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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1928
Page
2
Harry K Thaw declares Hickman not crazy but a fool in a remark about insanity in the courts. He dismisses transitory insanity as fake and questions the value of acting on such claims.
Della Dunn and Lula De f of Martinsburg are weekend guests of Miss Sadie Do. Mrs and Mrs Andy Whitacre visit White Hall. A church supper in the Town hall on Feb 3 to raise funds for a new piano. Julian Snapp and Mrs. Robert Snapp attend Ben Hur at Winchester Empire Theatre. Mrs. McKee ill at White Hall after visit with Janney McKee. Mrs. John Locke shops in Winchester. Chine clerks receive a percentage bonus to boost honesty and sincerity.
Col. Charles A. Lindbergh leaves Cartagena for a 400 mile flight to Bogota the capital of Colombia. He takes off from Boca Grande as part of his itinerary.
Several genuine wool antique rugs offered for sale including one runner measuring 3 ft 3 in by 10 ft and one saddle bag. All in good condition and viewings by appointment at Balto storage. Written as R CARE STAR.
An old ad touts fresh killed Western meats with crispy freshness. It lists Western Steaks at 30 cents per pound, Veal Chops at 80 cents per pound, Veal Steaks at 30 cents per pound, and Pork Chops at 28 cents per pound.
Col Charles A Lindbergh arrived at Cartagena Colombia on January 26 after a Panamanian vacation and a 400 mile flight from Colon. Thousands greeted him with cheers as bands played and ships horns joined the celebration before he continued toward Bogota en route to Havana for the Pan American conference.
A deaf man exclaims at a rooster crow that the bird must be sleepy and yawns, Washington Star notes.
A 132 acre farm offers 110 acres of timber aged 10 to 23 years. Potential buyers are invited to request further information and details on the timber value and land use.
Associated Press reports Van Lear Black signed with a Dutch air passenger service and will depart from Schiphol for Cape Town on May 1. Discussions consider possibly adding two horns to cars as a playful note amid the announcement.
The Romney West Virginia religious community invites bids for a booth project. Work to begin in spring when weather allows or as agreed. Bids due March 1, 1928, with right to reject any or all bids. Plans and specs from Rev L L Lowanee Romney WV.
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