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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1929

Page

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Winchester school bond plan seeks 100000 for new building

The Winchester School Board asks the Common Council to place a 100000 bond issue before voters on February 12. Funds would go to a new building plus repairs and debt payoff. Enrollment at John Kerr School shows growing crowding, with four primary classes housing 50 plus pupils.

School Board City of Winchester Common Council Webster Aes John Kerr School Handley Andtizens of Winchester State Board of Education Kerr Baltimore and Ohio

West Virginia Senate favors single session plan

The Senate Judiciary Committee backs a constitutional interpretation to allow a continuous sixty day session. House in recess. debate includes a disputed seat in Roane and confirmation of Grover F. Hedges as delegate. Bills cover WV Collegiate Institute expansion to state college, banning flower picking near highways, and regulations on watercraft sales and abandoned wells.

Charleston Senate Senate Judiciary Committee House of Delegates Judiciary Committee A. C. Herold Sutton Hedges House Committee On Elections and House Grover F. Hedges Roane W. P. Pool West Virginia’ Collegiate Institute West Virginia State College Walter S. Hallanan Ira L. Smith Fairmont Hallanan Thomas J. Davis Herbeville

Aunt of Dr. Lewis M. Allen Dies in Berryville

Mrs. Lelia Morrison, 85, widow of D B Morrison, died at her Berryville home after long illness. Survived by two daughters Miss Minna Morrison and Mrs John Kerfoot, and two sons Dr Reginald Morrison and Howard Morrison. She was daughter of the late Henry and Mrs. Howard of Georgetown and aunt to Dr. Lewis M. Allen of Winchester.

Berryville Lelia Morrison D. B. Morrison Henry Howard Georgetown D. C Minna Morrison Norman D. Howard Florida John Kerfoot Nashville Tenn Reginald Morrison Baltimore Howard Morrisan Lewis M. Allen Winchester

Card of Thanks for Support During Illness and Death

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our time of illness and death of our son. Gratitude to Memorial Hospital staff and officials. Signed by the Rosenberger family.

Memorial Hospital Jacob Rosenberger

Dog License Crackdown Urged By Winchester Warden

F W Pingley, Game Warden, warns deadline nears for Virginia dog licenses. With Feb 2 looming, about 1 500 licenses remain and owners risk fines up to 100 dollars and possible jail if dogs over four months lack tags. He urges timely licensing to avoid penalties and emphasizes confinement of kennel dogs and reporting strays.

F. W. Pingley Winchester Frederick County Virginia Gam Aira

Virginia anti-Smith forces hold Lynchburg meeting plan

State Senator George N. Conrad of Harrisonburg says the Lynchburg conference on February 5 will be a private anti-Smith leaders meeting not a ticket nominating convention. He denies seeking Attorney General or any other office and notes ongoing anti-Prohibition efforts.

The Star Harrisonburg George N. Conrad Valley Lynchburg Virginia Conrad Times-Dispatch Smith Democratic Party Tammany Hall Eggleston Ichmond Pan Joseph D. Eggleston Hampden-Sidney College A. J. Dunning Norfolk Richmond

Supervisors Consider New Short Road Project in Frederick County

Frederick county Board of Supervisors met in special session mainly to review next year’s budget. A petition from northern residents, Bryarly Community League, and residents of W. M. Richards and others requests a new road from North Frederick road to Martinsburg pike. Donated land of 40 feet along the route is offered, and Pennsylvania Railroad engineers proposed an overhead bridge with the railroad to share costs. The board planned to consider the petition.

Board of Supervisors of Frederick County Bryarly Community and Civic League Frederick Road W. M. Richards Pennsylvania Railroad Martinsburg Pike Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Free Chest Clinic Slated at District Nurse Association

A free chest clinic will be held Friday January 25 at the Chamber of Commerce building offices of the District Nurse Association. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m. Dr. C. W. Scott of the State Board of Health will supervise. No charge for examinations.

District Nurse Association Chamber of Commerce C. W. Scott State Board of Health

Winchester Steam Laundry promises smiles with phone call

Local ad highlights a cheerful service promise with a contact phone number to reach Winchester Steam Laundry. It notes convenient pickup and delivery vibes and emphasizes customer satisfaction.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Goose in legal limbo as federal state courts clash

A goose out of season faces a $5 fine and $10.35 costs after Carter was charged for killing and selling the protected bird. Federal law may penalize further, with questions about double jeopardy, dealer liability, and the bird's fate while a federal officer weighs the case.

Carter United States Fiat

William J Grubbs Dies After Long Illness in Clarke

William Jackson Grubbs, longtime invalid, died at his Clarke county home after years of illness. Born July 6 1862 he aided his mother at the Lakeview tollgate and post office and later traveled to Winchester and Berryville. He survived by sisters Annie Grubbs and Blanche Knight with funeral at Berryville Methodist Church and burial at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers named Walter Hardesty William Bromley John Bromley Walter Brotherton John Fiehpaw Jack Rutherford.

William Jackson Grubbs Clarke Lakeview Spout Springs Winchester Berryville Mr. Grubbs William Grubbs Mary Charlotte Foreman Mount Hebron Walter Hardesty William Bromley John Bromley Walter Brotherton John Fiehpaw Jack Rutherford

Train To Run Special For Funeral In Maryland Virginia

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will run a special train from Brunswick Maryland to Harrisonburg Virginia tomorrow for employees to attend the funeral of conductor William L. Henry who died yesterday in Frederick Maryland from injuries in a wreck at Weverston Junction. The train leaves Brunswick at 9 30 am and will stop at Winchester between 10 30 and 11 am with stops at other stations to pick up employees. It will depart Harrisonburg shortly after the funeral.

Baltimore and Obin Railroad Brunswick Harrigsopburg William L. Henry Frederick Weverston Junction Winchester Henry Harrisonburg

King George Makes Early Nightly Progress Report

Buckingham Palace officials said King George had a good night with slight progress continuing and deemed satisfactory.

Associated Press London Buckingham Palace George

Incendiary Fire Threatens Jackson's Restaurant

Boyd Jackson, proprietor of Jackson's Restaurant on East Cecil Street, foiled an arson attempt when he discovered a coal oil soaked pile of newspapers and rags set beside the thatch. He battled the flames alone until he extinguished them, fearing unknown assailants and no alarm being possible.

Jackson Boyd Jackson East Cecil Street Young Jackson

Impressive Rites Held For Late Mrs. C. R. Anderson

Funeral services for Mrs Ida X. Anderson wife of Dr Charles R Anderson were held at their West Cork Street home with a large crowd and elaborate floral tributes. The service conducted by Rev W L Dudley assisted by Rev Sewell J Goode and Rev Courtney Anderson featured hymns including I Give My Love Abide With Me and Beautiful Isle of Somewhere with a duet, interment in Mount Hebron family lot. Active pallbearers included Herbert S. Larrick J Henry Ross M Swimley Lawson L Hockman George W. Ril and Dr George Snarr. honorary pallbearers were Dr E H C Stuart Dr B B Dutton Dr Hugh Clark Dr J A Richard H C Sheetz and John I Sloat.

Ida X. Anderson Charles R Anderson West Cork Street Myre Anderson W. L. Dudley Sewell J. Goode Rockville Courtney Anderson Isle of Somewhere Beautiful Garden of Prayer Mises Bright Edve Mies Jennie Lind Hockman Mount Hebron Cory Herbert Larrick J. Henry Ross M. Swimley Lawson L. Hockman George W. Ril George Snarr EH. C. Stuart B. B. Dutton Hugh Clark J. A. Richard H. C. Sheetz John. I. Sloat

Vigorous advance in stock market led by United States Steel

The stock market rose vigorously led by United States Steel to new high prices despite weekend profit taking that caused some irregularity. Call money dropped to 6 percent, broker's loans rose, and uncertainty over credit remained as the public stayed on the sidelines with about 2.3 million shares trading in the short session.

Associated Press New York United States Steel

Warmer Weather First of the Week

Weather outlook for the week beginning Monday shows rain Monday and likely Tuesday with possible snow on the northern border. Rain or snow may end the week with generally fair conditions elsewhere and temperatures above normal early in the week, turning cooler Wednesday and Thursday, then warmer by Saturday.

The Associated Press Washington Janu

Great Damage From Floods and Frost

Floods and frost caused great suffering in Thrace and Macedonia as the Martiza river swelled inundating a large area. A whirlwind unroofed several houses at Salonica.

Associated Press Athens Thrace Macedonia Martiza Salonica

Dozen Dead From Midwest Storm Lays Waste Across Four States

A winter storm across Missouri Indiana Kentucky and nearby areas left at least a dozen dead and many injured. Homes collapsed and a barn collapse caused fatalities while a woman was killed by a telephone line during the wind. Canadian train wrecks and southern states heat spike contrast with midwest devastation.

Chicago Missouri Indiana Kentucky Georgetown Ohio River Mira Albert Slooder William Brown Waa Toronto Hamilton Buffalo Cape Gharardeau Maunda Fort Branch Maunia Carm Louisville Roy Clintom Es Shelton Masonic Ge Stoney Creek Ont Lee's Crossing

Cael Meeting Ladies Aid Society of First Christian Church

A call meeting of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church is announced for after the Sunday morning service. All members are requested to be present by order of the president.

Aid Society of First Christian

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Board City Council Handley Plant Robert BH. Lee Army of Northern Virginia South W.va Goose Man U. S William J. Grubbs King C. R. Anderson Mid-West Ummer Atlanta Arkansas Atlantic Seaboard Cael Meeting Aly
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