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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1928

Page

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Planes join in chase for missing aviators near Chesapeake

Navy and Army air units press a large search for three Lexington air crew missing since leaving Norfolk for Annapolis. Reports place a plane heard near Thomas Point Light and sightings from a lighthouse keeper, a tugboat, and a railroad dispatcher as investigators assess bearings and the sea route.

Associated Press Washington Navy Department Thomas Point Light Annapolis Bay Hampton Roads Annapolis Chesapeake Bay Lexington Norfolk Naval ‘Air Station Annaplois Army Air Corps Langley Field Imam Tey Navy Schmidt Roger Ransehausen Norfolk Wilyson Naval Academy T. G. Ellyson Academy Comdr Hugh Schmidt R. S. Ransehausen Ellyson Mildred Ellyson Theodore G. Ellyson Thomas Point Hampton Roads Naval Air Station Symbol Pennsylvania Railroad Salisbury Old Point Comfort Cape Charles J. A. Bird A. C. Read Baltimore Bay

Week of Music Attracts Many To Baptist Church

A week of musical programs at the First Street Church, Washington and Piccadilly, drew large crowds despite illness preventing several guests. Mrs. Frank M. Reynolda and R. Deane Shure headlined the opening night, with future evenings featuring Miss Margaret Miller and others as organizers. Tickets are 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for under 15. The church choir sponsors the week to fund a new pipe organ.

New Firstst Church Washington Piccadilly Streets Frank M. Reynolda Is City R. Deane Shure E.T. Clark Mount Vernon Methodist Episcopal Church Reynolds Shure Margaret Miller State Teachers’ College At Harrisonburg Pilcher Iepany Louisville W. H. McIlwee Handley High School Handley Elma Hancon Handley Glee Club

Next Clinic For Cripples On March 3

Dr. Allen F. Voshell a UVA Hospital surgeon will lead a free pediatric and general crippled-conditions clinic at the District Nurse Association offices in the Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday March 3. Hours are 10 to 1 and 2 to 3 30. Deformities of any kind welcome with no charge for exams and aid arranged if operations are needed.

Allen F. Voshell University of Virginia Hospital Charlottesville District Nurse Association Chamber of Commerce Tere

Miss Richards Briefed by Mussolini in Two Interviews

Janet Richards of Washington, a prominent American lecturer, met Mussolini in two interviews last summer. The talks highlighted her influence and her role in updating Americans on current events. She will discuss these interviews and the wider world in a 8:30 PM lecture at the George Washington Hotel.

Mussolini Janet Richards Washington America Times Miss Richards George Washington Hotel

Friendship Fire Co Regular Meeting Notice

Friendship Fire Co announces a regular meeting on Thursday evening March 1 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend due to business of interest. Fred W. Forney, Captain.

Cafeteria Lunch Benefit at Braddock Street Church

Circle No 8 of Braddock Street M E Church South offers a home cooked Cafeteria Lunch from 11 50 a m to 2 p m on Wednesday February 29 at the Church office building 116 N Braddock St to raise funds for a benefit lot.

Braddock St. M. E South N. Braddock St

Wanted at Once Van Load from Hagerstown and Washington

A short police notice requests a van load vehicle from Hagerstown Washington and Lexington. The message seeks a dust proof van and is signed by Geo Clowser with a date code 2 27 1p 21.

Hagerstown Washington Lexington

Savannah Welcome for Shenandoah Valley Special Party

Savannah hosts the Shenandoah Valley special party with a station welcome, city tour, and dinner at the De Soto Hotel. The group meets local business figures, sees docks and resin markets, and notes Savannah publicity ahead of Jacksonville and points south.

Daniel Kavanaugh Savannah Savannah Motor Clube Shenandoah Valley J. Grover Kneisley Woodstock F. W. Peace Clifton Forge White Bluff General Oglethorpe Hotel Victory Drive Bonaventure de Soto Savannah Motor Club City Nelson, T. Stephens Savannah Board of Trade Andy” Aprea P Roperty DeSoto Hotel Jacksonville Points South

Striking Miners Arrested After Mine Rampage in Ohio

Six alleged union miners and three guards at the Glen Robbin mine were beaten by rioters trying to block 50 non union workers from entering. Three houses of non union workers were wrecked and windows broken. Seven alleged union sympathizers were arrested and taken to Columbus by deputy US marshals under a federal injunction secured months earlier.

Byth Associated Press Steubenville Ohio Glen Robbin Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal Company Columbus United States

Dr McMillan Given A Life Sentence

Los Angeles February 28 Dr Charles M McMillan convicted slayer of Mrs Amelia Apleby wealthy widow whose business interests he managed was sentenced to life imprisonment at Folsom penitentiary with the court recommending he be ineligible for parole.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Charles M. McMillan Amelia Apleby Folsom Penitentiary

King Albert II of Belgium Suffering From Influenza

King Albert II is ill with influenza at Chateau Laeken near Brussels. A bulletin says his condition is improving and his fever has subsided, with the royal temperature noted as falling.

Albert of Belgium Brussels Albert Chateau Laeken

Vatican Priest stabbed in Rome injures negotiator

The Rev Father Tacchi Venturi the Jesuit priest and chief Vatican negotiator with the Italian government on the Roman question was reported stabbed in the neck by an unknown assailant. His condition was described as not serious.

Associated Press Rome Father Tacchi Venturi Vatican

Martinsburg Surgeon Dr James Shann McSherry Dies at 95

Dr James Shann McSherry a Martinsburg physician and Civil War surgeon died at home aged 94 11 months and 22 days. He served as Confederate officer and physician and led the Citizens National Bank in Martinsburg. Funeral Thursday at Trinity Church Martinsburg with burial in Norborne Cemetery. He leaves a large family connection including step daughter Mrs H D Fuller of Winchester.

James Whann McSherry Martinsburg W. Va McSherry Citizens National Bank H. D. Fuller Virginia F. DuShans Winchester Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church John L. Oldham Old Norborne Cemetery Mossorry Peytona Boone County Virginia Henry A. Wise Virginia Infantry Malden Charleston Kanawha County Wheeling Camp Chase Ohio Fort Delaware Mai Poor Dennis Lilly McSherry Leetown Jefferson County Yitzhugh Hagerstown

Borah Quizzed by Cincinnati Man on Religious Rule

Senator Borah answered a Cincinnati doctor with no to three questions on super-government prohibition church influence and party use. He stated he is not a candidate for president and refused to endorse religious censorship over government.

Cincinnati Associated Press Washington Borah Charles A. L. Reed Anti-Saloon League Board of Prohibition, Temperance and Public Morals Methodist Episcopal Church Ku Klux Klan Republican Party Dr. Reed Omen Prohibition

A P Company Takes Over Hable Building in Winchester

A and P Company completes transfer of all Hable merchandise from the Hable building at Loudoun and Boscawen to a nearby East Boscawen Street site. The former storeroom will be leased to A and P and used for a modern meat market and green grocery. S. H. Hable retires after a half century at the same stand. son Herman Hable to run remaining business interests with sister Mrs. Melvin Flegenheimer.

8. H. Hable Hable Loudoun Boscawen Streets Nerby East Boscawen Street Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company A. & P. Company Wlll Loudoun Street Winchester Herman H. Hable Melvin Flegen+heimer Richmond Haole S. H. Hable Virginia

John Webber Dies In Frog Hollow

John Webber 85, longtime Frog Hollow resident near White Hall, died Sunday after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and several stepchildren from his wife’s former marriage. The funeral was held today.

John Webber Frog Hollow White Hall Webber

Tax return services offered by J H Seal Jr and Associates

An advertisement from J H Seal Jr offering federal and state income tax return preparation at reasonable costs. The notice highlights five years of experience and provides professional credentials including CPA or similar designations.

Famous Kibler Band to entertain at Bailey sale

The Famous Kibler Band from Page County Virginia comprising nine family members will provide music at the C. G. Bailey sale on Thursday March 1 1925 at 10 am on the premises 21 miles west of Berryville on the Winchester and Berryville pike opposite Horse Show grounds.

Kibler Page County C. G. Bailey Berryville Winchester Berryville Pike

Heserstoun and Hancock to Play Here Tonight

Basketball fans in Winchester await a decisive high school matchup between Hagerstown and Hancock in Virginia to decide the Washington county champion. The neutral floor at Handley School hosts the 8:15 p.m. game with a 35 cent admission as both teams arrive with strong records and big crowds.

Winchester Hagerstown Hancock Maryland Virginia Washington County Handley School

Church Trustees Appointed at First Brethren Church

An order of the Corporation Court appoints Charles Buhl A C Frye Charles Fogle and Charlee Garber as trustees of First Brethren Church in this city.

First Brethren Church Charles Buhl A. C. Frye Charles Fogle Charlee Garber

Father Reinhart To Preach Here Tonight

The Rev. Father Thomas D. Reinhart, rector of St. Mary's Church in Hagerstown Maryland, will preach at a special Lenten service in the Church of the Sacred Heart tonight at 7 30 o clock. Everyone is invited.

Thomas D. Reinhart St. Mary’s Church Hagerstown Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas B. Martin

Bishop Talbot Dies at 80 in Tuckahoe N Y

Bishop Ethelbert Talbot of Bethlehem Pa and former presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States died last night in Tuckahoe N Y at age 80.

Associated Press Tuckahoe N. Y Ethelbert Talbot Bethlehem Protestant Episcopal Church United States

After Hour Depository Now Ready for Use at Valley Bank

The Shenandoah Valley National Bank announces the depository equipment is ready. Patrons may obtain keys and equipment from Mr. Collins to access the service. Winchester Steam Laundry offers washing, cleaning, and pressing with phone contact.

Mr. Collins Winchester Steam Laundry

Lawmakers clash over bill to force oil book reviews in Virginia

Senator George Layman denounces a governor supported price reporting bill saying it would allow intrusions into private business. The measure, tied to gasoline taxation and price fixing probes, advances in the House while Senate debate continues with cautious support from some members and sharp opposition from others.

Richmond D Byrd General Assembly George W. Layman Craig County Virginia Byrd Senate L. Ferguson Pomattox Ainttbador Layman Craig House R. R. Parker Wise County John W. McCauley Roanoke George A. Bowles Goochland County Parker Hugh D. Shepherd Pittsylvania County George B. Keezell Rockingham County

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Chesapeake Coast Baptist Church Geo. Clowser Savannah, GA Automobile Club Dr.McMillan The Jim M'Sherry King's Daughters’ Hospital Equality Lodge of Masons Palestine Commandery Knights Templar James Shann McSherry Martinsburg Academy St. Mary’s College University of Maryland A.A. A. Magazine Idaho Reed American Automobile Association National Motorists’ Organization American Motorist Winchester’ Bureau H. S. Evans B. C. Stuart Hollywood Fla Evans Minneapolis George Washington National Motorist Winchester Division District of Columbia Winchester Motor Club Motor Club Chippendale Governor Winthrop Sheraton Hable Building J. H. Seal, JR Heserstoun Father Reinhart Talbot P. E. Church Shenandoah Valley National Bank Mr. Byrd
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