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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1928

Page

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Flight party found near Krassin amid Arctic rescue

Moscow dispatch reports walking party led by Dr Finn Malmgrem found about 20 miles from the Italia crust near Foyn Island. Chukhnovsky circling above, two men wave a flag while a third lies down. rescue aims to airlift the trio as Krassin remains halted by ice.

Dr. Malmgrem Associated Press London Reuter Moscow Chukhnovsky Krassin Foyn Island Finn Malmgrem Cape Platen Malmgrem Alberto Mariano Piiot Filipo Zappi Viglieri Sempilovitch Fein Island King’s Bay Spitzbergen Enaz- Paulso Lunsborg Nobile Cape Leigh Smit Rabushkkin Lieut Lundborg Mialigh Shubert

Hats $1.00 in June Sale

An item listing shows hats priced at one dollar with June sale notes dated mid month. The fragment mentions FRS and a name Margardpt Hodgso with a string of codes.

Stock Auction Notice for July 14 at 11 A.M.

An auction listing promotes stock sales including 10 shares of National Fruit Product Co 7 percent preferred stock 4 shares of Arthur G Jones Woolen Mills Corp. The sale is conducted by Duvall & Dunn Auctioneers and is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. on July 14.

National Fruit Product. Co Arthur’ G. Jones Woolen Mills Corp Duvall & Dunn

Council Deadlocked Over Funds as Bond Issue Proposed

City council failed to form a quorum for a special meeting to address the financial crisis. Seven members attended, with talks turning to a $400,000 bond issue needing higher taxes and future taxpayers to bear costs. A petition to cancel Evans Hotel license due to disturbances also awaited formal action.

W. A. Baker R. Frank Barr Fred W. Forney H. H. Hable Chas. H Council Chamber Council Sharp Street Evans Hotel Jalil

Funk & Son Funeral Directors MoveOffice Announcement

Notice announces Funk and Son Funeral Directors and Embalmers have relocated to 101 S Main St and will continue funeral services from the new location. Lady Embalmer is listed with contact.

S. Main St Funk & Son Funeral Directors Embalmers

Lost Jack the Fox Terrier Reward Offered

Lost fox terrier named Jack near Winchester area with reward offered. Contact Harry Jack at Winchester for return.

Jack Harry Jack Winchester

Apple Growers Prospects and Wholesale Shipments to England

Apple growers report good prospects for consignments of early varieties to England. Shipments will be received as carload and less than carload lots at Winchester Cold Storage and leave refrigerated for England. For sale cooking apples from Butler's Packing House in Winchester Virginia with contact details.

England Winchester Sprint & Petley, Inc Direct Co-operative Fruit Co., Ltd

Noted Virginia Lawyer R. S Blackburn Smith Dies

R S Blackburn Smith a leading Berryville Clarke county attorney died at University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore after kidney illness surgery. Born December 9 1871 in Baltimore he practiced law in Berryville since 1893 and served in Virginia Legislature and as Berryville mayor. Funeral planned for Friday in Berryville.

R. S. Blackburn Smith Northern Virginia Berryville Clarke County University of Maryland Hospital Baltimore Virginia Smith Maryland Potomac Academy Alexandria John S. Blackburn William N. McDonald United States Oyor Second Virginia Volunteer Infantry Fitzhugh Lee Camp Lee Richmond Cuba Libre Jacksonville Fla Harrisonburg

Mayonnaise Order Highlights Davis Home Made Flavor

A note instructs ordering Davis Home-Made mayonnaise with the flavor described as resistable, praising the grocer for fitting the preference.

Davis

Special July Rate Offered by Carrier

The Evening Star advertises a four dollar yearly prepay discount for July by carrier with an advance payment incentive.

Montgomery Ward to Open Winchester Store

Montgomery Ward and Company confirms plans to open a branch at 27 29 South Loudoun Street Winchester leasing the building from Herman H Hable The store will function as a junior department store stocking seasonal essentials and will accept mail orders for items not kept in stock Rural customers within about a hundred miles are invited to make Winchester their main shopping point The local store manager will handle customer issues and honor the guarantee of satisfaction or money back.

Montgomery Ward and Company Winchester Normand K. Patton Patton South Loudoun Street Herman H. Hable Posible Arkansas City Kansas

Leaders In Sunday School Meet At Handley Library

Sunday school leaders are asked to meet at Handley Library next Saturday July 14 to discuss topics including Representation at the Training School at Massanetta Springs August 6 Frederick County Sunday School convention in August the Standard Training School in Winchester in November and the Union Sunday school picnic at Vaucluse August 9 plus additional topics.

Handley Library Massanetta Springs Frederick County Standard Winchester Union Vaucluse Lewis Pidgeon

Lions Face Berryville In Summer Baseball At Handley

Lions host Berryville at Handley Stadium on Thursday July 12 at 3 45 PM in a summer baseball game. Berryville brings a 7-10-10-21 schedule sequence.

Handley Stadium Lions Berryville

Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate

Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate now in effect for readers of The Evening Star. Limited time offer promotes early payment with reduced charges.

the Evening Star

Cannot Issue $20 000 Bonds Wets Declare

The Stephens City water bond election for 25 000 dollars may be blocked. Proponents claim a 25 000 issue is illegal under a 15 percent of assessed valuation cap, which would only permit 12 210 dollars. Attorneys have been consulted to prevent the bond issue. no official action or filings have occurred.

Stephens City Front Royal

Wife Seeks Divorce From Ernest L Rogers in Rockingham Court

Mrs. Ernest L. Rogers filed divorce in Rockingham County Circuit Court at Harrisonburg alleging morality charge basis. Ernest L. Rogers, on parole from a morality conviction, and partner Helen Brewer, jailed for related acts, were involved. Brewer repeatedly attempted jail escapes.

C. A. Hammer Harrisonburg Winchester Ernest L. Rogers Helen Brewer Helen Rogers Rockingham County Elkton

Knights Templar to See Gorgeous Arch in Detroit

Virginia Knights Templar plan to attend the thirty seventh triennial conclave in Detroit Michigan next week. The Detroit News reports a $100000 jeweled arch spanning Woodward avenue at Grand Circus Park, with two 75 foot towers and two 85 foot side towers in Gothic wood, 26000 white jewels across three spans, a 25 by 16 foot ruby cross, and dual illumination from 36 flood lights plus 180 color screens. Builders expect completion by July 12.

Knights Templar Virginia Detroit Mich United States Michigan City Winchester A. M. Baker C. Vernon Eddy Detroit News Templars Woodward Avenue Grand Circus Park Woodward and Adams Avenues Woodward M. R. Fine W. P. Hogan Commercial Light Company Chicago

Finest of Stage Attractions Opens Tomorrow At Colonial

The Honeymoon Limited Co. brings the celebrated stage show to the Colonial Theatre in Winchester with Night Life and daily changes of program. The company features Alice Turner Henry Prather Charles Williams and Ruth Christy. Special events include Surprise Night Auction Night and free hose for Sample Shoe Store ticket holders across Thursday Friday and Saturday nights.

Winchester Colonial Theatre Honeymoon Limited Co Broadway 4 Dainty Alice Turner Henry Prather Charles Williams Ruth Christy Night Life Mr. Prather Gallagher Junior Coghlan Via Reynolds Ralph Ince

Vacation Call 28 and Let Us Do Your Heavy Work

Winchester Steam Laundry advertises heavy cleaning and vacation-related services. The mock slogan promises stress free breaks by handling chores, suggesting lodging or travel cleanliness benefits. The piece emphasizes convenience and ongoing vacation enjoyment.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Fine farm for sale at public auction

Public auction advertises a seven year old listing offering 179 acres with a good orchard never failing spring and timber a feature highlighted inside the notice disclosed for sale by auction on July 14 at an unspecified location.

Special July Mail Subscription Rate Offer

Advertises a $3.00 yearly advance rate for mail subscribers with a prompt to pay now to save the discount. Includes a catalog-like note from THE EVENING STAR dated 6-25.

THE Evening Star

Raskob Named DNC Chair as Byrd Becomes Vice Chairman

John J. Raskob of General Motors was named chairman of the Democratic National Committee with Gov. Harry F. Byrd of Virginia as a vice chairman. Raskob pledged nonpartisan, businesslike campaign methods while distancing from political party affiliation. He and Col. Herbert H. Lehman were listed among key campaign picks and plans included consulting with Alfred E. Smith and James E. Robinson on notification dates. Byrd indicated he would not seek party ties and would support constructive leadership.

Associated Press New York John J. Raskob General Motors Corporation Democratic National Committee Harry F. Byrdginia National Committee Raskob Alfred Smith Arkansas James Robinson Herbert H. Lehman Jesse H. Jones Houston Texas Smith Robinson Senator Geary Rhode Island Edward E. Halsey Virginia York John Raskob General Motors Alfred EK Baker Lehman Wilson America Newark Delaware Claymont

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