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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1928
Page
5
A quip about frugality from Uncle Phen contrasts saving pennies with spending and humor about the electric age. The Great Orator laments finding pride in radio as a symbol of progress.
Bobashela led Audley Farm entries to victory with Easter Stockings finishing a head behind in second. Inquisitor, recently bought to race as Shady Brook Farm, pressed the pair, while Reverie's Gal faded after early trouble to place fourth in the seven furlong Southern Laundry Owners purse at Louisville.
Funeral services were held in Staunton Virginia for Richard H Bell Jr 54 a prominent secret society figure in Virginia He was a Staunton native elder of the Second Presbyterian Church and served as grand keeper of records and seal of the Pythian Grand Lodge immediate past grand commander of Knights Templar in Virginia and presiding officer of three Masonic bodies He is survived by his widow mother and six sisters.
Local notes from Bloomery West Virginia dated May 24 report Lafe Puffinburger moving his Angers Store sawmill to town to Saw. Multiple social visits list Mses Largent Pugh Hawkins and Omps with neighbors including Harmison Leith and Leith families. Farmers plan corn planting and road work continues as community life buzzes. Wisdom quote by Jordar closes item.
Betty Burnside Clark aged five, daughter of Mr and Mrs Wyndham S Clark of North Fork West Virginia, died after meningitis following mastoiditis operation in Bluefield hospital. Funeral Sunday at Grace Episcopal Church led by Rev Vincent Franks. Burial Green Hill Cemetery. Survived by parents and a younger brother Wyndham Clark Jr. Funeral attendees include Mr and Mrs Clark Lewis Clark Norton Clagett and Mrs J M H Clagett.
The Red Cross asks aid for a large Frederick County family facing misfortune. Needed items include second-hand furniture clothing bed covers and other household goods. children aged 15 to one week. The father is industrious but cannot make ends meet. People may notify the local chapter at City Hall or contribute via telephone.
The Frederick County fruit grower and livestock breeder John C. Cather died after months of illness. His funeral was held at his home on Clifford street with a large gathering, conducted by Rev. Dr. F. T. McFaden. A quartet sang hymns at the service and grave, with interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers included H. Clay DeGrange and C. B. Koontz, among others. honorary pallbearers listed.
The funeral for the late William M. Kaine who died Wednesday at his home on South Braddock Street will be held at 10 o clock Saturday morning from the Church of the Sacred Heart. Rev Thomas B. Martin will officiate with pallbearers named David Reardon J Joseph Sullivan Arthur O Leary Roland Bryarly Stewart Grim and John L Shine.
A gathering is planned at the house at 9 30 a m for arrangements with interment to follow in the Catholic Cemetery.
An expert on fish culture from Gas Logic notes that trout fry tend to linger close to their planting point in streams, indicating limited movement early in life. The observation highlights how initial placement affects early survival and dispersion.
The local American Red Cross chapter announced it desires to place 12 to 14 year old boys in homes. It seeks presidents of county districts to help connect boys with families willing to provide homes as soon as possible.
A national line of Commercial and Personal Stationery and announcements seeks full or part time salesmen and women. Large daily commissions and monthly bonus offered. Company provides samples free. Address Process Engraving Company Troy at 21st Street Chicago.
The undersigned will sell at auction at the residence of Enoch F. Lanham No 347 National Avenue at 1 oclock P M Saturday May 26 1928 all the household effects of said decedent including parlor suite rockers 16 chairs 2 tables 32 room strings lot of feather beds pillows rug 1 book case 4 dressers 1 clock 1 desk 1 sideboard 1 range 1 gas stove 1 kitchen cabinet lot of matting lot of black smith tools garden implements Terms cash property to be removed until paid for Lynch Executor of Enoch E Lanham deceased Buvali Deng Auctioneers
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