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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1928

Page

6

Apple Export Summary Highlights Grading and Packing

Pennsylvania’s York Imperials harmed U S grades with pale red and dull green colors. Virginia Angora exporters improved marking under new regulations. Shredded oiled paper boosted scald control and value, while slack barrels rose from faulty plugging and poor barrels. The second installment will continue.

Maryland Pennsylvania New York State U. S Virginia United States York Alwyas Liverpool Fruit Exchange Liverpool

House and Lot for Sale in Winchester Virginia

Public auction set for September 8 1928 at eleven o clock in front of the County Court House Winchester to sell a North Market Street lot improved by a brick house. Terms include one third cash and two thirds by bonds payable one and two years after sale with six percent interest, optional all cash. Special Commissioner R Gray Williams and Aubrey G Weaver listed. plat available for inspection.

Shenandoah Valley National Bank of Winchester North Market Street W. Taylor Wall M. M. Lynch David S. Glaize R. Gray Williams Milton Baker Corporation Court of Aubrey G. Weaver Fred Barr I. C. C. Brannon Circuit Court Frederick County Co. C. Brannon Frederick Laura V. Bentley Charlie A. Beatley Stephenson Robert N. Beatley Charles A. Beatley Mary H. H. Beatley Margaret J. Sherwood John L. Sherwood Elmer B. Krebs Norman B. Krebs Virginia Evening Star Blanche EB. Noonan

Another Arrest Is Looked For In Subway Tragedy

In the Times Square subway wreck that killed sixteen, District Attorney Banton summoned witnesses as William C. Lancaster indicated a second arrest would occur. He cited dual failures: a maintenance man Baldwin and his helper should have spiked the switch, and someone opened a valve as the ninth car passed. The sixteenth victim, Elizabeth Siebold, 19, of Rockaway Beach, died from a wood splinter at Bellevue Hospital.

Associated Press New York Times Square Banton William C. Lancaster Transit Commission Col. Lancaster Baldwin Elizabeth Siebold Rockway Beach Bellevue Hospital

Tucker Ready to Fight for Smith Ticket in Staunton Speech

In Staunton Virginia Harry St George Tucker denounces so called Democrats opposing Al Smith as religious bigots comparing them to a destructive muskrat and urges Virginians to back the Smith ticket. The Staunton Augusta committees endorse the ticket and plan a speaking tour amid Prohibition debate and party rally plans with Senator Pat Harrison possible speaker.

Staunton Harry St. George Tucker al Smith Tucker Bishop Cannon Central West Virginia Augusta County Smith Thomas Jefferson Hoover United States Lawrence Peyton William H. Landis Ciry Staunton Committee Pat Harrison Mississippi

Senator Curtis Begins Second Stumping Tour

Senator Curtis, the Republican vice presidential nominee, started his second speaking tour of the campaign from Washington on August 27. He planned stops to rally support and boost campaign momentum ahead of the election.

Curtis Associated Press Washington

Senator to Address State Fair and National Grange Picnic

The senator will speak at Syracuse tomorrow under the American Farm Bureau. On returning to the capital he will pass Harrisburg where the National Grange has invited him to a picnic.

New York Pennsylvania Syracuse N. Y American Farm Bureau Curtis Harrisburg National Grange

Amelia Earhart Named Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan

Amelia Earhart the first woman to fly the Atlantic has been appointed associate editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine. She will edit a monthly section on aviation as sport and career, reporting on current developments in the field.

New York Amelia Earhart Atlantic Cosmopolitan Magazine

Rouss Firemen To Take Big Band On Washington Trip

The Charley Rouss Fire Company plans to join the firemen parade in Washington for Labor Day. The group will travel with its big band, showcasing local civic pride in the national event.

Rouss Firemen Washington Charley Rouss Fire Company Labor Day

Winchester Concert Band to Lead Largest Firemen Parade

The Winchester Concert Band under Prof W H McIlwee will lead a 60 member parade, the largest firemen's parade in the capital. Baltimore reports 20 companies in line. 35 trophies and many prizes to be awarded. Events include a noon parade on Pennsylvania Ave, a decorated baby carriage float contest with $50 top prize, a fire fighting show on the White House ellipse, and a Mardi Gras parade. The street parade forms at First and B Streets at 11:30 a.m. and starts at 12 o'clock.

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Comment on Nomination Prospects Rumors Hit Local Candidates

A Hilsboro News-Herald note questions why several candidates thought they would secure nominations. The editorial voice, though brief, implies skepticism about campaign viability and party backing.

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