21 Mar 1929
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
1
A massive blast at a coal mine near Parnassus leaves more than 100 workers unaccounted for. The tragedy occurred as rescue teams race to reach the shaft and confirm casualties. Survivors and local authorities report chaotic conditions and ongoing efforts to locate workers.
General Pershing leads as first to enter death chamber in a bold wartime tribute. The article notes Hingchester’s plan to honor ten notable French figures with a public commemorative event.
The Rev J Luther Neff longtime Market Street Methodist Episcopal pastor in Winchester will move to Frostburg Maryland to lead the Frostburg church subject to Bishop Welch approval. He will succeed Rev Dr J C Nicholson who retires after 50 years in the ministry.
Betty Lewis writes to her son Robert Lewis from Kenmore in 1792 detailing private family matters regarding mortgages tobacco payments rum expenses and enslavement related items. The letter notes Robert later served as Fredericksburg mayor and hints at ongoing financial settlements and plantation costs.
Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival organizers report Greenbrier Military School cadet band will join the parades in Winchester. Nelson F. Richards notes many floats and civic groups have entered, with Stephenson Social Club planning an original float. Eight Virginia Princesses named. new appointees include Ethel Perkins, Isobel Ferguson, Louise Winfree, Virginia Eubank, Sarah Miller, May Baker, Camilla Dunham, and Elizabeth Valentine.
Reports from Parnassus Pennsylvania describe an explosion at the Kinloch mine of the Valley Camp Coal Company. More than 100 escaped, about 170 came out in small groups, and rescue teams worked to reach entombed workers as flames and gas hindered operations. Rescue crews entered the Kinloch entry later to pull survivors.
Winchester patrolman Edward Hinkins was hospitalized with a head wound and multiple bruises after his motorcycle struck a tree on Loudoun and Cecil streets while avoiding a car just after 1 am. The Harrisonburg driver was questioned and released. details cited as explaining the incident.
Designs for the Apple Blossom Festival floats will be shown in Winchester Printers and Stationers window on North Loudoun Street. The queen float will be white pink and gold while three pink and green floats honor the princess. Free three color invitations will soon be available at the festival headquarters in the George Washington Hotel building.
Foreman Frank Jackson at the Martinsburg Steam Laundry was outwitted by an unidentified safe cracker about 2 am Wednesday. The burglar stole from the desk, damaged the safe and fled after a brief encounter. police found no trace. Jackson says he would recognize the man if seen again.
A debate on whether man sacrifices more for love of money than love of woman is set for 8 30 tomorrow night at Mount Carmel Free Baptist Church South Braddock Street Charles Reed and Frank Martin argue for the affirmative Clayton Hall and Charles Lewis argue the negative Rev C J Wells is manager Fifty judges will decide Admission is free. Smert wearing apparel for Easter advertised by Moling and Catherine.
He expressed hope that all entombed workers were saved and that only those in the vicinity of the blast suffered casualties. The statement reflects cautious optimism amid the ongoing rescue and investigation into the explosion aftermath.
Richard Silvers of Williamsport Maryland was fined 118 and jailed 30 days for operating a motor vehicle under liquor influence and license revocation. John Brown and a young woman faced liquor and disorderly conduct penalties amid a police chase along South Braddock street and near Kernstown.
C Herbert Schutte a local motor car dealer and licensed aviation pilot who was injured when a biplane fell near Bowles field with Capt Jack M Barrett of Baltimore died, but Schutte rallied after a painful night at Memorial Hospital. Captain Barrett's body was taken to Fort Myer Virginia where funeral services were conducted and he was buried with military honors at Arlington National Cemetery.
Richmond March 21 A board committee announced Major General John A LeJeune former commandant of the marine corps has accepted the superintendency of Virginia Military Institute confirming his command and leadership role at the institute.
A 1928 1 ton Chevrolet closed cab with stake body low mileage and a late model 2 ton White long wheelbase in like new condition offered by John Nixon at 1010 Amherst St. Also notes Uruguay's first National Industries fair as a recently successful event.
Mayor F A Shryock asked all Winchester flag holders to fly flags at half staff next Tuesday for Marshal Foch’s funeral in Paris. He will instruct churches and fire bells to toll about five minutes at an hour to be set later. American Legion Commander Grim urged all veterans to render proper salutes as taps sounds.
The funeral date set for Tuesday with Foch lying in state under the Arc de Triomphe for 24 hours. Plans for the Notre Dame or Invalides ceremony await the marshal’s will. General Pershing and other dignitaries attend the death chamber vigil as France honors its war hero.
For sale a windmill in excellent condition with an automatic oiler and several old gasoline engines. Apply to Star office or at the orchard.
Rebel forces push toward Mazatlan and Durango while claiming advances near Pueblo and Guanajuato. General Calles concentrates troops at Torreon as insurgents aim to lure him north, with reports of executions of General Jesus Aguirre and ongoing danger to Naco and western fronts.
NEW MARKET Virginia March 21 Comparatively high prices are being paid for farm horses at public sales in this and neighboring counties signaling a comeback in the draft animal market For instance a pair of heavy 6 year old draft horses sold for 421 at a recent sale likely a record in the region Prices 125 to 200 each have been paid at other sales observers note the spring demand reflects the scarcity of young draft animals due to farmers ending surplus costs and replacing horses with trucks and tractors Mrs Ella Miller of this city and Miss Edith Miller of Edinburg Va recently returned from a six week visit to Baltimore Washington and Richmond Miss Miller has returned to Edinburg.
Fanny Brice proves a knockout in the musical comedy My Man playing at The Capitol. Her acting and singing are superb with hits like My Man If You Want the Rainbow You Must Have the Rain and I Would Be Blue Over You. Supporting stars Edna Murphy Guvin Williams Richard Tucker and others contribute strong voices for the talkie production.
South Enders win a street contest against the Friendship team in Winchester. Local match details note a victory for the South Enders with score not specified and a brief mention of a laundry advertisement page nearby.
Fragmentary OCR item lists White Navy pants and names Frank Keckley with a numeric sequence 12 Ek Water 81, suggesting a catalog or listing entry. The readable data points include person name and numbers, but missing clear context or event.
All young people from Woodstock Strasburg Front Royal Kernstown Burnt Church Nineveh and Winchester Presbyterian churches will gather at Berryville church at 8 pm Friday for a social. Games and refreshments follow a pageant staged by the youths and everyone is invited.
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