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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1928

Page

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Virginia Constitutions Amendments Vote Likely Safe

Gov. Byrd says latest returns show short ballot amendments winning by about 6,000 in Virginia while Proposal No. 2 the segregation tax amendment leads with a 9,580 majority. Official counts lag with boards to meet after July 1. Preliminary AP estimates place Treasurer amendment weakest with roughly 6,000 edge.

Associated Press Richmond Harry ¥. Byrd Houston Virginia Seventh Congressional Warren County Commissioner of Revenue Superintendent of Public Instruction

Mexican Aviators Leave Windsor For Their Homeland

Mexican aviators Joaquin Pacheco and Fitz Bieler departed Windsor Ontario at 7 32 a m on a nonstop flight to Mexico City. Weather delays forced a route change with a direct line to the capital planned despite prior hold ups.

Windsor Ont Joaquin Pacheco Fitz Bieler Mexico City Walker Field Nate Pathwa

For Sale Wind Mill And Coal Offer At Bargain

One Aeromotor wind mill and pump offered cheap for quick sale. Also Essex coal, practically new, offered by Will sell Essex Coal at a bargain for quick buyer. Contact Sam R. Burst at 116 N Braddock or call 82 J 316 W Leicester St for details.

Sam R. Burst Essex Leicester St

Special July Rate for The Evening Star Subscriptions

Special offer in The Evening Star announces reduced subscription prices: 3.00 per year by mail in advance and 4.00 per year by carrier in advance if paid on or before July 31.

THE Evening Star

Children Under 14 Prohibited from Driving Cars

Police warn of rising illegal underage car operation with penalties. State law bans any child under 14 from driving. ages 14 to 16 may obtain a permit from the Commissioner of the Revenue after review. Authorities will haul in youths and parents when violations occur.

Police Department Winchester

Town Sells First City Weazel Bounty Grant

A weazel was killed in the center of town after a chase from the Betsy Ross Restaurant. Phil Hollis, son of Policeman C W Hollis, claimed a one dollar bounty after the city ruled it payable for a predatory animal killed within municipal limits.

Loudoun Boscawen Phil Hollis C. W. Hollis Boscawen Stréet Weazel Hollis Winchester

Winchester Steam Laundry Offers Value Through Service and Low Prices

Phone 28 today to learn how our laundry demonstrates value and reasonable pricing. Winchester Steam Laundry invites customers to compare service quality and rates, promising prompt pickup and reliable results.

Winchester Steam Laundry

Guaranteed Bond Offer From Federal Security Company

An advertisement invites the investing public to a guaranteed Bond 614 percent interest and tax refund. It is signed by H. E. McKinster, representative of the Federal Security and Mortgage Company in Washington, D. C.

H. E. McKinster Rep Federal Security and Mortgage Company Washington, D. C

Early Apples Cash Buyers Advertisement

GLIAZE & HURST announce they are buying early apples on the tree or delivered in bulk or packed when ready. Phone 840 to arrange cash payments.

Gliaze & Hurst

New Shenandoah Valley booklet issued for motorists

Registered Service International, via R. S. Jolliffe, distributes a 68 page guide The Shenandoah Valley and Its Approaches with detailed road maps and historical sketches. It lists routes from Winchester and New Market to Staunton Harrisonburg Clifton Forge Salem Bristol Waynesboro Monterey Lynchburg and promises three more booklets soon all aiming for high publishing standards.

Registered Service International R. S. Jolliffe Shenandoah Valley Colonial Hotel Virginia Winchester Washington Frederick Hagerstown Richmond New Market Staunton Harrisonburg Clifton Forge Salem Bristol Waynesboro Monterey Lynchburg

Fire Truck Blaze Doused by Chemicals

The delivery truck of Frank Brown, a South Braddock street grocer, caught fire yesterday afternoon from a back fire. South End Hose Company responded and extinguished the blaze with chemicals. The grocery truck sustained only slight damage.

Frank Brown South Braddock Street South End

Open rear door at Colonial Theatre for patrons

For the convenience of Colonial Theatre patrons, the rear door will be open each evening from 7 to 10 p m until further notice. Patrons may park on Brad dock or Amherst streets and enter from the rear. The rear steps are not steep and street parking is good. After the show, patrons may exit by the same door.

Colonial Theatre Braddock Amherst The Colonial

Marine plane crash kills Major Lutz and two crew

Washington June 23 Major Charlies A Lutz Lieut H T Busbey and Corporal D C McChesney were killed when the tri motor Fokker transport plane they rode in crashed near Fife Virginia during a flight from Washington to Managua Nicaragua A radio operator Corporal Reede Nichols was severely injured but survived to report the accident Cause of the crash was not determined the plane reportedly vanished into fog and circled before nose diving Lutz home Boise Idaho widow Washington Busbey born Washington D C January 11 1900 an officer since 1922 widow in Pensacola Florida McChesney formerly lived in Detroit Michigan home Florence Alabama

Associated Press Washington Charlies A. Lutz H. T. Busbey D. C. McChesney Major Lutz Managua Nicaragua Fife LeJeune Marine Corps Bourne Quantico Reede Nichols Lutz Boise Idaho Busbey D. C Pensacola Fila Corporal McChesney Detroit Mich Florence Ala

Leviathan Mail Robbery May Reach Half a Million

Southampton reports a major mail theft from the steamer Leviathan with checks bank drafts and bank notes valued in the high thousands of pounds. Official estimates suggest losses up to 199000 pounds about 500000 dollars. The ship carried 3263 bags including 1700 for London and other parts of Britain. Authorities say the theft was planned and executed with cunning and the letters were likely tampered with before loading.

Southampton Leviathan London Great Britain New York

Household sale of Ellen Anderson effects at Amherst Street

The estate of Mrs. Ellen Anderson will sell household effects at her Amherst Street residence at 2 PM next Saturday June 30. A sale bill is on page 7. Also a note about Davis Home-Meade marmalade is included.

Ellen Anderson Amherst St

Maj Perzo Searches Arctic for Amundsen and Missing Team

Major Perzo flew a hydroplane from King's Bay Spitzbergen to the Arctic south of Archipelago to locate Roald Amundsen and five missing men who set out Monday night to aid the Nobile party. Despite multiple flights and supply drops, no trace of Amundsen was found.

Associated Press Rome Major Perzo King's Bay Spitzbergen Archipelago Roald Amundsen Norway Amudsen Stockholm Upland South Cape Wyde Bay King’s Bay Umberto Nobile Arctic Maddalena Penzo Rene Guilbaud Nobile Tromsoe Anarctic

Winchester nurses graduate at Memorial Hospital

The annual nursing school commencement at Winchester Memorial Hospital drew a large crowd led by Rev. B Duvall Chambers of Christ Episcopal Church. Dr. Hunter McGuire presented certificates to six graduates and festive dances followed at Winchester Golf Club with Rotary Club hosting at the George Washington Hotel.

B. Duvall” Chambers Christ Episcopal Church Millwood Clarke County School of Nursing Winchester Memorial Hospital Handley Library Chambers Ufe Hunter H. McGuire C. A. Freed Grace Lutheran Church Frank M. Reynolds Harriet Pearson Mountain Falls Golf Club Winchester Golf Club Medical Fraternity Winchester and Rotary Club George Washington Hotel

Two Americans Held by Mexican Rebels Near Rio Blanco

State Department reports mining engineers W. H. Mitchell and John F. Cooper kidnapped by rebels at Rio Blanco Mexico on June 22 while en route to Mezquital Del Oro. Captors demanded 18009 pesos. a returning chauffeur carried a note that the men are safe for now. Military troops were dispatched to attempt a rescue.

Associated Press Washington State Department W. H. Mitchell John F. Cooper Rio Blanco Mexico Mezquital del Oro Guadalajara Edward P. Lowry Department H. F. Arthur Schonfeld Mexico City

Hoover Nominated for President to be Notified at Palo Alto

Secretary Work announced Mr. Hoover will be formally notified of his Republican presidential nomination at his Palo Alto home between July 25 and August 1. The announcement comes as Hoover begins organizing his campaign.

Associated Washington Hoover Palo Alto Cal Work

Pay Now Save Discount Special July Rate In Effect

After a wedding bells moment, doorbell ringers seek sales of supplies. The notice hints at solicitations tied to a July rate promotion and a payment deadline for discounts. The text remains fragmentary and focuses on a sales push following a celebration.

Bobby Jones Leads in National Open at Home Stretch

Olympia Field Chicago June 23 Bobby Jones remained ahead as the national open hit the final stretch. He shot 73 in round three for 21 total, with Bill Leach and Henry Ciuci close behind at 72 and 73 respectively, while Walter Hagen lagged three behind. Haig struggled with several poor shots and failed to finish strong.

Olympia Field Chicago Bobby Jones Bill Leach Philadelphia Henry Ciucet Stratford Conn Bobby Ciuci Walter Hagen

Risko Godfrey Fight Postponed To Next Wednesday Night

The ten round heavyweight bout between Johnny Risko and George Godfrey scheduled for today at Pbkets Field is delayed until next Wednesday due to threatening weather. Promoter Humbert J. H Baugazy announced the change. The article also notes local social notices about Inez Funkhouser visiting North Carolina and Mrs. Howard Solenberger traveling to Massachusetts.

Associated Press New York Johnny Risko George Godfrey Pbkets Field Humbert J. ‘Ugazy

Prohibition Foe Smith Faces Unified Temperance Push

Westerville Ohio June 23 Gov Al Smith declares no change on prohibition drawing battle lines among dry forces. Dr Cherington says temperance groups must oppose Smith and back dry candidates and platforms nationwide. Houston Texas delegates seek to block Smith with southern Dem leaders planning canvasses and conferences ahead of the party convention.

Associated Press Westonvile Ohio al Smith New York Ernest H. Chrington Smith Cherrington United Temperance Forces United States Houston Texas South Alfred Smith Ince Smith Daniel Roper North Carolina Internal Revenue W. ©. McAdoo Madison Square Garden

PennA Couple Receives Marriage License in Pa

A marriage license was issued in the Corporation Court office to Paul L. Blauch of Annville and Ruth E. Moody of Dillisburg. The couple wed in Edinburg Shenandoah County Virginia after the license was issued.

Corporation Court Clerk’s Paul L. Blauch Annville Ruth E. Moody Dillisburg David Blauch J. C. Moody Edinburg Shenandoah County

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