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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1928

Page

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Veterans and Daughters Honor Gen Lee at Rotary Luncheon

A joint gathering of Veterans, United Daughters of the Confederacy, Turner Ashby Camp, and the Rotary Club celebrated Gen. Robert E. Lee. Dr. Thomas Hooper compared Lee to historic figures, praising his choices and leadership at Washington College.

Robert HE. Lee Thomas Hooper Onlpeper Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Cam Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Frank T. McFaden Hooper Baler Frederick Ma Henderson Stonewall Jack Theodore Roosevelt Ge Lee Caesar Wellinghe Napaison Les Lee Washington College South J Hugh Duffey Frank G. Walter Turner Athiby Camp

New Picture Of Holy Sacrament Being Instituted Shown

5S. W. Sowers of Hagerstown Maryland toured Winchester yesterday displaying a framed print titled Behold depicting Christ imparting the Lord's Supper to his disciples. The artwork shows the central figure of Christ with the emblems and a blood red inscription In remembrance of me and is being offered to churches and individuals through agents across the country.

W. Sowers Hagerstwon, Md Wincheser Sowers Christ

Winchester Steam Laundry Ad Notices Pianos Tuning

Pianos tuned by B Orebaugh and RF Stephens. cleaning and dyeing services offered by Winchester Steam Laundry. Phone 28.

B. Orebaugh RF. D Stephens Cuy Winchester Steam Laundry

Heflin Faces Robinson Feud Over Alabama Speech Controversy

In Washington and Montgomery, Mayor Gunter invites Senator Robinson of Arkansas to Alabama, fueling the Heflin Robinson clash. Robinson weighs replying on the Senate floor as Heflin remains opposed to his Catholic Church and Al Smith critique. Senate Democrats back Robinson 84 to 1 on the Mexican committee.

Associated Press Washington W. A. Gunter, Jr Montgomery Ala Senator Robinson Arkansas Alabama Robinson-Heflin Heflin Robinson Senate Hefling al. Smith Gunter Special South Alfred E. Smith New York Eynote

Ben Loring Brings Oh Dearie to Colonial Theatre

Ben Loring opens a two night return engagement at the Colonial Theatre with the Oh Dearie Company to large crowds. A 50c musical tabloid with daily show changes and a new feature picture each night headlines the matinee schedule with special Saturday children’s programming and early box office times.

Winchester Ben Loring Colonial Theatre Colonial Martinee

Death Toll From Windstorm in Minnesota

One person died as a windstorm swept the central northwest causing a cold wave. Miss Cora Pleten, 20, died in Fergus Falls from injuries when the wind wrecked the false front of a new building as temperatures plummeted up to fifty degrees in a few hours. George Hohr of Brunswick arrived to visit friends.

Associated Press ST. Paul Minn Cora Pleten Fergus Falls

Cooper Indicted Twice in Court on Bigamy and Morality Charges

The Grand Jury in Corporation Court returned two indictments against St Elmo Cooper, proprietor of a local cleaning and dyeing business, for bigamy and a morality violation. He posted bond for 1500 dollars and is to stand trial February 20.

Corporation Court St.Elmo Cooper Cooper Elizabeth Carter March Kathryn Cooper Baltimore Maryland William Allen Jack Brown Thys Harry Schmidt Mrayland Williams Peter Holland Hugh K. Green Reform School Hunter L. Brown Union Bank

Brakeman Admits Killing Woman by Accident

Baltimore January 20 1920 Joseph B R Wagner 27 a railroad brakeman arrested and confesses to shooting Mrs Ada Haddock on a street last week police report his account that a stranger attacked him from behind he ran and his pistol discharged accidentally Earl Haddock the estranged husband may face police inquiry into the incident

Associated Press Baltimore Joseph B. R. Wagner Ada Haddock Wagner

Kentucky Senate Invites Gov Smith to Address Body

Frankfort Ky Jan 20 The Kentucky Senate adopted a resolution inviting Gov Al Smith of New York to address the Senate. Earlier the House voted down a joint resolution to invite Secretary Hoover to address the Legislature. The report notes Miss Hilda Forney recovering well after a major operation at Memorial Hospital.

Associated Press Frankfort Kentucky Senate al Smith New York Senate House The Hoover Hilda Forney Memorial Hospital Miss Forney

Teapot Dome case notes and Wyoming oil field return

Washington reports banker Everhart of Pueblo Colo called to testify on the Teapot Dome lease affair. Casper Wyoming observes Teapot Dome reduced activity as the field reverts to Navy control after Mammoth Oil completes transfer under a Cheyenne court decree.

Associated Press Washington I. Eyerhart Pueblo Col Albert B. Fall Senate Everhart Eivil Land Teapot Dome Harry F. Sinclair Colorado Liberty Sinclair Wyoming Naval Oil Reserve Continental Trading Company, Limited Canada Texas A. BE. Humphreys Casper Wyo Gasper Mammoth Oil Company United States Supreme Court Mammmpany Navy Department Salt Creek Wall Creek Mammoth Company

Handley Lecture by Dr Macconochie Friday at Handley

A Handley lecture by Dr Macconochie is scheduled for Friday afternoon at Handley Auditorium. The event details include time and venue, inviting attendees interested in his scholarly talk and insights.

DR. Macconochie Handley Auditorium P.M

Radio Shop ad and travel note from Buffalo guests at hotel

A radio shop promotes a "wonderful radio" with an eight foot orthofomie air column speaker on page 2. The note covers a brief visit by Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Cant and Mr. P. R. Cant of Buffalo New York who stopped at the George Washington Hotel last night while traveling, and a "National Park Restaurant" mention with an Old Country Ham wanted posting.

Freed-Eisemann National Park Restaurant R. J. Cant P. R. Cant Buffalo, N. Y George Washington Hotel

Cosgrave Arrives in New York Amid Benign Welcome

President William Cosgrave of the Irish Free State lands in New York greeted by Mayor Walker and thousands of police along the march route. A small protest by four placard bearers and pamphleteers from the De Valera camp is dispersed without incident as crowds swell toward City Hall.

New York William Cosgrave Battery Park Ireland Cosgrave Costrave Irish Free Star George V de Valera Taitor The Republic

New Ford Auto Speeding Incident Reported in County

Edsel Ford demonstrated high speed in a Model A on rough county roads. Hughes Motor Company agent for the Fords in Winchester Territory was fined by Magistrate Taverner for excessive speed after reaching 62 miles per hour.

Aighes Hughes Motor Company Winchester Taverner Associated Press Detroit Edsel Ford Hughes

Reward for 1928 Tudor Ford Sedan recovery

Reward offered for information leading to the recovery of a green Tudor Ford sedan with wire wheels and Goodyear tires. Motor No 14647128 License No 111664 year 1928. Contact Howard Morrison Berryville Virginia.

Goodyear Howard Morrison Berryville

Pianos Special for Tomorrow's Sale at Brawner's Music

One Knabe piano in good as new condition priced at 150 dollars. One Hardman fine condition at 100 dollars. One Howard piano almost new small size priced at 225 dollars. Eight organs offered at your own price. Includes the newest Columbia Records. Brawner's Music Store.

Knabe Hardman Howard Columbia Records Brawner's Music Store

Interest Grows in Handley School Lectures

Handley school audiences swell as Arthur Francia Macconochie prepares a talk on Earth Sculpture with Special Reference to Scotland. The lecture aims to be accessible to lay audiences with geology elements, and promises clear slides and unhurried delivery. Admission is free with reserved seats for subscribers, and ample seating remains available.

Arthur Francia Macconochie Dr. Mitchell Maceonochle Mitchell

Handley Library Shows Large Gain in Books Since 1914

The Star corrects an earlier error about Handley Library’s shelves. The 1927 report shows about 14 000 additional books since 1914, bringing total to 17 715 with all library income used for maintenance and no tax money used.

The Star Virginia

Citizens Named On Probing Committee

The three citizens chosen by Secretary Wilbur for the presidential committee investigating the 3-4 submarine disaster were named in the Senate. John F. Stevens of York, member of the American Society of Civil Engineers. W. R. Whitney of Schenectady, director of research at General Electric. and Thomas A. Scott, a salvage expert.

Associated Press Washington Wilbur Senate John F. Stevens York Aloes American Socity of Civet Engineers W. R. Whitney Schnectady N. Y General Electric Company Thomas A. Scott

January Rate Notice for The Evening Star subscription

The notice offers annual subscriptions at 8.00 in advance by mail or 4.00 by carrier with a 5 cent surcharge for TheBrogressive Farmer. Remittance should be mailed now. Rate expires Tuesday January 31.

Mall the Evening Star

Illinois Senate Seat Crisis Sparks Party Split

Illinois political turmoil erupts as the Senate votes to declare Frank L. Smith’s seat vacant amid corruption findings. Gov Small denounces the move as unconstitutional while Republicans fracture, with two Democrats supporting Smith and several GOP leaders joining to oppose him.

Associated Press Chicago Gover United Senate Frankl L. Smith Illinois Hitnote United States Senate Boverign Smith Senate United States Washington Frank I. Smith Old Guard Blease South Carolina Steck Iowa Curtis Kansas Republic Jones Washin Danny Shipstead Minnesota Gov. Small Ilinois Frank L. Smith Frank J. Smith

Middletown Bank to Host Chicken and Oyster Supper

Middletown Bank will hold a Chicken and Oyster Supper at the Odd Fellows Hall in Middletown on January 21, 1928. The Band directed by Prof. W H McIIlwee will present several concerts in the evening, offering music and refreshments at 50 cents for supper.

Middletown Bank Middletown Odd Fellows’ Hall W. H. McIilwee

For Sale 1927 Touring Model Ford

Used six months with three new tires. Text fragment mentions price and contact but is incomplete.

Tee

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