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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1928

Page

4

Evening Star Publication Notice Summary

The Evening Star announces its posting status in Winchester Virginia as a second class matter. The paper is published daily except Sundays by The Evening Star Publishing Co. and combines with Morning News Item The Weekly News The Weekly Times and The Weekly Mirror.

Winchester The Evening Star Publishing Co Virginia Morning News Weekly News Weekly Times Weekly Mirror

Subscription Rates For Various Prepaid Periods

The notice lists prepayment options by Mall for one year six months three months and one month in advance. Carrier subscriptions are offered for one year ix months three months and one month with prices shown as four fifty two twenty five one twenty ten.

Associated Press Rights Notice Footnote

The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to news dispatches and local news published in this paper. All use of AP content is reserved and republication is governed by its copyright policies.

Fumber Associated Press

Bible Thought and Prayer for a Priceless Heritage

A brief devotional urges parents to have children memorize daily Bible selections as lasting heritage. It cites Isaiah 2 2 open door passage and calls for prayer for open hearts to welcome all nations through the Lord's house.

Swanson Attacks Tammany In Radio Address

U S Senator Claude A Swanson criticized Tammany Hall as corrupt and linked it to NYC political scandals contrasting Smith Hoover support with Tammany's history. He cited Tweed Vare and past investigations, urging purification by Republicans and Democrats alike.

United States Claude A. Swanson Tammany Alfred E. Smith New ‘Ik Times Samuel J. Tilden New York Tweed Penidentiary Se Swanson Samuel Tilden Dougherty Senate Hoover Smith Vare Pennsylvania

Hard Judge Sentences Two Women in Mann Act Case

Federal Judge E Y Webb in Charlotte sentenced two women to a year and a day in the penitentiary to reform them, citing bad influence and crowded reform facilities. One defendant was Mrs B J St Clair of Danville, convicted with her husband for Mann act violation.

Danville E. Y. Webb Charlotte N. C B. J. St. Clair

State courts see better outcomes with individualized probation reviews

The text argues that probation trials improve justice, noting that evaluating each offender’s case leads to fair treatment. It emphasizes that state courts benefit when cases are studied and understood before judgment.

Height and Personality in New York City Schools

A New York City school board reportedly bars women under five feet from teaching, arguing height reflects personality. The column mocks the idea and questions height limits for teachers, noting famed leaders were short and pondering a six-foot ceiling for hires. An American expedition seeks Atlantis, and diving suit makers prepare for mass production.

New York City Napoleon Lord Nelson New York Board Eit New York School Board Atlantis

Anti Beetle Golfers A Nation Bouts Beetle Plague

The Japanese beetle remains a major problem despite quarantine and five imported parasites. Agriculture officials report extensive spending to control the pest that damages grapes plums cherries raspberries corn beans beets carrots shade trees golf courses and pastures. If golfers nursery men fruit growers and vitamin enthusiasts unite the beetle may yet fail to prevail.

Department of Agriculture

Bloomery Notes Fill The Community Page

Bloomery West Virginia reports weekend visits and travels as residents and families welcome births and illness updates. Local residents like G. E. Johnson, Omps, Hite, Leith, Largent and Herron are mentioned with travel, nursing duties, camping trips, car trades, and a healing arm injury update.

Bloomery W. Va G. E. Johnson R. E. Omps Winchester R. C. Peacemaker Molly Hite J. D. Hite Ira Giffin Capon Bridge Naomi Largent Verdie Leth George Johnson S. J. Largent Will Bradfield Clarence Albert Bradfield Austin Leith Arthur Eisner Willie Leith Pauline Beatrice Hawkins Permish Walker Smith Leith J. D. Leith R. H. Omps Charles Irma Verde Leith Mary Largent Glenna Place Forks of Capon Grover Leith Northcraft Harry Herron Washington, Pa Hazel Herron Davis Keyser Bardane Baltimore Harley Clark Retha Largent P. W. Loy

Viola Hardy Visits Miss Strobridge in Greenspring

Viola Hardy spent Tuesday night with Luella Strobridge. Raymond Kirk and wife with daughter stay with Kirk's parents in Greenspring. FE Nagley and children visited Nathan Shirley household in Smithfield.

Greenspring Viola Hardy Luella Strobridge Raymond Kirk

Sore Throat Relief Promise with Thoxine Ad

An old advertisement touts Thoxine as instant relief for sore throat and coughs. It claims internal action without choleroform or iron, safe for the family, with a money back guarantee. Sold at Baker's and other drug stores.

Baker’s

Social visiting at the Strobridge home Misses Fries and Hardy guest list

Visitors at Mr and Mrs H H Strobridge’s Tuesday night included Grace Fries Viola Hardy Arthur Strawderman Melvin Davis Curtis Keller Peter Martin Edgar Sherman Seymour Whetzel Ray Fries Raymond Berlin Webber Also Golda Funkhouser of Rock Oak West Virginia visiting sister Mrs Earl Fries Earl Fries and daughter Betty stayed with Mrs Fries’ parents in Rock Oak over the weekend.

H. Strobridge Grace Fries Viola Hardy Arthur Strawderman Melvin Davis Curtis Keller Peter Martin Edgar Sherman Seymour Whetzel Ray Fries Raymond Berlin Webber Golda Funkhouser Rock Oak W. Va Earl Fries Little Betty

Sergeant’s Sale of Buick and Essex Vehicles in Winchester

By judgment of the Corporation Court, on Saturday October 13, 1928 at 2 19 a. m. a Buick touring car motor No 547102 and an Essex coach motor No 263442 will be sold for cash in front of the Court House. Lee Barr City Sergt Winchester Va.

Market Report Returns Mixed Prices Across Local and Baltimore Markets

The Star lists wholesale figures with notes on typographical errors and daily corrections. Local wheat corn and feed prices appear alongside eggs butter and poultry rates, while Baltimore wholesale quotes show hogs chickens sheep and pigs with varied cents per pound values.

Star Eeeweperes

Washington Dies at Leroy Home After Ill Health

William Washington died at his Leroy New York home on Friday after ill health. Born in Algue New Mexico, he moved to Leroy Clarksburg West Virginia to pursue business. He retired a year ago. He leaves a widow Elsie Gilson of Clarksburg and a sister in Charles Town. Burial followed at Zion Episcopal Church.

Ington Leroy N. Y Algue N. M Leroy Clarksburg W. Va Christine Washington Walter Washington Charles Town Washington Charles ‘Town Richard B. Washington Elsie Gilson Clarksburg Zion Episcopal Church

Daughter of Late William F. Hottel Dies In Arkansas

Friends recall Mrs. Bryan N. Gist as Miss Della Hottel daughter of the late William F. Hottel of this city who died in Arkansas after a long illness.

William F. Hottel Arkansas Bryan N. Gist Della Hottel

Funeral Rites At Charles Town For J A Washington

John Augustine Washington, 38, a descendant of Charles Washington and relative of George Washington, was buried yesterday in Charles Town. The town was laid out by Charles Washington.

Charles Town J. A. Washington John Augustine Washington Charles Washington George Washington Charles Wash

Public sale of valuable flouring mill and store room

Special commissioners and a trustee sell at public auction two parcels at Stephens City Frederick County Virginia. Parcel One a store room lot occupied by B A Gordon. Parcel Two a steam flouring mill on the B and O Railway. Sale at noon September 15 1928 then postponed to October 13 1928. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in one and two years with bonds and Deed of Trust. Located in Winchester Virginia in front of the County Court House.

Circuit Court Frederick County Virginia People Bank Va Stephens City County Court House Winchester B. A. Gordon James P. Reardon Harry R. Kern James P.reardon Frederick Peoples Bank Stephens City Steam” Flouring Mills I. Blanche EB. Noonan Blanche E. Noonan

Family notices death at Edgweood near Lexa Ark

The family home Edgweood near Lexa Ark. September 8 after an illness of nearly three years. Besides her husband she leaves one son Thomas Hottel Gist one daughter Mrs Morse K Upshaw both of Helena Ark and two stepsons Bryan Gist Jr and Charles Gist also of Helena.

Edgweood Lexa Ark Thomas Hottel Gist Morse K. Upshaw Helena, Ark Bryan Gist, Jr Charles Gist Helena

Aa River Name Means Water in Europe

The sentence notes that Aa is the most common river name in Europe and translates to water. No additional context or events are provided.

Europe

Market turmoil shadows 1933 campaign efforts

A fragment from a Kansas City dispatch notes concern over the 1933 campaign and uneasy market conditions. Police value a runner’s cargo at about $500, signaling tension and possible disruption amid political activity.

Lolis News

Also Mentioned on This Page

Evening Star Joseph T. Robinson Congress T. W. Harrison U.S. Senate Christ Chan Roanoke World News Sergeant’s Sale Poration Court Essex Coach Court House Lee Barr Market Report Wasddeey Co Hogg Gig CRG Sap Cees Reese Dean’s Lo J. Clerk N.inda Colum- Ohie Saya Chem Main St Jamees P. Reardon MO. S. Solenberger & CO N. Loudoun St Elizabeth Arden Salon Baker’s Drug Store North Main St Haddock Atlantic Carl Cne Bea Ome Sadie Frank Weston Prank Anna Frank Sae Gaachaan WOR Columbia Wenet O.S Mare, Scuatiner & Marx Frank Gearing E. Piccadilly Street iGar Brooks Rexall Brooks’ Pharmacy Rexall Store Irwin Drug Co N. Braddock St
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