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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1928

Page

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New York Welcomes Governor Smith Amid Election Buzz

Governor Alfred E. Smith rode a triumphal parade through Manhattan from the Battery to Fifth Avenue as crowds cheered. Analysts in New York weigh complex electoral math, split between city and upstate votes, with Democratic and Republican forecasts predicting large but differing city margins to influence the 45 electoral votes.

New York Herbert [Sdover Alfred B. Smith New York City Smith Hoover

Antismith Democratic Rally at Rouse Hall Friday Night

A political advertisement announces an Antismith Democratic Rally at Rouse Hall Friday at 8 p.m. Speaker V. I. Trotman of Suffolk Virginia headlines as a forceful Democrat. Ed Richardson of the World League Against Alcoholism from Washington D C joins as a lively speaker. Public invited with special call to ladies. Nov 2 event details as printed.

Rouse’ Hall Trotman Suffolk Virginia Ed. J. Richardson World League Against Alcoholism Washington, D. C Rouss Hall

Byrd to Close Virginia Campaign at Colonial Theatre

Governor Harry F. Byrd will speak at the Colonial Theatre Monday night at 8 o clock to end the Virginia campaign on the issues of the day. A packed house is expected as the state’s chief executive addresses voters in his home state.

Harry F. Byrd Virginia Colonial Theatre Tyrawoo Wiy Richmond Richmond Committee

Election Night Call In From Frederick And Shenandoah Areas

The Star seeks immediate telephone reports from judges in Frederick Clarke Warren Shenandoah and nearby counties after polls close Tuesday. Call The Star in Winchester collect with full totals for President and Congress rather than partial margins to enable quick nationwide publication.

Frederick Star Winchester Clarke Warren Shenandoah Shenanoah Valley Congress

W C T U Plans Public Temperance Rally Monday

Announcement announces a Winch ester W C T U rally at Friends Meeting House corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets at 3 pm on Monday November 5. The event invites all residents and tomorrow speakers will be announced.

Winchester Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Friends Meeting House Washington and Piccadilly Streets

German War Ace Otto Camp Makes Flying Visit to Winchester

Lieut. Otto Camp, former German WWI ace now with RT Flying Service in Richmond, visited Winchester from Detroit by air. He flew with Mrs. Antonie Schwarz, a longtime local resident, and spoke of his wartime service with the Flying Circus and later aviation instruction since 1915. Camp planned to depart for Richmond after several hours in the city.

Otto Camp Richmond Winchester Detroit Mich Antonie Elizabeth Schwarz Miss Schwarz Lieutenant Camp Germany Camp United States Army Light Artillery Baron von Richtofen Austria Turkey Arabia Lawrence

Trans continental bus service offered by Blue Ridge Transit

Blue Ridge Transportation County announces a new trans continental motor coach service from the Atlantic seaboard to the Pacific coast via Winchester and Hagerstown with connections to Pittsburgh. The Winchester to Hagerstown fare is 1.50 and Hagerstown to Pittsburgh is 5.50. A new terminal will open in Hagerstown with the Hotel Alexander project.

Atlantic Seaboard Pacific Coast Blue Ridge Transportation County Potomac-Edison Company Winchester Hagerstown Pittsburgh West Coast Alexander Blue Ridge

Audley Farms Entry Earns Third in Pimlico Race

At Pimlico in Maryland Audley Farms Clarke County Virginia entries Princess Tina took third in the $25,000 Riggs stakes named for Laurenson Riggs. The winner was Genle a progeny of Man o War owned by Giffard A. Cochran of New York.

Pimlico Princess Tina Audley Farms Clarke County the Riggs Laurenson Riggs Maryland Jockey Club Genle Giffard A. Cochran New York Sportsman

Knights of Columbus Oath Shown Counterfeit by Masons Panel

A committee from prominent Masons investigated and debunked the fake Knights of Columbus oath circulated in public. They point to the February 15 1913 Congressional Record as evidence that Congress found the oath bogus and urge readers to regard the hoax as harmful religious propaganda.

K. of C. Oath New York Evening Sun Knights of Columbus Congress Congressional Record

Byrd Statement on Virginia Campaign and Prohibition Stand

Harry F. Byrd urges Virginians to vote for the Democratic ticket while defending prohibition enforcement. He argues against Hoover and the 18th Amendment, criticizes Republican leadership, praises his own record, and warns that a Republican victory would threaten Virginia’s progress and his policies.

Virginia Smith United States National House of Representatives National Senate Congress South Herbert Hoover Houston Glass Houston Platform Republican Party Washington Congress of National Democracy Charles E. Hughes Dawes Valley of Virginia Coolidge Thomas W. Harrison Cannon Peters Hepburn Ku Klux Klan Valley Slemp Anderson Harry F. Byrd

Handley to Face Randolph-Macon Academy in Big Friday Clash

Handley High School hosts Randolph- Macon Academy of Front Royal at 3 pm for a key football clash. The series is evenly split through five meetings with a 20 to 9 Handley loss last year and 46 to 0 Handley win in 1923. Both squads carry similar records and seek strong local support for a standout fall game.

Handley Randolph- Macon Academy Front Royal Handley High School R. Mi.a Noth Harrisonburg

Public Speaking by Democrats in Frederick Co.

Announcement of Democratic meetings at School House Middletown on November 2 at 8 p.m. led by R Gray Williams plus School Houses Canterbury Virginia on November 2 at 8 p.m. led by Leslie D Kline.

Democrats Frederick Co School Middletown R. Gray Williams Canterbury Leslie D. Kline

Crisfield Oysters Trade Orders and Local Notices

Crisfield oyster dealer G O Snapp offers ready for trade Thursday delivery with phone orders and South Market Street contact. Sarah Zane Fire Steals reports a regular monthly meeting scheduled Friday November 2 at eight o clock with W Lee Fisher as secretary. Winchester Laundry prompts voters to keep clean during campaign with a public service call and phone number 28.

Crisfield G. O. Snapp North Market St Sarah Zane Winchester Steam Laundry

Rouss Fire Co Sets November Meeting Time Change

Rouss Fire Co announces its regular monthly meeting Friday evening November 2 at 7 30 sharp with a noted time change. Secretary L C Bowers confirms the update.

Religious Educator to Speak at Winchester Rally

The Virginia Council of Religious Education schedules a mass meeting at First Baptist Church next Sunday November 4 at 2 30 p m. Dr M A Honline of Pasadena Cal will deliver the keynote. His proven leadership in North American religious education aims to inspire teachers and parents across communities. The event promises to be a premier Sunday school gathering in Winchester. The Standard Training School remains under the sales board of school administration with local officials listed as officers and congregations noting upcoming registration at the church Saturday November 34 at 3 o'clock.

Virginia Council of Religious Education First Baptist Church M A. Honline Pasadena Cal Honline North America Henline United States Virginia Winchester Sales Board of School Administration N. Good Frederick County Association Lewis Pidgeon W. H. Cochran Gamesboro District Association Hershman Back Creek Sunday School Association M. S. Glaize Stonewall District Association Headley Opeque District Sunday School Association Luther Pifer Shawne District Sunday School Association Robert B Nelson Chrispiscopal Church F. T. McFaden D. D Pasto Presbyterian Church C. A. Freed Lutheran Church E. T. Clark Baptist Church The

Capt George B Young to Speak at Republican Rally

Capt George B Young of New York and a World War veteran will be the principal speaker at the last Republican rally of the campaign. The event is set for 7 30 tonight Monday November 5 in City Hall Auditorium with a pre program by Winchester Concert Band. H B McCormac to address Middletown voters at Middletown High School at 5 pm with a musical prelude.

George B. Young New York Metropolis H. Russell Potts City Hall Winchester W. H. Mellwee H. B. McCormac Middletown Middletown High School

Campaign discussion by Mr H B McCormac at Middletown High

Mr H B McCormac will discuss campaign issues at Middletown High School. The event starts at 730 p m and is hosted by the Herbert Hoover Club. Residents are urged to attend.

H. B. McCormac Middletown Herbert Hoover Club

Notice to voters from Herbert Hoover Club in Winchester

Campaign manager H Russell Potts invites all voters to the party headquarters on Election Night to receive the latest final results from the Republican organization of Winchester and Frederick County.

Herbert Hoover Club Republican Organization Winchester Frederick County

Hoover rally draws huge Louisville crowd amid heavy rain

Herbert Hoover lamented the stark issues of the campaign as rain drove outdoor plans indoors at Jefferson County Armory. In Louisville he urged voters to consider self government principles beyond party victory, aiming at nationwide impact as he prepared for California to vote. He then traveled from Cincinnati to Louisville to address thousands, with rain disrupting outdoor plans.

James l. West Associated Press Louisville Herbert Hoover Republic California America Jefferson County Armory Uge Jefferson County Court House Rison Cincinnati St. Louis Cel Fornia Republican West Virginia Maryland Hoover

Notices and ads blend of deposits rent and political appeal

Notices show deposits drawing interest from November 1 and rent ads for an apartment. A campaign event at City Hall Auditorium features Captain George B. Young urging votes for Hoover and Garber with music by Prof. Mellwee and his Citizen's Band.

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