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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1927

Page

7

Two Americans Held For Ransom By Mexican Bandits

Mexican federal authorities seek to rescue two American men, J. W. Wiley and F. B. Goins, kidnapped near Parrel and held for 10 000 pesos. The U S embassy has demanded their release and punishment of 14 attackers who identified as revolutionists.

Associated Press Mexico City Federal Wiley and Ors San Francisco del Oro

Norfolk and Western Schedule Through Berryville Details

Railroad timetable notes November 21 1426 for Norfolk and Western services from Berryville VA to Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton and connections to Waynesboro Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and beyond. Includes Pullman car services to Bristol Hagerstown Philadelphia and routes to Cincinnati Columbus and Memphis with connections at Roanoke and Doah Junction. For reservations contact H H Burks Berryville or Jno L Bladon Roanoke.

Roanoke Bristol Bluefield Williamson Norton Waynesboro Pullman Sisepers W. Va Memphis Chattanoga Nashville Cincinnati Columbus Pullman Broiler Shenandoah Hagerstown Macandoah Doah Junction Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New Far H. H. Burks Berryle Jno L. Bladon

Recognition of Russians Not In Prospect Here

The State Department denied reports that the United States had approached Russian Soviet officials about recognition. Officials stated no approach has been made during the year to Moscow authorities, reiterating that American policy remains unchanged despite a Soviet claim of tangible recognition.

Associated Press Washenoto State Department Moscow Washington

Pontiac Engine Is Adopted For Marine Use

Gray Marine Motor Company of Detroit Mich converts the Pontiac Six into a marine engine sold as Gray Six Forty. Original components requiring removal include manifold transmission carburetor distributor and clutch. replacement parts are designed for heavy duty marine use to withstand high speed running and vibration.

Gray Marine Motor Company Detroit Mich Pontiac Motors Gray Hx

Second Daugherty Trial Set For February Court

New York January 1 The second trial of Harry M Daugherty former United States attorney general and Thomas W Miller former alien property custodian for defrauding the government will begin February 7 before Judge Knox Richard Merton German investor who testified at the first trial will again testify Martin W Littleton Mertons lawyer notified Assistant United States District Attorney Lie.userassistant kiisalu

The Merton Liesure

For Rent Desirable 170 A Farm North Of Berryville

Desirable 170 acre farm with 30 acres in bearing orchard and running water. New house. Located 21 miles north of Berryville on Berryville and Summit Point Pike. Possession April 1. For terms apply Miss Pattie Luke Berryville Va. (12-29-51)

New House Berryville Summit Point Pike Pattie Luke

Shenandoah Valley Caverns Promoted as Winter Adventure

Shenandoah Valley Inc. invites tourists to explore caves across Strasburg Crystal Caverns Luray Endless Caverns Massanutten Grand Caverns and more. Guides describe Dream Lake and unusual rock formations with modern inns and clubhouses for travelers along the Lee Highway and valley routes through Strasburg Mount Jackson Luray Harrisonburg Morrisonburg with literature offered by Shenandoah Valley Inc. Desk A.

Shenandoah Valley Virginia Shenandoah Valley, Inc Florida Strasburg Crystal Strash Shenandoah Caverns Jackbse Motorste Endless Caverns Lee Highway Luray Valley Pike Harrisonburg Massanutten Caverns Massanuten Caverns Grand Caverns Grottoec Grand Caverns Corporation Massanutten Allegheny Bluege Shenandoah Desk A Morrisonburg

New Year Greetings Leap Back Across Time and Sea

The Associated Press sent a New Year greeting at 4:30 a.m. to Americans aboard a Cunard steamer launching from New York on a round the world cruise. The message arrived aboard the ship near Cook Strait just after the date line as January 1 1927 began, and an answer returned through space by 7:24 a.m. local time.

Associated Press New York Cunard Carinthia Cook Strait New Jeamea

Messengers and Newsboys Guests At Rotary Lunch

The Rotary Club hosted boys from the Rotary Camp and Star carriers Western Union messengers at its weekly luncheon. Over thirty five youths attended and speakers covered Citizenship Rotary ethics and Carefulness. Two boys named Lake and Willey performed a duet to thunderous applause.

Rotary Rotary Club Western Union Charlie Trenary Doug Fuller Bob Nelson Lake Willey

Jingle Bells Program Shines Under President Baker

President Marshall Baker presided over a standout Boys' Work program at the local club. Nelson Page, chairman of the boys' work committee, assisted in presenting one of the best offerings in club history.

Jingle Bells Marshall Baker Nelson Page

Virginia Chamber of Commerce launches statewide fund drive

John Miter leads the First and Merchantt Bank of Richmond in a statewide fund campaign for Virginia Chamber of Commerce. The program aims to mobilize support across the state during the upcoming period.

John M. Miter First Merchantt Bank of Richmond Virginia Virginia State Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Coolidge Becomes Avid Patron Of Washington Music

Mrs. Coolidge has emerged as a devoted supporter of Washington’s music scene attending concerts several times weekly during the winter season. She is a familiar sight at performances in late afternoon boxes with friends, and has even surprised matinee crowds by taking a seat with the orchestra. The President rarely attends due to his schedule, but occasionally joins Mrs. Coolidge for a performance.

Associated Press Washington, Jan

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