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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1927
Page
5
Paul Billetdoux, 26, described as an American citizen with a NYU professor father, was shot and killed today in a scuffle at his brother in law's Paris home while seeking identity papers to start a divorce suit.
Dr William McAndrew longtime Chicago schools superintendent brings a humorous yet serious lecture to Handley School Auditorium as the first in a Winchester series. He blends oratory with reformist views while addressing local audiences amid sponsor funding from Handley School faculty and subscribers. A reserved section is set for subscribers and a colored citizens area is prepared, with many tickets still unpaid.
Report from Hong Kong states Chinese gunboats shelled the Bund on the Canton river after revolting communists wrecked the police bureau and freed prisoners. Looting and terror followed as guards closed the gates to the Shameen bridges to the foreign settlement. A red pamphlet claimed the coup and said communists laborers peasants and leaders aimed to suppress anti red elements and make Canton the center of the movement.
Indianapolis December conference reports that the American Legion will not conduct a national poll on the wet and dry issue. National commander Edward E. Spafford says the poll must be ordered by the National executive committee and he will not present it to the committee during its January meeting.
Public sale announced by Louise Kiger Alma Thorpe Jessie Bishop heirs of Martha W Bishop. Farm lies in Berkeley County near Ridgeway and Bunker Hill with good water. Winchester Virginia venue Dec 29. Cash terms.
Schedule from Berryville Virginia showing trains to Roanoke Bristol Cincinnati Columbus with Pullman sleepers to Roanoke and Williamson. Local for Shenandoah Junction, Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia with connections to Nashville Memphis Chattanooga. Parlor and Pullman accommodations noted. ticket and reservations through agent H. Barks Juco in Berryville.
A reflective piece proclaims that love and helpful service to others are returned many times over by an immutable universal law, emphasizing enduring reciprocity and moral consequence.
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