Apple Sales Prices Edge Higher Amid Pound Volatility
Liverpool auctions show apples mainly strong for top quality with mixed demand for others. Export totals from New York to British ports reach 70 569 barrels 31 874 boxes 4 719 baskets for the week ending September 19 as the pound’s value fluctuates after the British cabinet suspends the gold standard for six months.
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New York Stock Exchange
G. R. Cooper
Harnden and Company
England
Scotland
Liverpool
Lancastria
Baltic
Grimes
Greenings
Winter Banana
King David
Gano
Bonum
Yorks
Jonathans
New York
Southampton
London
Glasgow
Bristol
Cardiff
False rumor of water pollution halted by police
A false report circulated in Winchester claiming a dead body was found in the city reservoir. Chief Hollis questioned those connected, tracing the rumor but gaining no source. Officials note a recent vegetable taste in water from Rouss Spring due to low flow, now corrected but possible if rains lag.
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Winchester
Rouss Spring
Hollis
S. P. C. A. Seeks Owner of Attractive Lost Dog
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports a young female dog found on National avenue and taken in for care. The well bred pet can be viewed at Valley Veterinary Hospital on South Loudoun street for identification and reclaim.
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National Avenue
Valley Veterinary Hospital
South Loudoun Street
Catholic Holy Name Society to Convene in Winchester
The Diocesan Convention of the Holy Name Society will gather in Winchester with hundreds of delegates from Virginia and nearby states. Bishop A J Brennan will celebrate Mass at Sacred Heart Church, followed by a luncheon and two business sessions at Handley School, concluding with a benediction at Sacred Heart Church.
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Winchester
The
Holy Name _ Society
of Virginia
Old Dominion
West Virginia
Virginia Territory
Baltimore
Washington
Holy Name Society
A. J. Brennan
Richmond
Thomas J. Conlon
Holy Name Society of
United States
Church of the Sacred Heart
Brennan
George Wasington Hotel
Handley School
Edward A. Brosnan
F. A. Shryock
Sacred Heart Church
J. O. Martin
Virgina
General Walker's Widow Found Dead At Home
Mrs Sophia Baylor Walker widow of Gen John George Walker Confederate Army died at her Gloucester County Virginia home this morning reportedly of a heart attack. She lived in Winchester at the Taggart house and leaves several children including Capt Philip E M Iker of Pagebrook Clarke County. The body will be brought to Winchester for burial.
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Sophia Baylor Walker
John George Walker
Gloucester County
Will Admits Probate Asks Bond For Administratrix
The will of Mary Elen Alther admitted to probate in the Corporation clerk's office. She left her entire estate to her sister Annie Scott of Upperville Virginia wife of Charles T Scott. Mrs Scott qualified as administratrix giving bond for 600 dollars. The will was dated August 16 1924.
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Mary Elen Alther
Corporation Clerk's
Annie Scott
Upperville
Charles T. Scott
Scott
Donates Uniform For Next Season
Hodgson and Brown jewelers donated a new team uniform to the Winchester Park Association baseball squad. The regulation uniform is valued around 16 dollars and additional contributions from firms and individuals are expected.
James Ryan Dies Sudden Here in Clarke County
James Ryan lifelong Clarke County resident known as Jimmy Ryan died after a brief indigestion episode. Born April 30 1866 at Wayside he lived in the county most of his life and was famed for cheerfulness despite a lifelong disability. Funeral at Old Chapel Episcopal Church with Rev B Duvall Chambers officiating.
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Millwood
James Ryan
Clarke County
Mr. Ryan
Joseph F
Lucy McCormick Ryan
Washington
Mran
Jimmy Ryan
Ryan
Boyce
Mn Ryan
Katie Ryan
Thomass. Woodward
Gideon T. Marshall
Elizabeth Grigsby
Washington, D. C
Edward L. Ritchie
Mercersburg
J. P. Greever
Old Chapel Episcopal Church
Here
Berryville
B. B. McKay
Herbert Brown
Harry Hansacker
John Lindsey
Holmes McCormick
Gideon Marshall
Samuel Shiley
Mr Sudborough to Address Rotary at Martinsburg
C B Sudborough assistant vice president in charge of traffic at Broad Street Station Philadelphia of the Pennsylvania Railroad is to be the principal speaker at the luncheon meeting of the Rotary Club in Martinsburg West Virginia tomorrow. He spoke at a recent Hagerstown Rotary Club luncheon and made a favorable impression. He will then visit this city Friday with W C Kline Harrisburg Pa division freight agent and Col Max Lowman Chambersburg Pa district freight agent.
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C. B. Sudborough
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Rotary Club
Martinsburg
W. Va
Hagerstown
Sudborough
W. C. Kline
Harrisburg
Col
Max Lowman
Chambersburg
Pastor as Lions Luncheon Speaker Focuses On Friendship
The Rev. Snyder Alleman of Trinity Lutheran Church Stephens City spoke on friendship at the Lions Club luncheon at the George Washington Hotel. Club president Hoye Riley presided. new members W S Snodgrass and James Hughes were welcomed by Rev. P R Diehl with a greeting.
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Snyder Alleman
Trinity Lutheran Church
Stephens City
Lions’ Club
George Washington Hotel
Hoye Riley
H. B. Garber
F. E. Kline
Vaucluse
Herbert S. Larrick
W.S. Snodgrass
Wanted History of Shenandoah Valley Copies
Reader seeks one or two copies of Cartmell's History of the Shenandoah Valley. Respond with price to G. H. M. c/o Star. Old newspaper notice indicates classified wants.
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Cartmell
Shenandoah Valley
Price
c/o. Star
Wanted Delicious Apples by Crate for Fred L. Glaize
Wanted apples by crate in good color at least 25 percent. deliver to Fred L. Glaize. Classified notice requests supply of fruit with specified quality.
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Fred L. Glaize
Drunken Mian at Strasburg Goes on Wild Rampage
Lester Strosnider recently released from the Virginia penitentiary went on a drunken rampage in west Strasburg, knocking out two colored men, threatening passers by, and firing at deputies. He was subdued with a shotgun aid, later jailed at Woodstock and placed in solitary confinement after an assault on a fellow prisoner.
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The
Star
Strasburg
Lester Strosnider
Virginia
West Strasburg
M. Strasnider
Jacob Sheetz
Woodstock
Strosnider
Shenandoah County
John Carey
Walter Hager
Strasnider
Jack Jenkins
Strasburg Junction
Ed Mitchell
Robert Phalen
Sheetz
John Taylor
John Spencen
Spencen
Tea and Coffee Deals Highlighted by R B Dale Agent
Grocers promote a balance week sale featuring ten cent packs of Chase and Sanborn Tea and each pound of Dated Coffee, with R B Dale listed as sales agent.
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Chase and Sanborn Tea
R. B. Dale
Hoover Regrets Wage Cuts by Big Industry
President Hoover's aim to preserve living standards remains, despite wage reductions by United States Steel Bethlehem Steel and General Motors. White House aides say Hoover has not altered his stance and earlier assured industry leaders wages would be maintained. Some layoffs and rehiring at lower wages accompany the downturn.
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Associated Press
Washington
Hoover
White House
United States Steel
Bethlehem Steel
General Motors Corporation
Lamont
Apple Market week ending September 1921 Britain ports
Apple exporters report cargoes to Brils Exs Bskts Liverpool Southampton London Glasgow Bristol Cardiff totals and ship arrivals. Prices for Grimes Greenings Winter Banana Jonathans Yorks and more listed with exchange rate 24c to one shilling. G R Cooper Harnden Company Liverpool reports heated cargoes and strong demand for top quality.
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New York
Brils
Exs
Bskts
Liverpool
Southampton
London
Glasgow
Bristol
Cardiff
G. R. Cooper
Harnden & Company
Grimes
Banana
Eine David
Gano
Bo«num
Yorks
Jonathans
APPLE
England
Scotland
Nat
Thundershower Freshens Winchester After Drought
A mid afternoon shower drenched Winchester boosting cooling by about 15 degrees within an hour. Rainfall through 2 30 PM totaled roughly three tenths of an inch, relieving parched lawns and a strained water supply as streets ran with water.
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Winchester
Heat Dismissals Mark Winchester Public Schools Day
Pupils in Winchester public schools were dismissed at 1 pm due to extreme heat. Acting superintendent Garland R. Quarles said temperatures between 90 and 100 degrees hindered learning. Hospital staff reported patients coping well and no prostrations yet.
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Winchester Public Schools
Garland R. Quarles
Winchester Memorial Hospital
Desort
Washington
Weather Bureau
Charles L. Mitchell
Baltimore
Yellowstone Park
Rockies
Montana
Wyoming
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Schmeling Plans U S Tour and Walker Bout
Joe Jacobs, manager of world heavyweight champion Max Schmeling, said Schmeling would sail in November for the United States to conduct an exhibition tour and would fight Mickey Walker in February either in Miami or Los Angeles. He also indicated Gene Tunney may return to the ring.
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Associated Press
Paris
Joe Jacobs
Max Schmeling
Schmeling
United States
Mickey Walker
Miami
Los Angeles
Jacobs
Gene Tunney
State Takes Over Wilkes Barre Bank
Harrisburg Pa September 23 William D Gordon secretary of banking announced he had taken possession of the Heights Deposit Bank of Wilkes Barre to protect depositors creditors and stockholders and conserve its assets The June 30 1931 report showed total assets of 1 997 172 and deposits of 1 698 2790
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Harrisburg
William D. Gordon
The
Heights Deposit Bank of
Wilkes Barre
Gordon Sadi
Baptists Plan Special Sermon Series Here
The Baptist Church outlines a five week program starting next Sunday to strengthen faith within the membership not to recruit new members. It features deacon service remembrances, Africa missionary Dr George W Sadler, Dr G T Waite, Mrs Belee and Dr T C Skinner delivering multiple talks on Christian responsibility and practicing Christ’s principles.
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The
Baptist Church
George W. Sadler
Africa
Southern Baptist Foreign Mission Board
wBapier Foreign Mission Board
Belee
China
Salee
George W. Truett
T. C. Skinner
First Baptist Church
Lynchburg
Virginia Baptist General Association
Jones and Laughlin Plans 10 Percent Wage Cut
The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation said wages at its plant will be reduced about 10 percent, effective October 1. The Pittsburgh based company, one of the nation’s largest independents, employs about 20 000 men and followed a wage cut announced yesterday by United States Steel and other firms.
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Pittsburgh
Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation
Jones and Laughlin
United States Steel Corporation
Bank Robbery in Chicago Nets $10000 in Three Minutes
Seven robbers brandishing shotguns and revolvers raided Parkway State Bank on North Clark Street shortly after noon. The loot totaled $10000. Three robbers guarded the entrance, one stayed with the sedan, and two held workers and customers at gunpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Chicago
Parkway State Bank
North Clark Street
Firemen Drenched By Exploding Oil at Maryland Lumber Plant
A blast at the Adkins Lumber Company factory in Berlin Worcester County Maryland sent flaming oil into the air during a blaze fought by three volunteer fire companies. Fire fighters suffered minor burns as drums exploded sending oil skyward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Berlin
Worcester County
Adkins Lumber Company
Legion Warned by Hines Against Demands on Benefits
Detroit report describes former administrator Frank T. Hines urging Legionnaires to avoid further demands on adjusted service certificates to preserve good will. He warns that prestige and support for veterans’ issues could fade if pressure continues. The piece also notes a Prohibition session and Oregon as site for the 1932 convention.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Frank T
Ines
Veterans’ Affairs
Rick
Hines
American Legion
Ing
Legion
Resolution Committee
Veterans
Oregon
Portland
Unemployment Commission
Japan Plans To Stop Movement Of Its Troops
Tokyo reports that Japan will halt troop movements outside the South Manchurian Railway zone. After talks with Foreign Minister Shidehara, a foreign office spokesman said no further developments in the field and that forces were withdrawing from areas outside the railway zone.
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Japan
Associated Press
Tokyo
Foreign Office
Manchuria
South Manchurian Railway Zone
Baron Shidehara
Manchurian Railway Zone
Musical and literary event at St Pauls AME Church
An out of town talent will perform a musical and literary program tomorrow evening at St Pauls AME Church on North Loudoun street with Spot Brown as manager. The notice invites all to attend. The rest mentions unrelated disaster reports with no clear connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's A. M. E. Church
North Loudoun Street
Spot Brown
Winchester Steam Laundry Phone Contacts Lift Burden
A phone call will lift your burden. Phones 28 and 29. Winchester Steam Laundry.
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Winchester Steam Laundry
Water Notice Sprinkling Hours Updated by Committee
Water notice restricts sprinkling to 6 to 7 p.m. until further notice. Water Committee led by C. H. Harper urges cooperation in conserving supplies. Dated September 22, 1p tf.
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C. H. Harper
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Earl Shade
Catholic Holy Name Society
Alther
HI Clarke CO
Millwood Section
Mr. Sudborough
Rote
Lions
Jonah B. Wise
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Europe
Columbia Broadcasting System
Rabbi Wise
Supt
Wilkes Barre Bank
Scout Movement
Hayes
Baptists
Rev. Clark
Veterans’ Bureau
Resolutions Committee
Church Entertainment
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