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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1927

Page

5

Apple Growers Back Conference Support Grading Law

Virginia apple growers including H L Bonham and W S Campfield voiced support for the grading law at a Newport conference. They urged patience as the rules take effect and pressed for a clause to address russeting in Albemarle Pippin apples to protect market reputation. Nelson county growers expressed general approval but sought clarity on inspectors handling russeting.

Co. P. McCue BE. M. Wayland Albemarle County H. L. Bonham Chilhowie W. S. Campfield Staunton State Horticultural Society Virginia Nelson County Meek United States

Virginia apple grading clause seen as non conflicting

Court of opinion notes that Albemarle orchards are unique to a small Virginia region and a state grading law clause regarding it would not clash with national apple grading standards.

United States Virginia

West Virginia Closes Deer Turkeys Open Season

The West Virginia State Game and Fish Commission limited the deer open season to 10 counties and banned deer hunting in Berkeley and Jefferson while allowing it in Morgan Hampshire Grant Pendleton Hardy and Mineral during the period. The wild turkey season from October 15 to 30 is closed statewide and ruffed grouse or native pheasant hunting is closed in 44 counties including Berkeley Jefferson and Pendleton.

West Virginia State Game and Fish Commission of Virginia Berkeley Jefferson Morgan Hampshire Grant Pendleton Hardy Mineral Berkeley Jefferson

Golf Tourney Arranged For Rotary Shenandoah Meeting

Shenandoah regional group of Rotary International plans a October 7 meeting at Shenvalee with six clubs producing entertainment acts for the evening dinner and a dance to Shenvalee music. A noon start will feature a golf tournament for about 25 percent of members, with a standard prize from Shenandoah Valley Estates and a second handicap prize to boost beginner players. Organizing committee includes Rev. Francis Brown of Woodstock Hugh Dufey of Winchester Grattan Price of Harrisonburg and Fred Morehead of New Market. About 150 members and guests are expected.

Shenandoah Rotary International Shenvalee Francis Brown Woodstock Hugh Dufey Winchester Grattan Price Harrisonburg Fred H. Morehead New Market Luray Front Royal Rotary Anns Shenvaleers Shenandoah Valley Estates, Inc

Submarine S 51 disaster spurs $1.775 million suit

Widows and dependents of 28 officers and crew of the submarine S 51 sue the U S government in Brooklyn federal court for 1.775 million dollars. The S 51 and the City of Rome were found at fault for the collision that sunk the sub off Block Island on Sept 25 1925. Captain Diehl of the City of Rome faces prior charges of misconduct and negligence.

New York United States District Court Brooklyn City of Rome Block Island Boston John H. Diehl Rome Federal Grand Jury Diehl Government Naval

Man Falls 75 Feet to Death From Potomac Bridge

Ernest Shirley, 35, of Shepherdstown West Virginia, died after plunging about seventy five feet from the Norfolk and Western Railway bridge over the Potomac near Maryland shore. The coroner ruled accidental death as no witness saw him on the bridge which lacks a footpath. He leaves a widow and four children.

Ernest Shirley Shepherdstown W. Va Norfolk and Western Potomac Shirley Maryland Richard Duffey Hagerstown

Harloe Family Headed to Southern Pines for Winter

Mrs. Harloe and her daughters Miss Marian Harloe and Miss Eleanor Harloe left yesterday for Southern Pines North Carolina to spend the fall and winter season. They expect to return to their Valley Pike home next spring.

Wet leader hints at tax to enforce law

Senator Edge of New Jersey proposes a special tax on all necessities to raise a cool billion dollars for enforcing the Volstead act. He argues funds could equip a large enforcement corps and tests public support by tying it to ordinary citizens.

Washington Edge New Jersey Senate

Peters Brand Shoes Shipment Advertised by Farmers Supply

Stephens City Virginia dealer Farmers Supply Co announces a large shipment of Famous Peters Brand Shoes for every family member with many of the latest numbers in stock.

Farmers Supply CO Stephens City

Indians Make Place For Selves In Films

Dust painted extras Indians are scarcer in Hollywood than suggested by westerns. Until recently only a few outside veteran actors like Mad Wolf and Eagle Wing worked onscreen. Now White Wing and Chief Yowlache have formed a casting agency to attract Native actors to major motion pictures.

Hollywood Mad Wolf Lowe Eagle Wing White Wing Chief Yowlache

German Flying Ace Vanishes on World Trip

London reports no news on Lieut. Otto Koenig, flying the Plane Germania, after leaving Angola for Basra Irak. Fear grows as silent signals and failed communications raise concern over the overland flight across desert regions with a 600 meter wireless and 900 meter land contact. Basra and Baghdad inquiries yield no word.

London Berlin Otto Koenig Angola Turkey Basra Irak Germania Basrak Constantinople Zagdad

Hughes and the Ad Makers Vote Appeal Question

The Milwaukee Journal muses on Hughes running for president and how he might win over the young ad writers for Count Less shaving soap. The piece links political appeal to advertiser loyalties and consumer brands.

Hughes Milwaukee Journal

Rosh Hashanah Observed by Winchester Hebrews

Hebrew residents gathered in Winchester for Rosh Hashanah at Odd Fellows' hall on Cameron Street. The observance marked by the Shofar blast and solemn reflections on penance and renewal. The festival begins at sundown and continues through the Ten Days of Penitence leading to Yom Kippur.

Winchester Boscawen Cameron Rosh Hashanah

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