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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1924

Page

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Daugherty Resigns As Attorney General In Coolidge Era

President Coolidge accepts Attorney General Daugherty's resignation amid Senate inquiry pressure. Daugherty defends his record, warns of a crisis between government by law and order versus slander and fear, and vows to fight charges. Meanwhile Mrs. Larrick, first woman elected to Winchester School Board, gains praise after her election to the nine-member board.

Daugherty Associated Press Washington Coolidge Senate Atlantic Tary Denby Storm Ierbert Larrick Ty School Board Common Council Intiee Winchester Commoncil

Infant Ruth Santimier Buried at Star Tannery

The three month old infant Ruth Santimier, daughter of Mr and Mrs R R Santimier, died Wednesday at her parents home on Senseney road. The remains were taken today to Star Tannery for burial.

Ruth Santimier R. R. Santiier Senseney Road Star Tannery

President Coolidge moves to dismiss Attorney General Daugherty

The Senate probe into the Department of Justice spurred President Coolidge to demand the attorney general's resignation. Daugherty resisted but the crisis deepened as testimony tied him to gun running on the Mexican border and linked aides like Jess Smith to broader charges. Beck becomes acting solicitor general per statute.

Coolidge Senate Daugherty Jess Smith Senator Borah Idaho James M. Beck

Rotary Elects Officers and Del egates for Raleigh District Meet

The Winchester Rotary Club held its last noon meeting under the current administration with a call to elect five officers and several directors for the coming year. Delegates Bill Glass Marshall Baker and Doug Fuller with Vernon Eddy as alternates will attend the Raleigh district conference April 3 and 4.

Winchester Rotary Club Dick Bryarly Wilhoper Vernon ‘Eddy Bil “Glass Charlie Trenary Doug Futter Honte McCormac Bill Glass Marshall Baker Will Cooper George Fansler Bob Gray Ne Ee Tian Espe Iys Doug Puller Dha Raleigh Dole Doug Fuller Bob Barton Harry Boyle Nat Page Marion Orndoff W J. Goucenour Moore Wollee J. O. Martin Chesapeake and Potomac Hate Hollie Vic Arthur

Notice for Ex-Service Men on Benefits and Insurance

Ex service men entitled to vocational training compensation hospitalisation or reinstatement and all seeking government insurance see Capt. Van Hise at Red Cross or John H Rosenberger on March 26 27 28.

Capt van Hise Red Cross Jno H. Rosenberger

Lost child found safe in neighborhood

A West Clifford street parsonage neighborhood searched after a girl vanished. Police were called and Motorcycle Policeman Armel helped. The child was found at home, asleep in her bed.

J. F. Morgan West Clifford Street Armel

Virginia supplies six of twenty eight high priced attorneys

Henry W Anderson is named among a list of twenty eight federal war frauds attorneys with six from Virginia. Judge Harrison questions why Virginia has half the attorneys and claims the President has advisers from Virginia at his elbow. He cites army and navy budgets totaling over 600 million and argues funds could be redirected to build highways for national benefit.

Harrison Virginia Seth John Ra Judge Harrison

Romney Organizes for Cold Storage in Hampshire County

Romney W V March 28 The agitation for a cold storage plant appears successful with the Hampshire Cold Storage Company organized last week Having capital stock of 65000 An application for a charter was filed Friday The incorporators are J D Christopher L P Kelley H M Hockman Paul Williams and J W Cheshire

Romney W. Va Hampshire County Hampshire Cold Storage Company J. D. Christ Opher L. P. Kelley H. M. Hockman Paul Williams J. W. Cheshire

Mrs. Mary Jane Boden Dies at Advanced Age in Martinsburg Region

Mrs. Mary Jane Boden widow of Henry Boden died in Martinsburg area after prolonged illness. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Dunn of Martinsburg, Mrs. Bowen of Martinsburg, Mrs. Grove of Washington, and brother Isaac Sprout. Funeral arrangements set with services in Martinsburg and Brucetown.

Brucetown Mary Jane Boden Henry Boden Charles J Martineburg Santy Boden Mary Sprout Lvband Boden F Thomas &. Dunn Annie Bowen Martinsbure Karl Grove Washington Isaac Sprout J. J. Crismore Dunn Martinsburg

Miss Williams Sings at Empire for Winchester Memorial Hospital

Miss Williams known as Susan Dunbar will perform at the Empire Theatre this evening in a Benefit for Winchester Memorial Hospital. She duets with Lloyd Hammes of this city and will sing I Love You and a solo with piano and violin accompaniment. After returning home to Amherst Street she resumes duties at the Capitol Theatre New York. There will be no price increase for Empire seats.

Miss Williams Capitol New York City Lloyd Hammes Washington New York Providence Empire Theatre Jesse Sasses Amherst Street

Square Dance at Friendship Hall This Weekend

Friday and Saturday night square dance events set for Friendship Hall with dancers invited to join.

Friendship Hall

John Summers Dies in Staunton Hospital

A telegram from Staunton announces the death of John Summers former Winchester resident. Survived by widow two sons Charles J Summers cashier Union Bank Winchester and Stanley Summers of Washington and Mrs May Summers Landau of Pitts burg. Body to be brought here and funeral to be held Sunday afternoon.

Staunton John Summers Wintchester Summers Charles J. Summers Union Bank of Winchester Stanley Washington May Summers Landau Pittsburch

Public Auction for Small Farms and Homes in Virginia

Public auction set for Wednesday April 2 in Waverly Middlesex Va at 10 AM rain or shine with free 100 dollars in gold and a barbecue dinner. Includes listings for Conrad Realty Co with trees and plants and a Spartan horn toot sale and miscellaneous garage notices. Du Four Parlor announces temporary closure from March 31 to April 12 for renovations or rest.

Waverly Middletown Conrad Realty CO

Special for Saturday Fresh Produce and Breads Ad

Sweet juicy oranges per dozen 25 cents. Two large grapefruit 15 cents. Prunes extra large two pounds 25 cents. Prunes smaller size three pounds 25 cents. New cabbage per pound 1 cent. Fresh herring per pound 5 cents. By C. W. Ramsburg local grocer announces weekly specials.

Cc. W. Ramsburg

Public auction sale of 298 acres in Middletown Va

At 10.20 A M Middletown Virginia on premises 298 acres in small farm and home sites sold at public auction rain or shine.

Middletown Rain Or Shinee Conrad Realty CO

Winchester City Democratic Primary Set for Tuesday

The Democratic primary for Winchester city offices will be held next Tuesday for mayor and council seats. Two candidates vie for mayor Dr Julian F Ward and A Shryock. Council nominees from First Ward are Charles R K Anderson Hunter B Grimm W A Baker Fred W Forney Iles H Harper. Second Ward nominees Warren Rice W Nelson Page Robert F Brill Robert L Gray. Polls open sunrise to sunset at Friendship Engine House First Ward and City Hall Police Headquarters Second Ward. Electoral Board members are A R Breckenridge D W Ritenour and Henry R Bryarty. Harper and Forney may bail out.

Winchester Nomin Julian F. Ward A. Shryock First Ward Charles RK Anderson Hunter B. Grimm W. A. Baker Iles H. Harper Warren ‘Rice W. Nelson Page Robert F.brill Robert L. Gray Friendship Engine House A. R. Breckenridge D.W. Ritenour Henry R. Bryarty Chas. H. Harper Fred W. Forney Cou 1 Democratic Executive Committee

Twenty five miners believed dead in West Virginia mine blast

Twenty five men were in a Yukon McDowell County mine when an explosion occurred. Reports say they are believed dead. State Bureau notified. The mine at Yukon lacked a local phone and nearby villagers assisted with sparse information.

Associated Press Welch W. Va Yukon McDowell County State Bureau Charleston State Department of Mines

Mi- Careme mid season observance and church schedule

France marks Mi- Careme halfway between Ash Wednesday and Easter. At the Catholic Church devotions of the Way of the Cross at 7 30 p m with a senior choir rehearsal. Sunday features two masses and 7 30 p m services with benediction. Bertha von Hillern rolls advertised. Found glasses. owner to identify.

France

Waverly Farm Sale Offers 298 Acres in Middletown

Conrad Realty Co announces a public auction of 298 acres for farms and home sites at Waverly Farm, Middletown, Virginia. The sale is set for 10 30 A M on Wednesday April 2 with rain or shine conditions and includes a free barbecue dinner.

Waverly Middletown Conrad Realty CO

World Before Your Eyes Pageant Planned at Kernstown

Epworth League of the M EB c S in Kernstown Virginia announces a pageant on March 30 at 7 20 p m depicting customs costumes and child life of heathen nations with orchestra music. Public invited. James H Mayhew, who came to the city for his sister Mrs Irwin Arnoli s funeral, leaves for home in New York

Epworthy League of the Kernstown James H. Mayhew Irwin Arnoli New York

Larrick Three Chosen For City Board Seats

The city council selects Larrick and two others for district posts on the new five member board. Shockey and Talbot are noted for three year terms, with other renewals among Guire Goss and Rosenberger. Mrs Larrick becomes the first woman chosen for city civic positions.

Shockey Nancy M. Karrick Central District Guire H. Rosenberger Southern Rae Eek Mre Larrick

Nebraska Governor Urges Gasoline Sales Plan

In Lincoln on March 23 the Nebraska governor outlined a proposal to boost gasoline sales with city cooperation and local committees. He indicated producers and distributors could agree on a four cent per gallon rate, noting possible dispatch of up to 500,000 gallons and seeking support from municipal bodies.

Lincoln Neb Martell Charles Bryan Anne

Tailoring Opening At Orndoff's Stow

A showing of new inner woolens and other men's clothing was being at J. M. Orndoff on Main Street by Baltimore. Mr. Childs, long acquainted with Orndoff’s store, has attended with several years of prior visits and a companion staying at a local hotel.

J. M. Orndoff Main Street Baltimore Childs Orndoff Jtown

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