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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

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Oldest and last of large Ramey Hoover family dies

Clara Hoover of Winchester died at 422 South Cameron Street after a five week illness mainly due to uremic poisoning. Born July 6, 1858 in Altoona, she was the oldest of Solomon and Mary Ramey, widow of Charles E. Hoover, mother of John Hoover, and a longtime church and charity worker. Funeral is Saturday at 2 PM from South Cameron Street residence, Rev. J. Luther Neff officiating. interment Mount Hebron Cemetery.

Clara Hoover Winchester South Cameron Street Mrs. Hoover Altoona Pennsylvania Railroad Solomon and Mary Keller Ramey Andrew Carnegie Pennsylvania Railroad Company Samuel J. Vauclain Baldwin Locomotive Works Philadelphia Charles E. Hoover Hoover The Methodist Episcopal Church Market Street Tuveh John Hoover the Star John Sr Charles L. Hoover Pittsburgh Ladies’ National Memorial Association Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Baltimore Home Missionary Society Th Woman's Christian Temperance Union Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals S Home Society of Virginia Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church Mount Hebron Cemetery

MEN'S BIBLE CLASS Christ Church Tonight

Evening gathering of the Men’s Bible Class at Christ Church scheduled for 7:20 PM, with attendees expected to study and discuss scripture in a plain parish setting.

Christ Church

Balti Conference Votes To Exclude Politics From Pulpit

Staunton Va Sept 27 The Baltimore Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South adopted a resolution to exclude from its conference and pulpits discussion of political campaign issues. The measure, led by Rev Forrest J Prettyman, calls for a clear stand on temperance and social issues and was non unanimous. Bishop Collins Denny presided.

Staunton Baltimore Methodistpiscopal Church South Forrest J.prettyman Wilson Memorial Church United States Senate Board of Temperance and Social Service M. L. Walton, Sr Woodstock Collins Denny Richmond Denny Warren A. Candler Atlanta Jame Cannon Havene Conference Board of Temperance and Social Service Harris Carlton.d. Harris Baltimore Southern Methodist Prettyman Harry M. Canter Winchester Board of Missions

Excellent Stage Attractions Open at Colonial Tonight

Johnny Mattise and the Dixie Darling Company open a three day engagement at the Colonial Theatre with a daily program change on stage and screen. Tonight features Surprise Night with prizes from local merchants and the Black Diamond Orchestra. Tomorrow is Opportunity Night with local talent to register for cash prizes. films shown include U. S. Smith. Saturday shows Turn Back the Hours.

Johnny Bozo Mattise Dixie Darling Malan Colonial Theatre Black Diamond Orchestra U. S. Smith

Alabama WCTU Member Backs Smith for President

Mrs. Mabel Jones West, longtime Alabama WCTU state executive committee member and Baptist Church worker, endorsed Governor Smith for the presidency. She said Smith is a better prohibitionist than Hoover and urged Alabama women not to be swayed by paid Republican propaganda.

Associated Press Birmingham Ala Mabel Jones West Women's Christian Temperance Union Governor Smith Smith Hoover Alabama West Baptist Church

Grand Ball to Recall Old Virginia Days in Richmond

Virginia Governor Harry F Byrd will host a grand ball October 5 at Grays Armory with 1000 couples, featuring colonial dances and modern forms. Guests include Lady Nancy Astor, Mrs Woodrow Wilson, and Comdr Richard E Byrd. reception and dinner follow October 6.

Richmond Harry F. Byrd Virginia Old Dominion Ewing Grays’ Armory Nancy Astor Great Britain Richard Evelyn Byrd Lady Astor Nancy Langhorne Byrd Woodrow Wilson Charles Dawa Gib New York Richard E. Byrd Army Navy United States Virginia League of Women Voters Maj Mills F. Neale Light Infantry Blues State League of Women Voters Langhorne Executive Mirado Charlottesville

Byrd and Harrison to Speak at Brocks Gap Rally

Gov. Harry F. Byrd and Rep. T. W. Harrison headline an all day Democratic barbecue and rally at Dovesville in Brocks Gap on Saturday October 20. The event includes morning speeches a noon to 1 pm barbecue dinner and additional talks with Byrd later addressing Timberville voters at night.

Byrd Harrison Brocks Gap Virginia Harry F. Byrd T. W. Harrison Dovesville Judge Harrison Brocks Gap Mountain Gov. Byrd Timberville

Death Screams From Thornewill Home End in Shooting

Santa Cruz investigators found Mrs. L A Thornewill shot to death in her pajama clad body after a telephone girl reported hearing a woman scream on the Thornewill line. A rifle lay nearby and the receiver was off the hook. Thornewill claimed the woman used his name and said she was not his wife, identifying her as Cora Meade. He admitted a quarrel but said he left her in good spirits and was not arrested.

Associated Press Santa Cruz Cal L. A. Thornewill Sheriff's Office Thornewill L. A

New York Sees Record September Low Temperature

For the second day in a row the morning low in New York reached a new September record. The thermometer measured 4% at 6:30, beating the 44 set in 1915, while the normal low is 65.

Associated Press New York

Pinchester Steam Laundry Promises Clean 2s

Local notice claims Pinchester Steam Laundry returns two items spotless as advertised. No further details available.

Hoover addresses Virginia delegation in Washington

Herbert Hoover spoke to voters from Virginia at headquarters in Washington. He urged that the Republican party acts for the nation and stays young with each generation, driving progress and welfare for the country.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Virginia Herbert Hoover Republican Party

Mrs P B Marshall Called By Death At Daughter s Home

News comes of the death of Mrs Peter Beverley Marshall a former city resident who died Tuesday afternoon at her daughter Mrs Albert Coe s home 1004 Madison Huntington West Virginia after a long illness with an operation performed last July The body will be taken to Charleston for church funeral then to Baltimore for interment at Fork Maryland Friday at 3 30 p m She is survived by four children Harry Marshall Mexico L F Marshall Baltimore T E Marshall Charleston and Mrs A R Coe Huntington Her eldest son William Marshall was killed by a train in Knoxville Tennessee last June

Peter Beverley Marshall Albert Coe Madison Avenue Huntington West Va Fork Marshall Annie Grove Calvin Grove F. J. Farmer Harry Marshall Mexico Ft. Marshall Baltimore T. E. Marshall Charleston W. Va A. R. Coe Huntington, W. V William Marshall Knoxville Tenn

Local Talent in Midnight Show For Hurricane Sufferers

W. W. Glass led a 11 o clock benefit at the Colonial Theatre for Florida and southern tornado victims. Local performers delivered a snappy program with the Colonial Serenaders providing music. Participants included Floyd Haines Miss Philomena Jarew Mr Russell Norton and Peery boot players and Mr and Mrs Karl Keffer of New York stayed at the George Washington Hotel.

W. W. Glass Colonial Theatre Florida South Colonial Serenaders Floyd Haines Philomena Jarew Mr. Russell Messrs. Norton Peery Karl Keffer New York George Washington Hotel

Gov Smith Receives Warm Welcome in Minneapolis

Governor Smith arrives by special train amid cheers as Minnesota cities roll out a first campaign greeting in Minneapolis. He delivers his fifth stump speech in St Paul tonight after a decorated daytime reception and parade.

Minneapolis Minn Minnesota Smith St. Paul

Dr. Freed Named Virginia Delegate to Lutheran Biennial

Thirteen Virginia delegates will attend the sixth biennial convention of the United Lutheran Church in America in Erie Pennsylvania October 9 through 16. Delegates include Rev. Dr. J A Freed Winchester Rev W Cagsell Luray and others from Richmond Roanoke Newport News Norfolk Rural Retreat Waynesboro and more.

Star New York M. G. G. Scherer United Lutheran Church In America Virginia Erie United Lutheran Church United States Canada Evangelical Lutheran Church Andhra India J. A. Freed Winchester Roanoke C. M.teufel A. B. Greiner F. B. Walters Salem E. L. Keiser Waynesboro

For Sale 50 Shares Shenandoah Apple Products Stock

A for sale notice lists 50 shares of Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation common stock located in Strasburg Virginia. Seller Cyril Mee of Kernstown Virginia provides the transaction details and reference 9 27 1p 21.

Shenandoah Apple Products Corporation of Strasburg, Va

Laborers Wanted for Warehouse Work

Help wanted at Shryock's Packing House Millwood Ave. Apply now at the warehouse location notice.

Shryock’s Packing House Millwood, Ave

Pollard declines bid for Virginia governor in 1932

John Garland Pollard former Virginia attorney general and William and Mary professor declined invitations from anti Smith Democrats and Republicans to run for Virginia governor on a dry ticket. He said he would campaign for Alfred E Smith and warned prohibition is not a party issue.

Williamsburg John Garland Pollard Virginia Alfred E. Smith Pollard Smith Dmits Richmond Byrd Newport News Dry Mo Meeey Mar College of William and Mary Daily Press Alfred B. Smith al Smith New York Philadelphia

Speaking Itinerary Of Democrats For Frederick County

Announcement lists Democratic ticket speaking events in Frederick county across several sections. Sept 27 Gainesboro 7 30 p m L D Kline T R Cather. Sept 28 Brucetown 7 30 p m L D Kline B P Harrison. Oct 2 Mt Airy School House Fawcetts Gap T R Cather B P Harrison. Oct 4 Stephens City 7 30 p m R Gray Williams. Oct 6 Middletown 7 30 p m M L Walton Woodstock and T R Cather.

Severa Frederick County Gainesboro L. D. Kline T. R. Cather Brucetown L._D. Kline B. P. Harrison Mt. Airy School House Fawcetts Gap

For Sale Packard Truck Carry 200 Boxes Apples

Auction notice: Packard truck offered for sale capable of hauling 200 boxes of apples. Quick buyer sought by R. C. Jenkins in Shepherdstown West Virginia. Contact via phone 35 K.

Packard R. C. Jenkins Shepherdstown W. Va

Seed Wheat Seed Rye

Winchester Seed Co. announces seed wheat and seed rye offerings with product codes and availability details.

Winchester Seed CO

Trescott Apple Grader For Sale

Massey Brothers advertise a Trescott apple grader for sale with a dated reference 9 21 1p tf and contact details likely for local buyers in the agricultural equipment market.

Trescott Massey Brothers

Senator Walsh’s Ten Reasons for Supporting Smith

United States senator Walsh of Montana lists ten reasons for backing Governor Smith for president. He stresses Smith’s integrity, executive experience, connection to common people, and opposition to corruption, while praising Smith’s farm policies, religious freedom, and commitment to public service over personal gain.

Senator Walsh Smith United States Walsh Montana van Buren Cleveland Roosevelt Jackson Lincoln Washington Fall Dougherty Forbes Miller Denby America Europe

Smith Is Called Great Humanitarian

Representative Mary T. Norton appeals to women to vote for Governor Smith, calling him the greatest humanitarian this country has produced. She defends his welfare policy and credits the Democratic party for Hoover’s relief work and Wilson’s machinery, while criticizing Hoover’s flood response and urging national flood relief.

Associated Press New York Mary T. Norton New Jersey WEAF Smith Democratic Party

Smiths Speech Tonight on the Radio at 10 P M

Governor Alfred E. Smith will address listeners from Minneapolis on Thursday evening, September 27. Radio stations across the country will carry the speech at 9 P M Central Time and 10 P M Eastern Time, including WEEI Boston WTIC Hartford and many others.

Smith New York Alfred E. Smith Minneapolis WEEI Boston WTIC Hartford WJAR Providence WTAG Worcester WCSH Portland WFI Philadelphia WLIT WRC Washington WGY Schenectady WGI Buffalo WCAE Pittsburgh WHAM Cleveland WWJ Detroit WSAT Cincinnati WGN Chicago WLIB KWK St. Louis WOG Davenport WHO Des Moines WOW Omaha KOA Denver KSL Salt Lake City WDAF Kansas City Wwecn WTNJ Milwaukee KPO San Francisco KFI Los Angeles KGW Oregon KOMO Seattle KHO Spokan

Women Wanted for Canning Plant Jobs and High Wages

Job advertisement from National Fruit Produce Company seeking women for full time canning plant work. Promises unusually attractive wages and immediate application.

National Fruit Produ

Also Mentioned on This Page

Death Mrs.c.e. Hoover BALTO Dr. Canter Colonial Napoleon Neale Charles P. Lee Virginia League If Women Voters John H. Lewis Lynchburg League Mirador Henry C. Stuart E. Lee Trinkle Westmoremin New York City P. B. Marshall Gov Smith Dr. Freed Cyril Mee Kernstown, Va Virginia Art’y General New Yorker Great Humanitarian
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