08 Mar 1928
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1928
Page
1
A political figure admitted swearing at a treasurer over deficit concerns. The treasurer reportedly offered securities tied to Clair’s holdings, which could have been sold easily. The episode highlights pressure from political allies in New York.
Chicago grain merchant James A. Patten told the Senate Teapot Dome committee he handed over $25,000 in Continental Trading Company bonds to the Republican National Committee as part of a $60,000 total forwarded during and after the 1920 campaign. He said the bonds were given to satisfy a deficit and were later directed to the Jefferson Hospital, with Patten naming Wrigley and the McCormicks among heavy Republican contributors. The hearing also explored funding for foreign language newspapers tied to Republican efforts.
The Shenandoah National Park collections committee reports weekly fund tallies after a 30 day drive. Alexander of Richmond advised weekly reports to stay in touch with county fund-raising across Frederick county and Winchester. Carter’s reply promises near full subscription success and highlights anticipated valley value.
Northern Virginia fruit growers meet at Hepesey Library at 2 o clock Saturday to discuss the freight rate issue. Phil H Gold president of Frederick County Fruit Growers Association will preside. W S Hough entomologist and F J Schneiderhan of Winchester will discuss the spray program. Thomas B Byrd reports on England trip and export situation. W S Campfield will present and explain the freight rate matter.
Pittsburgh police report Mrs. Catherine Ward 25 killed her two children Billy 3 and Dorothy 8 months by drowning and strangulation, then cut her wrists and drank poison. A note said the kiddies are in the bathroom they are better off. Neighbor accounts say she had been ill for some time.
Federal court petition seeks an equity receiver for Continental Bag and Paper Mills Corporation a Delaware subsidiary of International Paper Company valued at 28 million dollars. Allegations accuse the directors of gross mismanagement and acting in concert with International Paper by overpaying for paper.
A buyer offers 50 shares of common stock in Shenandoah Fruit Products Corp of Strasburg Virginia. The seller Cyril Mee near Kernstown Virginia seeks a bargain price to raise funds for improving a cabin camp. The note mentions Snyder's Nat Coal as a brood stock source.
A burglar smashed Crane's Jewelry Store window on South Loudoun near Boscawen and took three wrist watches. A brick wrapped in a blue bandanna handkerchief was left behind. a display shelf and a silver cigarette case were also broken. The theft was discovered about 7 a.m. by Richardson Kremer. Watches stolen include a green gold watch valued at 40, a white gold watch worth 12.50, and a yellow gold watch valued at 25. Overcoat stolen near City Hall linked to a Harold C. March coat and car. The thief’s break occurred between midnight and daylight as activity at the Star Office across East Boscawen is noted.
Mrs. Bessie McCormick 76 wife of Province McCormick died suddenly during a visit with her daughter Mrs. John Henry in Falls Church Fairfax county Virginia She had recently enjoyed a Baltimore visit and had heart trouble She is survived by her husband and two daughters Mrs John Henry and Mrs Herbert B Whiting Funeral at Grace Episcopal Church Berryville with Rev Vincent Franks.
George W. Bageant is appointed by County Treasurer Robt. S. Smith as assistant treasurer for Back Creek and Gainesboro districts, with bond filed. He also serves as county constable, noting the offices complement each other. A bronze globe on a marble pedestal stands in a Swedish city honoring Tycho Brahe.
Discolored aluminum can be restored to brightness by rubbing with a lemon cloth wrung out in the Handley Auditorium lecture announcement. No water is used.
The House approved the submission bill 62 to 4, fixing June 19 as the special election date to ratify or disapprove amendments to modernize Virginia’s organic law. Attorney General Saunders ruled poll taxes must be paid before May 5 to vote, opening the election to presidential year voters and boosting participation.
Mrs Newton Grove, once critically ill at her North Braddock street home with pleuradenia and acute bronchitis, shows marked improvement though remains bedbound and will need weeks before she can go out.
Classified notice offering a 32 volt Delco plant sweeper and iron in perfect condition from E. R. Marker of Opequon Virginia. Includes contact at 3 7 Spahi.
Dr. W A Kepner will lecture at Handley School Auditorium at 8 30 pm on Cooperation and Life. He will discuss shifts in thought from late 19th century materialism to a view stressing personality and cooperation as guiding forces in nature. The Handley High School Band will precede the talk at 8 pm under Prof W H Mellwee.
Washington March 8 An article notes that Virginia requires contractors to obtain a business license. The Supreme Court upholds the requirement in a case by Western Gas Construction Company Fort Wayne Indiana against the State Corporation Commission regarding installing gas making machines for Richmond and Winchester.
William C. Crim has been named constable for Stonewall district in the county and has qualified with a $500 bond. He has served six years and earned trust by peacefully settling neighbor disputes without court action.
A citywide piano sale opens tomorrow at Brawner's Music Store featuring low prices and easy terms. The event displays the Baldwin line with multiple used uprights and consoles and several grafanolas.
Winchester Lodge 867 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual officer election and initiated nine candidates at Braddock and Piccadilly streets. Over 200 members attended the initiation and banquet with officers elected for three years and slated for April installation.
Miss Etta Robinson of Dock Street returned this week on the Shenandoah Valley special train from a Florida tour. She recounted sighting John D Rockefeller at Ormond Beach with a Day tona Beach real estate agent, narrowly avoiding a turtle collision near St. Petersburg, and witnessing a fifteen foot alligator battle where an Indian restrained the beast to survive.
City officers searched the 800 block of South Loudoun street and found 5 gallons of home brew and half a gallon of liquor at W. L. Puffinberger. Puffinberger pleaded guilty in police court to illegal possession and was sentenced to three months in jail with a $118 fine.
Mrs F O Moulden, taken to Memorial Hospital Sunday, underwent a major operation and today is reported much improved. Also note ads for Winchester Steam Laundry washing and pressings and a hedge fence with a list of plants offered by J Frank Baylis at 3215 Amherst St with phone 309 J.
A small ceremony titled Tom Thumb Wedding will be held at First Baptist Church on Friday March 9 at 2 PM. The event is described as planned for families and children with cost details listed as free or low priced admission.
The House of Delegates approves a bill to erect a carillon memorial in Richmond for Virginians who served in World War I. The measure includes a $75,000 appropriation over two years and requires $176,000 in private fundraising to complete the fund.
Members are requested to meet at Friendship Hall Sunday at 7 o clock to attend church services in a body at the First Baptist Church. Every member should be present to make a large turnout. Feed W. Forney, Captain.
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