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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1922

Page

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Virginia farmers harvest diverse crops in favorable weather

Virginia Crop Reporting Service notes corn and tobacco yields strong but below early expectations. White potatoes improve while sweet potatoes move to market. Hay crops prosper, pastures good. Peanut yield likely below average. Apple crop harvest progressing with 992000 barrels, Yorks and Pippins leading. many barrels stored. Livestock generally in good condition, though cattle fattening lagging and sheep demand rising.

Richmond Virginia Virginia Crop Reporting Service Rome

Resumption At Ford Plants Eases Labor Fears

Relief spread through Detroit business and labor as Ford Motor Company plants in the area resumed operations after idle days. About 70,000 Ford workers in Detroit were ordered back to their schedules with 35,000 to 40,000 more at other Ford plants nationwide. Highlands Park plant reopened first, with all plants expected on normal schedules by Monday.

Associated Press Detroit Ford Motor Company Ford Highlands Park

Workforce Needed for Winter at Colonial Brick Plant

Advertises winter employment at Colonial Brick Corporation seeking several reliable men. Applicants asked to report to the plant for work through the entire season.

Colonial Brick Corporation

Apple Pickers Wanted at Weems Orchard

Job notice for apple pickers at Weems Orchard on Valley Pike. Truck leaves Cork and Main Street daily at 6 45 a m. Contact for applications.

Weems’orchard Valley Pike Cork Main St

Rouss Fire Co Seeks Return of Uniform Caps and Pants

All members not attending Harrisburg must return their uniform caps and pants at once to Mr. Dunn at the fire house. By order C, Douglas Brown, secretary. 19-11p-3¢.

Harrisburg Dunn Fire House Douglas Brown

Socolow to Stand Trial Next Tuesday in Norris Killing Case

Walter Socolow was arraigned in Baltimore on the Norris murder charge and declined to plead. He faces trial next Tuesday with eight co defendants. New York police face inquiry over his dramatic kidnapping from Justice Martin’s courtroom.

Wm. B. Norris New York Baltimore William B. Norris Walter Socolow Gorter Socolow Justice Martin Supreme Court New Jersey Enright Martin Driscoll Police Department

Settlement on C and C expected after talks

Richmond state Sep 22 officials of the shop craft and the Chesapeake and Ohio started discussions on a basis for settlement of the shopmen strike. Negotiations followed tentative breaks with the railway clerks as part of efforts to end the walkout and bring back striking workers. Baston Pa Sep 22 Lehigh Valley Railroad executive committee ratified the Baltimore agreement to be presented to company officials as the basis to end the shopmen strike on that line.

Associated Press Richmond Chesapeake and Ohio Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Lehigh Valley Baston Lehigh Valley Railroad System Baltimore

Store Closed for Jewish Holiday Observance This Weekend

The store will be closed all day Saturday and reopen Monday. Note: closing due to the Jewish holiday as announced by Pete Little Joe.

Pete Little Joe

Railroad Official Appointed Federal Coal Distributor

Conrad Spens vice president of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company was named federal coal distributor under the coal distribution act signed by President Harding. The White House announced the selection after the signing, with Spens reportedly endorsed by Secretary Hoover, whom he worked with in wartime food control.

Conrad Spens Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company Harding Burlingtton White House Spens Secretary of Commerce Hoover

Rosh Hashanah Observed in Winchester Services Start Sunday

Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset this evening in Winchester with 8 o clock services at Odd Fellows Hall led by Rev. M Lipstein of Baltimore assisted by Rabbi Philip Klompus. The day, a Day of Judgment and Memorial, marks the Jewish new year observed with closed businesses and synagogue worship. the shofar is not blown due to Sabbath.

Winchester Odd Fellows’ Hall M. Lipstein Baltimore Philip Klompus

Kerns Return From Honeymoon to Braddock Street Home

Mr and Mrs Hunter N Kern return from their wedding trip and occupy the Braddock Street residence of Mrs D H Bragonier. Margaret Gladstone Affleck is noted as the former Miss.

Hunter N. Kern Margaret Gladstone Affleck D. H. Bragonier North Braddock Street

C-2 Leaves El Paso on Transcontinental Flight

The United States Army dirigible C-2 departed El Paso at 6 45 this morning in heavy fog for a likely direct flight to Yuma Arizona. Commander Strauss stated the craft would head straight toward its destination.

Paso Texas United States Army el Paso Strauss Yuma Arizona

Trescott Grader Cuts Packing Costs At Orchard Co

The Trescott Grader with a new roller conveyor turns apples for inspection saving labor and time. Complete stock of picking supplies meets all needs. Special ladders offered at low prices by Orchard Supply Co.

Orchard Supply CO

Market News Briefs From The British Market Ahead

Daily cables summarize state of British markets and U S market reports. Contact Boyd R Richards at Shenandoah Valley Bank Building for more information by telephone or mail.

British U.S Boyd R. Richards Shenandoan

Turks Block British Navy At Straits

Turkish forces defend the Dardanelles area and threaten strategic gains in Thrace as tensions with the British Navy surge.

Straits

Entrance commands by heavy batteries in Thrace crisis

Turkish Nationalists seize Ez-Inz and threaten Kum-Kalesi, tightening control of the Dardanelles. Greece vows not to allow a Turkish invasion of Thrace while Paris seeks to avert Anglo Turkish war and urges guarantees on Thrace from the Allies.

Associated Press Tantinople Ez-Inz Dardanelles Kum - Kalesi Naral Malta Straits Athens Greece Thrace Constantinople Angora Chanak Turkey Great Britain

Liquor Totter Released After Fine Payment

D. W. Simpson, convicted in police court this week for transporting liquor illegally, was released from jail today after paying a $50 fine but not the $25.26 costs. The arrest car will be held until costs are paid. A man claiming to be Simpson's brother transported him to his Petersburg Virginia home. Simpson is in an advanced stage of tuberculosis.

D. W. Simpson Simpson Petersburg Simson

Chapman’s Auto Sales Ad Promotes Ford Roadster and Touring

Used Ford cars offered by Chapman’s Auto Sales include a 1921 roadster described as looking new and a 1918 touring model available at reasonable prices with easy terms.

Chapman

Apple Pickers Wanted by S. B. Price & Son

Job notice from S. B. Price & Son at 226 Amherst Street seeking apple pickers. Applicants invited to apply locally for seasonal work with salary details to follow.

S. B. Price & Son Amherst St

Ladies Wanted for Inwood Canning Plant Job

Inwood canning plant seeks female workers. Free bus will leave Hotel Evans at 5 50 a m daily. Apply to C. H. Musselman Co.

Inwood Evans C. H. Musselman Co

Congress Adjourns Session At Two This Afternoon

President Harding arrived at the Capitol before final adjournment and began signing last minute measures as the Senate reconvened to adopt a House resolution for sine die ending the session.

Associated Press Congress Senate House Igee Washington Harding Capitol

Harvest Home and Rally Day at Centenary Church

Centenary Reformed Church hosts Harvest Home Service alongside its annual Rally Day for Sunday school eight, inviting all to attend. The 9:45 a.m. rally features a music heavy program and a talk by Rev. Morgan, followed by the 11 a.m. Harvest Home service with fruits and grains displayed in thanksgiving to God.

Centenary Reformed Church Centenary Church Morgan First Christian Church Clarence Woods

Gas and coal ranges and kitchen cabinet for sale

Local sale listing advertises gas and coal ranges and a kitchen cabinet available at 125 Peyton Street. Item details are limited in the notice.

Peyton Street

Braddock St. M. E. Church Service Schedule

Boyd V Switzer pastor preaches Sunday at 11 a m and 730 p m with Sunday School at 945 a m Capt J H Rosenberger superintendent Epworth League 645 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 730 p m.

Boyd V. Switzer J. H. Rosenberger Epworth League

HeerBells Real Estate Heats Winchester Market

Real estate listings in Winchester Virginia spotlight Try HeerBells Realty with property highlights and local market activity. Listings emphasize residential options, price ranges, and neighborhood features in a compact newspaper item.

TRY Heerbells Real Estate Winchester

Used Ford Trucks From Chapman Auto Sales

Two 191 model Ford ton trucks in perfect condition offered by Chapman’s Auto Sales. Mr and Mrs Julian Whitting of Rockville Maryland visiting Miss Minnie Baker at 125 Peyton Street North Market Street.

Chapman Julian “Whitting Furniture and Rockville, Md Miss Goods Peyton St Minnie ‘Baker North Market Street

Mail boxes required for home delivery by December 1922

Postmaster J. W. Sibert reports a Postal Department order demanding all street carrier mail recipients install door slots or mail receptacles. Failure to comply may stop delivery. by December 31 1922 all dwellings must have receptacles or slots. Public notices urged.

J. W. Sibert Post Office Department

Harding Signs The Coal Bill

President Harding signed the coal distribution and anti-profiteering and fact finding coal commission bill in Washington this morning. The action follows months of debate over coal supply pricing and regulatory oversight. The measure aims to curb profiteering while establishing a commission to study coal distribution.

Associated Press Washington Harding Coal Commission

Miss Elizabeth Baker Laid to Rest in Mount Hebron

The funeral for Miss Elizabeth Catherine Baker who died last Monday at her sister Mrs Maggie Wood’s North Braddock street home was held at three o’clock yesterday from Wood’s residence. Minister W Mark Depp of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church officiated as flowers adorned the casket and pallbearers D S Mattison Jacob Bowman Robert L Gray Paul Beck Lewis W Fries and W Miflerletecher served. Committal services followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Elizabeth Catherine Baker Maggie Wood North Braddock Street Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Messrs D. 8 Mattison Jacob Bowman Robert L. Gray Paul Beck Lewis W. Fries W.mifler

Rotary Club Urges New Winchester Hotel Construction

A Winchester Rotary Club meeting at the Farmers and Merchants National Bank discussed building a new hotel in Winchester. Speaker J Victor Thur traced casualty insurance while supporters urged citizens to fund the project by October 1 to ensure a modern hotel, with Judge Handley cited as a civic pioneer. The session closed with a Rotary hymn.

Winchester Rotary Club Farmers and ‘Merchants’ National Bank H. D. Fuller Robert L. Jr Henry Steere Coller Frank Tyler R. T R. B. Nelson Henry F.s J. Victorthur Hartford Conn United States Eajoy Robert L. Gray George W. Ton CIA J Ods Carrie Williams Windie John Handley Iroh Handley Winchester Rotary Club

Friendship Company notice on uniforms and shirts

All members going to burglary and needing shirts please see W EB Jones. All members not going to burgundy return Gray uniform caps and belt.

Friendship — Company Burg W. EB. Jones

Splendid D Keith Vodvil Tonight at Empire Theatre

Four acts and concerts feature a special orchestra at Ting Land Theatre Hagerstown and Empire Theatre tonight with two complete shows at more reasonable prices than ever seen. Don’t miss this big time event.

Tingland Theatre Hagerstown Empire Theatre

Special Meeting for Sarah Zane Fire Convention Plans

O. Schedules a special meeting for Friday September 22 at 8 p m to finalize arrangements for the Harrisburg PA convention. Attendance requested for all members planning to attend and those with uniforms. Also notes a lost female setter pup white with black tick marks last seen near Breckenridge ward.

Harrisburg Ward W. B. Breckenridge

Also Mentioned on This Page

Progre Rouss Fire CO The American Legion Empire Theater Playhouse Robert Y. Conrad Post Legion Post Empire Girls’ Athletic Association North Main Street Legion Building MR. and Mrs. Kern Tex Asi Atic England Will Reformed Church Gaston S. Hartman Braddock ST. M. FE Por Postoffice Department Miss Baker Winchester Organization Keith Vodvil Pitas Sarah Zane SCI Peyidd Street
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