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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1926

Page

7

Returning Home Sunday A. M. Baker Improves at Memorial

Mrs. A. M. Baker, away several weeks at Memorial Hospital, has improved enough to move to her home on South Washington Street. She plans to leave the hospital tomorrow and recover at home, with friends glad to see her on the path to full recovery from the grave illness.

A. M. Baker Memori Hospital South Washington Street Baker R. Lee Stickel South Market Street Amond W. All Luther Pannett Memorial Hospital Paul Good Woodland Avenue Emma Himelright University Hospital Charlottesville South Kent Street Anna Grim Emmett South Main Street

Motordom Presses for Harsh Action on Drunken Drivers

A nationwide AAA survey shows intoxicated drivers remain a major problem in large cities with few arrests and lenient penalties. AAA President Thomas P. Henry urges heavy jail terms and license revocation, calling drunken motorists enemies of the community and noting club members rarely condone such behavior.

The Star Washington American Automobile Association Fo Ierce Drresta uoTee Thomas P. Henry A.A.A. A Henry

Lewis Asks For Public Meeting To Adjust Differences

International President John L Lewis of the miners union asks Alvin Markle to call a joint conference in the anthracite region or New York. He wants the meeting open to the press to prevent misunderstandings and notes that Ingles and the miners agreed in principle to a truce plan proposed by the Scranton Times.

Associated Press Jwilkes Barre International John L. Lewis Miners’ Union Alvin Markle Miners’ and Operators Lewis New York W. W. Inglis Scranton Times

Stock Market Buoyancy Follows Industrial Rally

Bullish sentiment returns as high priced industries lift trading. United States Steel common stock hits week high of 135 amid hopes for an extra dividend at Tuesday board meeting. Frisco and Rock Island fall on merger news while Delaware and Hudson slides on failed anthracite settlement talks.

Associated Press New York United States Steel Frisco Rock Island Delaware Hudson

Rev Crim Preaches Twice At First Baptist Church

The Rev. Harry M. Crim will preach at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church. Sunday school meets at 9 45 a.m. with the Baptist Young People's Union gathering at 6 30 p.m.

Mr. Crim First Baptist Church Harry M. Crim Baptist Young People’s Union

First Christian Church Sunday Services

The Rev. W. T. Crawford will preach at 11 a.m. on The Spirit of Self Sacrifice and at 7:30 p.m. on The Peril of Procrastination. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m.

W. T. Crawford First Christian Church Christian Endeavor

Eminent Pulaski Surgeon Dr G G Painter Dies

Dr G G Painter a respected Pulaski surgeon and church elder died at about age 63 from complications. He long practiced surgery after a career in general medicine and was a leading hospital worker. He is survived by his widow and three children, including Rev A Painter. The death was reported by Mr and Mrs J Brown of Winchester.

J. Brown Winchester Painter Presbyterian Church

Resolutions by stockholders of Geo Washington Hotel

Unanimously adopted resolutions at the annual meeting of the George Washington Carport held at the Hotel January 20 praise the George Washington Hotel and credit the board of directors, commercial travelers, tourists, and employees for its success and wide recognition from coast to coast. A copy of the resolutions is to be entered in the minutes and given to those who labored for the hotel and to travelers.

George Washington Carport Winchester Mantre Virginia Shenandoah Valley Mecca Washington Atlantic Pacific Canada Mexico

Public sale of Bruce property in Frederick County Virginia

Special commissioners announce sale by decree of circuit court in Winchester Virginia on January 23 1926 at 11 o clock a m The Coyle property on the Bruce road fronts 104 yards and extends back 81 rods with a fine residence barn and other buildings A plat is available The sale offers one third cash and balance in two annual installments secured by a deed of trust and fire policy.

Brucetown Coyle J. M. Steck M. M. Lynch KR. T. Barton Lake Frazier I. Blanche Beb. Noonan Circuit Court Frederick County Lake Blanche &. Noonan

Downward Wheat Trend in Chicago Market Amid Cold Wave

Chicago wheat prices show a 3 to 4 percent drop from a week ago due to snowfall protecting winter crops and cold weather risks. Oats and corn fall modestly while provisions rise as traders cite tight supplies and large world arrivals. Analysts note Chicago’s rates remain well above world parity despite imports from Argentina and Australia.

Associated Press Chicago Corp Argentina Europe Australia Tiverpool Ada United States

Body of taxi driver found frozen in ditch near Bik Mills

Edward Yeamans a 23 year old northeast Maryland taxi driver was found dead face down under a thin ice cover after missing since Monday. Alvin Dowham a former boxer in jail in Baltimore has been charged with his murder. The body was found by three schoolboys about 100 yards from a road. Dowham denies the slaying and offered an alibi. Yeamans automobile was found bloodstained in Newark Delaware.

Associated Press Elkton Dan Edward Yeamats Maryland Bik Mills Yeamans Whett He Alvin Sam) Dowham Baltimore Dowham Yeaman Maurice Morton Jackson Taylor Jackson Denham Newark Del

Norris Assails Mr. Coolidge In Tariff Charges

Senator Norris accuses President Coolidge and Senator Smoot of pressuring Tariff Commissioner Culbertson to delay the sugar tariff report. He says Coolidge sought to delay until after the 1924 election and pressed for a butter inquiry instead.

Norris Mr. Coolidge Associated Press Washington President Coolidge Smoot Utah Senate Nebraska William 8. Culbertson Tariff Commission Nortis Culbertson Stone Coolidge

Objections Filed Over Public Utility Rates

The article notes objections to proposed phone rates under a public utility franchise. It discusses that the commission heard arguments about rates exceeding the highest franchise rate and questions whether the Supreme Court ruling voids franchise contracts for rate setting.

Supreme Court

Salvation Army Week End Services Schedule

The Salvation Army announces services at Court House Hall 7 30 p m and Sunday 11 a m in the county jail with Sunday school at 2 30 p m. A special evangelistic meeting is set for 8 p m Sunday. Regular meetings occur Tuesday Thursday and Saturday at 8 p m and Wednesday at 7 45 p m at Union Chapel Martinsburg pike. Eleven youths at January 17 decision day chose Christ. Adj D Craig leads all activities.

Salvation Army Court House Union Chapel Martinsburg Pike Christ Adj. D. Craig

Sunday Services On Stephens City Charge

Stephens City M E Church South holds services with The Lord's Prayer at Kernstown Refuge Refuge at 3 p m I Cant. Stephens City 7 30 p m Whose Are You Communion at Stephens City January 31 11 a m Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m Teachers training class 815 p m

Stephens City M. E Kernstown

Reliance Brevities from Reliance Virginia

Reliance Virginia notices: Mr Feiyd Carper from Front Royal spent a day on business. Mrs D N Grover hosted a surprise birthday for Henrietta Grover with Sunday School attendees. The Orlanda Community League will present The Eyes of Love on January 26. Mrs J B Beaty has been ill. Ralph Derflinger had a serious accident while throwing a pitch fork. he is recovering. Mrs C B Cooley returned from a week with relatives in Was.

Reliance Fieyd Carper Front Royal Vaou D. N Grover Henrietta Cooley Thelma Oratda Community League J. BR. Beaty Ralph Derflinger C. B. Cooley

Urgent notice for customers at 256 National Ave

A brief message from ML Heatwole asks customers to call at 256 National Ave due to delays in goods arriving. The note requests urgent contact for delivery issues. Dated 1 23 21.

National Ave

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