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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1929

Page

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Stay-On-The-Farm Plan Proposed By Virginia Leaders

Richmond area discussion notes Virginia has cash on hand to retire bonded debt and promotes a stay-on-the-farm movement. Governor Byrd outlines goals to boost industrial output beyond one billion dollars, develop Chesapeake Park, and local food self sufficiency while reducing tax burdens and expanding road infrastructure.

Newport News Virginia William Marty John W. Daniel Mary Newport News Kane Lewis T. Jester Daily Press Times- Id Byrd John Garland Pol Marshall Awne Ghehandoah National Park Mampton Roads Virginie Virsitia

Auction of Six Room Home on Valley Pike

Auction notice for a six room home in Kenny town fronting 11 feet on Valley Pike with depth 352 feet. Part of S. S. Miles property. Terms 10 down, balance in two and three years. A. G. Swanson, Auctioneer. January 12 sale.

Kennytown Valley Pike M. Hiles A.G. Swanson

Mother of Noted NR Mechanic Now Makes Home Here

Mrs. Katherine Hode of Charles Town is now residing in this city. Her son Sergeant Roy Hope of the United States Army Air Corps was the mechanic aboard the Question Mark endurance plane, which made a famous sustained flight above the Los Angeles municipal airport. Neighbors and officials praised his service record and letters from Charles Town and Winchester poured in after the flight. Mayor G. K. Wysong sent a note congratulating him on the achievement.

Roy Hooe United States Army Air Corps Army Los Angeles Cal Katherine Hode Charles Town Sergeant Hope Charles G. K. Wysong Winchester Tate J Correll Hi Revenue Air Corps Shepherd ‘Field Martinsburg St. Clair Federal Ap

Two Sisters and Brother To Share In Gibson Estate

The will of the late George W. Gibson, who died in Stephens City, directs that his estate be shared equally among his brother Edward E. Gibson and his two sisters Laura Gibson and an unnamed sister. Edward B. Gibson is named executor, qualified, and bonded.

Gibson Estate George W. Gibeon Stephens City Edward E. Gibson Misses Laura Gibson EB. m. Ae Ares

Farmers County Union to Meet in Court in City

A county unit of the Cooperative and Baventional Union will hold a meeting at the Court in the city this Saturday at 2 o'clock. Delegates from Frederick county to the Lynchburg state convention will report on proceedings, expected to be of great interest to members.

Frederick County Lynchburg

Rev Dr McFaden To Preach Sermon To Rouss Firemen

The Charney Rouss Fire Company will hold its annual sermon at 7 30 Sunday evening February 8 in the Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr F T McFaden pastor and fire company chaplain will preside assisted by Rev Dr S L Flickinger pastor of Centenary Reformed Church. The choir will include fire company members under H S Duffey Joseph Hodgson and Dr Ray Sartelle with a solo and duet. Captain Lee M Lamp seeks to set attendance records. The company will assemble at the hall at 7 o clock and march to the church with reserved seats.

Charney Rouss ‘Fire Company Presbyterian Church F. T. McFaden S. L. Flickinger Centenary Reformed Church Charley Rouss Fire Company H. S. Duffey Joseph Hodgson Ray Sartelle Lee M. Lamp

Rockefeller Gift Funds Baptist Mission Effort

New York January 10 The Northern Baptist Convention announced a two million dollar gift from Laura Spellman Rockefeller Memorial that will perpetuate the name of Mrs John D Rockefeller Sr The donation will be split evenly between the Women's American Foreign Missionary Society and the Women's Home Missionary Society and support missionary work for years to come

Associated Press New York John D. Rockefeller Northern Baptist Convention Laura Spellman Rockefeller Missionary Fund Women’s American Foreign Missionary Society Women’s Homie Missionary Society

IT'S YOUR MOVE Call 23 van H STPAM LAUNDRY

Unable to determine a clear news item from the fragment. The note mentions a phone number and a laundry reference without context, making a coherent summary impracticable.

van H -Stpam Laundry

Convicted Pow Wow Doctor Blymyer Sentenced Life

In York Pennsylvania John A Blymyer known as a pow wow doctor was found guilty of first degree murder in the 1928 slaying of Nelson D Rehmyer. The jury recommended life imprisonment. Separate trials for John Curry age 14 and Wilbert Hess were granted by Judge Ray Sherwood for their alleged roles in the crime. Curry’s case opened with testimony that he struck Rehmeyer and poured oil on him before the fire.

Associated Press York John Curry Wilbert G. Hess John Blymyer Nelson D. Rehmeyer Ray Sherwood Curry Blymyer Amos Herman Rebmyer Alice Rehmyer Rehmyer Frank Lehr Clayton Hess Wilbert Ww. W.van Baman Hess John A. Blymyer Nelson D. Rehmyer

Week of Prayer Series Postponed for influenza concerns

The Winch ester Ministerial Association announced the annual Week of Prayer will be postponed indefinitely due to the influenza outbreak. Ministers deemed large mass meetings unwise as illness persists in the community and decided to delay the event to a later date. Trade ad follows. Mr and Mrs Sitkkey Price return from Washington.

Winchester Ministerial Association

Death of Winchester farmer James Slonaker near Capon Bridge

James W D Slonaker retired farmer of Winchester was found dead on his Capon Bridge area farm. Cause given as apoplexy while burning dead grass. tenant James Richmond discovered the body. Survived by wife Killen E Slonaker and six children. funeral planned with services at Capon Chapel and Capon Bridge Presbyterian and Methodist churches.

James W. D. Slonaker Winchester Capon Bridge W. Va James Richmond Mr. Sloneker Richmond Wm. Parlett North Avenue Slonaker Mr. Richmond Sion Eey Davide Stegaret Sloniker Capon Chester Southern Methodist Church Hampshire County A. C. Slonaker Killen E. Slonaker M. Len E. Nixon Hampshire Asc Lillian McDonald Akron Ohio Wesley L. Slonaker Washington, D. C Berlit F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Mr. Spindler Methodist Church South Capon Chapel

Counties Seek Better Hospital Supply For Middle Class

Public support grows for expanding hospital resources to ensure affordable treatment for middle class residents. Officials urge statewide action to improve access and reduce costs amid rising healthcare needs.

What Next in Public Health in Virginia

Public health progress hinges on safe water and milk. Pasteurization plus inspection protects milk supply, and bovine tuberculosis control through tuberculin testing must continue. Rural health units and group systems including county and city cooperation are urged to extend water and sanitation oversight beyond cities.

Virginia Star Lynchburg United States Bureau of Animal Industry Richmond State Board of Health Accomac Northampton

King George Passes a Fair Night Gains Strength Slowly

Buckingham Palace announced that King George IV passed a fair night with no change in his condition this morning. A bulletin from last night said he had gained strength, described as the most satisfactory development and an upgrade in the case.

Associated Press London Buckingham Palace George Riug

Still blast victims die from injuries at Keedynville farm

Frederick T. White of Hagerstown and Lloyd K. Colliflower died from injuries after an explosion in a stone spring house near Keedynville. White had driven 12 miles to the hospital with burns. White’s 16 year old son Thomas was burned but in fair condition. Three men rented the spring house, and State’s Attorney Ballentine says mash era used there. The blast stemmed from a blower pushing gasoline through the stove. In Bluefield, three children Daniel 10 Margaret 8 Dorothy 6 died in a fire at W C Breckenridge’s home in Tazewell county. mother and five others escaped.

Associated Press Hagerstown Méd Frederick T. White Washington County Hospital Keedynville White Lloyd K.colliflower Thomas H.C. Knode Ballentine Bluefield W. Va W. C. Breckenridge Tazewell County Daniel Margaret Dorothy

Masked Pair Rob Bank Before Opening

Unmasked robbers armed with revolvers entered the bank just after vault opening. They primed assistant cashier Cruickshank and night watchman Hausman, took all bills from the vault, left gold and silver, then locked the two employees inside and escaped.

Jonal Bank T Wap Arthur Oruickshank Howard Hausmat Cruickshank

Rockefeller Aims to Defeat Stewart in Indiana Firm Race

John D. Rockefeller Jr. has mailed proxies to Standard Oil of Indiana stockholders to oppose Col. Robert W. Stewart’s reelection as chairman at the March meeting. Rockefeller seeks Stewart’s resignation after perjury charges tied to a Teapot Dome statement. Stewart declined and was acquitted in November.

Associated Press New York John D. Rockefeller, Jr Standard Oi Company Indiana Ma Er Col Robert W. Stewart Rockefeller Stewart Senate Standard of Indiana Col. Stewart

Engineer Explains Talking Movies At Kiwanis Meeting

The Kiwanis Club met at the George Washington Hotel with a large attendance despite flu. New president T Russell Cather chaired a concise session. W R Widener of the Electrical Research Laboratories explained the Capitol Theatre install for talking pictures set to debut in Winchester the week of January 21.

Kiwanis Club George Washington T. Russell Cather Kiwantan Ike Good F. M. Boucher Capitol Theatre Electrical Research Laboratories of New York Wanger Winchester Talktae Pictures

Radio Commission Serves Notice On Troublemakers

The Winchester Common Council empowers a three member Radio Commission to locate and rectify radio interference. Firms or individuals failing to correct issues after notice face fines from $10 to $25, plus $10 per day until resolved.

Radio Commission E. Aw Jes Léons Nadio Sion D. E. Stultz Northern Virginia HJ. Mawery Potomac Edieon Cement Organization Ginia Power Compay Martin N. Rohrback Ager Frederick Jack Funk Tess Wae Anne Common Council Peocel Common Co Mmnite Winchester Motors Wisbrator

January Hat Clearance Sale Details

A January clearance sale offers hats priced at $1.00 $2.00 and $3.00. The event runs across Fridays and Saturdays with dates including January 1 10 2 PM 2 items.

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Old Dominion Will Sergeant Hooe Farmers’ County Union Dr. McFaden Rouss Rockefellers Nelson Rehmeyer S. Lee Grant J. W. D. Slonaker Mosby G. Perrow Ly . Va The Kiwanis Power Company H. Krbbs Jaly Turday
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