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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1927

Page

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Browning Denies Allegations On Stand In Separation Case

Edward W Browning testified in White Plains Feb 1 denying wife charges of cruelty. He described meetings with Frances Heenan at the McAlpin Hotel and said he paid money to Heenan and her mother for education and support. He claimed to have adopted Dorothy Sunshine Browning and insisted he did not strike his wife.

Associated Press Court House White Plains N. Y Edward W. Browning Frances Heenan McAlphin Hotel Wisi Miss Heenan Browning Dorothy “Sunshine” Browning Heenan Cold Spring Edward Ww. Browning White Plains Court House Ghould

State Commerce Chamber Head to Address Rotary

Junius P. Fishburn Jr. Roanoke Times and World owner will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon. As president of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce he has boosted memberships, with Roanoke and Lynchburg surpassing quotas. He praises broad support, warns against domination by large interests, and urges unity for Virginia progress.

Junius P. Fishburn, Jr Roanoke Times and World Rotary Club Fishburn Virginia State Chamber of Commerce State Chamber of Commerce Richmond Roanoke Lynchburg A. Baker Virginia Commerce Virginia Chamber of Commerce

Empire Stage and Screen Offer Big Events Before Lent

The Empire and Colonial theatres boast packed crowds with Ben Hur and The Collegians selling out and Bell's Hawaiians with Gilda Gray drawing audiences. Upcoming events include Summer Bachelors at the Colonial and a Friday athletic trophy ceremony for Winchester’s top athlete. The Colonial hosts The Collegians and Al Fields' Minstrels. next week the Graham Dramatic Stock Company performs with frequent matinees and lower prices, followed by George White's Scandals.

Empire Theatre Ben Hur Collegians Bell Gilda Gray Aloma Colonial Empire Carl Laemmle Winchester al G. Fields Graham Dramatic Stock Company George White

Divorce suit filed in Frederick County Circuit Court

Mrs. Hilda Massie Allemong sues Isaac F. Allemong for divorce in Frederick County Circuit Court. The couple married many years ago with prior separations and disputes noted in the record.

Circuit Court Frederick County Hilda Massie Allemong Isaac’ —F. Allemong Ant

Tourism Drive Aims to Unite Southern Chamber Groups

A Roanoke meeting of southern chambers of commerce and highway officials plans a huge, coordinated ad campaign to attract tourists by promoting the Southeast’s scenery and historic sites. Organizations like Shenandoah Valley Inc and Appalachian Scenic Highway affiliates pledge support, with publicity staff and funding pooled to lure travelers to the region.

Roanoke Star Chamber Southern Chambers of Commerce National Highways Association Chambers of Commerce and Southeastern America Shenandoah Valley, Inc Southwestern Virginia Wonder Iike

Last Rites For Mr Hubbard Held By Family

Funeral for Francis Asbury Hubbard, who died Sunday at his daughter Mrs John M Stiles home 19 South Cameron Street, will be held tomorrow at three. The service will be led by Rev J L Neff of the Market Street M B Church and Rev Dr F T McFaden of the Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers are George H Eagle Edwin O Sartelle M M Lynch George Taylor Dr A D Henkel Cecil Bailey. Interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery family lot.

Francis Asbury Hubbard John M. Stiles South Cameron Street Ure Pene J. L. Neff Market Street M. B. Church F. T. McFaden The Presbyterian Church George H

Henry A. Lockhart Dies in Jefferson County

Henry A. Lockhart, longtime Frederick family member, died at his home near Rippon Jefferson County West Virginia at about 8 o clock Sunday night after a illness of complications aged about 65. The remains were moved to Jones funeral home for embalming and later taken to the Rippon home for services at 2 pm Wednesday with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery in the city. He was an uncle to Mrs Katherine Fletcher Mrs Allie Palmer James H and C M Lockhart of Winchester and C F Lockhart of Hayfield.

Henry A. Lockhart Frederick County Rippon Jefferson County W. Vai Jones’ Funeral Mount Hebron Lockhart Katherine Fletcher Allie Palmer James H. and C. M. Lockhart Winchester C. F. Lockhart Hayfield

Disorderly conduct fines levied in police court

James HH. Showers Worth Brill Ed. Golightly Curtis Creswell and Perry Parsons were fined seven dollars each including costs in police court last night on disorderly conduct charges. Officers Hollis and Dove arrested them after neighbors complained at Perry Parsons rooms on South Loudoun Street at three o clock Sunday morning. G L Dodson was released on his own recognizance and failed to appear, to be rearrested and tried later.

James, Miller James HH. Showers Worth Brill Golightly Curtis Creswell Perry Parsons Costa Hollis and Dove Perry Parson Loudoun Street G. L. Dodson

Nebraska Senate bill calls for sterilization of all inadequates

Lincoln Neb Feb 1 A bill in the Nebraska State Senate provides sterilization of all inadequate and degenerat persons. A socially inadequate person is defined as one who by his or her own effort fails chronically in comparison with normal persons to maintain himself as a useful member of organized life of the state.

Associated Press Lincoln, Neb Nebraska

Official Station Offers Headlight Testing Service

A local listing promotes a safe testing site for headlights labeled as Official Station No. 1e. The entry references H. W. Ebert as the contact or issuer of the notice.

Pollution case seeks large damages over Abram's Creek

In Frederick County Circuit Court the Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills seeks 530,052 damages from Shenandoah Boxboard for polluting Abram's Creek used by both plants. It claims pollution caused noxious odor, losses from dyeing and goods sold, and cites prior city litigation history. Trial date set for February 16.

Frederick County Arthur G. Jones Woolen Mills Corporation Harrison and Harrison Harry R Kern Shenandoah Boxboard Corporation Abram's Creek Trey Clarins Shenandoah Boxboard Cor Serer Ream Dovad Niinana Asee Ype Averst Woolen Mill Corporation Winchester Virginia Woolen Company

Doctor and Two Priests Injured in Auto Crash Near Louisville

A Louisville physician Dr. Charles A. Edelen and three priests were injured in a car wreck that sent the vehicle over an embankment near Louisville. Edelen suffered a fractured skull and internal injuries while Father Vincent Cleary and Father James Wilburn had probable skull fractures. Father Victor ODaniel sustained a fractured hip.

Associated Press Louisville Here Charles A. Edelen Vincent Cleary Columbus Ohio James Wilburn Springfield Victor O’daniel Washington, D. C

China Breaks Off Negotiations For New Modus Vivendi

Washington reports 1200 marines to sail from San Diego to Guam on February 3 with 300 more to Manila if needed, as China rejects a proposed new modus vivendi. Cantonese foreign minister Eugene Chen refuses to sign while British tensions rise near Shanghai amid looming clashes along the Yangtze. United States evacuations begin as Cantonese forces threaten coastal safety.

Washington San Diego Cal Guam Chaumont Manila China Mare Island Navy Yard Hankow Great Britain Eugene Chen England Shanghai Peking Yangtze River Marshall Wu Pte- In Ghina Chara Lisueh-Thang Chank Tso-hin Chaitungee Istellon Pfollow Minister MacMurray Evlean Admiral Williams Asiatic Fleet Navy Department

Sinners Last Chance Topic at Revival Tonight

Four seekers came forward at Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church revival after a hogse sermon on death. The speaker warned youth against mixing wild vines with social amusements and urged grace as counter to sin. Rev. William Thomas of Berryville prayed for deeper conviction and cheer for Christians. Rev. Saunders will preach tonight on The Sinner's Last Chance.

Mount Carmel Free’ Baptist Church William Thomas Berryville Rev. Saunders

Large clean cotton rags wanted immediately

Advertises immediate buy of large clean cotton rags by The Evening Star Office seeking rag supply for textile use.

Evening Star Office

Graham Stock Co. to Open Week at Colonial Theatre

The Graham Stock Company of twelve artists begins a week at the Colonial Theatre on Monday February 7. They recently drew record crowds at the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown and will tour with their own scenery and a lineup of late Broadway releases. Vaudeville acts between plays feature Cheat ing Husbands and a diverse program including So This Is London and Where Are My Children.

Graham Stock Company Colonial Theatre Maryland Theatre Hagerstown Max Marcin London

Dr Bridges Urges Church to Carry On

Dr Bridges urges church members to persevere and lead clean, virtuous lives, calling on the congregation to remain steadfast, be examples to others, and continue communal efforts despite challenges.

Tabernacle To Be Sold In Braddock Street Church Area

A Winchester article reports the Braddock Street Church tabernacle to be sold publicly on Saturday February 5 at 2 o clock on the site. The building may be sold in sections or as a whole, with officials seeking prompt disposal per Common Council wishes. Dr Bridgers and party thanked locals and read a Knights of Ku Klux communication.

Bridgera Homer Jenkins Winchester Peo I. N. Good Tabernacle Braddock Street Church Common Council N. Good J. H. Canter H. W. Ebert Bridge Knights of Ku Klux

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