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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1927

Page

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Britain opens Geneva talks with proposed naval cuts

Great Britain urged deeper cuts at the three power Geneva conference, proposing reduced battleship tonnage and gun sizes, smaller aircraft carriers and cruisers, and limited submarine tonnage. The American delegation signaled willingness to discuss tonnages and universal limits, while warning a race in naval buildup could occur if no agreement is reached.

Geneva Great Britain Coolidge the Admiralty W. C. Bridgeman Washington United States Japan France Italy Gibson Hugh Gibson

Grabill Grader Prevents Bruising for Apples at Winchester

Fruit buyers urged to inspect the Grabill Grader before purchase. The device promises no bruising or crushing and will not choke fruit on display at Winchester Cold Storage. Priced at 225 dollars for the 4 size and 185 dollars for the 3 size, offered by C. I. Brumback.

Winchester Cc. I. Brumback

Special July Rate Now In Effect For The Evening Star

The Evening Star announces a pay now save discount with a carrier rate of 4.00 per year and mail rate of 2.00 per year. The offer emphasizes paying now to secure the savings.

THE Evening Star the Evening Star Srough

Best Air Lanes 10 Be Sought By Commander Byrd

Commander Richard Byrd and the Fokker monoplane America rest at Roosevelt Field awaiting a weather window to Paris. Byrd hopes the Atlantic crossing will reveal the fastest safe air lanes and improve long range meteorology for trans Atlantic flights. He may travel to Boston for Tufts College commencement if departure is delayed.

Associated Press Roosevelt Field N. Y North Atlantic America Paris Richard Kk. Byrd Commaander Byrd Boston Tufts College Byrd Rodman Wanamaker Atlantic Europe Iss

Boyce Golf Team Wins in Inter State Tournament

The Boyce Golf team won Saturday at the local links in the Inter State tournament with 18 percent points. Winchester was the nearest competitor with 16 and a half points. Final scores list Boyce 1812, Winchester 1614, Hagerstown 145, Alexandria 919, Martinsburg 712, Frederick 544. Standings show Alexandria 2944, Winchester 28, Hagerstown 2614, Boyce 2224, Martinsburg 1914, Frederick 17127.

Boyce Winchester Hagerstown Alexandria Martinsburg Frederick

Handley High Faculty Members Leave for Virginia Summer Session

Mrs. Ovid Petrescu Miss Frances Harris and Miss Marguerite Dougherty of Handley High School depart by automobile for the University of Virginia to attend the summer session beginning today.

Ovid Petrescu Frances Harris Marguerite Daugherty Handley High Thia University of Virginia

Plunder Unit Warning Against Money Schemes

The Winchester Chamber of Commerce cautions members about money-getting schemes and unscrupulous solicitors. It urges verification of strangers, warns that easy victims exist, and stresses using chamber resources to protect finances and save dues.

Chamber of Commerce Winchester Chamber of Commerce Chamber

Chamberlin and Levine Honored by the Austrians

Clarence D. Chamberlin and Charles A. Levine were awarded Austria's highest merit, the Goldenes Barenzeichen Der Republik, in Vienna for their trans Atlantic flight from New York to Germany. They arrived from Munich with their wives and were greeted by Chancellor Seipel and other officials.

Associated P Ress Vienna Hainisch Clarence D. Chamberlin Charles A. Levine Republic jYoldenes Barenzeichen der Republic New York Germany Munich Seipel Wien Chamberlin Levine Columbia Aspern Berlin Bavaria Leviathan Europe

Yard Party Tuesday on Highland for Presbyterian Mission

A yard party on Tuesday June 21 on Highland Avenue supports the Presbyterian Mission. Help the little church with this community fundraiser.

Highland Ave Benefit Presbyterian Mission Little Church

Lindbergh Rest After Month of Praise in St Louis

Col Charles A Lindbergh rested in St Louis after a month of unprecedented acclaim for his Trans Atlantic flight. Thousands gathered at Forest Park to hear him speak of aviation future while he planned a temporary home in St Louis county. He has not announced future plans and many invitations to fly remain unaccepted.

Associated Press ST. Louis Charles A. Lindbergh North Atlantic Municipal Theatre Pat Lindbergh Evangeline L. Lindbergh Forest Park Colonel Lindbergh

ThreeBabes Dead From Poisoning at State Home

Three babies died and five others faced serious illness from food poisoning at the Springfield Redemption Home for infants under court care. Authorities blame Sunday breakfast meals with samples taken for analysis. Matron Minnie Manley and housekeeper Alice Pauk also fell ill but are not in danger.

Associated Press Springfield Ill Minnie Manley Alice Pauk

Dundee's Manager Wires a Challenge To Walker

Max Waxman, manager of welterweight champion Joe Dundee, offers Mickey Walker a middleweight title bout at Baltimore Stadium in August with a $75,000 purse and 30 percent option, Walker’s title at stake, bemused by promoter Bennie Franklin and Jack Kearns in London.

Associated Baltimore Max Waxman Joe Dundee Mickey Walker Baltimore Stadium Bennie Franklin Jack Kearns Walker London

Casey Accepts Embalmer Post With Funk and Son

Mr. Charles T. Casey of Wheeling West Virginia has accepted a position as embalmer with Funk and Son of this city. He arrived Saturday and has begun his duties. Casey is a graduate of the Cincinnati College of Embalming and comes here highly recommended.

Charles T. Casey Wheeling West Va Funk and Son Casey Cincinnati Ohio College of Embalming

Taxi Line Sold and Merged Under Aulick Gibbens

Aulick Gibbens owner of the Black and White Taxi Co has purchased the Yellow Taxi line from Beverley Wright and will operate both lines. Wright retains his Packard limousine service.

Aulick Gibbens Black and White Taxi Company Beverley Wright Mr. Gibbens Mr. Wright Packard

Will of Fred H. Hable Probate Disposes Million Estate

The will of late Fred H. Hable theatre owner and capitalist valued at nearly one million dollars was probated in the Corporation Court. The realty goes to his mother for life and upon her death to his brother Herman and sister Rosie Liegenheimer with other properties to Herman and Rosie share and share alike. Herman Hable named sole executor after Mrs Flegenheimer declined to qualify with a bond of 12000.

Fred H. Hable Corporation Court Regina Hable Herman H. Hable Rosie Liegenheimer Richmond Virginia Flegenheimer Heble Washington, D. C Messrs J. Foster Gray E. Miller Streit Frank Keckley

Government 10 Continue Aiding Disabled Vets

President Coolidge in a letter to the Disabled American Veterans praised the group and pledged continued government aid. He noted over $1 billion in compensation payments to 323,000 claims, progress in the rehabilitation program with 128,000 trained, and $650 million spent on the program plus $64 million for fireproof buildings.

Government EL Paso Texas Coolidge

Lost Collie King Missing Around Amherst Street

Tan and golden collie with white breast and feet, collar but no tag. Responds to King. Liberal reward. Contact 222 Amherst Street.

Amherst St

Special July Rate Expires July 21 For Star Subscriptions

The Evening Star offers a special July rate on subscriptions with a deadline of July 21. Pay now to lock in savings and avoid the higher ongoing rate.

Handley Summer School Registration Date Set

Registration for grades 6 through 11 of the Handley Summer School will be held at the Handley Building. All pupils expecting to enter must register on this day. H. S. Duffey, Superintendent.

Handley Summer School JaneJlat Handley H. S. Duffey

Winchester Fair to Feature Record Horse Show and New Purses

The Winchester Fair catalogues are issued for August 30 to September 2 with eight trotting and pacing races. Purses rise from 300 to 400 dollars, drawing entries from Rockville Maryland and locals Fitzgerald, Miller, and more. Veteran starter Hop Hopkins will oversee the wire as usual. Special pony races boost children's day entries, and all fair departments will be showcased to fill the home farm garden and orchard exhibits.

Winchester Fair The Fair Association C. L. Gilpin Rockville Rockville Fair Fitzgerald Miller C. A. Hopkins Hop

Hopkins dies in Baltimore former Winchester resident

Henry St. George Hopkins, formerly of Winchester, died last Friday at his Baltimore home, 3209 North Charles Street. He was the husband of Mary Bibb Hopkins and son of the late Commodore William E. Hopkins and Louise Kimball Hopkins. The funeral was held in Baltimore with a requiem Mass at St. Luke's Church, and the interment was private.

Ward Henry St. George Hopkins Winchester North Charles Street Baltimore Mary Bibb Hopkins Commodore William E. Hopkins Louise Kimball Hopkins Commodore Hopkins West Piccadilly Street Hotel Jack Annex St. Luke's Protestant Episcopal Church Carey Street Lexington

Lee-Jackson road completion highlighted for tourist traffic

The Washington Star showed a three column map of the Lee-Jackson highway reopening between the national capital and Winchester with routes via Berryville Charles Town Harpers Ferry and Frederick. The paper urged readers to use the road and noted heavy DC plate traffic as evidence of its value for Valley access and tourism.

Washington Star Capital Frederick Washington Star of National Capital Winchester Washington Berryville Charles Town Harpers Ferry Sunday Star District of Columbia Lee-Jackson Highway Washngton Star Shenandoah Valley Washiington Shenandoah River Paris Virginia Middleburg Aldie Star's Motor Tours Department Ths Point

Perch O' Devil at Win Theatre Promises Drama

The Universal Jewel feature Perch O' Devil opens tonight at the Win Theatre with Mae Busch and co stars. King Baggott directs a stark natural drama about life as it is and will be shown with Panatrope sound at 9 p m. The venue hopes to install a permanent Panatrope soon. Ohio State Journal notes the bold portrayal may shock some and engage others.

Gertrude Atherton Universal Jewel Mae Busch O’malley King Baggott Win’ T

Real estate notice for subscrition discounts

An old advertisement for the Evening Star mentions subscription rates $4.00 per year by carrier and $3.00 per year by mail. It references Sée Newlein & Co and notes a July rate in effect. The fragment warns about paying subscriptions to avoid higher costs.

Newlein & CO

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Villaims George Teames Inglewood Cal George Handley High Band Rouss Hall W. H. Meiswee Chamberlin and Levine Dundee Funk & Son MR. Hable H. H. Hable Mrs. Flegenheimer W. Cork St Mary Pickford Los Angeles Henry St. G. Hopkins Baltimore, Md Lee-Jackson Ohio State Journal
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