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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1928

Page

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Farms Show Ideal Family Life Says U S Official

Dr C J Galpin of the United States Department of Agriculture told rural ministers at the Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Church that farms foster the ideal family life. He noted urban hotels and apartments with no children and urged churches to support farm families with distinct rural congregations and education. Bishop McDowell urged a universal peace mind among church members as the conference continues.

United States C. J. Galpin United States Department of Agriculture Baltimore Methodist Episcopal Church Harlem Park Church J. Luther Neff Market Street Church God Man Ireland Canada Maryland William Fraser McDowell Washington

Town Clock Resumes After Snow Frozen Stop

The city hall clock is running again after several days of failure caused by packed snow around its mechanism. Pigeons perched on the minute hand during the stoppage, sliding off as the hand moved. The birds returned as the hand neared the quarter and then again as it resumed its course.

Virginia Will Get Contract From Navy

The Navy department announces a contract let to Charlottesville Woolen Mills of Charlottesville Va for 25,000 yards of dark woolen cloth at a cost of $7 878.

Virginia Navy Associated Press Washington Exnavy Department Charlottesville Woolen Mills Charlottesville V.a

Public Auction March 24 Household Goods at Loudoun Street

All household goods of late Mrs. ath L. Eidson to be sold at public auction on Saturday March 24 at 1 p.m. The sale will take place at 438 N Loudoun Street. Proceeds to settle estate.

Ath L. Eidson Loudoun

Music contest for District 4 in Winchester Saturday

An elimination contest for piano and violin students from District 4 of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs will be held at Handley High School Auditorium at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. Winners advance to the state contest in Danville on April 30. Contestants include Mary Louise Sartelle and Hattie Eckley among others. judges include Frances Calvert Thompson Eleanor Weston and Weybright.

Virginia Federation of Music Clubs Guy. A. Benchoff Woodstock H. 8. Duffey Handley High School Danville Virginia State Federation of Music Clubs Louise Glass Hattie Eckley Sylvia Grim Mary Cather Frances Larrick Winchester Kathryn Myers Hilda Sager Mary Louise Sartelle Frances Calvert Thompson New Market Eleanor Weson Strasburg Weybright Bridgewater College Margaret Miller Harrisonburg

State Road Plan Details Add 1,586 Miles to System

Henry G. Shirley announces that the State Highway Commission will begin in July a series of meetings in eight districts to decide which county roads join the state system under the new law. The act adds 1,586 miles but leaves exact road choices to the commission. The law takes effect June 17, delaying further additions and signaling likely regional rivalry. Frederick county will gain 16.20 miles, Clarke 8, Warren 8.04, and Shenandoah 18.99 miles, based on county road totals and state system shares.

Henry G. Shirley State Way Alno Richmond State Highway Commission Highway Department State High Commission Frederick Road Department of Frederick County Clarke County Warren Shenandoah Ant

Mary Pickford's Mother Dies of Cancerous Growth

GELHS Cal a 1d d whose name formerly was Charlotte Smith mother of Mary Lottie and Jack Pickford. Born in Toronto she married John Smith at 19. She supported the children’s early stage work in Toronto and appeared with Chauncey Olcott. After Mary rose to fame she devoted herself to her children's interests.

Associated Press Gelhs Cal Charlotte Smith Mary Lottie Jack Pickford Toronto Ont John Smith

Will Ask Arrest Of G. O. P. Leader At Philadelphia

Senator King will present a resolution to arrest Thomas W. Cunningham a prominent Philadelphia Republican for refusing to disclose a $50 000 contribution to William S Vare campaign funds The move follows the campaign investigating committee report issued in Washington March 22 by Associated Press.

Associated Press Washington Thomas W. Cunningham Philadelphia Senate King Utah Cunningham William S. Vare

Wales Prince Earns Second in Belvoir Hunt Race

BARREBY Lincolnshire Ent March 22 The Prince of Wales rode in the Duchess of Rutland's cup at the Belvoir Hunt point to point meeting and finished in second place despite a spectacular fall from the saddle at Risley yesterday.

Associated Press Barreby Lincolnshire Ent Risely Belvoir Hunt

Special Friday and Saturday Tire Sale Ad

United States Tires and Tubes advertise Cord and Tube tires with prices: 0 x 3% Cord Tire five dollars fifty, Tube one forty five. 29 x 4.40 Cord Tire six ninety five, Tube one seventy five. You Pay Less Here. Ramsburgs Auto Supply Co.

United States Ramsburg S ‘Auto.supply CO

Gasoline blast wounds crew of Whitney at Guantanamo Bay

Two enlisted men are dead and several injured after a gasoline explosion aboard the destroyer tender Whitney at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. Officers identified the dead and list five seriously burned and four minor burn injuries with a court of inquiry ordered.

Associated Press Washington Whitney Guantanamo Bay Cuba William Melvin Deleveti Baltimore George Edward Garrett Ozark John Frederick Narr Mt. Royal N. J Donald Leroy Surch Independence John Jay Hasterling Freestone County Texas Guillermo Dario San Roque Gavite Philippine Islands Willard Edmondston Janney Roanoke Edward Peter Michalski Ashley Robertson

Spain Returns To League of Nations

Spain resumes membership in the League of Nations after a Madrid cabinet decision announced by the Spanish representative in Geneva. The cabinet met in Madrid this morning to approve the move.

Spain Associated Press Geneva League of Nations Madrid

H. D. Albins business changes hands to Maskell

April 1 transfer of entire business including agency for Fairmont Creamery Co. to Mr. W. Maskell of this city. Owner H. D. Albin thanks patrons of 13 years and asks continued goodwill and courtesy for Mr. Maskell who will operate without interruption at the same address.

Fairmont Creamery Co W. 8S. Maskell Maskell

Bond Bros Orchard Supplies Clean-Up Ad

KleenUp promises dependable results a real scale clean up at less cost for Orchard Supplies by Bond Bros. unit S-19-1p-tf and local ads promoting affordable cleaning services.

Bond Bros

Fall’s Illness Delays Teapot Dome Testimony Fight

Albert Fall resists immediate testimony in the Sinclair case as doctors declare him too ill to travel. The Senate Teapot Dome committee plans to proceed and may seek a deposition if Fall is unable to testify in Washington on April 2.

Associated Press Washington Albert B. Fall Teapot Dome Naval Oil Reserve Teapot Dome Senate Fall Harry F. Sinclair Sinclair George P. Hoover EL Fall Texas Albert Oif

Babe Brothers Washer Ad Promotes Trial Model

An ad for Babe Brothers invites readers to try a washing machine model before purchase. It notes Babe Brothers has sold washers since 1923 and mentions Good Housekeeping Magazine pages 138 and 139 as the source. The tone is promotional and geared to consumer trust.

Good Housekeeping

Spelling Bee at Ridgeway Hall Friday March 23

Community event at Ridgeway Hall on Friday night March 23 at 8 o clock invites all residents. Advertisement for Winchester Steam Sappery offers cleaning and pressing services with phone contact 23.

Ridgeway Hall Bonechaivars Winchester

Two Women Attack Alabama Police Chief After Acquittal

In Columbiana Alabama Chief A F Blake was fired upon and stabbed by Mrs Mabel Monteabaro and aunt Cecil Tubbs in a courtroom scene after Blake was acquitted of murdering Louise Monteabaro. Blake received a two inch deep neck knife wound and was hospitalized. The two women were taken into custody as court officers restrained them.

Associated Press Columbiana Ala A. F. Blake Louise Monteabaro Mabel *Monteabaro Blake Cecil Tubbs Court Room Charlie C.’Mccall W. D.farmer Calera Moulenmiery

Couzens Presses Resolution Demanding Mellon Resign

Senator Couzens accuses Secretary Mellon of being unfit and presses a Senate resolution demanding his resignation. He cites the Sinclair bonds incident and Hays involvement, while Treasury officials say Mellon will not resign regardless of Senate vote.

Church Auxiliary Raises 3791 for Missionary Funds

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Winchester Presbyterian Church reports raising at least 3791 in the past year for foreign and home missions and benevolent church work. About 100 members attended the annual meeting on South Loudoun Street.

Woman's Auxiliary Presbyterian Church Winchester Foreign and Home Missions South Loudoun Street

Last Rites Held For Mrs Bessie Phillips

The funeral of Mrs. Bessie Farmer Phillips who died suddenly Tuesday morning was led by Rev. Murray D. Mitchell at Braddock Street Methodist. Delegations from several fraternal and ladies orders attended. Interment followed at Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Bessie Farmer Phillips Leewell South Kent Street Friendship Fire Compan Pocahontas Lodge of Red Men Patriotic Order Sons of America Daughters of Rebekah Phillips C. Lee Barr Frederick Goss Elmer Winkfield W. E B. Jones Harry Rainsberger Fred. W. Forney Murray D. Mitchell Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South Mount Hebron Cemetery

Woodstock Pastor Will Preach Here

The Rev. Robert Lee Bair of Woodstock Virginia will speak at special Lenten services at 730 tomorrow evening in Centenary Reformed Church. The Rev Dr S L Flickinger will preach Sunday evening on What Are You Worth. Dr Flickinger spoke at Lenten services in Woodstock last evening.

Robert Lee Bair Woodstock Centenary Reformed Church L. Flickinger Flickinger

New Hayes Power Sprayer on Display with Ford Engine

A Hayes power sprayer powered by a Ford engine is shown on display with new prices. Contact 8409-GLAIZE & HURST for details and scheduling.

Hayes Glaize & Hurst

Notice of Factory Mechanic Contact at Hudson & Essex

A shop advertises a factory trained mechanic with call for Mr. Strickler at Hudson & Essex Agents. The notice includes a code TM (3-22-1p-31) and directs inquiries to the listed contact.

Strickler Hudson & Essex

Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival publicity grows across states

News interest in the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival has surged as director-general Robinson reports broad press coverage from Virginia and nearby states. Major city and weekly papers alike publish features on a fifth annual event expected to be larger than last year with parades, pageants, and a royal coronation.

Chester Robinson Virginia Winchester Ray Robinson West Matwen Maryland United States Navy Charles Benter Handley High School Shenandoah

Eight room modern cottage on Walsley Place

A good buy at $8,000 for an eight room modern cottage on Walsley Place. City water supply, two porches, furnace, lights, hardwood floors, concrete basement, and a two car garage on a 52 by 400 foot lot. Sullivan ads this parely listing from March 20, 1922.

Walsley Sullivan

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