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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1928

Page

3

Miss Agnes Phillips Weds Paul Maddox At Linden Farm

Miss Agnes Phillips married Mr. Paul Maddox at the Phillips home near Linden in a ceremony led by Rev Huttle of the Lutheran Church. Miss Frances Marshall served as maid of honor and Mr. Raymond Maddox was best man. After a reception the couple departed for Washington where they will reside.

Agnes Phillips Paul Maddox J. L. Phillips Linden Washington Anna K. Maddox Front Royal Frances Marshall Raymond Maddox Huttle Lutheran Church Womeld Henry Womedorph Opequon A. H. Peery McClure Ohio Stewart Peery Martinsburg W. Va Stewart Womeldorph Lloyd Womeldorph Lovettsville Laura Fuhkhouser Lebanon Church Albert Snapp John Lamp Howard Lamp Winchester Edgar Smoke Herbert Smoke Mount Williams Thomas Gatewood Burton Ritter James Ritter Pearl Hudson Milton Snapp Ray Ebersole Evelyn Pond Maynard Snapp Edward Snapp

Birth Of Eight Pound Baby Boy At 813 South Kent Street

Mr and Mrs Edward Golightly of 813 South Kent street welcomed an eight pound baby boy at home Sunday. Mrs Golightly formerly Eva Violett, daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Violett. Golightly works as a weaver at Virginia Woolen Company. First child for the couple.

Edward Golightly Edward F. Golightly South Kent Street

Winchester Represented at WCTU Meeting

The Winchester branch of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union sent representatives to a regional gathering highlighting temperance work and community outreach initiatives.

Winchester W. C. T. U. Meeting The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union

Travelers and visitors common to Winchester scene

A long list of locals and guests appears in Winchester with many traveling to Martinsburg Baltimore and other nearby spots. Notable names include Carrie Lupton B R Callis I B Stone and the Jenkins family among others visiting relatives and staying at area hotels and homes.

Missouri Anti-Saloon League backs Hoover in letter drive

Rev Parker Shields of the Anti-Saloon League of Missouri says the group sent a pro Hoover anti Smith letter to 400 ministers and League members at the urging of the Republican National Committee. He cites opposition to Governor Smith over prohibition and describes Hoover as farmers’ friend and a constructive Statesman.

Associated Press ST. Louis Parker Shields Anti-Saloon League of Missouri League Republican National Committee Missouri Shields John Thomas Stewart First Congregational Church Bonne Terre Hoover Farmers Anti-Saloon League Smith

Herrick Flies to Chicago with Lindbergh in Monoplane

U S ambassador Myron T. Herrick joined Col Charles A. Lindbergh in his monoplane for a flight from a private field to Chicago. Herrick plans onward train travel to the Pacific coast on a short business and pleasure trip. Lindbergh called the trip a short business run and did not discuss its purpose.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Myron T. Herrick United States France Charles A. Lindbergh Chicago Pacific Coast Lindbergh Paris

Farmer dragged to death as horses run away

Ambrose Griffith, 62, a prominent farmer of Luray, was killed while harrowing when his team was frightened by a train near the Norfolk and Western tracks. Coroner Virgil Hammer said Griffith’s feet were caught in the harrow causing a broken neck. he is survived by two brothers Edward and Frank Griffith.

Ambrose Grifith Luray Norfolk and Western Griffith Virgil Hammer John Penn Edward Frank Griffith

Red Cross Near 1.5 Million in West Indies Relief

The Red Cross reports the West Indies hurricane relief fund has reached 1,437,970 dollars with a goal of 5,000,000. Washington announced the headquarters noted the near milestone and urged continued donations.

Associated Press Washington Red Cross West Indies

Anxiety Over Baptist Missionaries in Bandit Region

Canton China September 25 considerable anxiety was felt here for the safety of Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Bailey American missionaries traveling in Kwangsi province from Wuchau to Kweilin in a bandit region where English missionary Miss Tobin was kidnapped last Thursday Dr. and Mrs. Bailey belong to the Southern Baptist Convention based in Richmond Virginia.

Associated Press Canton China J. M. Bailey Kwangsi Province Wuchaw Kweilin Miss Tobin Mrs. Bailey Southern Baptist Convention Richmond

Senator Phipps Baggage Thoroughly Inspected Upon Arrival

United States Senator Lawrence C. Phipps of Colorado arrived on the Ile de France and protested as customs inspectors opened his 17 pieces of luggage on the pier. He said the items were trifling foreign purchases properly declared, but a deputy collector ordered a full search.

Associated Press New York United States Lawrence C. Phipps Colorado Ile de France

Smith Denounces Intrigues During G O P Regime

Smith charges Republican insiders with concealment of bond transfers into party treasury during the 1920s. He asserts Senate investigators found knowledge of off lease dealings and suggests 1924 election results reflected personal guilt among individuals involved.

Senate

Public sale of personal property by E B Timberlake

Leaving the state Timberlake announces a no reserve sale of household and kitchen furniture. Items include a three cornered china closet, oak leather upholstered bed, two wash stands, beds, kitchen cabinet, range stove, oil stove, oak desk, hall rack, lamps, rugs, and other pieces. 19 month credit on sums over ten dollars through Jefferson Bank and Trust Company Charles Town West Virginia. No removal until terms met.

Jefferson Bank and Trust Company Charles Town W Va

Smith accuses Hoover of distorting statements in Denver speech

Washington dispatch reports Chairman Work of the Republican committee accusing Gov Alfred E Smith of distorting Hoover remarks in a Denver speech on power. Work charged Smith with misrepresenting phrases and context while asserting Hoover had been ignorant of facts.

Wilson Smith Washington Hubert Work Republican Committee Alfred AE. Smith Herbert Hoover Guv Denver Work Hoover

Hoover claims ignorance on Boulder Canyon power plan

The text accuses Mr. Hoover of advertising ignorance on Boulder Canyon power development and alleges improper relations with a power company. It notes attempts to remove two Commerce Department players and discusses the broader issue of interstate water and power conflicts in the West.

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Alice. McKee Alice McKee Memorial Hospital North Avenue Iss McKee Ercy McKee Mr. Butler H. W. Butler Tokus Inn Mrs. Butler Clarence L. Butler H.&. Barr Mr. Mason H. W. Butler and Brother Packing Company Catherine Manuel Alma Bean Henry Ehm John Nix and Company H. W. Cook W. K. Noble Company Fort Wayne, Ind Lucy Strosnider Bott West Boscawen Street Miss Strasnider League Shoe Rabbi Lochet Baltimore Harry Levine Philip Klompus Rabbi Sochet Klompus Sochet Max Novick North Loudoun Street Virginia Green Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church South Roanoke Mattison Mamie Robinson Annie J. Rees Winchester Union Sarah Tanquary State Teachers’ College Harrisonburg Eugene Collins Georgie Collins Cumberland, Md W. S. Clark Amherst Street Collins J. L. Humston Berryville M. T. Dunn J. W. Cornie Bes Norman Dunn Virginia Hicks Dayton J. H. Bott Joseph Miller E. E. Keister Strasburg Mrs. Herbert Fisher Stephens City William Henry Gold Salem, Va Roanoke College Messrs Herbert Schutte J. L. Boyer Robert Clower Gertrude Clower Woodstock D. J. O’connell County Mrs O. L. Evans West Chester, Pa George Washington Hotel A. H. Hamburg Florence Dwyer Hess Luther Ford Douglas Parl Ford Hagerstown, Md H. W. Harmer Albin Rebekahs Winchester Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows’ Hall Fort Loudoun Daughters of the American Revolution Handley Library Huntsberry Carrie D. Lupton Harrisonburg, Va B. R. Callis Lexington, K. C Dr. I. 8. Stone Robert Jenkins Helen Mildred Jenkins John S. Bucher Clarence Seibold Reading, Pa Mrs. Bucher C.S. Hartman Verna Bucher Chauncey Jerome Florida E. C. Stuart Dorothy Stuart Stuart Bell Hampden-Sidney College M. M. Swimley Swimley, Va 8S. C. Earle Spartansburg, S. C Jack Arthur Robinson Mary Robinson A. H. Jackson Ashland J. L. Hayes C. M. Gosnell W. F. Harrison Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Peggy Callan Gertrude Rodeffer Virginia Rehill North Kent Street Charles J. Affleck Louisville, Ky J. W. Affleck Peyton Street C. B. Marland Jake and Myer Brodie Pittsburgh Frank Feinberg Miss Feinberg Earl Massey Edith Pannett Taylor Ritter Marcellus Anderson Mount Vernon Ethel Cadwallader Herrick Page Farmer Oath Apple British United Kingdom Livepool Southampton London Glasgow Manchester Hull Cardiff Bristol Bandit Summit Point MW. Sharp E. B. Timberlake Democratic Standard-Bearer Walsh Burton K. Wheeler Shrine Temple Punjab Mellon Vnst Research Rex Winchester and Western Railroad Company A.M D. H. Sencindiver Kiwanis Club the People’s Drug Bacalpielel Florsheim Bette Sample Shoe Store Lovett Bros P.O Optometrist
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