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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1926

Page

2

Airplane Folks Form Local Air Transport Company

A local corporation, R M Air Transport, forms to operate passenger air service from Stine Field near Winchester on Martinsburg Pike. Directors Roy W. Richards Lieut S I Menefee and Alva C Rich plan a fleet of six aircraft and a hangar, with daily flights and a five minute pleasure trip priced at 200 dollars per passenger. Lieut Jesse T Menefee, veteran pilot with 2000 hours, will head operations and safety.

Ng Mail R Corporation R-M. Air Transport Cortion Roy W. Richards S I. Menefee Alva C. Rich- Pa Arrowcraft Corpora Havelock Nebraska Air Service Air “Service Stine Field Winchester Martineburg Pike Jesse T. Menefee Kelly Weld Corporation

State Teachers College Repeats Bright Operetta

A large crowd gathered Wednesday night at Handley School Auditorium for the second presentation of The Wild Rose by about 100 State Teachers College students of Harrisonburg Virginia. The Harrisonburg colony contributed a big share to the Apple Blossom Festival by staging the operetta two days and a notable parade float. The girls wore bright costumes as marchers and drew applause along the parade route. The plot follows Rose McCloud a society belle who seeks a lead role with Lady Grey and ends up living simply in the country where she is discovered by the playwright. Cast includes Rose McCloud Sarah Evans Mary Forsythe Courtney Garland Lady Grey Louise Elliot and others with a violin ensemble providing music.

Handley School State ‘Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Harrisonburg College Rose McCloud Lady Grey Rose Tom Rose McCloud McCloud Sarah Evans Mary Forsythe Courtney Garland Fussy Elizabeth Rolston Louise Elliot Writemap Mildred Barrett Miss Putemdown

MELLO GLO Prevents Shiny Nose

An advertisement for MELLO GLO powder from People's Drug Co claims the French process powder keeps shine away, resists perspiration, minimizes lines and pores, and provides a natural looking complexion. A box is advertised for purchase today.

People’s Drug Co.ad

Rouss City Hall Builder Visits Winchester

Charles H. Miller of Harrisburg, Pa., builder of the Rouss City Hall, visited Winchester yesterday. He was the contractor for the now historic structure, which remains sound and well preserved. Five members of the original local building committee survive, including Dr. William P. McGuire and James B. Russell.

Winchester Charles H. Miller Harrisburg Mr. Miller William P. McGuire James B. Russell Charles P. Kremer H. D. Fuller

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Claims Cure for Catarrh

An old advertisement asserts Hall's Catarrh Medicine can rid the system of catarrh and related deafness. It describes a blood purifying tonic that acts through the bloodstream to restore normal conditions. Sold by druggists for over 40 years by F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Daniel Snyder 97 Dies After Streetcar Accident in Berryville

Daniel Snyder aged 97 dies from injuries after being struck by a streetcar in Berryville Virginia. He served as Clarke County deputy treasurer for years and later worked in real estate. He will be buried in Green Hill Cemetery after services at the Baptist Church led by Rev. Dr. Parker. Pallbearers named Shade Moore Mason Osborne W A Bradford Terrell Jones George Atkinson. He was twice married, his second wife formerly Miss Fitzhugh.

Berrywillee Daniel Pat J. W. C. Brittingham Snyder Clarke County Baptist Church Parker Green Hill Cemetery Shade Moore Mason Osborne W. A. Bradford Terrell Jones George Atkinson Mr. Snyders Miss Fitzhugh

Lawrence R Payne Dies at Rest Virginia

Lawrence R Payne dies at his Rest Virginia home after a lingering illness in his seventy ninth year. He lived all his life in the community where he was born and is survived by three sisters Mrs E B Smoke White Hall Miss Lelia J Payne and Mrs Anna T Payne Brunswick Md The funeral is set for Saturday at 10 am from the house.

Lawrence R. Payne Rest County Payne E. B. Smoke White Hall Lelia J. Payne Anna T. Payne Brunswick

All-Bran Promises Relief for Pimples and Skin Ailments

An old health ad claims constipation leaves marks on the face and lists pimples hollow cheeks and sallow skin as symptoms. It promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a 100 percent bran remedy recommended by doctors and guaranteed to relieve chronic cases with regular use.

Kellogg’s Battle Creek Michigan

Services at Payne's Chapel to be led by Rev J W Bell

Funeral services will be held at Payne's Chapel with burial in the adjoining cemetery. The services will be in charge of Rev. J. W. Bell.

Payne’s Chapel J. W. Bell

Paralyzed man Fred Trenary improves and leaves confinement

Fred Trenary who had been confined on Sharp street due to paralysis from a stroke is improved and able to be out.

Fred Trenary Sharp Street

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