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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1927
Page
7
A Ford belonging to BE. M. Fank of unknown city was stolen Saturday night from North Braddock Street in this city and recovered yesterday near Lenore in the county. One balloon tire had a puncture but the car was otherwise in good condition. A reward had been offered for its recovery.
Bishop William L. Gravatt announced the Rolfe Gerhardt Memorial at Zion Church Charles Town costing 10 000 dollars. One third funds will benefit the deceased vestry man family diocesan missions and general missions.
Announcement of the resignation of W. Diley and the appointment of Frank P. Evans as Dudley’s successor as statistician of the State Industrial Commission was made today by Bolling H. Handy. Evans is from Front Royal Virginia and has held county and bank posts, served in World War I as a major, and studied at George Washington University. Dudley resigns to enter private business in Rocky Mount Franklin County.
The ad promotes Windl ds Sanita cod liver compound claiming it helps nervous, run down men and women and sickly children. It asserts quick benefits within a week including stronger appetite improved sleep and energy and urges purchase at Miller's Drug Store.
Mountain Falls Virginia January 10 1937 three deaths within one month mark a somber period. Anna Himel Mrs William Jenry Richard son last Saturday funeral of Mrs Ella Keffer near Mountain Falls. Mrs Keffer funeral conducted by Rev C R Cleckner with interment at Gravel Springs J F Lindamood Lebanon Va. Large crowd paid respects and Harry Richard sang two solos concluding with a warning to prepare to meet God.
In Topeka the capital city’s holiday display hints at a trend of unusual middle names among residents. A light feature notes how many people carry distinctive identifiers between first and last names.
Virginia state auditor C Lee Moore declines $1000 pay until the Supreme Court of Appeals rules on whether the General Assembly can raise his salary during his term. He argues the issue may be a salary increase or new duties beyond his original scope. He asks the court to decide the constitutional question.
Mrs. Fred Penn pleaded guilty in police court to possessing less than a pint of liquor at her home in this city and was fined 68 dollars including costs.
We aere to thank our friends but colored and white who manifested so much love and event in the sad death of our son and brother Clarence Triplett who departed this life December 31 1926 Pittsburgh Pa and also thanks for the beautiful flowers and also the senior choir of Mt. farmer Church.
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