06 Oct 1928
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1928
Page
1
Hoover declares that proposed changes will cause disaster across states and agencies. He cautions lawmakers against reforms affecting policies, finances, and governance, raising alarms about unintended consequences and public risk.
Herbert Hoover urged fair play and sportsmanship at a campaign stop in Elizabethton Tennessee, warning against bitterness and misrepresentation while outlining farm relief plans, prohibition enforcement, and a federal farm board to aid farmer owned and controlled stabilization efforts. He defended tariff policy and warned against a retreat to Underwood schedules.
Classified notice from Shepherdstown West Virginia offering 1200 bels and bens for sale by Forena K Dandridge. Includes contact and date notation.
Lost small green cash box with fishing tackle reels lines and gears. Return to Americal Oil Co. Contact Julia Reno representing Genevieve Hendricks at Stewart Street. Tel 791 311 8. Reward offered.
Comdr Richard E. Byrd, arriving from Boston with Mrs. Byrd and aides, suffers a fever of 102 degrees from a severe cold contracted on the train. He awaits the whaler C A Larson, mother ship of his expedition, plans rest and strength recovery until its arrival next Tuesday. Commander Byrd is reported considerably improved today.
Washington dispatch reports seven Red Cross nurses ordered to Olean New York to staff an emergency hospital as typhoid fever cases rise. Miss Marie Whipple confirmed she will lead the unit for the city funded health effort.
An attaché from Millbrook Hunt Club and a groom for Oakleigh Thorne died when their car skidded from Mill Brook road near Poughkeepsie New York. Five others were hurt in the crash near Brick Yard Hill as the vehicle toppled onto the New Haven tracks.
In New York on October 6 speculation for the advance resumed in a broad session led by independent motor shares. Early gains ran from 1 to almost 8 points amid some soft spots from weekend profit taking. C. C. Molar of Potomac Edison Company, Hagerstown, Md., visited on business yesterday.
A packed Colonial Theatre audience watched Punjab the East Indian mystic and illusionist Punjab walk off the stage after emerging from a cabinet with a waste paper basket on his head. He fell into the orchestra pit, regained his feet, and left as the show closed amid belief some thought it was part of the act.
National campaign widens attack as Election Day nears. Democrats press in Republican strongholds like Kansas and Iowa while Hoover expands into the South. Smith tours the Northwest and East as Borah and Good rally in support.
An immense crowd is expected at the Colonial Theatre in Winchester on Monday night to hear United States Senator Carter Glass of Virginia. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Campaign Chairman T Russell Cather will preside. Representative T W Harrison will introduce Glass, who is renowned as a top debater.
Former Governor E. Lee Trinkle spoke at a SOUTH HILL schoolhouse rally urging voters to stay with the Democratic party. He warned Republicans would lead to Mellon and Ware, Chicago, Teapot Dome, and mismanagement allegations, urging aid for farmers and warning of class division and big business pressure.
The notice invites attendance at the Monday night event at Friendship Hall at 8 p m to support the Main Street Folks firemen's benefit show with talent on display.
Delegates at the Virginia division annual convention chose Wytheville for the 1929 meeting, elected Mrs. William Allen Roberts president, named officers from several towns, and reelected key secretaries and custodians. A wreath on Jefferson Davis’s Richmond monument was approved, with a pageant and historical remarks highlighting Robert E. Lee’s Alexandria ties.
The Radio Corporation of America has purchased an interest in Keith-Albee Orpheum Inc. A holding company plan may exchange stock for Radio, Keith Albee, and Film Booking offices to enable photophone outlet expansion. Film Booking Office films for Pathe photophone tie Keith Albee to sound pictures.
Parachute jumps are scheduled for Sunday October 7 at Bowles Field. Flyers urged to arrive early for demonstrations and safety briefings.
Enthusiastic meeting of about 40 volunteers from Shenandoah Warren Page and Frederick Virginia counties and Berkeley West Virginia to organize the Aero Council. Eugene B Cooper Winchester elected president Judge D H Rodgers Martinsburg vice president Frank E K Zea Strasburg treasurer. Horton nominated Scout Executive to lead training and troop formation with Winchester duties starting November 1. Fund drive aims to raise 2100 dollars for Winchester and Frederick county.
Former Mayor W W Glass of Winchester and Hunter R Hughes of Albin will address a Democratic rally at Brayarly School House Albin at 7 30 p m Friday October 12. Local band music and refreshments by Democratic women will follow, announced campaign chairman T Russell Cather.
Announcement lists speaking events for the Democratic ticket in Frederick County. Oct 6 at 7:30 p m Middletown with Lt. Walton and T R Cather. Oct 12 at 7:30 p m Bryarly school house with W W Glass and Hunter R Hughes. Also classified note FOR RENT House at 22 S Main St.
Listings list vintage vehicles including a 1927 Chevrolet Coach a 1926 Ford Coupe a 1924 Overland Touring a 1926 Overland Coach a 1927 Chrysler Coach and related inventory codes 16-5-1p-2t.
Classified ad from National Fruit Product Company seeks women for full time canning plant work with unusually attractive wages. Applicants urged to apply now.
Reported talks among Commissioner Landis Heydler Sexton and minor league reps suggested revision plans as Yankees travel to St Louis for the World Series. Cards, led by McKechnie, brace for a decisive third game with Haines set to start and Ruth adding a lone 1928 era homer to boost hopes.
The forecast for the week beginning includes showers around Wednesday and again toward week’s end. Temperatures are expected to be slightly below normal early, warmer midweek, and colder toward the end.
East Piccadilly Street business to debut Saturday morning with all new fixtures and clean sanitary conditions. Good food and reasonable prices advertised by owner Pete Genius. Winchester steam laundry notice appears with old contact line and date.
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