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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1926
Page
5
The British government reports a rescue operation underway for the crew of the American liner President Roosevelt, involved in a incident near London on February 1. Details indicate an urgent action to save sailors with official coordination between UK authorities and shipping officials.
Richmond Feb 1 The Virginia General Assembly heads into a heavy work week under Governor Byrd with tax reform measures and budget fights on the table A key debate centers on Virginia World War memorial options a carillon versus Wright Cret design with both sides set to press their case in a public hearing Tuesday night and the $240 000 funding request on the line
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt announces that her daughter Muriel now Mrs. Frederick Cameron Church Jr, and her husband were remarried by a Roman Catholic priest after an Episcopal ceremony at Newport Rhode Island. Mrs. Vanderbilt is in Florida, and the Churchs previously wed July 25 at Newport.
A colored woman reports that after a box social at the Methodist Church in Cedar Hill county, a crowd invaded her home cursing and abusing her while she ironed with her six children present. Two men had a dispute at the event and warrants were issued for three female assailants. cases will be heard by Justice Tavenner once arrests are made.
The G. A. Basketball team will practice in Handley gym prompt six o'clock this evening. All girls interested should attend on time for important practice.
A local notice proclaims Albert Berten Ritchie as the modern Samson visiting Winchester to perform feats of strength. A street parade on Tuesday February 9 will feature a ten ton neck pull through downtown, with offers for 100 guest riders and a public display of remarkable stunts as he tours, promising a summer film project and further appearances.
New York American reports Huston Pride Gomdipnes seeks an investigation into Ward Food Products Corporation founded by William B. Ward. Ward plans to distribute one tenth of net profits to philanthropic causes after a 7 percent stock dividend, with details and beneficiary names to be announced.
Tomorrow is Ground Hog Day and Candlemas Day as well. The old superstition links fair weather on February 2 to six weeks of mild weather, while cloudy skies herald more winter. The day also marks Candlemas with church processions and consecration of candles for the year.
The Nathanson Company has leased the storeroom on North Main from Fred 8. Boyd, formerly Harlee Brothers, with improvements planned. The building will be extended to 120 feet and receive a new front. The firm will offer a large line of women and children's ready to wear, plus shoes and men’s wear, taking possession late March for a spring goods display.
Pittsburg Pa Feb 1 John A Bell bankrupt banker and coal operator sentenced to six and a half years in Allegany county jail and fines totaling 19000 after denial of new trial on charges of embezzlement and conspiracy tied to Carnegie Trust Company closure.
In Columbus on February 1 the faculty at Ohio University was freed and completely exonerated.
Classified notice offers a building lot in Euclidae Greenawalt addition for sale with terms managed by W. Hardy, trust officer at the Shenandoah Valley National Bank. Also mentions OSU charges about teaching communistic principles and a board committee investigation with an unconnected fragment about a tea gathering with ove Dennen.
Miss Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeats Mile Contesldros of France in the Gallia Classic singles final in straight sets, 8-? in Cannes.
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