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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

3

Social and Personal News From Annville and Nearby

Miss Hazel Bailey returns to Lebanon Valley College in Annville Pa with her parents after summer at home on South Cameron Street. Mr and Mrs Frank Lee Bragg of Brucetown wed at Bruce Town Church and plan to move to Passaic N J. Red Cross to hold an indoor rummage sale at City Hall second floor. Frank M Boyd and Louisa Sibert receive a Maryland marriage license. Mr Harold March and Ruth Creighton Manuel head to Sesqui-Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. Os Orc O rkney Springs Orchestra members stay at Suits Us Cottage in South Braddock Street.

Hazel Bailey Annville William A. Y South Cameron Street Lebanon Valley College Miss Bailey Frank Lee Bragg Brucetown Dudley Pierce Stewart T Red Cross American Red Cross Maryland Frank M. Boyd Loutss Sibert Clearspring William W. Sibert Daniel Boyd Harold March Sesqui Harold March Ruth Creighton Manuel Washington Philadelphia Baltimore George Bruce Orkney Springs Suits Us South Braddock Street

Storm Damage in Pensacola Tops Two Million Dollars

Pensacola surveys damage from Monday's storm with plans for immediate repairs. The waterfront and naval air station bore the brunt, with docks, seaplanes, hangars, and residences damaged. Estimated city loss at two million dollars and a million dollars needed at the naval base.

Pensacola Fla Florida East Coast Naval Air Station F. B. Upham Naval Station

Revival Session Advances Evangelism at Harrisonburg

The conference opened with Bishop Bell urging revival to counter economic and social ills through church action. Dr. Gruver welcomed guests as WMA president Mrs. J. R. Rhodes highlighted missionary work in promoting morality and peace. Committees for finances boundaries and more were named as the meeting proceeded.

Martinaburg Lundhich Harrisonburg Bell W. F. Gruver J. R. Collis Inwood W. Va J. H. Brunk A. J. Secrist W. A. Wilt A. L Maiden John Oliver Ward McLanahan R. Ludwig Rs G. Bridgers Av. P. Havermale W. M. Maiden S. D. Skelton W. 8. Sercher Fr. &. Richardson B. F. Glovier E. Miller

Red Cross Florida Relief Drives Church Appeals for Donations

Public response to the Red Cross Florida disaster drive is strong, yet funds are still needed. Churches will distribute envelopes through the Federated Council of Church Women to collect cash or checks payable to Melvin Green, with contributors named or anonymous to date.

Red Cross Florida Federated Council of Church Women Melvin Green Treas

Dempsey Tunney Weigh In Ahead Of Philadelphia Fight

Gene Tunney flew from Shawnee to Philadelphia to face Jack Dempsey tonight for the heavyweight title. Tunney weighed 185 1/2 pounds and arrived after an air trip to avoid wet roads. Dempsey weighed in at 190 pounds and was deemed in perfect condition by the commission.

Atlantic City Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Philadelphia Dempsey Tunney Shawnee-On-Delaware Shawnee Stroudsburg Philadelphia Navy Yard Frank Wiener Pennsylvania Boxing Commission

Baptists Acquire Shumate Estate for New Church

An order in the Corporation Court confirmed the sale of the Shumate property at Washington and Piccadilly to the First Baptist Church for 12 300. The church plans a new edifice there with architect H L Cain of Richmond and a projected cost of about 50 000, aiming to accommodate a growing membership. Construction to begin soon.

Corporation Court Washington and Piccadilly Streets Pescharess. Dees M.ee i i First Baptist Church Bulletin H. L. Cain Richmond Shumate

West Virginia Northwestern Turnpike set for October meeting

Elaborate preparations are underway in Romney for a Burlington gathering on October 7 to form a permanent organization to promote tourist traffic on the Northwestern Turnpike. The proposed West Virginia Northwestern Turnpike Inc will be governed by a board of two directors per county. Notables including former Governor John J. Cornwell and Governor Byrd are expected to attend along with Shenandoah Valley boosters and the Haddely School Band. The event will start at noon and be followed by a basket picnic during the Upper Potomac Fair season.

Romney W. Va Burlington Northwestern Turnpike West Virginia Northwestern . Turnpike, Inc John J. Cornwell Byrd Virginia Gore West Va Winchester Haddely Shenandoah Valley Inc New England Canada Shenandoah Valley Upper Potomac

Plane trip by Casey Jones ends safely after 100 mile hop

A Curtiss-Oriole plane piloted by C.8 Casey Jones of New York completed a 100 mile flight from Shawnee-on-the-Delaware to near Stroudsburg in one hour and twenty six minutes before landing safely. Boies Pastry Shoppe ad at 27 W Cork St endorses homemade pies cakes cookies doughnuts and candies.

Cork ST Casey

Good Families Rescued During Height of Gale

Mrs J E Rinker of 402 Highlands avenue receives a letter from her niece Miss Leota Good of Miami Florida describing the devastation from a recent gale. The note says the Good family survived after rescuing neighbors babies and others as Miami Beach and Coral Gables suffered extensive damage and widespread casualties reported.

J. E. Rinker Highland Avenue Leota Good Miami Fila Rinker Edward Florida Uncle Ed Johnnie Mamie Miami Beach Havn Coral Gables Miss Good Armstrong Avenue

Rotarians Plan Florida Hurricane Relief Fund

After a Rotary Club meeting, a committee led by Robert L. Gray and 8 Porter House will send a Florida hurricane relief fund to Miami via the Red Cross. Members are urged to contribute cash or goods and have the total wired to Miami tomorrow afternoon.

Rotary Club Robert L. Gray Porter House Florida Miami the Red Cross Messrs. Gray House National Red Cross Bob Nelson International Board Red Cross Chesley R. Perry

Two Young Women Plead Guilty in Unauthorized Car Use Case

Two about 19 years old with prior court history appeared in police court today. They pleaded guilty to unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Justice Weems sentenced both to six months in jail and fined $100 plus costs each.

Justice Weems

Governor Martin Appeals for Money and Supplies

Governor Martin urged Virginians to aid Florida in distress with funds clothing and food. Miss Bessie Porter confirms the appeal while Broward county tax official B A Cromartie is named for contributions and Red Cross channels are urged for timely relief.

H. F. Byrd John W. Martin Florida Bessie G. Porter Tallahassee Martin B. A. Cromartie Broward County Fort Lauderdale Fla Mt. Ross A. Reader Miami Byrd Red Cross

Fire Alarm Rings In School During Drill

John Kerr Public School pupils at Market and Cork streets were halted by an electric fire alarm during a post lunch drill. Miss Highmy detected no fire when two young siblings accidentally triggered the bell in the basement, sparking brief excitement before order was restored. Belgian hand made lace is mainly produced by women in Flanders farmhouses.

John Kerr Public School Market Cork Streets Highmy Flanders

Adlerika Ad Highlights Relief From Gas and Stomach Trouble

A testimonial from Mrs A Howards claims Adlerika clears gas and stomach discomfort after prior troubles with meals. She says one spoonful removes old waste from the intestines and improves mood and cheerfulness, noting it helps with obstinate constipation and digestion. Miller's Dra Store.

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Sample Shoe Store G. W. Stover J. W. Stearn D. F. Glovier J. W. Brill L. A. Racey N. F. A. Cupp W. L. Childress C. W .Tinsman L. C. Mes J. E. Oliver W. B. Obaugh C. J. Racey E. E. Miller Frank Reynolds W. R. Talbot H. D. Fuller E. F. Re Stephens City Frances Page A. T. Jones Frances Jones Julian Ward Helen Conrad Bobbie Conrad M. M. Hansbrough Laura B. Lowery Fred Shill Lillian Mifleson W.H. Bosserman M. J. Baptist Kate Kern Grammar Harry Wills Baptists Piccadilly Street Northwest Pike Association Handley School Band of Boies Pastry Shoppe Miami, Florida Empire Theatre Russia Cecile de Mile Volga Adept Y Nore Konrad Bercovica Wre Elinor Fair Victor Varconi Julia Faye Kaeasaa of Producers , Distributing Corporation Northern Virginia Motor Co S. Loudoun St Mutt & Jeff Bud Fisher The Nathanson Company N. Loudoun tRe Stonney Corbett Big Jeee Witte Gene Devil Doe Matt You Rell Jack Furst
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