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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1928
Page
1
A county plans a $1,000,000 industrial development, with deposits depending on the correction of the freight rate. The move centers on improving local industry and transportation costs to attract investment.
H. B. McCormac, president of the Virginia Manufacturers Association and general manager of the Virginia Woolen Company, spoke at a Rotary Club luncheon in Winchester. He predicted prosperity for Frederick County and Winchester in 1928, highlighted a potential $1,000,000 industrial project pending favorable railroad rates, and praised Governor's tax reform and government consolidation plans.
The confectionery once run by Harlee Brothers at Loudoun and Boscawen streets reopens as Pine and Canter with improvements. They will stock Columbia phonographs and records and Freshman electric radio sets. The firm will close on Sundays to observe the day.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh flew from Tegucigalpa to Managua at 11 36 a m local time. He accepted an invitation to visit Haiti, with the date to be fixed later. Uncertainty remained about possible stops in Colombia or Venezuela.
The Frederick County Farmers' Union holds its annual meeting at the Court House at 2 20 o'clock Saturday afternoon January 7 to elect officers for the year. Delegates from Roanoke report to the meeting. The Stephens City Farm Union meets at 7 30 o'clock Saturday evening in the Peoples Bank building to elect officers and hear reports from the state convention. Dr H S Miller will address the Stephens City gathering.
Vaudeville and feature pictures headline a one day program at the Empire Theatre Monday. Vierra's Hawaiians perform An Evening In Hawaii with special scenery and electrical effects, followed by the romantic drama Backstage starring William Collier Jr and Albert Vaughn.
The Trustee advertises the entire stock of Little Joe's being sacrificed with hundreds of bargains offered at one page size notice.
Store vacating this month with everything to be sold. Offer advertised with urgency to shoppers seeking discounts and clearout bargains.
In Albany the Mrs Ruth Snyder murder case proceedings begin with Gov Smith presiding. Edgar Hazelton argues no clemency now while discussing potential mental health factors. In Ossining Mrs Snyder’s will leaves $97 000 life insurance and most to her nine year old daughter with contest noted.
A revolutionary plot in Queretaro and Guanajuato states involving arms smuggling from the United States was discovered. Alleged ring-leaders were arrested and summoned to the attorney general for trial. five pleaded guilty.
Washington reports a general rise in temperatures for today with mostly fair weather expected across the eastern half of the United States. Cloudy skies near the lakes may bring local snows, but warmer conditions are forecast for the next 36 hours.
Senator Wheeler of Montana proposed an investigation into the use of marines in Nicaragua charging the executive branch is waging war there. The note follows his earlier promise to seek such an inquiry. In Baltimore, Mr and Mrs T H Roane announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital last night, their family links noted to Rev and Mrs Murray D Mitchell.
A brief notice from C. P. McVicar announces a shipment of new crop molasses from New Orleans. Details are sparse but indicate a commercial listing in the trade ledger.
The Farmers' Union of Gainesboro re elected Lou Larrick as president and J Lester Dailey as secretary treasurer and purchasing agent. Four new members were admitted. The next meeting will be held at Whitacre on Tuesday February 7.
Barr’s Studio advertises framing services to preserve pictures with professional framing. Contact Jon for details and scheduling.
Winchester steam laundry offers cleaning pressing and dyeing services with phone number 28 for contact and inquiries.
Frederick County Frederick W Pingley the local game warden released the season summary noting about 2500 hunting licenses sold in the county and Winchester plus large squirrel and deer populations. He discussed a petition to let foxes be hunted year round and to adjust fur bearing seasons to December 1 through February 15 for fairness among trappers.
Regular meeting of Sarah Zane Fire Co Friday evening at eight oclock on January sixth with annual election of officers. Each member urged to attend and bring a guest. Signed W Lee Fisher secretary.
City Manager L. R. Dettra presents the Common Council a year end operations report. Building permits totaled 560,767 up from 341,887. Water pumping rose to 671,972,000 gallons with 226,108,150 sold through meters and 445,563,850 billed as flat rate. Sewer and street projects expanded with new connections and miles laid, plus extensive street work, grading, and paving.
The Friendship Fire Company will hold its annual officers election tonight at 8 o'clock. It will hear committee reports and expects a large turnout. An executive committee seeks personnel changes this year and a smoker and program will follow the regular business.
Extra Fancy Celery three bunches at 25 cents bananas at 20 and 5 cents per dozen oranges 35 cents per dozen. Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market advertises weekend specials and lists phone number 461.
An estimated crowd fills Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church for Rev. Dr. S. P. Long of Chicago delivering a week of prayer sermons on the importance of prayer. He urges believers to pray to gain strength, resist enemies, and follow Christ’s example, with further talks planned on prayer and unanswered prayer.
The Friendship Fire Company announces a regular meeting on Thursday evening January 6 at 8 o clock. The session will cover officer elections and other business of interest to members. Many new officers will be elected. C D Barnett secretary.
Pay now and save with new rates offered by The Evening Star. Carrier advance four dollars per year, mail advance three dollars per year. Combination offers apply to Star and Progressive Farmer subscriptions with mail or carrier options and distinct per year prices.
The regular monthly meeting of the Rouss Fire Co. will be held Friday evening January 6 at o'clock. Officers for the coming year will be elected and annual reports presented. All members are requested to be present. Deugeas Brown, President.
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