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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1926
Page
2
Red Cross will hold a rummage sale Saturday at Red Cross headquarters on the second floor of City Hall. Donations of suitable garments are invited and may be arranged by notifying chairman Mrs. Roy Larrick or calling Red Cross Headquarters.
We thank many friends for kindness and sympathy at our bereavement the death of our father Lewis Legg. Mrs. B. P. Roberts Mrs. Luther Manuel. A note recalls a Chicago man who shot two train porters and wanted to carry his own bags.
Greenspring Virginia notes report neighbors active with apples. J and Mrs Raymond Kirk visited Pennsylvania. Miss Cora Hale Summell spent Monday as usual with Miss Lottie. Mr Guy Webber returned from Maryland. Mr W T Hardy bought a Ford truck. Hollie Dick and Elvira Abshire head to Dayton for school. Pearl Gano visited sister E H Strawbridge before Florida winter. U S Fries and Herbert Fries visited Cumberland Maryland.
Benton Stapp of the Wyanoke farm near Middletown sent two Wolf River apples to The Star office. One apple weighed 19 ounces and measured 14% inches in circumference, indicating unusual size and quality.
Dabney C Harris on landowner and club hunting rights under state law. He notes no license needed for landowners or tenants and for clubs renting land, with emphasis on deer fox rabbits and hawk controls, penalties up to 50 dollars fine and 30 days jail, and local adjustments by county boards while federal law does not supersede state law.
Dispatches describe Miami’s rise as a Winter resort linked to H. W. Flagler and Carl G. Fisher, the Palm Hotel meeting place for Northern society. Reports note the Miami harbor in Biscayne Bay, real estate boom between Miami and West Palm Beach, and Hollywoods growth and devastation along with Fort Lauderdale and other towns north of Miami.
The report notes patches of the stricken area heavily affected by the hurricane were resorts.
Richmond dispatches tetanus antitoxin by air to Miami after a request from Miami officials. Lt. Clayton Biffell led a Langley Field flight carrying 280000 units of antitoxin, delayed by a broken propeller at Jacksonville and a new propeller rushed from Atlanta.
Four armed men robbed the First National Bank of Columbus Wisconsin this afternoon, stealing about 1,000,000 in securities and 10,000 in currency. Patrons and staff were herded into a vault while valuables were bagged and carried to a awaiting car. A fifth man acted as lookout. the robbers wore overhauls and entered just before closing. They left with 25,000 in cash and 50,000 in bonds, most negotiable.
Frederick Methodist Episcopal South church announces a Saturday September 25 meeting at 2 30 p m at the parsonage on North Loudoun street led by Rev J C Hooks. A sermon at Round Hill at 11 a m and Lamps Memorial at 3 30 p m follow. Presiding elder Dr Harry M Canter will preach at Paxton at 8 p m.
The advertisement notes strong demand for late model Buicks allowing the dealer to provide the public with high grade used cars and a large supply.
Partial list describes a 1925 Overland sedan with good tires and Duco paint noted as used on good roads since purchase by the original owner. Encourages buyers to see the car before purchase.
Classic 1925 Ford Touring car in near new paint with balloon tires and many extras. Used very little and priced to sell quickly for fast transaction.
A 1924 Chevrolet four door sedan offered in A-1 condition with a perfect motor and balloon tires.
Classic seven passenger sedan from 1923 offered in good condition with fresh paint. Suitable for taxi business transitions, negotiable price for quick sale.
Buick Touring from 1922 described as having a perfect motor and fresh Duco paint. Notes suitability for taxi business and overall good condition.
On the floor numerous vehicles are shown with extended payment terms of twelve months. Trade‑in options are highlighted to attract buyers.
A local auto dealer touts Winchester Garage as the safest place to purchase a used car. The notice highlights trust, value, and customer service as core strengths in the competitive market.
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