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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1927

Page

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Play Problem Is Most Vexing Says Evangelist Dr Bame

Evangelist Dr Bame speaks at First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue amid fog and illness. He condemns modern pleasures as weakening society, cites eight hour day in history, warns of playthings like cars and movies, and urges restraint to avoid divorces and broken homes. He plans tonight to compare Brethren beliefs with other churches.

First Brethren Church Berryville Avenue Rohart Bame Dr. Bame Alfred the Great Eagland Greece Rome Babylon the Evangelist Church of Jesus Christ

Remains of Mrs Campbell Lie In Rest Here

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Helen Woodward Campbell wife of Capt Joseph St Campbell medical corps United States Army were held at her aunt Mrs W Miller Mletcher home East Piccadilly Street Winthrop Mass The Rev Dr F T McFaden led the rites attended by family and army associates Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery Pallbearers named Roland C Ryan Harry H Williams Godfrey C Miller Roy Kern William Harloe and Charles Lanahan

Helen Woodward Campbell Joseph St. Campbell Medical Corps United States Army Winthrop Mass W. Miller Mletcher East Piccadilly Street F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Medical Corps of the Army Mount Hebron Cemetery Roland C. Ryan Harry H. Williams Godfrey C. Miller Roy Kern William Harloe Charles Lanahan

Taxpayers Notice 1927 Taxes Due With Penalties

Taxpayers must pay city taxes by December 1 with a 3 percent penalty added and state taxes by December 15 with a 5 percent penalty. To vote in the June election capitation tax must be paid by December. City Treasurer WM. T. Barr signs the notice.

Rigid Faces Testify in Lilliendahl Murder Trial

In Mays Landing New Jersey on November 29 the state presented experts Dr. A William Lilliendahl’s autopsy pathologist Dr Edward Burt and Dr Lewis Souder who testified that the doctor’s face remained in perfect repose suggesting death came so swiftly no emotion appeared on his features. The testimony counters the defense claim that two black men abducted Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and killed her husband.

Associated Press Mays Landing N. J Lilliendahl A. William Lilliendahl Edward Burt Lewis Souder Willis Beach Margaret Lilliendahl Stella Carr Carr William Lewis

Army Fliers Land On Beach After Fog Navigation Error

Three army flyers lost bearings in dense fog off the New Jersey coast and landed their plane on the beach near the coast guard station at Stone Harbor. The craft departed Mitchel Field Long Island for Langley Field Virginia with Lieut H C Lichtenberger and passengers Lieut R R Gillespie and Sergeant Kafel. Lichtenberger said they feared a sea crash and prepared to jump.

Stone Harbor N. J Coast Guard Mitchel Field L. I Langley Field H. C. Lichtenberger Lieut R. R. Gillespie Kafel Lichtenberger

Priests Executed in Mexico According to Clerical Group

The Associated Press reports that in the last year 147 Catholic priests were executed in Mexico. W. F. Montavon of the National Catholic Welfare Conference said the figures come from official and unofficial sources as he spoke to the Monday Club in New York.

Associated Press New York Mexico W. F. Montaven National Catholic Welfare Conference of Washington Monday Club Montavon Welfare Conference

Death of Earl Lineweaver's Young Daughter

Marguerite Lineweaver, sixth child of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lineweaver, died this morning at their home near Opequon. She was born weeks ago and was previously Miss Grace M. Strosnider of Shenandoah County, Virginia.

Marguerite Lineweaver Earl Lineweaver Opequon

Children Chorus Ten Sing At Revival Service

A good sized audience welcomed evangelist Watson at the Church of Christ for the first week night revival. Rev. Earp and Rev. Elmore were present. baptism followed the service. The Do Right Chorus of children sang under director cape. The sermon titled The Winning of a Soul urged Christians to witness and soul win. Matthew's calling illustrated the hour of decision and destiny. Tonight the topic is The Child-like Heart.

Evangelist Watson Church of Christ B. J. Earp C. E. Elmore Richmond Matthews Christ Matthew God Grace Divine

Mrs. Fraser to Speak at Winchester Revival Tonight

Mrs. Edward Fraser wife of the evangelist will preach at the Court House in Winchester tonight on How and What to Believe to be Saved. The Rev Mr Fraser says ninety percent of conversions from the sermon will be church members and praises her cultured message. Tomorrow night a healing service is planned and Rev Fraser notes his North Carolina following.

Court House Edward Fraser Fraser North Carolina

Special Hat Sale Offers 5 Dollar Hats At 81 95 Value

Margaret L Hodgson seeks a heatrola and advertises a sale price with a date code (11-29-1p-21). J F Baylis lists a wanted heatrola in City classified, phone 309 J.

Margaret L. Hodgson J.F. Baylis

Legion Seeks Full Hospital Care for All World War Vets

The American Legion plans to press Congress to amend the World War veterans act to require the United States Veterans' Bureau to provide hospital treatment to all veterans in need, regardless of diagnosis. Officials note the bureau is strained, with beds for mentally ill veterans nearly exhausted, and urge expansion of facilities nationwide.

American Legion Congress United States Veterans’ Bureau Watson B. Miller Bureau Miller Legion Veterans Bureau United States Veterans National Rehabilitation Committee Vetreans Tureau

Peacemaker fatally shot after reconciliation plan

Gust Zeller 38 acting as peacemaker between Arthur and Mrs Stern was shot dead at a Milwaukee rooming house after the Sterns agreed to live together again. Police seek Arthur Stern following the killing as the trio had just returned from a reconciliation read house feast.

Associated Press Milwaukee Wis Gust Zeller Arthur Stern

Hotel Exposition Draws Bonafides From All Over U S

Manager Carlton M. Collins from the George Washington Hotel reports the National Hotel Exposition in New York attracted the greatest gathering of hotel men in U S history. The four floor event at Grand Central Palace featured a culinary exhibit with a six foot candy Ferris wheel and ornate confections.

Carlton M. Collins George Washington Hotel New York City Commodore Canada Howard ©. Fogg New York Ruth Butler

Two City Hall Officials Sick At Their Homes

City Treasurer William T. Barr and Police Chief M A Doran are confined to home with illness. Barr ordered home by physician for two weeks due to heart ailment. Doran suffers an infected ankle and is advised to remain in bed for some time. Assistants handle duties in their absence.

William T. Barr M. A. Doran Barr Doran

James H Fishel Dies at 58 From Blood Pressure and Artery Disease

Stephens City Virginia November 29 James H Fishel a well known resident died at his home west of Stephens City from high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. He was 58 born February 23 1868 a Frederick County native and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Survived by wife Nannie J Tevalt two sons Herbert H and Edgar C Fishel a daughter Mrs Gertrude F E Armel and Miss Mary V Fishel, his mother three brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral at the Stephens City Methodist Church Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev C D Lambert and burial in Green Hill Cemetery.

Stephens City James H. Fishel Mr. Fisher Frederick County Methodist Episcopal Church, South Fisher Nannie J. Tevalt Herbert H Edgar C. Fishel Martinsburg W. Va Gertrude FE. Armel Mary V. Fishel William R Germania Edward A Boyd Fish

Little Girl Struck By Auto Recovers To Walk Home

A small daughter of George Hott of Freemont street was struck while crossing Boscawen street at Cameron street intersection about noon today. She was returning from John Kerr School when she stepped in front of a car driven by Mr Jenkins. The driver stopped and offered aid. the child refused transport and walked home with companions.

George Hott Freemont Street Boscawen Street Cameron Street John Kerr School Jenkins M. Glass

New Ford Car to Use 40 Horsepower Engine and Modern Features

Detroit nov 29 the Ford Motor Company announces a new car with 40 horsepower motor and standard selective gear shift. it will include hydraulic shock absorbers a dry disc clutch thermo syphony cooling system welded steel spoke wheels four wheel brakes and a theft proof coincidental lock six body types are listed with price withheld.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Ford Ford Motor Company

Body of a Man With Much Money Found On Road

CHICAGO November 29 The well dressed man found on a bushway near Bensonville Ill had a sizable amount of money on him and was shot through the head Police doubt robbery was motive as few effects were touched A third bomb injured a real estate office and soft drink parlor owned by John P Remus a former state representative linked to George Remus on trial for his wife’s murder in Cincinnati Remus suspects two men who had sought his business recently

Associated Press Chicago Bensonville Ill John P. Remus George Remus Cincinnati Remus

Dr. T. A. Shafer Indicted For Apple Inspection Violations

A Winchester physician, Dr. T. A. Shafer, was indicted by a Clarke County grand jury on charges stemming from violations of Virginia’s apple inspection act. He posted bond to appear in circuit court and may face trial as the case progresses. The act, effective Aug 1 1927, allows fines up to 500 per offense and permits defenses if apples were properly inspected and stamped by Virginia or U S inspectors.

Star Berryville T. A. Shafer Winchester Clarke County General Assembly Marry Thern Commonwealth Joseph F. Moore Dr. Shafer George W. Koiner State Department of Agriculture and Immigration Virginia United States Department of Agriculture Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration of

Charles L Patton Dies In Winchester At 74

Charles L Patton longtime Winchester resident died at his Valley avenue home at 11 this morning after a rapid decline from Bright's disease. He was 75 and survived by his widow Ellen Pingley and two sons Frank and Tony Patton. Funeral plans were not yet set, but relatives said notices would follow.

Charles L. Patton Winchester Valley Avenue Kright Mr. Patton Frederick County Ellen Pingley Frank Tony Patton

Child Watches Over Bodies of Parents In Canton Tragedy

In Canton Ohio a four year old daughter kept watch for 24 hours as two parents John Mann thirty and Annette Mann twenty four lay dead. A neighbor found the bodies after the child said Mamma and papa are sleeping and won’t wake up. The child later told police the father entered the room and fired two shots after ill health prolonged the marriage. Mrs Mann had filed for divorce recently but withdrew it.

Associated Press Canton Ohio John Mann Annette Mamma Papa George Bantz Mann

Baltimore Lands 1928 PGA Tournament

The Baltimore Country Club won the 1928 National Professional Golfers Association tournament in Detroit during the association's annual meeting. The event will be staged on the five farm course with the date yet to be decided.

Associated Press Detroit Mich Baltimore Country Club National Professional Golfers’ Association Tus

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evangelist Bam Campbell Dou WM. T. Barr Mrs. Fraser Winchester Steam Laundry U.S C. M. Collins George Washington Collins United Hotel Roosevelt George H. O'Neill United Company Frank A. Dudley United Hotels Company of America Dudley Jamies Fishel APPLE R. A. Shafer Bond Clarke Court Baltimore Lands
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