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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1928

Page

3

Warrenton Garden Club Flower Show Highlights

The Warrenton Garden Club held its annual flower show with a striking display of dahlias and zinnias. Judges included Mrs. Duncan Brent and Mrs. Fairfax Harrison. Winners listed include Mrs. Turner for named dahlias and Mrs. Rowland for best roses and artistic arrangements.

Warrenton Garden Club Duncan Brent Baltimore Fairfax Harfson Belvoir Floyd Harris Aldie T. A. Dudley Middleburg Francis George E. S.turner H. H Carr BH. H. Turner William Rowland Rowland Fairfax Harrison R. R. Barrett Georges Lawriece Robert Wallach Meta Gasckins Anne Barstein S. A. Appleton G. L. Fletcher

American Bankers' Association Meet Attracts 7000 Attendees

At the fifty fourth annual convention in Philadelphia Mr and Mrs John Sloat of this city attend representing the former cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank The gathering runs three days with sessions at the Academy of Music and Bellevue Stratford Hotel Dr and Mrs Tobias plan to move to Berkeley Springs West Virginia to start medical practice and Mrs Tobias formerly Miss Priscilla Bridges of Hamcock is a former Shenandoah Apple Blossoms Festival queen Dr and Mrs Tobias recently welcomed a baby daughter J L Clarkson and R G Pollard Return From Maytag Convention in Newton Iowa after a special trip for dealers and salesmen, the latter earning the trip by sales percentage.

Tobias Berkeley Springs Herbert Tobias Hancock W. Va Baltimore Priscilla Bridges Hamcock Winchester Maytag J. L. Clarkson R. G .Pollard Newton Iowa Clarkson Pollard New York

Entertain At Luncheon For Miss Cora Hamburger

Miss Cora Hamburger of Baltimore is the guest of honor at a luncheon. The event gathers local society figures and friends as she continues a visit described as extending over several days.

Miss Cora Hamburger Baltimore Bessie Novick

Visitors from Governor's Island and Washington

Mrs T A Baldwin of Governor's Island New York and Miss Katherine Judge of Washington DC are guests of Mr and Mrs W A Baker. Numerous events are planned in their honor with Mrs R E Byrd hosting last night and several card parties and luncheons scheduled in the coming days.

T. A. Baldwin Governor’s Island N. Y Katherine Judge Washington, D. C W. A. Baker R. E. Byrd Harry K. Russell Bryan Conrad Lewis N. Barton N. B. Page T. W. Harrison

Jordan Springs Hotel Closes For Season

The Jordan Springs Hotel shuts for the season with manager G Edgard Soutter heading to Quantico Virginia for several months. Staff and guests depart for schooling, funerals, and visits as locals travel between Washington Baltimore and nearby towns.

Two Arrested For Crowding Smith One Had Revolver

Two men Albert Elia and Charles Civiletta were stopped by Rochester patrolmen outside Governor Smith's Seneca Hotel suite. Civiletta, licensed to carry a revolver, claimed to seek a governor party contact after his brother was killed in a sanchet four years ago. Both men said they were Democrats attending the state convention as onlookers.

Rochester N. Y

Whole Police Force Of Philadelphia Is To Be Shifted

Commanders of the 45 police officers reported to Superintendent Mills with district vice condition updates. With reports received, a city-wide police shift is prepared, Superintendent Mills stated, involving every inspector and commander.

Philadelphia Associated Ieee Philadelplia Eoch Mackey Mills Mills Iid Everett Ieg Kotect

Transfer Orders Shuffle Affects 4800 Men

Amidst questioning remarks, commanders discuss transfer plans that are ordered but without specific destinations. Superintendent confirms widespread impact as about 4,800 patrolmen face reassignment. The scene reveals uncertainty over future posts and duties.

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Senator Glass to Headline Democratic Rally October 8

United States Senator Carter Glass of Virginia will headline a large Democratic rally at the Colonial Theatre on North Loudoun Street Monday evening October 8. Local campaign chairman T Russell Cather announced the 7:59 pm rally with doors opening at 6:30 pm, noting Glass’s active support for the party.

United States Carter Glass Virginia Colonial Theatre North Loudoun Street T. Russell Cather Glass Houston Smith and Robinson Cather

Study on Cam Tidg ThavTitenu't By School Children

A fragment notes school children undertaking a study titled Cam Tidg ThavTitenu't. Details are unclear but imply a classroom project or survey connected to a local education initiative.

Combs Cleared to Play in World Series Titular Games

Star Yankees center fielder Earl B Combs will be able to play in the world series after doctors said there is no fracture in his wrist. He was injured when he hit a concrete wall in Detroit. Umpires for the series were named Rigler and Phelan for the National League and Gwen and McGowan for the American League. Cardinals and Yankees eligible to contest the world series were named with a 25-man limit excluding coaches and managers.

Associated Press New Charlea Phrman John A. Heidler C. B. Qwen William A. McGowan E. S. Barnard Chicago Cardinals Yankees Landis

Two Pay Penalty For Pennsylvania Murder

William P. Phillips and Jesse G. Parker were electrocuted at Rockview penitentiary for the March 23 murder of Norman G. Gibson near Media. Gibson was shot when he resisted a robbery attempt.

Associated Press Bellefonte William P. Phillips Jesse G. Parker Rockview Penitentiary Norman G. Gibson Media Gibson Phillips Parker

Coolidge Sends Calles Message On Air Mail Service

President Coolidge sent a message to Mexican President Calles congratulating the inauguration of the air mail service between the United States and Mexico. He said the step advances communication and will strengthen ties between the two nations.

Coolidge Air Associated Press Washington Calles Mexico United States

University Student Dies From Fraternity Initiation

NolHe McElroy, 19, a University of Texas student and athlete from Houston, died after a mock Delta Kappa Epsilon initiation involving exposed live wires and bedsprings. Authorities doubt whether electricity or shock caused death. fraternity says the stunt caused fainting. No university action anticipated. grand jury may question members.

Associated Press Austin Texas NolHe MeElroy University of Texas Houston Delta Kappa Epsilon McElroy Dean V. T. Moore The

High Money Rate Restraints Trading in Stock Market

New York October 1 High call money rates due to heavy quarterly disbursements restrained trading in today’s stock market. The session showed an irregular price trend with bursts of selling affecting favorites and causing sharp declines. Call money rose to 7 percent.

Associated Press New York

Japanese capitalist awed by secretaries then head waiters

A remark in the Indianapolis Star notes a Japanese capitalist admires American executive secretaries but says to wait until meeting the best head waiters. The item contrasts corporate staff roles in a concise, period voice.

Indianapolis Star

Funeral Given to Beloved Martinsburg Area Resident

Beverley Wright reports the funeral for a Martinsburg Pike area resident will be held at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the family home with burial in Mount Hebron Cemetery. The deceased was the brother of Carl Hamilton of Martinsburg and another brother living in California, with a sister Mrs. Gore of Clearbr. Hamilton was praised by Beverley Wright’s garage as an industrious, sober, and trustworthy young man. telegrams of regret came from Packard Motor Car Company and the Motor Car Company and others.

Old Tollgate House Martinsburg Pike Carl Hamilton M: Burg California Gore Clearbr Mount Hberon Beverley Wright George Washington Hamilton Packard Motor Car Company The Motor Car Company

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Warrenton Club Charlotte Swimley R. M. Swimley Irving College Mechanicsburg Dramatic Club Miss Swingley HWS Ca .Reader Booth Tarkington Miss Swimley Green Room Players Nancy McIntosh Lucille Crogan McIntosh J. Wilmer Biddle Binderton Nettletons Huntsberry Jordan Springs Hotel G. Edgard Soutter Quantico Jordan Springs John A. Kern Carroll Willis Mary Katharine Kern Goucher College William C. Haines Thomas Beller Ida V. Willis Charles E. Hoover D. E. Wright South Stewart Street Evelyn Cather Peabody Conservatory of Music Miss Cather Handley High School EB. W. Cather West Boscawen Street R. L. McCarty Mrs McCarty Mrs Horace Davis J. L. Fries Cowellsville Stuart Campbell Ernest Meade White Post Alexander Hamilton Hagerstown Lee Fisher Vallye Pike J. F. Ffolliott Norfolk, Va W. C. Hodges North Loudoun Street M. J. Baptist Mrs Baptist James E. McCabe, Jr Ardmore, Pa Salome Helen Crisman South Braddock Street Edith Cornwell Theresa Lynch Mrs. M. M Lynch South Washington Street Ida Russell Summit Point White Ellen Fauntleroy Baker Mrs. H. W. Morgan Margaret St. Ceran Martin Wisecarver Retha McCarty East Cecil Street Torm Hot Springs Maureen Orcutt Englewood H. G. Higbie Dorothy Campbell Hurd Smith the Assoniated Press Glass Belhief Florence Morton Irene Valentine Marjorie Roberts Freedom Se Grand Jury International Newasreel Combs Penna Texas University Thurman L. Hamilton Clearbrook Lions Club Woodbury’s Main Street George Washington Hotel Hart, Schaffner & Marx Frank Gearing E. Piccadilly Street Paris Lovett Bros Cecil Street Louise Hawley Chaliff Passion School of Dancing of Hagerstown Fair Write Fair Board
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