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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1928
Page
1
A bold wave of activity spreads across multiple regions with notable momentum in several sectors. Observers note rapid expansion and broad reach affecting communities, economies, and daily life as the trend continues to grow.
Snowbound cities and life threatening cold persisted from Pennsylvania to New York as shelters faced crowds. Salt shortages, freezing deaths, and halted salvage work on the S-4 submarine off Massachusetts dominated reports, while Greenville South Carolina reported a five degree rise above zero lingering as schools suspended.
Friendship Fire Company holds its meeting on Thursday evening January 5 with election of officers and business of interest to every member. Secretary C D Barnett notes the agenda as the focus of the session.
Fire Saturday night destroyed the Kemp Wenderson home near Greenwood east of Winchester and its contents while the family was away. The loss exceeds 2500 dollars with about 1400 dollars insured. The 100 year old two story frame house formerly belonged to Noah Sier. Neighbors could not enter due to flames and heat.
Miss Josephine Haney of Winchester aged 85 died at her home 611 South Loudoun street after a brief illness. She leaves a lone nephew in Cleveland and was a member of Brad dock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South. Funeral planned for tomorrow with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
A promotional note invites readers to bring their Christmas check to Us for guidance in selecting a gift. It emphasizes choosing a lasting remembrance over mere knickknacks and hints at a consumer-focused advice service.
Winchester drayman Fred Cochran was knocked from his horse drawn wagon near Norton station on South Cameron street after a car driven by C. H. Green of Washington hit the wagon. Cochran and his colored helper William Ellis were thrown to the pavement. Cochran was later taken to Memorial Hospital for examination with an X ray planned to assess injuries. Green reported to the police and expressed regret.
New York reports six deaths and many hospitalizations from alcoholic poisoning as New Year celebrations end. Prohibition agents raided four night clubs while 200 agents monitored high activity districts. one woman died by self-inflicted actions after an all night party. Four additional deaths occur in Pittsburgh from alcohol related incidents and accidents.
Virginia will spend nearly $9 million on actual construction of state highways next year with the state highway department forecasting one of its largest construction years. About $7.697 million goes to eight districts for projects, plus $1 million for gap closing shifting from Richmond to western counties tributary to Lynchburg Danville Roanoke and Lexington.
An honest railroad thriller leads the New Year program at the Little Win on Main Street. Gladys Hulette stars with a strong cast in a melodrama of railroading, football and prize fights, followed by a two reel comedy Gymn Dandy and Kinograms News.
Berkeley D. Adams of the State Corporation Commission explains his non appointment by Governor Byrd to succeed himself. He cites plans and requests for clarity after Fletcher was named to replace him, noting conversations with the governor and his duty to inform the public.
Andrew Bell of the Chamber of Commerce reports a letter from James M. Hayes Jr. of the state motor vehicles division urging verification of poll tax payments before issuing territory automobile licenses. The memo directs contacting the local treasurer for a paid list and to deny licenses if tax is unpaid.
January rate special advertised by The Evening Star urging immediate payment to save on costs. Read as a short local promo noting limited time offer and price discount for early pay.
The Golden Rule Bible Class of Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South began the year with new officers installed at the regular meeting. Officers include H. Duffey teacher, D. Stultz president, Emory Larrick first vice president, and others. committees named and directors appointed for the year. The pastor stressed duties and the class, with 130 members, plans to press on toward a new Sunday school house and holds its first business meeting January 9.
Benjamin Franklin DeHaven a longtime Gainesboro area resident died at age seventy two in Martinsburg West Virginia after spending Christmas with his daughter and family He suffered neuritis then pneumonia and passed away at 8 pm He was born February 7 1856 in Gainesboro and ran flour mill saw mill and undertaking businesses He leaves ten children plus a sister and six brothers Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Sheriff Pannett home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery The service will be led by local pastors and Gore Lodge Sons of America will conduct graveside rites
From the Maryland Theatre in Hagerstown the Swiss Bell Ringers headline at the Empire Theatre today and tomorrow with forty minutes of varied instrumental pieces. Miss Georgette showcases piano accordion and violin while the dulcimer and bells provide novel sounds. Lon Chaney’s London After Midnight headlines the film bill with Universal News at every performance.
Pay now and save with a January rate on subscriptions. Carrier in advance $4.00 per year, mail in advance $73.00 per year. Combination offer Star and Progressive Farmer by mail in advance $3.05, carrier in advance $84.05. Evening Star.
President Coolidge and Mrs. Coolidge welcomed officials and foreign envoys in the Blue Room for New Year’s greetings, continuing a tradition dating to John Adams. A long line of citizens braved cold weather to pass the red carpet and exchange wishes in the White House.
An eastbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train collided with another near Mount Vernon Illinois five miles east of town. One engineer Ed Clark of Evansville Indiana was killed and another engineer was slightly injured. No passengers were reported hurt. The report also notes Mr and Mrs R R Penn recently married spent part of their wedding trip in Winchester with the parents at Piccadilly street then left for Fairmont West Virginia before heading to Pittsburgh to establish their home.
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