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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
1
Local notice states the inherited asset by YRD is re designated as surplus. Efficiency economy measures referenced aim to improve public finances and asset utilization.
Administrative expenses of Virginia show a decrease from the previous budget due to a governmental reorganization adopted by a 1927 special session. The move signals a potential historic first in trimming state costs.
Governor Byrd submits the 1928 30 budget to the General Assembly with a special message explaining shifts in budget preparation. He notes a deficit of 1 368 000 when taking office, transforming to a 2 596 181 surplus by March 1 1928 and credits improved efficiency and new capital for the gain.
Fine 350 acre limestone farm available for rent. Contact M. M. Lynch, Atry, for details.
Virginia Highway Commissioner Henry G. Shirley announces total funds of 8,994,000 for the 1928 29 fiscal year. The distribution among eight districts includes Staunton Culpeper and allocations for projects from Covington to Lexington and Charlottesville to Manassas with funds from gas tax federal aid and other revenues.
Winchester Chamber of Commerce directors appoint a five member committee to meet State Highway Commission engineers Monday January 16 at 11 oclock. Shenandoah Valley Inc. sponsors the widening project from the West Virginia line to Lexington Virginia with Daniel Kavanaugh as representative.
The second lecture in the Handley series will take place Friday at 8 PM in the Handley School Auditorium. Admission is free.
For sale or rent mountain Falls Virginia farm with 100 acre tract and 180 acre treat. Has good buildings and plenty of water, well fenced. Good farming hay and orchard land. I D Wright 30344 E Piccadilly St Winchester Va contact.
The Evening Star notes a special January rate with a prompt payment discount. Readers are urged to pay now to secure the savings offered by the discount.
Sam Dahmer, serving a 30 day prohibition sentence in Pendleton county jail, escaped from a steel cell after doors were found open. Virgil Sponangle, jailed nearby, stayed behind and suggested a late night exit with Dahmer but chose to remain. Dahmer’s whereabouts were unknown by the sheriff’s office the next morning.
CAPON BRIDGE W Va Jan 12 Williams Sites 50 a farmer living in Rough Run Grant county hanged himself in the granary vat at his home Monday night his body found Tuesday by family he used a one inch saddle girth strap over a door sill and jumped from lumber breaking the neck Domestic trouble given by friends as the cause Surviving a widow two daughters and one son An inquest by the prosecuting attorney sheriff a physician and State Trooper Ancell returned a verdict of death by own action
Special services that have run two weeks at John Mann Methodist Church near conclusion. A large crowd attended last night as Evangelist Colbert preached on "The Value of a Soul" and will continue tonight with "Fighting Against God." Everyone is urged to attend.
The Senate naval committee approved a joint resolution for a special commission to investigate the sinking of the submarine S-1. The 9 to 8 vote split along party lines, with Democrats opposing a special panel in favor of a congressional inquiry.
Firemen's Association to meet Friday evening January fifteenth at Sarah Zane Hall at seven thirty. Each member requested to be present. Secretary W Lee Fisher notes the meeting details.
Saturday January 14 at 1 30 P M at the home of Miss Josephine Haney 611 Loudoun Street a sale of household goods including cook stove dishes glassware furniture antique bureau side board corner cupboard homespun counterpane chairs and other antique items Cash terms J W Rosenberger Administrator
Debutante Miss Alice Cutts daughter of Col and Mrs Richard M Cutts stood out at the Riding and Hunt Club society horse show in Washington. She rode her favorite mount in several events as debutantes featured in the season’s events. The show supported a Woman’s Army and Navy league benefit with honorary president Mrs Calvin Coolidge and honorary vice presidents Mrs Dwight F Davis and Mrs Curtis Wilbur.
Alfred Henry of this city and Mrs. Maude Nichols of the county were sentenced to 60 days by Magistrate Tavenner in the county court after conviction of stealing one title from Mrs. Robert Santmyer. Henry was sent to the state roads to work out the sentence. County officers said Mrs. Santmyer had missed other items, but the tub was the only piece recovered and identified by a distinctive handle.
Chamber of Commerce offices will stay open 7 to 10 p m Friday and Saturday to help owners obtain 1928 state license plates. Applicants must present 1928 application cards mailed from Richmond. those lacking cards should telegraph Commissioner Hayes. Motor Vehicle Inspector M B Shull will prosecute drivers using 1927 tags after January 15.
Jack Sharkey is found in excellent condition for his 12 round fight with Tom Heeney, with no injury remaining in his left hand. Two physicians from the State Athletic Commission announced after a special examination.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church will meet at the home of Mrs. D I Larrick 375 Gray Ave on Friday night January 13. All members are requested to be present. By order of President.
Dr A Mitchell of the University of Virginia Leander McCormick Observatory will speak at Handley High School on The Sun and Eclipses of the Sun. He notes that 1928 will feature five eclipses, three solar and two lunar, with rare paths and visibility across various regions. The Handley lectures are free to the public.
Kenneth E. Henry of the Radio Shop announced the blue network of the National Broadcasting Company will broadcast the Sharkey versus Heeney fight at Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Graham McNamee will provide blow by blow commentary from ringside around 10 o clock after the preliminaries conclude.
The Presbyter Christian Endeavor Societies of Winchester and Burnt Church will hold a song and prayer service at the county home at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon January 15. The event was announced today.
Police captured about 11 gallons of aged looking liquor after unloading at a house on Loudoun and Pall Mall streets. Carson Blunt and four others were arrested after a seizure following a tip, with a Mitchell touring car and a long siphoning tube found. Blunt, Ross, and Hall fined 65 dollars and sentenced to state roads.
Kenneth N Gilpin a leading Clarke county farmer and horse breeder became president of Boyce State Bank at the stockholders meeting succeeding R Powel Page who retires for health reasons. Page remains vice president. Cornelius VanDeventer is reelected cashier with W D Burtner as assistant cashier. Directors named include George Burwill A J Carper M L P Reed Kt WY Whiting and E A Lindsey. A 6 percent dividend was declared.
The 28 year old Miss Mary McCardell of Williamsport was found drowned in Conocochague creek near Hagerstown Maryland. She had been missing since 10:30 last night and was last seen headed toward the creek. Dr W S Richardson confirmed drowning as the cause of death. Mrs H B Colborn of Frostburg arrived to spend winter with her son in law and daughter.
Albany notes Attorney General Ottinger ruled the Snyder stay not binding and executions might occur before midnight Saturday. In New York Gray’s attorney seeks habeas corpus while Justice Levy moves the Snyder hearing to 2 pm to decide on delaying the 11 pm deadline. Lorraine Snyder’s daughter awaits the outcome.
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