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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1926

Page

6

Marie Recher to leave for medical course at Penn

Miss Marie Recher, long at JR C Yost dental office, will depart for Philadelphia to enter the University of Pennsylvania for a medical course. She will be accompanied by her sister Miss Rieman Recher. Recher is the daughter of Mrs Lydia Recher now in Washington. Several townsfolk and visitors are noted as they pass through for business or leisure.

Mise Marie Recher JR. C. Yost Handley High Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Miss Recher Lydia $. Recher Washington Miss Rieman Recher Fay

1926 Outlook Sees Prosperity and Steady Wages

The United States Renne Service report to Secretary of Labor Davis predicts prosperous conditions in 1926 with ample opportunities for wage earners across occupations. Agents in several states note 1925 earnings were modest but show grounds for increased activity in the coming year.

Washington United States Renee Service Davis Service

Port of Norfolk bids to boost Virginia apple exports

Norfolk officials and Virginia horticulture leaders wrapped a daylong conference to move Virginia apples through Hampton Roads. Aiming to cut freight costs by about 100000 dollars annually, the group named a committee to present data on shipping tonnage and rates, with potential service increasing to two steamship departures weekly.

Norfolk Hampton Roads Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Virginia Anjg D. Nininger Virginia Horticultural Society New York William B. Atwood BE. D. Nininger Horticultural Society Norfolk and Western The Southern Chesapeake and Ohio Roanoke Charlottesville

James Ward Wood Dies at Lost City at 80

James Ward Wood prominent Lost City resident Hardy county West Virginia died at his home Thursday aged about 80 after long illness. He served in the West Virginia House of Delegates and as Lost City justice of the peace and counsellor. He graduated from Washington and Lee University and founded a fraternity there. Survived by his widow Annie Hutton and a large family including Rev. Graham Wood Arthur Wood J Ward Wood Jr Elizabeth McDougall Nora Anna and Margaret Wood. Funeral at Lost City tomorrow with sermons by Rev John Duckwall and Rev C D Gilkeson.

James Ward Wood Lost City Hardy County W. Va Wood House of Delegates West Virginia General Assembly Washington and Lee University Lexington Presbyterian Church of Annie Hutton Graham Wood Albemarle County Arthur Wood The Forestry Service Harrisonburg J. Ward Wood, Jr Elizabeth McDougall North Carolina Nora Wood Giles County Anna Wood Farmers & Merchants National Bank of Winchester Courtney Marshal Margaret Wood John Duckwall Br. C. D. Gilkeson

Aluminum Goods Company Under Federal Scrutiny

The Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company, one third owned by Aluminum Company of America, is the focus of a Department of Justice special investigation. Assistant Attorney General Donovan told the Senate judiciary committee that minutes of the Aluminum Company of America did not support claims it controlled the manufacturing firm’s policies. Secretary Mellon is noted as heavily interested in Alcoa.

Associated Press Washington Aluminum Goods Manufacturing Company Aluminum Company of America Department of Justice Donovan Senate Mellon

Coolidges Sail Potomac On Winter Weekend

President and Mrs Coolidge took a weekend cruise on the Mayflower down the Potomac amid a snowbound Washington. They were joined by S W Stearns of Boston former Governor and Mrs Sproul of Pennsylvania White House guests, Senator Read of Pennsylvania, Senator Smith of South Carolina and Representative and Mrs Begg of Ohio.

Associated Press Washington National Capital Coolidge Potomac S. W. Stearns Boston Sproul Pennsylvania White House Read Smith South Carolina Begg Ohio

Berlin and Rich Bride Take Refuge on the Leviathan

Irvin Berlin and his bride Ellin Mackay barricade in a deluxe Leviathan suite as reporters swarm the ship. Berlin refuses comment while the ship sails, ending a dramatic honeymoon escape attempt amid a packed main saloon.

Berlin Rich Bride Associated Press New York Leviathan Irvin Berlin Ellin Mackay

Young Teacher Esther Power Berger Laid to Rest

The funeral for Miss Esther Power Berger, daughter of Mr and Mrs B F Solenberger, was held yesterday at her parents home on the Front Royal road. A large gathering attended despite bad weather to pay their respects.

Esther Powerberger B. FP. Solenberger Front Royal Road

Snow Blanket Delights Shenandoah Valley Crops

A seven inch snow cover benefits farm crops by providing gradual moisture as it melts. Frederick county reports low water levels earlier, with streams wells and springs replenished. Children use the snow for coasting, while girls wear trousers borrowed from brothers to avoid skirts during play.

Shenandoah Valley Frederick County

Sheriff’s sale of electrical fixtures in Winchester Virginia

By virtue of executions in my hands I will offer for public sale at the Butler Electric Co. on Braddock Street Winchester Virginia a fine lot of electric fixtures. January 23 starting at 10 o'clock a.m. Terms cash. Luther Pannet t Sheriff Dunn and DuVall Auctioneers Frederick Co. Va. 19-1f

Public sale of musical instruments at Rice's Music Store

Sheriff offers a public sale at Rice's Music Store on Main Street Winchester Virginia. Items include phonographs pianos violins and other articles. Sale details list the shop as the sale location with instruments to be auctioned.

Surplus fund and deposits ledger itemization

A surplus fund entry shows undivided profits after payments for interest, expenses, and taxes. It lists capital stock and various deposit categories including individual, savings, time certificates, and cashier's checks with totals and reserved amounts for accrued interest and taxes. Notary public Fred. Kline notes commission expiration in 1926.

Eesvensees Kalen Wales Inc Treas. Sav Ibs Ees En

Protest Against Application Of Antlalian Law

Washington protests against Mexican land and petroleum laws based on Article 27 of the Mexican constitution. The State Department urges Mexico to honor international obligations and protect American lives and rights, pledging U.S. support only while Mexico complies with its commitments. President Coolidge and Kellogg are expected to stand firm on the policy.

Se Ited Washington Foreign Office Ambassa Aevoe Ation State Department United States Coolidge Kellogge Kellogg Mexico

One Court Case Leads To Second In County Today

Miss Anna Belle Price was fined ten dollars and costs and ordered to post a peace bond in a county magistrate court on a charge of assault brought by 15 year old Miss Alice Clinger. The dispute stems from a roadway dispute between Clinger and Price families. witnesses争 and a warrant against Nelson Ritter for language provoking a breach of peace. A hearing for Ritter is set for next Saturday.

Anna Belle Price A. J. Tavenner Alice Clinger Emma Clinger Clinger Price Funkhouser Mr. Ritter

Ninevah Notes from Virginia Holiday Visitors and Obituary

Ninevah Virginia reports visitors from Darkesville Maryland and Washington D C over the holidays. Miss Mary Weaver returns to Washington after a holiday visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Weaver. Cedarville prominent citizen Mr Q O McKay dies at Cedarville home with funeral at residence and interment in Prospect Hill Front Royal. Mr R Woods Miller III and sister Miss Leach return from Hagerstown after holiday visit.

Ninevah Virginia Charles Madigan Darkesville John Madigan Mary Weaver Washington Prospect Hill Cemetery Front Royal McKay Thomas Brick McKay Cedarville R. Woods Miller Miss Leach Hagerstown

Salvation Army Announces Weekly Service Schedule

The Salvation Army outlines open air services at 7 30 p m Saturday meeting at the Court House and 11 a m Sunday jail services. Sunday school starts 2 30 p m with Bible and classes. Regular Salvation meetings occur 8 p m Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday in the hall, with Wednesday services at Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike. Adjutant Craig, local officer, invites the public.

Salvation Army Court House Salvation Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike Craig

Pay Now Save Discount In Effect For Yearly Subscriptions

January rate in effect at three dollars per year by mail and four dollars per year by carrier. This notification outlines the advance payment terms and pricing for the upcoming year.

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