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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1929

Page

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Death summons Mrs Hannah Woore at a ripe old age

Mrs Hannah Prince Woore an old English family member and long resident of Frederick county died at the home of her daughter Mrs John L Star Clearbrook after a brief pneumonia illness. She was near ninety and survived by seven children with four generations in the same household. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Frederick with interment in Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Hannah Prince Woore Frederick Cunty John. Ll. Star Clearbrook Woore Oliver Woore Bor May Llandenny Ragland Eng America Alton Ill Virginia Winchester South Kent Street Heuptman Clearbrook First Baptist Church Hauptman Wilson Whitmore J. L. Hauptman Joseph Cooper W. A. Mackey Buffalo N. Y Arthur J. Woore Martinsburg W. V Edgard H William O<re Covington Fanklig L. Woore Winkhester Cooper Porn England E.T. Clark Mount Hebron Cemetery W. A. Sale John I. Sloat B. H. Potts C. H. Rosenberger Ralph Whitmore W. Shewbridge R. E. O’reear BE. A. Humeton

Foreman Reappointed Frederick County Home Superintendent

At a Frederick county board meeting A W Foreman was reelected superintendent of the Frederick County home for $300 yearly. Mrs Foreman was named matron again at $600 annually. Terms begin March 1. A petition for a bridge over the Pennsylvania Railroad east of North Frederick pike was referred to Scott Grant and G M Carson. The bridge would connect with a street donated by W M Richards to the Martinsburg pike to ease access for local apple growers to cold storage and related facilities.

Board of Frederick County Supervisors A.W. Foreman Frederick County Wm. M. Richards Martinsburg Pike

Cathedral Dean Chosen Coadjutor Bishop for Pennsylvania

The Rev. Dr. William Scarlett, dean of Christ Church Cathedral at St. Mo, was elected bishop coadjutor of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of Pennsylvania. He was chosen today in Philadelphia.

Associated Press Philadelphia William Scarlett Christ Church Cathedral St. Mo Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania

Funeral Rites Held For Late Miss Ida Kyle

The funeral for Miss Ida Kyle, who died after a long illness, was held yesterday in the Mount Hebron Cemetery chapel. Rev. Robert B. Nelson officiated, with interment in the family lot. Pallbearers listed include Robert Crabill, John Kern, Harry Bern, Albert Patton, William Patton, and John Mills.

Ida Kyle Mount Hebron Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Robert Crabill John Kern Harry Bern Albert Patton William Patton John’ Mills

Seventeen Killed in Storm Crash Near Bellevue

At least seventeen people were killed and several injured when a Lake Shore electric interurban car collided with a Pittsburgh Chicago bus in a blinding snow storm east of Bellevue, Offio, in the afternoon.

Bellevue Offio Lake Shore Here

Italian Steamer in Distress East of Cape Hatteras

The Italian freighter Florida bound from Pensacola to Naples sent 508 calls from latitude 38 05 N longitude 60 12 W about 300 miles east of Cape Hatteras reporting a damaged rudder and requesting assistance. The Florida, about 340 feet long, is listed with a crew around 25.

Philadelphia Florida Pensacola Naples Cape Hatteras

Southside station offers 500 per head for bandits killed

Memphis Tenn Jan 22 The Southside Service Station, assaulted twice this month, ran an advertisement offering 500 per head for all bandits killed during a hold up. The alert notes it is getting tiresome after a second early Sunday robbery that yielded 75 dollars from the cash register while the night employee was held at gunpoint.

Associated Pross Memphis, Tenn Southside

Saw Man Stealing Laprobe From Car on North Loudoun

Greenwalt pleaded guilty in police court to stealing a laprobe from an automobile on North Loudoun Street. He was caught in the act by James Curl, a local barber, after midnight on Sunday morning. Police pursued Greenwalt along the Taylor Hotel alley and arrested him.

Greenwalt North Loudoun Street James Curl Old Taylor Hotel

Heart Spell Fatal To Col. Elverson Of Phila Inquirer

Col. James Elverson Jr publisher of the Philadelphia Inquirer died of a heart attack in his Broad and Callowhill apartment. He would have turned 60 in February and is survived by his widow Eleanor Mayo daughter of actor Frank Mayo.

Col. Elverson Phila. Inquirer Associated Press Philadelphia James Elverson, Jr The Philadelphia Inquirer Colonel Elverson Elverson Broad and Callowhill Streets Eleanor Mayo Frank Mayo

Guatemalan Revolution Suppressed Reported by Guatemalan Leader

Washington January 22 complete suppression of the revolution in Guatemala was reported to the nation today by President Chacón of Guatemala. The U S State Department awaited confirmation as details were scarce.

Associated Press Washington Guatamala Chacen

General Radio Order Postponed

The Radio Commission postponed until March 1 its general order curtailing chain programs on clear channels to stations at least 300 miles apart. Commissioner Lafount said the engineering division could not determine if parts of the country would lose access to these programs.

Washington The Radio Commission Lafount Pub 4

Free Al Jolson colored photo at The Radio Shop showing

The Brunswick Radio and Phonograph representative offers a free color photo of Al Jolson to visitors at The Radio Shop in conjunction with the showing of Jolson’s film The Jazz Singer.

AL Jolson Brunswick Radio and Phonograph Jolson

Lee Is Lauded In Address By Prof Quarles

A George Washington Hotel luncheon by the United Daughters of the Confederacy honored General Robert E. Lee on his birthday. Prof. Garland R. Quarles of Handley High School spoke on Lee and prizes were awarded to Handley students Vernie Milburn and James March in an essay contest.

George Washington Hotel Turner Ashby United Daughters of the Confederacy Robert E. Lee Herbert S. Larrick Robert B. Nelson Christ Episcopal Church Garland R. Quarles Handley High School General Lee Vernie Milburn James March F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Chandler Crisman Quarles Lee Daughters of the Confederacy Lexington Southland Carping Woodrow Wilson

Burglars Kin Refuse Claim For King Burial

The kin of Charles L. King refuse to claim his body after he was killed during a burglary at Haldeman’s Creamery in Winchester. Police seek identity confirmation and his burial may occur in Winchester with funds from King’s estate covering a grave plot and funeral costs.

Chas. L. King Haldeman’s Creamery South Kent Street Kurtz Undertaking Establishment Winchester C. W. Hollis John M. Massie Doram Metropolitan Police Department of Washington Doran Washington King Philadelphia Charles Lawser North Woodstock Street Lawser Commercial and Savings Bank Corporation Court C. Lee Barr Order of Moose Moose

Pneumonia Fatal To Richard Ritter

Richard W. Ritter four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ritter died at home near Hayfield after bronchial pneumonia. Survived by parents two brothers and one sister. Funeral from the house at 11 tomorrow morning conducted by Rev Luther McFarland. Burial in Mount Olive Cemetery.

Richard W. Ritter Ernest Ritter Hayfield

Specials at Winchester Market Fresh Produce

Sweet juicy Florida oranges 55c per pk and mushrooms 50c per lb. A big shipment of strawberries has just arrived. Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market next to Union Bank.

Florida Winchester Fruit and Vegetable Market Union Bank

Jazz Singer shines at Capitol Theatre in Winchester

The Capitol Theatre continues its special program featuring Al Jolson in The Jazz Singer the first Vitaphone picture shown here with shows at 2 4 and 7 15 9 15. Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy short follows. Del Rio Revenge and Tarzan serial also offered with other Western and action features across multiple venues in Winchester.

Capitol Theatre al Jolson Jolson Winchester Stan Lauren Oliver Hardy Will Hayes Delores del Rio Miss del Rio Wallace- Pind Rayieid Hatton Mr. Houde Berlin Colonial Theatre Edgar Ricé Burroughs Tom Mix Tony Tarzan Club Win Theatre Border Patrol Richard Arlen Nancy Carroll Vitaphone

Mrs Martha Baker Dies After Operation At Winchester

Mrs Martha J Baker 55 wife of Sanford Baker of Inkerman Hardy county WV died about 14 oclock last night at Winchester Memorial Hospital after an operation for complications began days earlier. The body was taken to Parletts morgue then at home. Funeral services will be held tomorrow with interment in a graveyard at Beans Settlement. She is survived by her husband and several children. her father was Simon Combs and her mother formerly Miss Maria Link.

Martha J. Baker Sanford Baker Inkerman Hardy County W. Va Winchester Memorial Hospital Parlett’s Morgue Bean's Settlement Harry County

Closing Notice for Earl Shade’s Garage to Wednesday

Due to the death of her brother, Earl Shade, the garage will be closed until Wednesday morning. A brief local notice records the temporary closure and the responsible person.

Brother

Local Virginia Men Attend New York Growers Meeting

A group of Virginia men attended the New York State Horticultural Society sessions last week at Edgerton Park Rochester and returned pleased with the trip. Participants included McSherry Lupton of John Bean Manufacturing Company J P Hayley of a British exporting firm and A B Johns a British apple buyer. Also from Virginia attended were H L Price dean of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute F L Motz extension horticulturist and W S Campfield secretary of the Virginia State Horticultural Society. An abstract of Price's address will be published by The Star tomorrow.

Virginia New York State Horticultural Society Edgerton Park Rochester McSherry Lupton John Bean Manufacturing Company J. P. Hayley A.B. Johns H. L. Price Virginia Polytechnic Institute FL. A Motz W. S. Campfield Staunton Virginia State Horticultural Society Price The Star

Tragic Find on Philadelphia Railway Bridge

The partly dressed body of a 25 year old woman with curly chestnut hair was found mangled on the Pennsylvania Railroad track under a bridge in northeast Philadelphia. Police suspect she jumped or fell from a sleeping car and search for luggage left from last night’s train.

Associated Press Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Market Tone Rises on Easier Money Hit Highs Across Sectors

New York, Jan 22 The stock market rallied on slightly easier money with broad gains. Industrial and country and specialty issues led the advance to new highs as call money held steady near unchanged levels, signaling renewed optimism among traders.

The Association Press New York

Great Fire Rages Through Fredericton Business Section

A major blaze in Fredericton New Brunswick consumed the heart of the business district. The fire began in a haberdashery and caused about 200000 dollars in damage. Five hours after discovery, flames remained uncontrolled with several structures destroyed.

New Brunswick Associated Press Fredericton Newswick

Prisoner Attacks Police With Knife in Chicago

In Chicago on January 22 a Black prisoner named Oscar Monroe lunged at detectives in the detective bureau cell block striking three officers with a pocket knife. Officers fired five times, fatally wounding him as they protected themselves during the watch change.

Associated Prea Chicago Detective Bureau Oscar Monroe

Two Brothers Die In a Mine Blast

Two miners O L Gamblin and G C Gamblin were killed in a blast at the Blackstone coal mine near Madisonville Kentucky. The mine remained blocked and authorities aimed to determine the total damage. The brothers were blasting coal after the day crew of 65 had left.

Associated Preas Madisonville Blackstone O. L GC. C. Gamblin, Brothere

Murphy Chain Purchases Seven Baltimore Bottle Stores

The G. G. Murphy Company of McKeesport Pennsylvania has acquired seven bottle stores in Baltimore and Annapolis Maryland. The Murphy organization now operates 141 units across Pennsylvania West Virginia New York and additional states.

Associated Press New York G. G. Murphy Company McKeesport Pennsylvania West Virginia Baltimore Annapolis Murphy

Fire Devastates Tavata District in Constantinople

A massive fire in Tavata, Constantinople, killed several people and destroyed about a thousand buildings. Strong winds and a blizzard sent around 5,000 residents into the freezing streets, facing exposure.

Constantinople Preas Tavata

West Virginia bid to host president’s country home advances

West Virginia lawmakers back a Senate-reserved plan authorizing a five member commission led by the governor to promote the state as a site for a proposed presidential country home. The House passed amendments and sent the measure to the Senate for action. The session also debated capital punishment, charter bills, and a county agricultural agent program amid broad legislative activity.

Charleston W. Va West Virginia House Senate Carters Ohio Joe Tinnous Grover P Roane W. P. Poot Epublican Talnott Monroe Farmers Matthews

Lions Meet Strong Handley quintet Tonight

Lions face Handley at home aiming for a fourth straight win as a robust squad from Martinsburg Springs and Hagerstown joins the lineup. Harry McCulloch shines, and the local five led by Crowl Retner Hawkins Crisman Widmeyer Carper will start at o'clock with 25 cent admission.

Lions Molay Ofo

Special Stockholders Dinner At George Washington Hotel

The George Washington Hotel Corporation plans an evening stockholders meeting at the hotel with a 7 o'clock dinner and a 6 o'clock business session. A special elaborate menu is prepared for stockholders. A large attendance is expected as the board considers adding 14 rooms to the hotel and elects directors for the coming year.

George Washington Hotel Corporation Erecr

Strasburg Beats Winchester in Duckpin Match

The Strasburg duckpin team defeated Winchester led by Henry of Winchester. Conner's team won 276 to unknown. Strasburg cancelled two games to arrange the match, with Newlin Whitacre Motsing Taylor and Duvall for Strasburg and Bockey Ritenour Brown Henry for Winchester.

Duckpin Henry, I Winchester Ham B. Conner Kernal Newlin Whitacré Motsing Taylor Duvall Conner Bockey Ritenour Brown Henry Strasburg

Youll Smile Too at Oester 28 Winshees Steam Laundry

Readable text mentions a local laundry service and possible sale or event at Oester 28. The fragment hints at steam laundry operations and a cheerful tone, but lacks clear action, dates, or names to confirm a specific news item.

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Hannah Woore Mr. Foreman Frederick Co. Home Miss Kyle Gage Moling & Cather’s Atlantic Ocean Associated Pressey Virginia Capes Prof South Wes Charles L. King Phila Richard Ritter Colonial Win Win Theatres Martha Baker Earl Shade Big Chain Store NEST Handley Tonight
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