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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1927

Page

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Sandy Baker Re-elected City Council President in 1923 Reorganization

At the council reorganization Sandy Baker was unanimously chosen to preside again for a year. Hunter Grimm was reappointed vice president and Frank Krebs and James Reardon were also re elected as clerk and city solicitor respectively. The group deferred several officer elections to October to allow public input and potential new candidates.

W. Alexander Baker Sandy” Baker Hunter B. Grimm Nestor Frank H. Krebs James P. Reardon Grimm Ward Patton

Paid Two Fines In Same Court On the Same Day

John Clifford drew two fines in police court last evening. He was arrested for being drunk but released on condition to appear for trial. He failed to appear and gave no satisfactory excuse when arrested. Clifford was fined $10 for contempt of court and $12 for being drunk.

John Clifford Clifford

Woman Sues for Return of Hudson Auto in Frederick Court

Mrs. F. B. Crum sues her husband C. H. Crum in Frederick circuit Court for a writ in detinue to recover a Hudson automobile valued at 1000 dollars. She claims the car was taken by him and not returned. officers have not located the vehicle. Mr. Crum owns White Sulphur Inn at Bartonville in the county.

Circuit Court Frederick County F. B. Crum C. H. Crum

Veteran Drayman Cornélius Robinson Seeks a Replacement Horse

Cornélius Robinson, long time drayman, has lost a horse and seeks a new animal to continue hauling. If unable to replace the horse he may retire from the business. He spent 45 years in the trade and is known for lifting heavy loads, including marble and granite. He also served in the United States Army on the western frontier.

Cornélius Robinson Cornelius Drayman United States Army Far West

Philip R. Fowle Admitted as Winchester Bar Attorney

Philip R. Fowle took the oath as an attorney and member of the Winchester Bar in Frederick County Circuit Court. He was recently admitted to practice here.

Philip R. Fowle Winchester Frederick County

Captain MacFarland Dies In Staunton

Funeral services were held in Staunton Virginia for Captain James N. MacFarland age 85 whose death occurred Sunday. He was the son of the late Reverend Dr. Francis MacFarland and Mary Bent MacFarland of Winchester. The Reverend Dr MacFarland helped found the Southern Presbyterian Church General Assembly.

Staunton James N. MacFarland Captain MacFarland Francis MacFarland Mary Bent MacFarland Winchester Dr MacFarland General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church

Death of Madelin Zorbach Stuns Baltimore Ad Agency Bowler

The body of Madelin Zorbach, 26, was found in her car near Loch Raven in Baltimore county with a pistol by her side. She worked at Joseph Katz Advertising and was a noted bowling champion. Police investigated whether her death was murder or suicide as the car's ownership and her movements before 9 AM were traced.

Associated Press Baltimore Madelein Zorbach Loch Raven Baltimore County Towson Undertaking sPolice Miss Zorbach Ad. Agency Joseph Katz Advertising Agency Loch Raven Dam William S. Sheller

Sheriff Luther Pannett to Speak at Rotary Meeting

Freder ick County Sheriff Luther Pannett will be the principal speaker at the Rotary Club luncheon at George Washington Hotel tomorrow at 1 PM. The program committee says his remarks will cover his experiences since taking office as Frederick County sheriff.

Luther Pannett Frederick County Rotary Club George Washington Hotel Frederick

View From Sky Planned For Shenvalee Motorcade

Lieutenant D R McCauley will pilot a plane from Winchester to Shenvalee Thursday morning to allow spectators to view the Atlanta Journal Appalachian Highway Motorcade from the air. Flights over Shenvalee New Market Gap Massanutten Mountain and New Market battlefield start at 10 30 a m. Landings will occur at the Lee Long farm near Shenvalee Clicks Lane. The RM Air Transport Service provides the plane used by the veteran flyer.

New Market Shenandoah Valey Shenvalee D. R. McCauley U. S. Army Flyer Winchester Sheavalee McCauley New Market Gap Massanutten Mountain New Market Battlefield Lee Long Farm Valley Pike Click’s Lane RM Air Transport Service

Douglas Wilson Bailed for DUI Charge Next Court Appearance

Douglas Wilson of the county was released on $500 bail today to appear in the county magistrate's court at 11 am Saturday to answer a charge of operating an automobile while under the influence of liquor.

Douglas Wilson C Y Magistrate’s Court

Major Flood Purchases Eighteen Acre Orchard

Major John H. Flood owner of property south of Winchester buys an eighteen acre orchard from John T. Sloat cashier of the Commercial and Savings Bank. The price is not named but estimated near five hundred dollars per acre. Sloat reserves the apple crop.

John H. Flood Rundle Winchester Beutelle Place John T. Sloat the Commercial and Savings Bank Major Flood Mr. Sloat

First Brethren Service Postponed

The Wednesday night prayer meeting at First Brethren Church is postponed to Thursday at 7 45 PM. Mrs G A Lewis and daughter Mrs Ada Steele and Miss Mary Louise Steele and Mr Frank Hardy have returned home after visiting relatives in McKeesport and Pittsburgh PA. Mr Frank Reynolds spent the day in Berkeley Springs WV on business.

First Brethren Church G. A. Lewis Ada Steele Mary Louise Steele Frank Hardy McKeesport Pittsburgh Frank Reynolds Berkeley Springs W. Va

Public Sale of Stock and Implements Notice

Stock and implements to be sold September 9 at 1 o clock. Sale to be held 145 miles east of Stephens City. R. E. Elbin listed as organizer.

Stephens City R. E. Elbin

Fokker Old Glory Flight Dies in Transatlantic SOS Mystery

Distress calls reach Old Glory over the Atlantic as the Fokker monoplane bound from Old Orchard Maine to Rome disappears. Ships Carmania Lapland Transylvania search 83 miles from reported position. weather blamed by New York weather officials as other factors likely.

New York Old Glory Old Orchard Rome Radio Corporations of America North Atlantic David W. Bone Cunard-Anchor Transylvania Associated Press Bone California Newfoundland Lapland Carmania St. Raphael Atlantic Lowenstein-Wertheim Dallas Spirit Radio Corporation Washington Concord N. H James H. Scarr New York Weather Bureau

Elks Host Baseball Banquet in Winchester

Winchester Lodge No. 867 Elks hosted a banquet for their baseball team and league figures at Shawnee Inn. Um pires Col Porter House and Sergeant Smith spoke on officiating and rule study, praising players and promising better attendance next season.

Winchester Lodge Shawnee Inn Col Porter House Sergeant Smith Andrew Bell Kiwanis Club The Elks and Rotarians Col. Porter House L. D. Arnold League

Important Fruit Growers Meeting At Library Tonight

Fruit growers are urged to attend a meeting tonight at 8 o clock in Handley Library. A. B. Rose will discuss the inspection service and how to organize inspection rings and obtain Federal certificates. He will explain the new inspection and branding law and related procedures.

Handley Library A. B. Rose Rose

Attorney Luttrell Survives Martinsburg Auto Crash

Ernest L. Luttrell of Martinsburg W V and well known in Winchester was brought to City Hospital Martinsburg after a vehicle overturned on the Martinsburg Berkeley Springs road near Johnsontown. He sustained chest injuries and bruises with no broken bones, not believed to be dangerously injured, as he was pinned beneath the heavy car.

Ernest L. Luttrell Martinsburg W. Va Winchester Berkeley Springs Johnsontown Hugh DeHaven Raleigh Street Bruce Luttrell Nellville Great Cacapon River Luttrell

Registration Notice For Miller and Valley Schools

Pupils for Miller School on Whitlock Avenue and Valley School on Martinsburg Turnpike must register at the Superintendent's Office in the County Courthouse before five o clock September 17. The measure funds extra rooms and teachers as the division high schools open September 15 including the Miller School eighth grade.

Miller School Whitlock Avenue Valley School Martinsburg County Court House Leslie D. Kline

Crop of apples 2500 bushels advertised for sale

A farmer offers 2500 bushels of Delicious apples and 2500 of Stayman of best quality. They hang on trees and can be packed for sale. Contact J. L. Hanger four miles west of Shepherdstown West Virginia. Bellmyers, Mal.

J. L. Hanger Shepherdstown W. Va Bellmyers

Pennsy Officers Visit Winchester For Apple Orchard Tour

A group of Pennsylvania Railroad officials spent six hours in Winchester yesterday, touring apple shipments and orchards including Governor Byrd's Green orchard on Apple Pie Ridge. The party, led by C. B. Krick and George D. Ogden, planned a two day visit but cut it short for a New York engagement, returning to Philadelphia at 8 p.m.

Pennsylvania Railroad Winchester Philadelphia New York Byrd Apple Pie Ridge C. 8. Krick Bi Kag Pee Pennsylvania George D. Ogden

David H. Larrick Native Hero Dies in Nebraska

Intelligence confirms the death of David H. Larrick of Red Cloud Nebraska at age eighty four on August 13. He was a Frederick County Virginia native and husband of Annie Richard. Survived by widow two sons one daughter a brother and a sister he joined the Methodist Church after moving West and lived a life of farming and community service.

David H. Larrick Red Cloud Neb Frederick County Asa Rebecca Larrick Annie Richard H.P. Richard J. W. Larrick Katherine Chrisman Winchester Methodist Church

Dennis Ebersole Dead in Sharpsburg Hero of Native Line

Dennis Ebersole aged about 45 died at his home in Sharpsburg Maryland. The funeral will be held at his home on Saturday at 10 a m with interment in the Sharpsburg cemetery. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs David Ebersole of this city and was a native hero in local memory.

Patton Henry Water Committee Loudoun Street Washington Page Women’s Civic League Braddock Cork Streets Paton Federal War Department National Cemetery National Avenue Fromce Hable Piccadilly Street Northern Virginia Power Company South Loudoun Street Boscawen Street Cork Street Forney Mathew Ebersole Dennis Ebersole Sharpsburg Ebersole David Ebersole

Frederick County Home seeks new superintendent

Applications are invited for the position of Superintendent of The Frederick County Home to replace resigning John M. Massey. Applications must be filed in the office of County Clerk C. C. Brannon by Sept 17 at 10 a.m. Board of Supervisors, Frederick, HHB Kline, Chairman. 7-10-1p-21)

Frederick County John M. Massey C. C. Brannon Board of Supervisors Frederick Stnd Bos

Royal Welcome Planned for Atlanta Montreal Quebec Motorcade

Two hundred prominent citizens will greet the motorcade along the scenic highway with a Winchester stopover and a banqu et at George Washington Hotel tomorrow night. J S Haldeman will lead the Chamber of Commerce welcome at the corporation limits and a governor’s telegram cites Byrd’s regret at missing the event. The route from Roanoke to Winchester covers natural Bridge Lexington Harrisonburg New Market Strasburg Middletown and other towns, with a ten day schedule to showcase the Appalachian corridor and promote north south hard surfaced roads.

Andre Lafargue New Orleans Louisiana Atlanta Journal Winchester James O'Connor The Chamber of Commerce Corporation J. S. Haldeman Handley Sc George Washington Haldeman R. Gray Williams Chamber Commerce Joe A. Marvel Dilachian Trail Association Athta Journal Harry F. Byrd Andrew Bell Peed of Commerce Chester Virginia Newport News Shenandoah Washington Roanoke Lexington Lepage Staunton

Final Sermon at Loudoun Street Church by Duckwall

Dr F T McFaden returned to the city and will attend the prayer meeting at the Presbyterian church tonight. The Rev Joseph S Duckwall has accepted a call to eastern churches and will leave around September 15 after delivering his final sermon here. A large attendance is hoped for the last service Duckwall will conduct at the Loudoun Street church.

F. T. McFaden Presbyterian Church Jos. S. Duckwall

Bugs and Draperies Cleaned to Your Satisfaction

Ad notes Winchester Steam Laundry offers cleaning of bugs and draperies with satisfaction guaranteed and a phone contact listed as 28 for service inquiries.

Winchester Steam Laundry

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Sandy Baker Common Council Hudson Automobile MacFarland Stenogatair Harnden & Co Katz Agency Sheriff Pannett Rotary Puys Sloat First Brethren Hunt Irplane Elks Are 1017S Library Pennsy Nebraska Hhb Commerce Chamber Duckwall
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