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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1926

Page

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Caribbean hurricane toll and damage reported in Havana

The Caribbean hurricane's death toll in Havana ranged up to 30 with about 1,200 damaged and estimates of 1,800 injured revised downward. The heaviest destruction hit the port and poorer districts as embassies and venues sustained damage but no Americans were killed. Communication across Cuba was interrupted and Florida reported minor debris with no ship damage. Continued details expected on Page Three.

Asid Havana Arly Mons Abou Cuba Republic Matanzas Pinar del Rio Marianao Maine Monument United States Maine Washington General Crowder State Department Florida Miami Fla Palm Beach West Palm Beach

No Thanksgiving Game Between Chambersburg and Waynesboro

Waynesboro Pa October 21 for the first time in six years there will be no Thanksgiving football game between Chambersburg and Waynesboro high schools. The Chambersburg player Chase is barred by school officials fueling the dispute over race and prompted cancellation. The Cumberland Valley Athletic League may dissolve if the ban stands with multiple teams refusing to play Chase.

Waynesboro Chambersburg Cumberland Valley Athletic League Eesk L. Johnston Faust Chase Mason- Dixon Carlisle Johnston Faust Pomany Athers Winchester Martinsboro Hagerstown Martinsburg Amd

Large wine seizure raids city apartment raid

Police raided the apartment of Gus oe a restaurant man at 2 Loudoun Street and seized gallons of wine and 45 gallons of grape mash. Most material was destroyed but enough was kept as evidence. Pappas was absent, reportedly visiting Baltimore. Chief Doran, Officer Guthridge, and Sheriff Pannett led the operation.

Moon Gus Oe Loudoun Street Pappas Baltimore Chief Doran Guthridge Pannett

Auto Fell Forty Feet In Strasburg Tragedy Kills Two

Fatal ending of a Sunday trip in Strasburg leaves Louis Mikulski dead at 22 and Harvey Clark injured. Mikulski died at Winchester Memorial Hospital from internal injuries after an auto driven by Clark plunged over Fort Hill and landed on railroad tracks. Both men worked at a Winchester barrel factory and were staying with locals at Loudoun street. Clark survived by narrowly escaping death as the car turned over twice before stopping on the rails.

Louis Mikulski Craserie Bara ‘Company Winspeata Memorial Hospital Strasburg Mikulski Winchester Sharon James McDonald North Loudoun Street Mikoski Harvey Clark Summit Point W. Va Fort Hill Holiday Street Southern Railway

Love Em and Leave Em at Empire Tonight

Broadway comedy by George Abbott and John V. A Weaver opens at the Empire Theatre at 8 30. The Paramount Producing Company presents Love Em and Leave Em a satirical take on modern department store life with a lively cast and peppy dialogue. Prices range from 50 cents gallery to 2 dollars for premium seats.

Paramount Producing Company New York City Empire Theatre George Abbott John V. A. Weaver Weaver

Public Sale of Live Stock at Laise Farm Near Bunker Hill

Public sale advertised for Saturday October twenty third at ten in the morning on the William S Laise farm two miles west of Bunker Hill. Items include eleven horses thirty cattle one hundred twenty five hogs and thirty sheep. Sale rain or shine. Conducted by Co P Hardy and Robert Collis.

Wm. S. Laise Bunker Hill Co. P. Hardy Balinger Robert Collis

Three Aviators Held for Killing Southern Confederate Veteran

Three Army aviators Lieuts A J Lehman J C A Dennison and Claire Stroh were arrested at Maxwell Field Montgomery Ala on charges of voluntary manslaughter in the death of a Confederate veteran struck by an airplane during a cloud swoop The incident also involved a separate fatal crash scare against a Negro cotton picker Browder 83 was killed and Clarke Henry injured when the plane loomed over a cotton field in a alleged prank investigators searched Maxwell Field for damaged parts and awaited Col Henry S Wagner's arrival for court martial proceedings

Associated Press Montgomery Ala A. J. Lehman J. C. A. Dennison Claire Stroh H. H. Crichards Maxwell Flying Field Atlanta Col Henrys. Wagner Fourth Corps Frank G. Browder Clarke Henry Maxwell Field

Radio 25 Percent Reduction on Stewart Warner

Reynolds Battery Service advertises a 25 percent price cut on Stewart Warner radios. The brief notice lacks full details but indicates a promotional offer and a local business listing.

Stewart Warner Reynolds

Kiwanis Club Receives Gift from Winchester England

The Roanoke district and Rotary Kiwanis leaders praised progress at Roanoke meeting. A gift of Frederic Morton's The Story of Winchester, Virginia was sent to Councillor Johnson and placed in Winchester City Library for public reading.

Kiwanis Club George Washington Hotel Capital District Roanoke Trict Jesse Oakes Legates Clark M. Smit Rotary-Kiwanis Coement Winchester Eng Bell W Ter Virginia Johnson Andrew Bell Winchester Kiwanis Club Ofchester Councillor Johnson Frederic. Morton America Young Thomas Holt

Rehill Held Over For Fine And State Road Work

Hugh Rehill convicted in Corporation Court on a $25 theft by false pretense seeks temporary release. If fines and costs totaling $75.50 are not paid, he will begin a 30 day sentence on state roads with an additional 161 days minus good behavior time.

Hugh Rehill Corporation Whiting Steere Bill Holmes Gruber Gruber

Woman's Handbag Found Under Car on South Loudoun Street

C Lee Barr found a lady's handbag under his truck on South Loudoun street after daylight. Contents included change a gold watch a vanity case and other woman’s accessories. The bag likely was dropped or tossed there during the night and may be recovered by its owner with identification.

C. Lee Barr South Loudoun Street

Remember Rammage Sale Next Saturday at Chamber of Commerce

District Nurse Association announces a rammage sale in the Rest Room at the Chamber of Commerce building on Saturday, October 23 at 11 am. Volunteers may leave items at the Rest Room or call Mrs. Clarence Hardy by Friday. Also a note about apples and bulk fruit requests.

District Nurse Association Chamber of Commerce Clarence Hardy

Grand jury unable to find anarchy claims in Frederick County

The Frederick County Circuit Court jury dismissed after an all day session. The panel said they found no state of anarchy or evidence suppression as claimed. Three indictments were returned, two involving brothers not indicted previously. Sheriff Pannett sought two deputy slots to aid law enforcement.

Grand Jury Circuit Court Frederick County Whiting Bog Wee Ed Hancing Pannett Deayers

Miss Lily Baker Injured En Route to Richmond Wedding

Miss Lily H. Baker suffered cuts, severe bruises, and nervous shock when her auto with Capt. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston struck a telephone pole near Sperryville, forcing a return home. Captain Johnston and Mrs. Johnston had minor injuries. Baker was brought home by her nephew W. Woodhull Baker and Dr. B. B. Dutton.

Lily H. Baker Major R. T. Barton Eleanor Parrish Richmond Miss Baker Ewart Johnston Clarke County Sperryville Rappahannock Johnston Captain Johnston W. Woodhull Baker Winchester B. B. Dutton R. T. Barton South Washington Street

Death of prominent Winchester youth George Barrie III

George Barrie III, a well known young businessman in Winchester, died at his home at 604 Stewart Street at 11 36 today after a two day illness from uremic poisoning. He was 28, native of Philadelphia, resided in Winchester since childhood, served in the chemical warfare department in World War I, managed his father’s Apple Pie Orchards, and was married to Louisa Riley Barrie. Funeral arrangements were not set by afternoon.

George Barrie III City Stewart Street Barrier L. M. Allen Mr. Barrie Barie Amherst. Street Philadelphia Winchester Lorenz Adolph Lorenz J. Ogden Itt Chicago George Barrie Chemical Warfare Department University of Virginia Corp Barrie Mary Purcell Janney Louisa G Riley Hier William Arbrook Christ

Helfenstein Elected Maryland Diocese Coadjutor Bishop

Dr. Helfenstein elected coadjutor bishop of the Maryland diocese on the first ballot after a diocesan council in Baltimore. He won a majority of clerical votes and the lay delegates’ consent, with Dr Beverley Tucker Jr and Dr William Dame also nominated. Helfenstein, born 1865, has long resided in Maryland and is connected to notable Maryland and Virginia church families. He earned a doctor of divinity from the Virginia Theological Seminary.

Edward T. Helfenmof Maryland Yay Baltimore Afane Voestion Pee Council Una Us Beverley D. Tucker Richmond William Page Dame Ere Helfenstein Virginia United States Dame Nelson St. Bonis Cyrus G. Helfenstein Annie Trail Helfenstein Edward Trail Frederick Grace Fenton Nelson Kinloch Nelson Virginia Theological Seminary Robert B. Nelson Winchester Ernest Helfenstein Joseph Baker Charles E. Falconer Edgar K. Legg St. Mark’s Parish Grace Church Springs

Slush fund in Ohio reported in campaign inquiry

The report describes a Wisconsin Ohio campaign slush fund and a request by Democratic State Chairman Dye to investigator Senator Reed for a close watch on expenditures. McNary urged delaying the inquiry into Washington state politics until after the November elections, while Reed sought to press ahead with the probe.

Walser Spreaere Sonds W. Evans Imperial W Klan Desart United States Penditures Exp Ohio Dye James Ay. Reed Missouri Illinois Republican, Campaign Committee Hamilton County McNary Delany Chicago Oregon Reed Senate Washington State King Democrat Utah Salt Lake City McNary Fond

Specials on classic autos and auto parts

Late model Buick roadster in perfect condition for 750 dollars. A 1923 Chevrolet coupe with new paint and tires listed at 325 dollars. Ford sedan with fresh paint and tires priced at 175 dollars. Auto Parts Corp on South Market Street Winchester Virginia. Also includes fragmented notes about church rector appointment and prior calls by a clergy member.

Auto Parts Corp S. Market St Winchester

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