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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1928

Page

3

Christmas Eve Carols by Girl Scouts and Scouting Hosts

Local Girl Scouts plan to sing Christmas carols throughout the city on Christmas Eve leaving headquarters by 8 o'clock. Residents are urged to place a lighted candle in windows to invite performances. The Scouts will perform at homes displaying candles, with Mrs. Klea Hoshour hosting after the event.

Ponce Pisa Klea Hoshour South Stewart Street Ats Girl Scouts

Engagement of Miss Hilda Klamroth and William Neill to take place next spring

Virginia and California social circles report the betrothal of Miss Hilda Klamroth daughter of Mrs Klamroth and the late Judge Henry H. Klamroth of Pasadena California to Mr William McDonald Neill son of Mrs Neill and the late Mr John Baldwin Neill a Berryville native and Naval Academy graduate. The wedding is planned for early spring. The article also notes club activities at the First Baptist Church and social gatherings in Frederick County with officers elected and a Santa visit for members.

William McDonald Nell California Virginia Hilda Klamroth Klamroth Henry H. Klamroth Pasadi Gal William McDonald Neill Neill John Baldwin Neill Berryville Clarke County University of California University of New York Shenandoah Alley Academy Wincester United States Naval Academy Annapolis Navy Boat Susquehanna Silk Mills New York Los Angeles Cal William “N. ‘McDonald S Neill Mess Ebert Frederick County Charles M. Ebert North Braddock Street Santa Claus Charles R. McCann

Randolph Shields Arrives From Wallngton for Holidays

Mr. Randolph Shields arrived from Wallngton to spend the holidays with relatives and friends in town.

Randolph Shields Wallngton I University Lexington

Christmas Cantata at Baptist Church exceeds seats

The First Baptist Church of Winchester plans a cantata titled The King All Glorious under Floyd Haines with a 710 seat auditorium. The December 4 program features elaborate scenery, theatre lighting by Lawrence Jolife, and a large choir with named soloists and organist Chandley Crisman. Doors open at 6 pm. the 45 minute performance aims to fit before other City services.

O. K Trata Theon Floyd Haines Pes Christ Lawrence Jollife Lillian Oakes Georgie Foreman Lillian Foreman Mary McDonald J. Host C. $. Smith C. A. DeHart Jess Willey T. Owen Blanche Shoop E. T. Clark Aktos Blois Caldwell Martha. Ritter Virginia. Ashley Gladys Walker Garland Johnston Winchester

Widow Susan Nicodemus Dies. Apple King of Maryland Relative

Mrs Susan Nicodemus 76 widow of John A Nicodemus died in Edgemont Md after retiring in health last night Her son C L Nicodemus of South Stewart St reports her death She previously Miss Rahauser of Washington Co Md had orchards at Lenore The Nicodemus children include C L Winches ter Samuel Edgar Emmet Bachtell and Lancelot Jacques Funeral in Waynesboro Monday with time to be announced

C. L. Nicodemus South Stewart Street Susan Nicodemus Edgemont Nicodemus John A. Nicodemus Maryland Lenore Rahauser Washington County Winchester Samuel Nicodemus Edgar Nicodemus Waynesboro Emmet Bachtell Hagerstown Lancelot Jacques Strasburg

New York World Announces Christmas Number

The New York World will publish its annual Christmas number next Sunday December 23. The Magazine Section offers Christmas stories a color page from the World’s comic artists for children and Red Magic with Holiday Games and Puzzles. The Gravure Section features nine color pictures and additional features of interest.

New York World Red Magic

Community paper ad hints at limited edition copies

Fragmentary text suggests a note about a limited edition for a family audience and a request to news dealers to provide the next Sunday World edition. The readable lines imply a promotional or publishing instruction within a local newspaper context.

Ediiton Orld

Power Company Displays Giant Christmas Tree on Wall

A Northern Virginia Power Company office on North Loudoun Street and Court Square lights a huge Christine tree design on the north wall facing the courthouse. A large star sits atop the structure, both tree and star illuminated with colored electric lights, drawing much attention to the festive display.

Northern Virginia Power Company Loudoun Street Court Square Courthous Christine

Home and Church of Dry Preacher Targeted by Shooters

In Halethorpe Maryland shots shattered five windows at Lansdowne Methodist Episcopal Church and parsonage as a car sped by twice. Police suspect bootleggers amid Prohibition sermons by Rev Gordon G Jones and say a neighborhood resident saw the vehicle. No injuries reported.

Associated Press Baltimore Lansdowne Methodist Episcopal Church Halethorpe Lo ¢ Halethorpe Gordon G. Jones

Chicago merchants insure 194 million in Christmas presents

Chicago merchants announce insurance coverage worth about 194 million dollars for Christmas presents in the city. The figure marks a six percent rise from last year and reflects the value of goods Santa Claus may bring to homes in the 1928 season.

Associated Bregs Chicago Santa Claus Father Dearborn

Senate Approves I. C. C. Nominations On Three Members

The Senate confirmed the nominations of Clyde B. Atchison of Oregon Claude R. Porter of Town and Patrick Farrell of Washington DC to the Interstate Commerce Commission. The action was taken today with the three appointees awaiting final paperwork and seating.

Associated Press Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Senate Clyde B. ‘Atchison Oregon Claude’ R. Porter Town Patrick Farrell Washington, DC

Government bill proposes US Commission on Communication

Washington reports that a bill proposing a Federal Communications Commission to regulate telegraph telephone cable and radio transmissions was introduced. The seven member commission would be appointed by the President and paid ten thousand dollars yearly.

Associated Prese Washington Federal Communication Commission Tson Senate Interstate Commerce Committee

Christmas Party for Poor Children at Capitol Theatre

Plans are completed for a Christmas morning party at Capitol Theatre for city and county children. Sponsors include Red Cross Salvation Army and District Nurse Association with many clubs invited to join. The event features The Ancient Mariner film and music by Grace L. Houde, aiming to provide candy fruit and toys to attending children, with merchant support sought.

Capital Theatre Red Cross Salvation, Army Associane Se Mariner Coleridge Crystal Montgomery ,Ward and Company McVicar T. J. Cooper and Sons the Elks McCrory's A. and P Capitol Theatre

West Rejects All Oil Bids From Salt Creek Fields

Secretary West rejected all government oil bids from Salt Creek Wyoming after the highest bidder refused to post bond and provide required information and then signed private oil deals with White Eagle Oil and Refining Company and the Texas Company.

Associated Press Washington West Salt Creek Fields Wyoming Department White Eagle Oil and Refining Company Texas Company

Langley Restored To Citizenship

President Coolidge grants a full pardon to former Kentucky Representative John W Langley restoring him to citizenship. Langley was convicted for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and served a term at Atlanta. His wife Catherine Langley was elected to his seat in the House.

Associated Press Washington Coolidge John W. Langley Kentucky Langley Atlanta Catherine Langley Sargent

A Gift That Goes Every Day in the Year

The Evening Star notes a daily gift or gesture described as enduring throughout the year, highlighting a steadfast routine or offering associated with a recurring commemorative act.

Special Christmas Eve Music At Commercial Bank

Commercial and Savings Bank hosts a Christmas Eve music program under Lewis E. Rice with the Victor Orthophonic instrument. It features Madame Schumann-Heink in Silent Night and Martinelli in Hosana, with Trinity Choir and Neapolitan Trio performing a varied carol program starting 7 30 p m. Ladies’ seating is prioritized.

Comercial and Savings Bank Lewis E. Rice Madame Schuman-Heik Martinelli Metropolitan Opera House Trinity Choir Giovanni Sulle Nacht Heligne Nacht Gruber Mme Sehuamn-Heink Salutaria Marcel Journot Bethlehem Noel Ufstenia Hary Herald Angels

Daddy Browning Hosts Santa Claus On Upper Broadway

Edward W. Daddy Browning dressed as Santa to dispense 700000 gifts from his upper Broadway office. Crowds of children formed in lines as traffic halted and police were called to manage the scene amid questions about charitable transfers and family tensions.

Browning Santa Claus Associated Press New York Edward W Daddy Mrafices Heenan Broadway

Notice of Estate Reference Hearing in Winchester Court

In the corporation court of Winchester Virginia M M Lynch as administrator asks a commissioner to inquire and report on Annie Hoover decd estate including real and personal property debts and how to distribute. A notice published in Winchester paper sets December 22 1928 at 10 am at 22 Royss Ave to appear and protect interests.

Winchester Virginia M. M. Lynch Annie D. Hoover Robert H. Hoover Annie P. Hoove Rouss Ave Royss Ave

Unclear OCR fragment about police assistance at event

Fragment mentions extra policemen and crowd pressure as red paper hats whistles and novelties exhausted and people pushed through a glass window prompting Browning to call police for help.

Browning

Antique dealer frightens women by intruding homes

A stranger claiming to be an antique dealer entered private homes, opened drawers, and inspected possessions while women were present. He then coerced homeowners into offering items for sale, alarming residents who reported the incidents to police.

Hergins Opetyi

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