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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1926
Page
6
WHARLES TOWN W V July 3 Frank B. Robinson of Ransom manager of the cold storage plant here announces as a Republican candidate for the State Senate from the fifteenth district including Morgan and Hampshire counties.
Jefferson and Berkeley counties note a native of Fairmont who has lived and worked locally for years. He is well known in the community and has never held political office.
Representative Moore attacks executive moves to delay retirement legislation and likens Mellon to Hamilton. He questions Senate candidates on seating Newberry, the Pennsylvania investigation, and Vare, urging scrutiny amid debates on government independence and expenditures.
Oscar E. Snapp 60, retired farmer, died Thursday night at his home 709 North Third street after nine months of illness and a paralysis spell. He was born in Frederick county Virginia and moved to Berkley county 17 years ago. He leaves a widow Martha C. Stevens Snapp and five children, plus eight grandchildren and two siblings. Funeral held at his home with Rev. A. J. Secrist officiating.
The body was taken to Mount Hebron Cemetery in Winchester for interment following funeral arrangements.
In London on July 3 an unnamed royal lady debuted a shoulder puff of rose tinted tulle in the royal box at Covent Garden. The striking accessory, worn on the shoulder strap of her evening gown, has prompted many society women to order similar puffs for their own gowns.
Paris fashion notes ponder why smart women adopt a gliding step resembling a mannequin walk. A fashion writer asks what motivates this style trend and its appeal.
The article notes evening shoes with crystal or colored galalithe heels as the latest trend. Heels match or contrast with dresses and necklaces, creating a fully chic look, especially with black satin, ruby, or emerald lame.
Report from Minnie Wood Chapel Virginia notes harvest activity as farmers gather grain. Visits from Billy and Anne Ebert of Lutherville Maryland and other Rutherford family members mark a busy week. Residents discuss local events including a musical show in Berryville and a motorcycle trip to Wichita. Fire alarm procedures urged to speed response.
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