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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1926

Page

6

Dedication of Christ Church Crypt Relates to Fairfax Legacy

The account recalls Old Fairfax donating land for the Frederick Parish Church at Loudoun and Boscawen streets and funding its construction. His burial moved to Christ Church in 1828, later reinterred under the chancel, with 1925 alterations revealing the grave location and a service to dedicate the crypt.

Great Britain Fairfax Frederick Loudoun Boscawen Christ Church

Five Imprisoned Continued From Page One

A wreck at Front Royal led to the rescue of five occupants including Mr Bell. The car occupants were extricated by responders and removed from the scene as details from page one continued.

Front Royal Mr. Bell

Wrecked car and injured moved to hospital after fence collapse

A wrecked car and damaged fence prompted a hospital ambulance call. Mrs. Bowen and Mrs. Forsythe were taken to the hospital wrapped in blankets and robes by Mr. Bell. Efforts are planned to repair the vehicle.

Hospital

Mellon Sees Economic Gains From Debt Reduction and Stabilization

Secretary Mellon said federal debt has fallen by about 5.84 billion since the war and last July 1 stood at 19.64 billion. He praised lower commodity prices, steady wages, and strong industry while warning about asset liquidity and the need for cautious foreign loans and installment buying. He urged maintaining tax rates until revenue measures are fully evaluated.

Andrews Mellon Federal Reserve Banks Florida Congress Coolidge

State Fruit Men Hear Plans for Apple Week Observance

Tennessee State Horticultural Society speakers including J. W. Gorby and C. R. Swinson stressed fruit advertising and improved varieties. Baskin discussed peach industry potential and invited Virginia growers to Apple Week in Nashville. Swinson reviewed Virginia apple production with charts on high yielding varieties.

Nessee State Horticultural Society J. W. Gorbhy Chicago Apple Growers, Inc Southern Agriculturist Nashville, Tenn C. R. Swinson United States Department of Agriculture Speed Baskin Virginia Horticultural Society Nashville Virginia

Buckman Family Guests At Shawnee on Valley Pike

Mr and Mrs John Buckman and two children from Wildwood New Jersey visited Shawnee last night during a southward motor trip and continued their homeward journey this morning.

John Buckman Wildwood N. J Shawnee Valley Pike

Trial of Sanders Postponed Pending Audit of Books

The arraignment of George N. Sanders former treasurer of the Southern Baptist Convention foreign mission board for stealing 92000 was postponed to December 29. Judge John Ingram granted the delay at the request of Commonwealth's Attorney Dave Satterfield awaiting an audit of Sanders books before trial.

Associated Press Richmond George N. Sanders Foreign Mission Board of The Southern Baptist Convention John Ingram Commonwealth Dave Satterfield Sanders

$15 000 Swindle of Christmas Funds In Quartermaster Corps

An alleged $15 000 swindle of Christmas savings funds of hundreds of government employees was revealed today with a warrant issued for the arrest of Demon Young, 43, a clerk in the finance division of the Quartermaster Corps.

Quartermaster Corps Associated Press Washington Dec Demon Young

Missing duo linked to long running saving plan

Authorities announced that Young and his money are missing as part of a 20 year old saving plan. Young took charge in 1918 and his wife reportedly handed in his resignation to the finance division days ago on grounds of ill health. Police said she is also missing.

Virginians Flee for Licenses in Double Wedding Plot

Two couples from Rappahannock County Virginia sought marriage licenses today in their county clerk's office to perform a double wedding. They refused to state names and mixed up residences when asked. Told the marriage must occur where the bride resides they were advised to return home or go to Martinsburg West Virginia for licenses and they headed toward West Virginia.

Rappahannock County Virginia Martinsburg West Virginia Town

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