Schadd Broadway E. E. Miller

Winchester and Norfolk Tennis Stars Triumph in Frederick Matches

Local players from Winchester and Norfolk won five straight matches at Catoctin Country Club Frederick Md. N H Bundy defeated Harry LeGore Yale 5 7 6 2 6 3 while Page and Baker also won singles and Bundy Baker teamed to win doubles. Mixed doubles saw Page pair defeat Apple Hendrickson 8 6 6 1 and post match dinner at Rose Hill Manor followed.

Winchester Norfolk Catoctin Frederick Frances Peyton Page W. Nelson Page W. Alexander’ Baker Nathan H. Bundy Virginia N. H. Bundy Harry LeGore Yale Page Quinn Baker Hirshberger Bundy LeGore McCain Miss Page Frances Page William P. McGuire E. C. Stuart, Jr

Clothing drive for poor pupils in Winchester Virginia

A Red Cross committee collects second hand clothing to remake garments for needy children. Residents are asked to drop off usable clothing at the Red Cross Headquarters in Winchester Virginia, as families in the county struggle to outfit their children for school.

Red Cross Winchester Virginia

Ladies Wanted for Inwood Canning Plant Work

Help wanted notices for the Inwood canning plant offer free bus transportation leaving Hotel Pyans at 5 50 am each morning. Workers paid 19 1 to 9 p hr withCc H musselman Co. Ais HR Bryarly and her little daughter have returned from Intermont West Virginia where they spent the summer months.

Inwood Pyans P Hr Cc H. Musselman CO Ais Bryarly Little Daughster Intermont W. Va

Promises To Produce Men For Trial In Maryland Case

The case involving five African American men jailed in Hagerstown for shooting at Clearbrook and an assault on Mr. Whettell moves toward trial in Frederick County. Sheriff Cline reports that attorney Scott Wolfinger will bring the defendants to Frederick once a trial date is set, removing the need for requisition. Three suspects remain in jail. two more can be apprehended as needed. The date will be fixed after a consult with Justice Taveginer following Wolfinger’s letter.

Hagerstown Clearbrook Btuart Whettell Pannett Cline Frederick County Scott Wolfinger Wolfinger Cather Virginia

Virginia Apple Shipment Sails to England on West Queechee

Mr. Harry H. Lynch sails from Norfolk aboard the West Queechee for Liverpool to accompany Virginia York Imperial apples in the first through Norfolk shipment. The voyage aims to show handling from loading to sale in the English market, with Patrick county grown fruit.

Harry H. Lynch Maurice M. Lynch Norfolk West Queechee United States Shipping Board Liverpool Mr. Lynch England London Boyd R. Richards Richards Brothers Mr. Richards York Patrick County Virginia North Carolina New York Lynch

Wanted Apple Pickers at Barrie Orchards

Help wanted for apple picking positions. Men only to apply to B F Lineburg Foremen at Alb in Virginia or 42 Rouss Ave. Immediate entry noted.

Barrie B. F. Lineburg Albin Rouss Ave

Harding Veto Expected Soon on Soldiers Bonus Bill

President Harding will send a message to the House this afternoon indicating the executive intends to veto the soldiers bonus bill. White House officials stated the move is read as an anticipated veto.

Washington Harding House of Representatives White House

Page of Presidents sale canceled in The Star notice

Notice explains the page sale in The Star was canceled due to the seller's delay. Advertisers who paid will be notified for refunds, with two already set to receive checks today. Also includes a help-wanted line for a clerk in gents furnishings and five coopers for apple barrels.

Evening Star Coopers Apple J. N Care J Barrels Harry Butler

Friendship Fire Company Invites Curtin Co Guests

At a special meeting the Friendship Fire Company accepted an invitation for members to attend the Camp Curtin Firemen’s convention in Harrisburg October 4 6. Friendship plans to bring many men, depart October 4 and return October 5, with shirts signups coordinated by W B Jones. G R Haines and R T Jones to seek better railroad rates with other local companies.

Friendship Fire Company Camp Curtin Fire Company Harrisburg Camp Curtin Company Friendship Company W. B. Jones G. R. Haines R. T. Jones

Ohio votes on wine and beer amendment in November

Ohio will vote in November on a state constitutional amendment to legalize the manufacture and sale of light wines and beer. The state supreme court ordered Secretary Smith to place the proposal on the ballot after a mandamus action by the Association. The Anti-Saloon League plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio State Supreme Court Smith Prohibition Afriti-Saloon League United States Supreme Court

Detectives to Take Socolow to Baltimore

Walter L. Socolow is slated to be transferred to Baltimore to face charges from the daylight payroll holdup murder of William B. Norris on August 18. New York Governor Miller authorized the deportation after requisition papers arrived from Governor Ritchie in Albany. Baltimore detectives plan to move him to the city by tomorrow afternoon.

Associated Press New York Walter L. Socolow Baltimore William B. Norris William Lu. Murphy Ritchie Nathan L. Miller Socolow Flo Albany Murphy Miller Maryland

Will of Mrs. Mary R. Smith admits probate in county court

The will valued at about 66 000 to 70 000 was admitted to probate. It leaves legacies to relatives and friends and specific gifts to Mt. Hebron Cemetery Company Winchester Memorial Hospital and Ridge Meeting House. Several cousins receive smaller sums. The document is handwritten with alterations and erasures. The piece notes Shenandoah Valley caverns as a growing tourist draw with Luray Weyers Endless and Shenandoah Caverns highlighted.

Mary R. Smith William R. Smith Corporation Court United States Geological Survey Shenandoah Valley Virginia Valley Pike New York Atlanta America Luray Caverns Page County Augusta County Shenandoah County Shenandoah Caverns

Britain to act alone to defend Straits Dardanelles

London reports the cabinet will undertake military action without France and Italy if needed to guard the Dardanelles. A Downing Street communique confirms policy remains as announced, despite contrary newspaper claims. In Paris the cabinet backs a pacific Near East plan and withdrawal from Asia Minor. Newfoundland signals readiness to join if involved, while The Royal Fusiliers depart Belfast for England, likely destined for the Near East.

London Great Britain France Italy Dardanelles Downing Street Paris Poincare Near East Asia Minor Straits of the Dardanelles Newfoundland Watts ST. John's Richard Stayers British Empire Belfast Royal Fusiliers Regiment England

Keith Vaude Ville at the Empire Friday

Four big acts and a movie program direct from the Maryland Theatre Hayestown promise some of the finest vaudeville. Big city quality guaranteed. make plans now for a pleasant evening’s program.

Maryland Theatre Hayestown

Rouss Fire Co Seeks Return of Uniforms

All members holding uniform caps and pants not attending Harriburg must return them at once to Mr Dunn at the fire house by order of Secretary Douglas Brown. 19 11p 8t. Wanted furnished apartment with bath light housekeeping write B DB care Star stp. Wanted table boarders at 119 Washington St 19 1p 2t.

Harrigburg Dunn Douglas Brown Bath Light Housekeeping Washington St

California Prune Grower Manager Visits Winchester

Mr Henry Emerson and his son Edward stayed with Colonel and Mrs Fuller and Captain and Mrs Steere, traveling from Winchester to California by train. Emerson, assistant general traffic manager of the California Prune and Apricot Growers Association, oversees 42 plants in California and one at Bush Terminal New York. Last year the association shipped 250000000 pounds of prunes. Mrs Emerson plans a trip from San Jose to visit friends in the north and her aunt Mrs Steere in Winchester later in the season.

Henry Emerson Edward Fuller Steere California Emerson California Prune and Apricot Growers’ Association Bush Terminal New York Winchester

Motorcycle accident injures Roy Cather near Gore

Roy Cather son of Mr BE W Cath er of West Water street was badly hurt in a motorcycle crash near Gore. He and his passenger Robert Hook teacher at Bethel School were thrown when a dog darted into the road. Hook escaped serious injury while Cather suffered a dislocated shoulder facial cuts and body bruises. He received aid from Dr Shaffer of Gore and returned home to recover for several weeks.

Roy Cather BE. W. Cather West Water Street Gore Robert Hook Bethel School Hook Young Cather Shaffer Cather

Fire alarms thread through Worcester mill plant

An afternoon fire alarm reported at 2 40 occurred at the Winches ter Milling Company's North Market street plant. A transformer burning out started the blaze but the fire department found the minor fire extinguished before they arrived. damage stated as slight. This marked the second alarm within seven hours. For sale Apple Barrels No 1 45 cents Picking Crates 30 cents thoroughly seasoned material CU GLAIZE & BRO.

Winchester Milling Company North Market Street Glaize & Bro

New York Horticultural Report Shows Uplifted Apple Crop

The New York State Horticultural Society reports fall and winter apple crops will be 58 percent larger than last year and still below 1920 levels. Data from the Coonan Fruit Growers Association indicates growers expect significant increases in apple barrels across varieties, with detailed figures for Baldwins, McIntosh, and other types, reflecting broader growth in agriculture. John L. Shepard, Agricultural Statistician, notes these estimates focus on heavy-producing counties near Lake Ontario.

New York State Horticultural Society Cates Coonani Fruit Growers’ . i Lake Ontario

World Series Opens October 4 in New York City

The 1922 World Series will start October 4 in New York City. Last year’s prices will hold. A meeting of National and American League representatives set the opening assuming the New York Giants win the pennant. If St. Louis wins the league, the first game would be played in St. Louis on Saturday, October 7.

Chicago New York City National New York Giants New York St. Louis

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Fritz Leiber OCAL Leslie’ D. Kline Will The Curtin CO Crack Harrisburg Fire Organization Mary R Ann M. Bond Sallie J. Jolliffe Nellie J. Lupton Effie Wood Gartwright Annie J. Rees K. Esther Harris Mary J. Jackson Mount Jackson Harrisonburgh Southern Railway Britain Straits Keith Vaudeville the Empire Rouss Fire CO New York’s Duchess Baldwins J R Greening Ben Davis Rex Russet Tompkins King Hubbardston Spitzenberg Stark Rome Tolman Sweet Wagner Canada John L. Shepard Agricultural Statistician Edwins R. I. Greening Tompkins
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