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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1927

Page

5

Community Brevities From Zepp Virginia and Nearby

Local notes list visits among Ashland Kentucky and Wheelersburg Ohio residents. Several families travel for family occasions. a death in the Plauger family is announced with burial at home.

Paul Williams Wardensville Russlel -Williams Bernice Peer Woodstock George Bolner Berlin Ashland Bolner John Brill George Lockstampher George Canoles Baltimore Bush Strosnider Clifton Bauserman Washington

Gasoline Thieves Targeting Cars Draining Tanks Across Row

Complaint from numerous owners reports thieves siphoning gasoline from automobiles in large quantities. Robbers use a rubber hose to drain tanks into a bucket, then transfer the fuel to a light truck with a barrel and drive to another vehicle. One owner found two tanks empty across three cars, while a third remained full.

Gasoline Thieves Rob Automobiles

A brief item notes gasoline thieves target vehicles in the area. The report frames the thefts as a disruption to local automobiles with emphasis on rising criminal activity. Authorities were not detailed in the snippet.

President Calls Upon the People To Give Thanks

President Coolidge proclaims Thanksgiving Day for November 24 praising peace with nations, relief for disasters, and spiritual growth. The message emphasizes gratitude for blessings, including material prosperity and wisdom, with a call to aid afflicted citizens.

Washington Coolidge

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