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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1927

Page

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Sermon at Bridgers Tabernacle Promotes Revival

Dr Bridgers Warren Mellwee lead service at Braddock Street Methodist as civic clubs and the American Legion invited to a 7 30 pm sermon. He warned of moral laxity from Malachi to Revelations urging humility courage and tithing and urged revival to keep God in schools and homes.

Bridgers Tabernacle Rotary Kiwanis And Lions Clubs Tts American Legion Braddock Street Bridgers Malachi Jehovah God Chiim

Fire and Death Intervene in Property Sale

In Frederick County a decree records that fire and death disrupted a land transfer from James W Heixouimus to heirs. The deed burned in a home fire, Heironius later sold to Elizabeth J Peacemaker for 600 dollars. after his death his family seeks court action to finalize the sale. The court orders sale to Peacemaker upon payment of 600 dollars with M M Lynch appointed as commissioner to receive the money.

James W. Heixouimus Veen Frederick County Heirgnimus Elizabeth J. Peacemaker Heironiaus M. M Lynch

New Record Set For Christmas Seals Drive in District

The District Nurse Association hosted a luncheon for Christmas seal supporters and honored Dr. and Mrs. W. Scott from the State Board of Health. The drive raised 1110,638, a record, with new tag day and a community store boosting participation. Dr. Scott spoke on state tuberculosis clinics and free examinations.

District Nurse Association W. Scott State Board of Health Richmond Chamber of Commerce H. D. Fuller Martin Wisecarver D.W. Ritenour Chauncey Organ Ritenour Gibson Colored ‘School Scott Marshall Baker D. W. Ritenour Clarence Hardy 8. Rosenmeyer C. B. Organ the Star

Headlights Adjusted at OMeig Testing Station 242

Hughes Motor Co advertises Ford dealers and testing station 242 with adjusted headlights and rapid service options.

Omeig Hughes Motor Co Ford. Dealers

Death of Harry M Brent Drowned in Oklahoma

The funeral for Harry M Brent of Winchester was held in Dewey Oklahoma after he drowned while attempting to ford a swollen stream near his ranches. Attending were family members including his sister Miss Nannie Brent of New York City. His sister Harriet Brent was unable to attend due to hospitalization for injuries from the accident.

Harry M. Brent Winchester Dewey Oklahoma Nannie Brent New York City Harriett, Brent Memorial Hospital Brent Bessie. Massey C. Lewis Brent Baltimore Lewis Brent Yale William L. Clark Judge Clark Frederick First National Bank Texas

Can't Park Too Close To Corner

Police remind drivers of parking rules near street crossings and corners after a Saturday night accident at Loudoun and Cork. Vehicles must remain at least twenty feet from crossings and park parallel within eight inches of the curb. On Cameron Street between Piccadilly and Cork some angle parking is allowed.

Loudoun Cork Cameron Street Piccadilly Cork Streets

Byrd Calls Virginia Assembly Into Extraordinary Session

Gov Harry F Byrd called the Virginia General Assembly to meet in extraordinary session starting March 16 to consider economies and reforms based on commission recommendations for constitutional amendments and a New York Bureau of Municipal Research survey of state and county administrations.

Associated Press Richmond Harry F. Byrd Virginia General Assembly Commission Virginia New York Bureau of Municipal Research

Chaplin lawyers seek release of funds to fight divorce

Attorneys for Charlie Chaplin asked the government to lift income tax liens on money held in banks to defend a divorce suit filed by Lita Grey Chaplin. They offered to bond the unpaid balance of 1 133 000 against the assessed back taxes and penalties as a condition for release.

Associated Press Washington Charlie Chaplin Chaplin Film Corporation Lita Grey Chaplin Riles Isaac Siegal New York Chaplim Legal California Seay

Ohio River flood fears spread across five states

Residents along nearly 600 miles of the Ohio River endure rising waters driving hundreds from homes. Marietta and Pomeroy in Ohio suffer major flooding as Steubenville factories halt, and a boy is reported missing after drifting in East Liverpool.

Associated Press Cincinnati Ohio Ohio River Pittsburgh Alleghany Monongahela West Virgin Kentucky Mississippi Marietta and Pomeroy Steubenville West Virgina East Liverpool

Knocked Down On Street By Auto

Marcellus Anderson was struck by an automobile Saturday night near Loudoun and Cork streets. Ralph Borden of Strasburg, Va, drove the car, stopped, identified himself, and reported to police. Anderson was taken to Memorial Hospital with bruises and shock but soon discharged. no action was taken against Borden.

Marcellus Anderson Loudoun Cork Ralph Borden Strasburg Borden Anderson Memorial Hospital E.C. Stuart Mr. Borden

Two Are Fined In Sunday Fight At West Cork Street

Gibbs Dyke and Roy Larrick were fined 17 dollars each in police court for assaulting Ronnie Lonas near the West Cork Street church after services. Lonas testified Dyke struck him and Larrick joined, sparking a disturbance heard by churchgoers. Dyke also faces a pending charge of operating an automobile under liquor influence.

Gibbs Dyke Roy Larrick Ronnie Lonas Lonas West Cork Street Church of Christ Larrick

Optimist quote on teeth and gratitude from Los Angeles Times

A brief note cites a maxim about optimism, describing a man who has lost all but two teeth and remains thankful that those two meet. The quotation is attributed to the Los Angeles Times.

Los Angles

Spine Fractured in Plunge Down Elevator Shaft

Russell Smith age about 20 at Winchester Cold Storage Corporation fell 15 to 20 feet from the fourth floor into an elevator shaft. He landed on the elevator cage, suffered several fractured vertebrae, and shock. He is hospitalized with recovery expected. doctors credit mistaking the shaft door for stairs.

Winchester Cold Storage Corporation Russell Smith Yountg Smith Len Tooker Smith B. C. Stuart Mr. Smith Arch Smith Cold Star Corporation

Deceased H M Broaddus remembered in Clarke Berryville

Vai Jan 24 Montague Broaddus son of the late Rev Dr Julian Broaddus pastor of the Clarke Baptist Church for 33 years died at 3 pm Saturday at the home of Miss Mary Gold near Berryville. He was 41, survived by wife Julia Hopke and a seven year old daughter. He leaves a sister Miss Florence Broaddus and four brothers in Virginia Florida and Massachusetts. Funeral 11 am Tuesday at Miss Gold’s home with Rev Dr Parker and Rev BE T Clark, interment Green Hill Cemetery.

Berryvile Vai Howard Montague Broaddus Julian Broaddus Baptist Church Mary Gold Berryville Broaddus Julia Hopke Richmond Florence — Broaddus J. G. Broaddus Essex County Andrew Broaddus Tampa Fla Carlyle Broaddus North Adams Mass Luther Broaddus St. Louis Miss Gold Dr. Parker Be.t. Clark Winchester Green Hill Cemetery Childs Tate Catherine Childs Samuel Childs Clarke County Thomas Royston Finnell Stephens City Dunkard Royston Murphy Jacob Floyd Childs Shepherdstown W. Va James Childs Baltimore Teubing Timberville

Miami Bandits Loot Store Goods Valued at $50 000

Three men over powered the watchman and robbed the vault of a large department store in Miami Florida last night. They bound the watchman, chipped the vault wall, blew open the strong box and made off with 3500 in cash and checks along with diamonds watches and jewelry valued at 50000.

Associated Press Miami Fila

Abandoned Half Year After Wedding Courts Hear Browning Case

In Carmel New York Edward Carney and John Gorman testified Browning’s wife Mrs Catherine Heenan took three trunks from the Kew Long Island apartment in a bid to leave her husband real estate operator James Browning. Mrs Browning appeared in court to a warm reception as witnesses described abandonment claims and Browning’s statements on the separation.

Associated Press Carmel Jame H. Browning J Os Heenan Psig Morrow Edward %Ney John T. G Browning Ers M Perposis

Hit and run leaves worker badly hurt on Star Valley Pike

Fred Shull, on his way to Virginia Woolen Mills, was struck by a hit and run driver near the Whitlock residence. He suffered a split forehead, facial injuries, and clothing torn as bystanders saw the car flee. Neighbors aided him until help arrived. The vehicle’s license number was later obtained from a passerby.

Virginia Woolen Mills Fred Shull Mr. Shull Star Valley Pater Bie

American Vases Meet at Legion Tonight

A meeting of American Vases is scheduled at the legion hall tonight at q o'clock to join the event with other clubs. The notice notes a coordination with nearby groups and invites members to attend.

The Legion

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