Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1928

Page

3

Handley Teachers Dinner Hosted by Winchester Kiwanis Club

Winchester Kiwanis Club plans a dinner at George Washington Hotel to entertain Handley High School teachers and their families. Garland Quarles will lead the program with jokes and acts, while Ralph Rosenberger Nelson Richards and Wendell Goode arrange transportation. Miss Bessie Hopkins returns from Europe to the Decatur Apartments, and the Girls Auxiliary of the First Baptist Church meets at 3 30 at Mrs H C Jones residence for a full turnout.

Winchester Kiwanis Club Handley George Washington Hotel Garland Quarles Handey School Ocal Kiwanis Club Ralph Rosenberger Nelson Richards Wendell Goode Kiwanis Jake Richard Miss Hopkins Europe Bessie Hopkins Decatur Apartments Washington Winchester The First Baptist Church H. C. Jones South Loudoun Street

Nancy Astor to Join Governor Byrd at Virginia Ball

Lady Nancy Astor will dance with Gov. Harry Byrd as the governor's ball opens with a grand march in Richmond next month. The program for the ball and governor's day events lists her prominent role at indoor and outdoor ceremonies tied to the state fair. Ball arrangements are by Adjutant General Sale with Major Neal as chief marshal. debutantes from across Virginia show strong interest in the minuet and Miss Eleanor Frye will present flowers to the governor's party.

Nancy Astor Virginia Nancy Langhorne Harry Byrd Richmond Gray’s Armory William W. Sale Mills F. Neal Marchal Eleanor Frye

Final Jordan Springs Dance To Close Season With Black Diamond Orchestra

The final dance of the season at Jordan White Sulphur Springs will be held tomorrow night under Mr. Charles Shewbridge of Brunswick Maryland. The Black Diamond Orchestra of York Pennsylvania will play having been praised as the jewels of dance orchestras. They previously performed at Jordan Springs and Morgan's Grove near Martinsburg on September 18. Miss Mary Hyde will study art in New York at the Three Arts Club after visiting Miss Isabelle Resor. Mrs Lewis Hyde and her daughter depart tomorrow for New York for the winter stay.

Jordan White Sulphur Springs Charles Shewbridge Brunswick Black Diamond Orchestra York Black Diamonds Jordan Springs Morgan's Grove Martinsburg Jordan’s Mary .Hyde New Y York Lewiss Hyde Mary Hyde New York Miss. Hyde Three Arts Club Isabelle Resor

Visitation at the Miller Home Draws Regional Guests

Recent visitors to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller near Greenwood included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Stoner and Mrs. Jennie Oberlin of Massillon Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Luttrell of Albin, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Barrett and Miss Laura Anderson of Winchester, and Mrs. Joseph Hancher with her two sons Joseph and Charles of White Hall.

Oscar Miller Greenwood Harvey Stoner Jennie Oberlin Massillon Ohio Howard Luttrell Albin Clarence Barrett Laura Anderson Winchester Joseph Hancher Joseph and Charles White Hall

Birth of a Son to Mr and Mrs Eugene B Cooper

Mr and Mrs Eugene B Cooper of South Washington street welcomed a son at Memorial Hospital yesterday morning. Mrs Cooper formerly Miss Allison Douglas of Brooklyn New York. Mr Cooper is son of Capt and Mrs Lewis F Cooper and works with his father in business. He also serves as scoutmaster of the Winchester Boy Scouts.

Eugene B. Cooper South Washington Street Memorial Hospital

Walter Chadduck Enrolls At Greenbrier School

Master Walter Chadduck son of Mrs Gussie Chadduck and the late Mr Chadduck formerly of this has entered Greenbrier Military School at Lewisburg West Virginia. He is a former resident of Winchester and spends time with his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Earl Massey at their home here. During the past years he has lived with his mother in Washington.

Walter Chadduck Greenbrier School Gussie Chadduck Chadduck Greenbrier Military School Lewisburg W. Va Winchester Earl Massey Washington

Middletown Man Wilfred Peery Dies of Tuberculosis

Wilfred Peery aged about 32 of Middletown died around 10 this morning after a lingering tuberculosis illness contracted during World War service. He is survived by his mother Mrs Nannie Shoae Peery and sister Miss Virginia Peery. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow.

Wilfred’ Peery Nannie Shoae Peery C. W. Peery Middletown Mr. Peery Eere County Virginia Peery J. Watts Shoaff Methodist Episcopal Church South University of Alabama Snowden B. Kline Winches

Johnson and Co. Pay All Claims on 1926 Apple Shipments

T S Johnson and Company of Liverpool announced they have voluntarily paid in full all claims on apples shipped on consignment in 1926. Henry Neville Stephenson is their Winchester representative. The growers accepted the compromise and praised Johnson's honesty and high commercial integrity.

T. S. Johnson and Company Liverpool Eng Apple Brokers Winchester Henry Neville Stephenson Star Johnson and Company Johnson

Spot and Future Prices For Wheat And Grains

Closing quotations in Chicago markets reported by W R Spielman and Co. Wheat futures fall 1.14 percent for September, 1.18 percent for December, 1.22 percent for March, and 1.25 percent for May. Corn September 0.964, December 1. Dashes indicate rounded figures. Rye September 1.08, December 1.56. Oats September 0.41, December 0.25. Baltimore spot wheat 1.341.

Chicago W. R. Spielman and Company Baltimore

Dr. C. D. Harris Condition Is Unchanged

The condition of Rev. Dr. Carlton D. Harris editor of the Baltimore Southern Methodist remained unchanged in Baltimore after paralysis last Saturday. An Associated Press report to The Star said his status yesterday was slightly improved.

Carlton D. Harris Baltimore Southern Methodist Baltimore Associated Press the Star Harris

Missing Sons Of Chicago Banker From Woodstock School

Two young sons of Chicago banker Benjamin J. Spring, Robert 11 and Joseph 8, vanished from Todd School in Woodstock after noon recess. Police doubt a voluntary escape, noting no clothing was taken, while the father reported no kidnapping threats.

Associated Press Chicago Todd School Woodstock Ill Robert Spring Joseph Spring Benjamin J. Spring Chicago Finance Corporation

Start Walking From Gotham To Chili

Two Chilean youths Javier Carribo and Tomas Uulca left Columbus Ohio today to walk 4000 miles to Santiago Chile. They plan to tramp 12 hours daily and reach their goal in about three and a half years. They begin from the state of Colum bus in Columbus.

Associated Fress New York Santiago

Selling Flurries Sweep Through Stock Exchange

Plummeting selling pressure continued in the New York stock market as speculators maintained control aided by a drop in call money rate from 7 to 6 percent. Early gains faded but new leaders emerged as old favorites faded, with a strong close and about 4,200,000 shares traded.

New York

Fifteen Lives Lost In Mexican Floods

Flooding in Jalisco leaves at least 15 dead as heavy rain for five days causes San Pedro and Santa Catarina rivers to overflow. Ciudad Guzman reports describe collapsing houses and ongoing danger from rising waters.

Mexico City Jalisco Ciudad Guzman San Pedro Santa Catarina

Fries Return from Roanoke United Brethren Conference

Greenspring notes report Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Fries returned home after attending the United Brethren Conference in Roanoke. The column notes weekend visits from Curtiss Bowers and family of Winchester to the Ash home, Ray Lamp family moving to Cumberland, and Earl Fries moving into the former Lamp house.

Greenspring U. S. Fries Roanoke Curtiss Bowers Winchester Lemuel Ashton Ray Lamp Cumberland, Md Earl Fries Lamp

Great Ben man recalls skirt safety shifts

A Great Ben man told The Tribune of past fashion safety fears from a bygone era. He recalls girls once wore shot in their skirts to prevent explosions, contrasting with today where yeast is used in them.

Ben the Tribune Atchison Globe

Dancing Studio Opens On Cecil Street For All Ages

A new dancing studio for children and adults will open at 407 Cecil Street on October 1 or 5. Teaching aims to build grace and suppleness while fostering sociability and confidence through social and fancy dancing. Special pricing offered for families with two or more pupils.

Cecil Street

Quote sparks debate on tariff issue and misquote doubts

The Ohio State Journal notes that after Al Smith's speech the reaction suggests Dr. Work has eliminated lingering doubts about being misquoted regarding his remark that the tariff was the issue.

al Smith

Open Mouths and Missing Teeth Rumor

An old Enquirer quote laments people talking only to eat, comparing speech to eating and implying tooth loss as a consequence. The remark reflects a humorous view on manners and appetite.

Cinciamitt Enquirer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ed Club Baptist Girls’ Auxiliary Lady Astor Jordan Springs Hotel Mildred Winship Huntsberry Oscar C. Miller John Lamb Marie Becher Philadelphia Sarah Tanquary Elizabeth Krouse Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Soho F. W. Harper Amanda Stewart Bryan Laburnum Henry Fairfax Oak Ham Middleburg Loudoun County Georgie Darlington Gainesboro George Kinzey Washington, Va William H. Brown Brown and Fisher Colleen Clowser Maynard Clowser Grippe Messrs R. E. Town J. Wilbur Warner Frederick, Md Frank Gould P. E. Lineberg Stephens City Charles Leonard Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company Helen Salome Crisman South Braddock Street Bridge Mrs. Schaffenaker Yellow Springs Lewis H. Hyde Laurenceville, N. J Laurenceville School Anna Pingley Harry Pingley Earl Clark George Hiett North River George Lee White Post Lou Hollis Reimann Becher Elsie May Sumption Radford Miss Sumption Sally Forney Beverley Randolph “Lord Alice Wellford Wellford Gray Gables Inn R. T. Barton, Sr Sewanee, Tenn Lily H Baker Wilfred Peery C. D. Harris Gotham Chili Stock Exchange Gungirl Nepentene Anna Kuledge Bronx Louise Hawley Chaliff Russian School of Dancing of Gill Jamieson Honolulu Jamieson California North Main St John Wesley Larrick Esquire West Peyton Street G. Clarence Miller Lovett Bros Rotary Club the People’s Drug Don Taylos Hars P.O Optometrist Chichester
Search Courier

Search the Winchester Evening Star Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Winchester Evening Star?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication