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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1928
Page
6
The Norfolk district office of the U S Department of Commerce opens at 406 East Plume Street to aid Virginia foreign and domestic commerce. S. R. Peabody, manager, arrived in Charlottesville to confer with local exporters about the service. Virginia exported more last year.
Mr Peabody announces that Virginia exports exceed 200 million dollars through Hampton Roads and that foreign sales boost state revenue and employment. The Norfolk district office offers free assistance to exporters with buyer contacts, packing, shipping, tariffs, and credit guidance.
A lyrical tribute to Winchester highlighting apple blossom time in Shenandoah Valley. The lines praise royal queen of joy, visiting tourists, orchards, and regional pride in autumn fruit and local celebrations. Indicates a civic spirit and hopeful labor toward prosperity.
The recently elected directors of Union Bank of Winchester have chosen officers: President James B. Russell, Vice-president T. Russell Cather, Cashier Chas. J. Summers, Assistant Cashier George B. Bushnell.
David T Rudy a native of Toms Brook Virginia and longtime Martinsburg West Virginia stone cutter died at his son Charles Rudy’s home from dropsy and heart trouble. He aged ss years and was last of eight siblings surviving wife Elizabeth Borden is deceased. Survived by four sons William John Edward of Martinsburg and Charles of this city. He served in the Confederate Army and his father Nicholas Rudy died in Civil War.
Rear Admiral Louis M. Nalton praised by the board of visitors after a three day inspection. The report commends discipline, conduct and morale methods as producing the greatest good and recommends continuing these practices.
Germany has accepted the American proposal for a treaty renouncing war without reservation and seeks negotiations with the involved governments. A note dated April 27 to the United States comments that such a pact will spur general disarmament and peace efforts, pleasing Secretary Kellogg and U.S. officials.
OTEX scientists have improved Kotex in two important ways and won millions of new users. It is softer than ever with no irritation or chafing and is form-fitting to avoid bulkiness. The features are exclusive and praised by women doctors and nurses. Kotex remains widely available at drug stores and department stores nationwide.
The German government submitted its answer to the draft treaty with emphasis on its study for preparation. Mr. Kellogg declined to comment beyond saying the German note speaks for itself, reflecting France's idea as expressed in M. Shand's embodying draft.
Staunton March 29. Unanimous endorsement by the Staunton bar for Joseph A. Glasgow practicing attorney to fill the unexpired term of Judge Henry W Holt as presiding justice of the 18th judicial circuit. Holt moves to the Virginia supreme court of appeals effective June 1. A petition signed by local bar members will be presented to Gov Harry F Byrd.
In Chicago on May 2 five youths aged 15 to 22 were convicted of the murder during a January grocery store hold-up valued at $1.43. Each received a fixed punishment of 25 years in the penitentiary.
MELLO GLO French Process Face Powder is preferred by nurses for its purity and skin comfort. It stays on longer and keeps shine away, benefiting the complexion. Mrs Louise R. Ryan of Baltimore visits her mother Mrs J P Haddox during festival holidays.
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