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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

2

Woman Instructor Beaten To Death In Evanston Night

The body of Miss Jennie Constance, 42, head of Bradley Poly technical Institute's English department in Peoria, was found on an Evanston residence lawn. A bloodstained iron pipe lay nearby and sidewalk stains show she was struck while walking. She had been rooming with her mother and sister during Northwestern University summer study. She planned a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

Constance Margaret Constance Northwestern University

Brennan Democratic Leader Dies in Chicago at 68

George E. Brennan Democratic national committee man and Illinois Democratic figure died in Chicago after an illness stemming from a tooth infection and septic poisoning following an operation. A longtime supporter of Governor Alfred E. Smith, he was 68 in May and leaves a widow and adopted daughter.

Chicago George E. Brennan Illinois Roger Sullivan Brennan Alfred E. Smith Houston

Mount Pleasant Notes from Mount Pleasant Virginia

Mount Pleasant notes recall visits by Master Russell Newcome of Maryland to cousin Roy Lamp and various residents from Winchester Ta coma Park and New York. Sunday church services include Sunday school at 2 p m and preaching at 3 p m with Christian Endeavor well attended and Mrs Herman Adams named leader for next Sunday.

Mount Pleasant Russell Newcome Maryland Roy Lamp Gregg Orndorff Eugene Davis W. Va Edward Perry Joy Roe Luther White Tacoma Park Washington Baker Seabright Winchester John Perry Mr. White Warner Dyke Cecil Lucy Hard New York Alice Cochran Cecil Dyke Thurston Renner Eva Perry Hie Kathryn Ware Roy Brill Brown Brill Opequon Methodist Episcopal Church J. E. Ware Christian Endeavor Herman Adams

Social News From Greenwood Virginia Daily Minute

Greenwood reports visitors social visits and family news. Charley Maloy and relatives from Altoona Belfast and siblings spend time with S E Maloy. Miss Mary Wilson Boyer heads to Pennsylvania to visit relatives. William Racey improves after illness. Susie and Katherine Dove visit with G L Riley and family. O C Miller hosts guests from Winchester. William Eshelman returns home after surgery. Fisher’s Hill picnic attended by Peter Hamman Clinton Ebersole Tom Willis.

Greenwood Charley Maloy Altoona Graham Belfast Ireland Maloy S. E. Maloy Mary Wilson Boyer Pennsylvania William Racey Susie Dove Katherine Dove White Post G. L. Riley O. C. Miller L. Jackson Mary Hazel Bailey Harry Conant Jackson Winchester William Eshelman Memorial Hospital Peter Hamman Clinton Ebersole Tom Willis Fishers Hill

Preaching Service at Galilee Next Sunday in Grimes

Grimes Virginia August 8 preaching scheduled for next Sunday at 11 o'clock with Sunday School at 10. Ida Taylor improving at home after three months illness. Master Donald Groves of Martinsville mentioned in brief local item.

Lye Tip Replaces Hard Scrubbing For Pots And Pans

An old time laborious scrubbing method is replaced by Red Seal Lye as housewives use a 97 percent pure product to melt grease quickly. The piece markets faster cooking cleanup and urges readers to try the new approach to avoid hand strain.

West Virginia Visitors Fill Local Charm

Burg residents host relatives from Berkeley Springs Winchester Martinsburg and Martinsburg while Mrs. Oliver Finfrock nurses locally. The Hensell and Miller households receive guests from Pennsylvania and Berkeley Springs over recent weeks.

Burg W. Va Albert Miller Oliver Finfrock Winchester Clarence Beckey Poplar Shade S. C. Unger Calvin Unger Berkeley Springs R. B., Hensell Mattiebbs Martinsbur W.va G. A. Miller H. W.,hensell John Leight Woodbine C. C. Finfrock Pennsylvania

Early safety zones on streets in old Detroit

In earlier days, almost any street was a safety zone because the horse s had some sense, whether the driver did or not.

Detroit Free Press

Shadow of success quotes from Farm and Fireside

A Farm and Fireside commentator notes success behaves like a shadow that eludes pursuit, chasing it only makes it slip farther away. The piece reflects on elusive achievement and the futility of chasing fame.

Union 8. 8. and Ladies' Aid of Gore Va Event

A notice invites the Union 8. 8. and Ladies Aid of Gore Virginia to a Saturday gathering after a rainy Friday night.

Union Gore

Pleasant Valley Sunday School Picnic at Little Mountain

The Pleasant Valley Sunday School holds its annual picnic on Saturday August 11 at Little Mountain School House. Public invited. Refreshments will be served.

Pleasant Valley Sunday School Little Mountain

Remarkable cars offered at reasonable prices

A catalog lists several classic vehicles for sale including a 1923 Dodge Sedan, 1927 Nash Sedan, 1925 Dodge Touring, 1924 Ford Touring, 1923 Ford Touring, 1921 Ford Touring, 1920 Cadillac Sedan, and additional models 841 877 906 908 909 911 913 917. The sale emphasizes affordable pricing across the collection.

Dodge Nash Cadillac

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Mr. C. A. R. Buyer Auto Parts Corporation Hudson-Essex Agency Loudoun Street Virginia The Associated Press Goodyear W.A. Buncutter & Son John L. Shine H. J. Lake J. P. Stine George Brennan Grimes Valley Home John W. Rosenberger & CO H. W. Ebert BUICK Loudoun Manor WM. M. Richards George Washington Garage N. Main St Essex Shenandoah Motor Co Nash Dealers Ford Coupe Flint C. E. Organ Rouss Garage Braddock Street
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