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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1926

Page

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Northwest Apple Crop Faces Great Damage From Cold

Frost threatens apple crops in the northwest as unseasonable cold sweeps the region. Nebraska corn shows resilience while frost warnings spread across Illinois Indiana and Ohio. The weather map predicts continuing anomalies with record lows in several states and widespread cool conditions through Sunday.

Chicago Nebraska Iowa Illinois Weather Bureau Indiana Washington Cheyenne Sheridan Wyo Idaho North Dakota South Dakota Lower Lake Region Ohio Valley Tennessee Atlantic East Gulf States Florida Prairies Texas Panhandle Alberta Manitoba Saskatchewan St. Lawrence Seaboard American Northwest Oregon Yakima Wash Baker Ore Walla Walla Winnemucca Nev Minnesota Ohio Montana Wyoming Pacific Northwest

Service Swimming Club Sets Winter Schedule at American Legion

The Service Swimming Club met at the American Legion building with Chairman John H. Rosenberger approving a winter program for all ages. About 2,000 used the pool last season as members, including Miss Mary Greenway Russell and Miss Mary Katherine Aulick, outlined classes, life saving, and a carnival with the Girls Athletic Association.

Service Swimming Club American Legion John H. Rosenberger Herbert Schutte Marshall Baker Abe Novick R. B. Nelson George Fansler Henderson Dan Lupton Wisecarver Mary Greenway Russell Mary Katherine Aulick Stowers Fox Girls Athletic Association Miss Fox Walter Dent Mr. Pope Bill Doran

D N A Bag Lost On Street Near City Hall

Miss Evelyn C Dean of the District Nurse Association reports a black leather nursing bag lost last evening between City Hall Plaza and East Piccadilly Street. The bag bears the letters D N A in large type and fell from her car. Any information leading to recovery of the bag and contents is appreciated.

Evelyn .C. Dean District Nurse Association City Hall Plaza East Piccadilly Street Dean

Auction Notice for Household Goods in Cooper Missouri

Auction Monday September 27 at 2 p.m. at 619 S Main Street featuring an entire household goods estate. Glass fruit jars and oil cooperative items announced by Cooper Mose and Oil Co. plus a car of all sizes arriving soon to meet fruit season needs.

Cooper, Mose. & Oil ,Co S. Main Street

Storm warning prompts Sabbath observance appeal

Winchester Virginia reader Nannie R. Glass notes a destructive storm as a warning and describes Christians gathering to pray for proper Sabbath observance quoting scripture about holiness and watchfulness. The letter urges timely faith and reverence.

the Star Nannie R. Glass Winchester

For Sale 1925 Model Fords and others

Classified notice listing a 1925 Model Ford and several other vehicles for sale by H. W. Ebert. Includes location and contact snippet from a 1920s newspaper page.

H. W. Ebert

Community resident Henry Cave dies at home

Henry Cave a well known city resident died suddenly from apoplexy at his Highland avenue home about 7 a m He had suffered high blood pressure and recently felt unwell after apple picking He was a tinner and skilled all around mechanic treasured for fearless steeple jack work Survived by second wife Miss Myers and six children funeral set for Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Monday at 2 p m with Rev Joseph S Duck in charge

Henry Cave Highland Avenue Mr. Cave Henry Miss Myers Henry Cave, Jr Ethel Retha Eva Cave Madeline Rosie Cave Highland Avenue Presbyterian Church Cepana Waeets Mount Hebron Etery

Mr. Jones Breaks Fifty Straights in New Club Feature

Roger T. Jones broke 50 straight in a two man team race at Winchester Gun Club with Willis Anderson defeating Arthur Seabright and Arthur Enghart 96 to 91. A weekly team race is planned with Jones and Seabright selecting sides. Trapshooting practice shoots invite enthusiasts.

Mr. Jones Roger T. Jones Winchester Anderson Enghart

All Star Boxing Program Tonight At City Hall

William Brown and Harry Lewis top the six round main event on an all star card at the Business Men's Athletic Club City Auditorium. Horner arranged the elimination tournament with silver cups for three consecutive flyweight lightweight and welterweight bouts. opener Charles Lewis vs Young Siki. Boxing starts 8 15 sharp with four six round contests and usual prices.

William Brown Harry Lewis Business Men’s Athletic Club City Auditorium City Hall Horner Charles Lewis Young Siki

Wanted Women for Canning Factory in Inwood West Virginia

Advertises immediate work for women at a canning factory in Inwood West Virginia. Free transportation provided. bus departs B and O station at 5.55 a m daily. Contact C H Musselman C&O Inwood WV.

Inwood W. Va B. and O C. H. Musselman C&o

United Brethren Conference Meets Here Next Fall

The Virginia Annual Conference of the United Brethren Church in Christ will hold its 127th session in Winchester. Bishop William Melvin Bell will deliver the annual challenge sermon. Address by Dr. C. S. Zigler and tributes to departed members marked the recent sessions in Harrisonburg.

Harrisonburg Virginia United Brethren Church In Christ Winchester George W. Stover Chall W. ¥. Good W. F. Gruver Bishop Bell Higgins Sister U. B Christian Endeavor United Brethren Church Wilt W. A. Wilt Keyser W. Va Methdist Church EK. Miller Cumberland Muhlenburg Lutheran Church Woman's Missionary Association S. C. Zigler Dayton Ohio United Brethren In Christ In America Orient Africa Conerence J. Co. S. Myers Jasper Graves Martinsburg Virginia Conference Christian Endeavor Union N. F. A. Cupp Cupp Gruver C. S. Zigler W. R. Funk

Uncertainty Persists In Wheat Market Causes

Chicago reports show world supply and demand as a key explained factor for firm wheat prices, with eastern political buying cited by some. Corn and oats move mixed while provisions vary, and large Canadian deliveries offset snow and rain effects.

Associated Press Chicago Argentina Australia Equator Canada United States

Petitions Filed In U S Court Against Millers

Involuntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed in federal court today against Gan Miller and Company Inc a realty mortgage concern and the Investment Banking Corporation of Georgia a subsidiary. The Aller concern recently was placed in equity receivership after a voluntary petition in bankruptcy had been filed.

Associated Press New York Gan Miller and Company, Inc Investment Banking Corporation of Georgia Aller— Concern

Car Overturns After Plunging Over Bank Near Winchester

A Dodge touring car carrying Brill brothers of Clearbrook ran off the Millwood road about 1:30 AM and overturned on a near vertical embankment. Both men were trapped beneath the wreck but escaped injury. The car slid 200 feet along the embankment, broke fence posts, and finally crashed into a fence before overturning. Passers by freed the men after the plunge.

Brill Brothers Clearbrook Millwood Winchester Chance

Work for Women Opens Monday in Winchester

To begin Monday morning, Sept. 27. Long season, good pay, pleasant surroundings. Winchester, Va.

National Fruit Product Co., Inc Winchester

Work for Women Long Season Good Pay Pleasant

Wanted help in Winchester Virginia for long season and good pay. Also seeking bulk apples including Delicious Stayman Grimes Black Twig Jonathan and King David. Ben Davis in barrels. Glaze & Hurst 676 N Market St.

Delicious Stayman Grimes Black Twig Jonathan King David Ben Davis Glaize Hurst Market St

Gene Tunney Receives Welcome as New World Heavyweight Champion

Gene Tunney arrives from Philadelphia to a tumultuous home town greeting in New York. Police clear a path at Penn Station and City Hall as Mayor Walker leads a formal reception with Marines, flags, and cheering crowds.

Associated Press New York Gene Tunney Philadelphia Jack Dempsey Pennsylvania Station Walker City Hall Tunney Lahey Wad Gene Philadllphia Manhattan Transfer Newark Gene Tunkey City Hall Plaza W. R. Gage Dempsey Coed Brooklyn Navy Yard Champion Whelan Board of Estimate Bill McCabe Billy Gibson Tim Mara Mara

Dempsey Sinks Deeper After Defeat in Philadelphia Bed

Jack Dempsey, defeated heavyweight champion, lies in bed in a Philadelphia hotel room and may be hospitalized. Manager Gene Normile quotes Dempsey as worn out by the Tunney bout, with his wife by his side and the fighter briefly rising against doctors’ orders.

Jack Dempsey Philadelphia Gene Normile Dempsey Gene Tunney Tunney Tex Rickard

Auction notices and rental ads from Winchester area

Antique sideboard, chairs and china, beds and stoves offered by Mrs. RC Baker at 122 West Cork Street sale Saturday September 25 at 1 PM. Also job listing seeks 15 men to pile barrels of apples for Winter's job benefitting Winchester Cold Storage Co. rental ad for a house at Main Street location.

Winchester Cold Stg. CO

Empire and Colonial theatres to operate under one management

Empire and Colonial theatres unite under one management with a joint program. Colonial reopens October 1 after modernization and expansion. The plan includes three two day pictures per week at both venues and a “Go to the Movies” week in early October. Manhattan Opera Company to feature on October 15 with Namika San and ballet, directed by Aldo Fran.

McCroy Stores Corporation Empire Colonial Marshall , Baker Th Empire Aix Tsabomanteces Star Buster’ Keaton Ibanes Metro-Goldwyn Ronald Colman Wilma Banky Johnny Hines Rainbow Riley Jack Holt Paramount Empire Stage Manhattan Opera’ Company Pittsburgh Tamaki Miura Opera Chicago Namika San Pavely-Dukrainsky Ballet Chicago Civic Opera Aldo Fran Continued

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Town Helena The Mont Rocky Mountain Swimming Club Legion Pool Mrs. Bell Taylor Barr Talor Barr Handley Miss Aulick J. H. Taylor American Legion Auxiliary Civic League Federated Council Church Women Fairmont Avenue Carpenters, Hable’s Winchester Cold Storage Company Sudnem Glaize & Hurst N. Market St Phil Gold Delta Sigma Nu Fraternity Shenandoah Valley Nat'l Bank Handley Library Trustee’s Unger Old Bethel Church United Brethren Conference U. S Millers Colonial Theatres Stores Corporation Steet
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