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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1926

Page

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Death summons Mrs. Alice Spence Murnan at 74

Mrs. Alice Spence Murnan widow of John Murnan longtime Baltimore and Ohio Railroad official died peacefully at 10 o clock at her home 408 North Kent Street She was 74 and had been ill for years Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am at the Church of the Sacred Heart with Fathers Rankin and Meredith officiating Interment in the family lot at the Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers are E D Calvert Maurice M Lynch William Keating William Sullivan J H Canter and J Bowers She was the last member of the Patrick and Mary Spence family of Frederick County and was married about 55 years Her children include M B Murnan J Edward Murnan J Taylor Murnan Maurice Murnan and Mrs Nanie Murnan Mrs Georgie Groves and Miss Mamie and Nannie Murnan.

Alice Spence Murnan John Murnan Baltimore and Ohio Railroad North Kent Street Church of the Sacred Heart Thomas A. Rankin William J. Meredith Church of the Blessed Sacrament E. D. Calvert Maurice M. Lynch William Keating William Sullivan John Bowers Harrisonburg J. H. Canter Old County Nanie Murnan Georgie Groves Mamie Nannie Murnan Winchester

Bill Dollar Promotes Local Advertising At Rotary Meeting

Winchester Rotary Club held a well attended meeting with many visitors. Bill Dollar urged leveraging Apple Blossom Festival exposure and local achievements to boost community advertising while Herbert Solenberger and John Cather spoke on outreach to the county. Colonel Porter House welcomed back from Florida. Visitors included Dr. T. J. Jackson Gray Beverley Dr. Fromme G. Reginald Haines Theo Brown and others.

Winchester Florida T. J. Jackson Chicago F. W. Mozart Gray Beverley Fromme G. Reginald Haines Theo. Brown Louisville Walter Cox M. V. 8B. Snoke

Iron Worker Falls to Death on Baltimore Beam

Thomas Gettman an iron worker died after losing his footing on a narrow beam eight stories up during an addition to the Montgomery Ward Company building in southwest Baltimore. Police and bystanders described his fall from the skeleton structure as he vainly tried to steady himself.

Associated Press Baltimore Thomas Cettman Montgomery Ward Company Gettman

Jones and Co Funeral Service Background in Winchester

R. T. Jones and Co in Loudoun Street Winchester Va advertise decades of funeral directing experience. The firm emphasizes careful study and perfected service quality to reassure customers seeking planning and care.

R. T. Jones &Co S. Loudoun Winchester

Yard Party July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School

A yard party is set for Sunday July 7 at Burnt Factory Sunday School. The notice notes location and timing for community gathering with refreshments and informal activities.

Burnt Factory

Taxpayers Urged to Return Personal Property Reports

Winchester residents who received personal property interrogatories must return them by August 15 to avoid a 10 percent penalty. The city revenue commissioner, Cs. Trenary, urges taxpayers to visit the City Hall office for assistance, noting that income, bond, stock, and other debt papers must be reported. The filing period extends to 6 pm on closing day with extra help on Saturdays for workers.

Winchester Cs. Trenary The Revenue Trenary Commissioner of the Revenue Commissioner of Revenue

Campaign funds inquiry details dry political spending

Wayne B Wheeler told the campaign funds investigation committee that the Anti-Saloon League spent no money in Pennsylvania this year due to candidate disagreement in a three way race. He noted transfers of 200 to Wisconsin and Oregon and 150 to Minnesota to back dry candidates and defeat wets.

Associated Press Washington Campaign Funds Investigation Committee Wayne B. Wheeler Pennsylvania Oregon Wisconsin Minnesota League Pinchot Pepper Vare Wheeler Hobson Westerville Ohio Reed Richmond Pearson Hobson The Merrimac Congress Upshaw Georgia Col. Hill

Closer Cooperation Sought With Britain On Prohibition

Lincoln C. Andrews, assistant secretary of the treasury in charge of prohibition enforcement, will head a commission sailing for England on the Aquitania Tuesday to seek closer British cooperation in enforcing prohibition regulations.

Associated Press New York Lincoln C. Andrews

Special Train Haunts Gal from New York to Chicago

The $7,000 special train story involving Mrs Cyrus McCormick Jr ends with her rushing from New York to Chicago to attend a select international Christian Science meeting. The Chicago Tribune notes the gathering began an hour after her arrival and those present will not disclose its purpose.

Associated Press Chicago Cyrus McCormick, Jr New York Chicago Tribune

Charles Town Legion to Host Twin Bill at Handley Stadium

A July 5 baseball double header features Charles Town Legion hosting Winchester at Handley Stadium with first pitch at 10:50 a.m. and a 3:30 p.m. start. Duffey and Hoackman pair for Charles Town while Winchester counters with Brown and Tucker. Admission 25 cents.

Charles Town Legion Winches Handley Stadium Charles Town Duffey and Hoackman Winchester Brown Tucker Charles Town Ainiesion

Bank declares six dollar dividend per share in Winchester

The Board of Directors of the Arm ers and Merchants National Bank Winchester has declared a dividend of 6.00 dollars per share on capital stock from earnings of the past six months. Checks will be mailed to all stockholders. H D Fuller vice president and cashier.

Armers and Merchants National . Bank Winchester H. D. Fuller V. P

Special July subscription rate offered by The Star

The Star announces a special July discount on advance subscriptions with a new in effect rate. Readers are urged to pay now to lock in the lower price.

the Evening Star THE Evening Star

Mrs Bell's Estate To Her Children

The will of Agnes I Bell widow of John N Bell, probated in the Corporation Court. Executed January 21, 1920, in her handwriting. All estate to four children Agnes R Schultz, Rebecca M Bell, Fred S Boyd, and Robert S Bell. Robert S Bell named administrator with the will annexed, bond $300. Real estate valued at $16,400.

Agnes I. Bell John N. Bell Corporation Court Testatrix Agnes R. Schultz Rebecca M. Bell Fred S. Boyd Robert S. Bell William A. Bell

Jefferson Tribute Begins Saturday At Monticello

Monticello hosts a July 4 150th celebration with wreaths for Jefferson's tomb and a religious freedom service. Speakers include Bishop Manning Rabbi from Pittsburgh Georgetown University president and D A R president general Mrs Anthony Wayne Cook. John Gordon Battle Kellogg Byrd and Alderman will speak at formal Monticello shrine dedication. Dr Sparks Melton and the pageant Young Virginia entertain about 1000 attendees.

Associated Press Charlottesville Jefferson Bishop Manning New York Pittsburgh Georgetown University Anthony Wayne Cook Kellogg Harry F. Byrd John Gordon Battle Monticello Alderman University of Virginia Claude G. Bowers Hamilton Sparks Melton Norfolk Virginia

Regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Company Friday at eight

Notice for a regular meeting of the Sarah Zane Company to be held Friday at 8 p m with full attendance requested. Secretary W Lee Fisher signs the notice.

Sarah Zane Company Sarah Zane Co W. Lee Fisher

Byrd Celebration Committee Meeting Called for July 2

All selected committee members are asked to meet in the Coffee Room of the George Washington Hotel on Friday evening July 2 at 8 p m. G Reginald Haines serves as chairman.

Byrd George Washington Hotel Reginald Haines

Winchester Arts Dinner for English Mayor of Johnson Guests

English mayor Councillor Henry D. Johnson of Winchester England visits Winchester Virginia. City officials host reception and banquet at Hotel George Washington with over 100 guests and speeches on Historical Winchester. Johnson receives two volumes of local history as gifts.

Wincheter Virginia U.S. A Henry D. Johnson J. P Winchester England W. A. Baker Edward H. Durell William Wood Glass R. Gray Williams Robert B. Nelson Johnson Old Town Ward RR. Gray Williams Handley Board of Trustees L. Marshall Baker Rotary Club J. M. Orndoff Kiwanis Club Allen Hawthorne Lions Club John H. Rosenberger Robt. Y. Conrad Post American Legion John M. Steck City School Board Robt. M. Ward Philip Williams Frederic Morton Councillor Johnson Amerita Spon Robt Y Conrad Post Kentucky

Ben Hur Closing Feature At Dr Yeuell Chautauqua

Dr. Herbert Yeuell presents the film Ben Hur at Braddock Street Methodist Church as the final entry in the American program. The 8 o clock showing follows a speaker’s night that featured Arthur Wake singing the national anthem and America during the World War era.

Herbert Yewell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Liberty Statue Golden Gate Arthur Wake Mr. Wake Francis Scott Key Wake America Dr. Yeuell

Al Smith Wishes President Good Luck Fishing

Albany July 2 Governor Smith sent a letter to President Coolidge extending warm wishes for a cool Adirondack summer. The message included a gift of a fishing license and a hope the President will not miss any outings. The President is expected to arrive next week at Osgoil Lake near Paul Smiths for a mountain vacation.

Associated Press Albany WN. Y Adirondak Mountains Streiidert Coolidge

GOP Letter Urges Maintenance Of Party Prestige

Brooklyn leader John H. McCooey says a Republican National Committee fundraising letter seeks funds to preserve party prestige and prevent drastic tariff and income tax changes by a hostile Congress. He says a copy reached him by error, sent to a Brooklyn Democrat.

Associated Press New York John H. McCooey Brooklyn Repubican National Committee McCooey

Compressed air tanks offered for garages

Compressed air tanks suitable for garages offered for sale. Star office applies. Includes notes and catalog details dated 4-20-1p-tf and reference 1p-1t.

Star Office

Exemption of War Veterans From Poll Taxes Urged in Virginia

Harrisonburg report notes Rep T W Harrison and Burr Harrison seek constitutional commission action to exempt World War and Spanish American War veterans from poll taxes to vote. He argues all veterans should have equal voting rights, similar to Civil War veterans, while supporting maintaining poll tax as a general rule. He also urges simplifying legislative procedure with aye and nay votes rather than universal roll calls.

Harrisonburg T. W. Harrison Burr Harrison Haas Commission Virginia Harrison Virginia State Senate Winchester Byrd Virginia General Assembly Congress

Kiwanis Downs Rotary In Local Baseball Showdown

The Kiwanis baseball team defeated the Rotary nine 9 to 3 yesterday afternoon to again demonstrate supremacy on the local diamond. The contest was well played with few errors and the Kiwanis sluggers were effective at the plate while Rotarians struggled at the critical moments. Attendance was light, with only a small crowd present.

Kiwanis Rotary

Duggan Resumes Southern Flight

Argentine sportsman Bernardo Dugan resumed his flight from Maraca to Para Brazil after an interruption near Maraca on June 13 when forced to descend. He and his companion took off again today for the long voyage toward Buenos Aires.

Associated Press Maraca Island Bernardo Dugan New York Buenos Aires Lile Para Brazil

Square Dance at Cook's Pleasure Park Tonight

Square dance event at Cook's Pleasure Park tonight with free swimming and Sunday park hours noted. Ip-It coordinates.

Cook's Pleasure Park

Used Car Specials From Auto Parts Corp

Listing of 1919 Buick Roadster 25.00 1919 Willys Knight 25.00 1919 Chalmers Touring 50.00 1918 Chalmers 25.00 1920 Buick Touring 59.00 1924 Jewett Touring 150.00 Hurry and pick your choice at S Market St location.

Willys Knight Chalmers Buick Jewett Auto Parts” ‘Corp. S. Market

Lone Officer Nets Major Moonshine Haul in Chase

Motorcycle officer Lawrence M. Guthridge rammed a fleeing Ford coupe, capturing 75 gallons of moonshine hidden in tin cans after a cross county pursuit. The car bore Virginia and Maryland licenses. a letter signed Myrlie McDaniel and addressed to Kermit R. Thompson was found. The raid occurred near Berryville Pike, and the liquor, likely destined for Clifton Forge area, was brought to police headquarters.

Lawrence M. Guthridge Guthridge Rim Clifton Forge Kermit R. Thompson Belair Read Baltimore Gala Botetourt County Myrlie McDaniel Thompson Lewis Rum Runners Virginia Maryland Berryville Pike Valley Pike Hahn Mill R. M. Henry

Scores at Winchester Club Practice Shoot Highlight Local Talent

C T Stevens of United States Cartridge Company joined Winchester Gun Club members for a practice shoot behind the city reservoirs. Notable scores included Stevens 70 75 and Walker 91 100 with several other players reaching varied marks from 18 to 50.

C. T. Stevens United States Cartridge Company Winchester Gun Club R. F. Walker R. T. Jones Arthur Seadbright H. Kerns W. J F. Pingley Mr. Willey

Harvester Overcome by Heat in Wheat Field

William Cave aged about 60 collapsed from heat while harvesting for Harry Richards in a Mountain Falls wheat field. He was moved home by Richards in his car and reported slightly improved the next morning as others in the field endured intense heat without sunstroke.

William Cave Harry Richards Mountain Falls Richards

New Model Washer Demonstration at J. T. Brown and Son

The New EASY Washer washes rinses and dries all at once with a built in water circulating system that returns soap suds to the wash tub and rinses to the blue water tub. It drains automatically and dries without wrinkles while saving ironing time. Special demonstration on July 3 from 1 to 2 in the afternoon.

J. T. Brown and Son

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sacred Heart Church Bill Dollar Evasere Revenue Commissioner Mr Cingyevan U. S Wheeler Tells Committee Representative Hill Christian Scientist Uias Mother City Mrs. Baker City of Ben Hur Yewell Chautauqua Rouss Fire Co W. E. Hewitt Secy People’s Drug Store Star al Smith Kiwanis Downs Rotary Duggan
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