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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1928
Page
2
Campaign note shows Garrison failing to energize stump efforts against Smith as peers comment on political climate. The excerpt mentions Maurice Lynch of Winchester and a reference to a Supreme Court nomination and Catholic, respected figures shaping the election discourse.
T W Harrison defends farmer interests and condemns Republican policy, citing Muscle Shoals veto, wheat prices, and McNary Haugen bills. He appeals for Democratic support, pledges continued farming advocacy, and explains health limits while planning appearances and distribution of his letter.
Seventeen children were injured when a school bus crashed into a telephone pole near Claremont in Surry County and overturned. Four children were taken to Petersburg hospitals with injuries including a broken leg and internal injuries. Alfred Barnes, severely injured, received a blood transfusion from a family member. he is the son of B W Barnes of Spring Grove.
Used car dealer advertises multiple years models with prices for Packard Buick Chevrolets Dodges Hupmobile trucks and more including 1926 through 1929 sedans coupes roadsters and roadster models with balloon tires. Prices range from 75 to 1650 dollars and note new items like a 1928 Coach and models with special equipment.
In Claremont a bus collision injured Virginia Dade with a lascerated leg and teat, Mary Florence Badley with lascerations on the side, and Walter Cox with a lascerated head. The crash, within 300 yards of the school, occurred when driver Thurman Figeld swerved to avoid a suddenly stopping car and hit a pole, sparing children from being run over.
The Rev D A Hipps was unfrocked and excommunicated by the Memphis Presbytery Cumberland Presbyterian Church for conduct unbecoming by saying if a man could stand up for the right in the church he would have his axe cut off. The presbytery also rejected a resolution condemning political and press efforts to humiliate ministers over moral questions in the national campaign.
Rest Brevities notes a rally service Sunday September 16 at 8 p.m. featuring the pageant Loyal Ever described as entertaining. Sunday school meets each Sunday at 10 a.m. The First Bible Class hosted a wemnie roast for the Rest Sunday school, with guests Mr. and Mrs Garland Snyder and Mr Woodward visiting Miss Laura Snyder near Stephenson.
Ninety per cent of unused miles at fifty per cent of original cost. A citywide appeal to buy high value, low down payment used Buicks and other makes. Listings include model years 1921 to 1927 with various touring, sedan, coupe and roadster options, all priced for quick sale.
Mrs F C Moulden stayed with daughter Mrs Walter Flowers near Wadesville. The Woman's Missionary Society met at Mr and Mrs Walter Bruning for a social evening with most members present. C C Miller and family of Greenwood and Harry Hicks and family near Stephenville called in. Frances Moulden from Hagerstown was home for the weekend. Prohibition remains a political issue, says the Florida Times Union.
Detroit News notes that style authorities claim everything appears brighter this year while referencing an alleged farm situation.
In the county magistrate's court today Justice Tavenner fined L. L. Britt one hundred dollars and costs and sentenced him to 30 days in jail for operating an automobile while under the influence. The license to drive was revoked for one year. The jail sentence was suspended after Britt collided with a telephone pole on the Valley Pike south of town.
A Providence Journal note states college boat races will not be postponed due to wet grounds, indicating organizers will proceed with the events as scheduled despite conditions.
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