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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1928

Page

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Missing Baptist treasurer 5 caught in Canada

Clinton F. Carnes former treasurer of the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention Atlanta Ga was arrested in Winnipeg Canada he admitted identity in a message to Winnipeg authorities a 5000 reward was offered and he had disappeared August 15 with auditors finding shortfalls of about 1 000 000 Indictments for embezzlement and other charges were announced by Fulton county Georgia authorities Carnes had served the Home Mission Board nearly ten years and built local property and social ties in Atlanta.

Winnipeg Manitoba Clinton F. Carnes Home Mission Board The Southern Baptist Convention Atlanta L. A. Poole Alice Canada Clinton Carnes Volcine Mission Board Lice Poole Raleigh N. C D. D. Gray Fulton County Grand Jury John A. Boykin Hunter and Company Mission Board Board

Wall Intact of Local Man's House After Hurricane

Mr. E. J. Carlson returned from West Palm Beach to inspect damage at his rental home. The residence sustained severe roof damage and water intrusion, but all four walls remained standing. Carlson manages the Shawnee Building and Loan Association.

E. J. Carlson West Palm Beach Fila Carlson Shawnee Building and Loan Association

Endorses His Own Policies In Political Message

President Coolidge urged continuing Republican governance in a message to the Massachusetts Republican state convention in Boston. He backed Frank G. Allen for governor with Benjamin Young as U S Senator and highlighted national leaders Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis as the nation moves into the next political year.

Associated Press Boston Coolidge Frank G. Allen Benjamin Loring Young Commonwealth Herbert Hoover Charles Curtis Allen Young United States

Wing Ter Steam Laundry Call Promises Prompt Truck

Call 28 and we will dispatch our truck promptly for Wing Ter Steam Laundry. The notice urges quick service and specifies a contact line.

Wing Ter Steam Laundry

Hoover era political materials at Republican HQ

Herbert Hoover literature and campaign items such as pictures pins buttons and pamphlets are available at the Republican Headquarters in the Colonial Hotel corner Market and Piccadilly streets. Patrons may inquire with Miss Harlee or Mr Potts for details.

Colonial Hotel Corner Market Piccadilly Streets

Lost Pair Eye Glasses Reward Offered

Classified note seeks finder of a lost pair of eye glasses with a reward offered. Contact Frank Keckley for return and compensation.

Frank Keckley

Police Urge Merchants to Refuse Cashing Checks

Chief Doran asks merchants to stop cashing checks for strangers to curb a growing worthless check trade. Merchants face forged checks daily, with a local youth passing nine and a Woodstock case follow on. Raymond Alsberry was held for court on similar charges as police urge verification before cashing.

Doran Woodstock Raymond Alsberry

Governor Ritchie to Speak at Hackensack Rally

New York dispatch reports Governor Ritchie of Maryland will deliver the principal address at a Democratic rally in Hackensack New Jersey on the evening of October 4. The announcement came from the Democratic National Headquarters today.

Ritchie Hackensack Associated Press New York Maryland N. J

Valley Inc Plans Special Train to Yellowstone and Pacific Coast

The Shenandoah Valley Inc will run a special train to Yellowstone Park and the Pacific Coast next June. The Nor folk and Western will carry passengers from the Valley to Bristol then Southern Railway tracks to Memphis. H H Newman of Edinburg will oversee the trip. Directors discussed widening the Valley Pike and a Richmond conference with Col E T Brown and Robert H Angell urging faster action. Chairman Shirley opposes concrete road shoulders and favors rebuilding the roadbed with an eighty foot right of way and land donation as funds become available.

Shenandoah Valley, Inc Yellowstone Park Pacific Coast Staunton Norfolk & Western Bristol Southern Railway Memphis H. H. Newman Edinburg Col E. T. Brown

Weather Outlook For Coming Week In Atlantic States

North and Middle Atlantic States expect generally fair weather with some showers on Wednesday or Thursday. Temperatures start slightly below normal Monday, rise slowly Tuesday and Wednesday, dip cooler Thursday, then warm Friday.

The Associated Press North Middle Atlantic

Heavy buying lifts market as open session resumes

Heavy buying of high priced specialties pushed stock prices higher as the market opened. Several favorites rose 4 to 14 points while profit taking earlier in the week was absorbed. About 1,500,000 shares traded in the two hour session and the close was strong. Midshipman J B Vredenburgh returned to duties at the Naval Academy after visiting grandparents in this city.

Implience Inteq Press J. B. Vredenburgh Naval Academy A. M. Baker

WANTED Ford Mechanic For Hughes Motor Co

Ford mechanic wanted at Hughes Motor Co experienced and polite applicant preferred no others need apply job location ip 11 Hughes firm offers opportunity for skilled Ford expertise and reliable performance full details available at the shop.

Ford Hughes. Motor CO

Affleck Leading Winchester Businessman Dies

Scott A. Affleck a prominent Winchester man died at his home after a long illness. Born February 6, 1847 he built an implement business and later retired. Surviving are his wife adopted daughter two sisters and a brother. Funeral at 4 pm from North Market Street home with Mount Hebron burial.

Stephens City Affleck Sally Gochenour S. C. Price Anne McKericher Dante Francis R. Affleck John W. Af

Gene Tunney Attends Rome Luncheon Before Naples Marriage

Former heavyweight champion Gene Tunney is the guest of honor at a luncheon in Rome hosted by U S ambassador Henry P Fletcher while he arranges pre marriage documents for his upcoming wedding to Miss Mary Josephine Lauder of Greenwich Conn. The ceremony may be held in Naples and the Naples attorney general seeks to waive formal publication of the marriage banks. Lauder is due in Naples from the United States on Tuesday.

Associated Press Rome Gene Tunney Henry P. Fletcher Italy Tunney Mary Josephine Lauder Ambassador Fletcher Rospigliosi Palace Scipio Leoghese Paul V Naples Greenwich Conn Miss Lauder United States

Vano and Mother Are Much Improved

Wilfred Veno and his mother Mrs Mary Veno injured in a car crash involving John Coolidge son of President Coolidge showed significant improvement. Veno remains on the danger list with a fractured skull at New Haven Hospital. Deputy coroner James J Corrigan planned to visit the hospital for an accident account.

Associated Press New Haven Conn Wilfred Veno Mary Veno John Coolidge President Coolidge Veno James J. Corrigan Conolidze Thescar

Bombs Rock Two Exquisite Homes in Cleveland Suburbs

In Cleveland on September 29 a pair of bombings hit Rocky River and Lakewood within minutes. A bomb under a private Rocky River residence wrecked the front and threw family members from bed. a three story Lakewood apartment suffered a blast that sent over fifty residents fleeing. Police suspect labor trouble as possible background. real estate man Hackett said the nearby house was likely the target of the blast.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio Rocky River Lakewood Paul Co. Hackett John Schleimer Schleimer Hackett Charles Montgomery

Hoover Thanks Massachusetts G. O. P. Convention

Telegraph from Herbert Hoover read at the Republican state convention in Boston Mass expresses gratitude to Massachusetts Republicans for militant effort and solid support. He says victory this year requires united, aggressive action and is deeply appreciative.

Boston Mass Herbert Hoover Massachusetts

Yankees Clinch AL Pennant In 11 6 Win Over Tigers

The New York Yankees clinched the American League pennant after an 11 to 6 victory over the Detroit Tigers. Philadelphia beat Chicago White Sox 7 to 5 but cannot overtake the leaders. In the National League chase the Giants remain in mathematical contention as the Cardinals surge ahead with a 10 to 3 win in 15 innings.

Associated Press New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Yanks Philadelphia White Sox Giants Cardinals Braves St. Louis Chicago Cubs Dormie New Yorkers Cubs

Virginia Anti-Saloon League Chief Backs Smith for President

Radford Virginia Sept 29 Dr John Preston McConnell head of the Virginia Anti-Saloon League says he will support Governor Alfred E Smith for the presidency He cites conviction voting a full Democratic ticket and Virginia dry sentiment He notes his ties to prohibition groups and mentions Dry leaders Hepburn Bishop Cannon opposing Smith.

Virginia Anti-Saloon League Alfred E. Smith Radford John Preston McConnell Smith News-Journal State Teachers’ College McConnell Virginia David Hepburn Anti-Saloon League Bishop Cannon

Religion Not in Campaign Says Hoover

Herbert Hoover said neither he nor the Republican Party seeks support based on religion. He spoke after a Roanoke Virginia based circular letter urged voters to oppose “Romanized” influence and to “save the United States,” which Hoover condemned as inappropriate for the campaign. He reiterated that religion plays no part in the race and emphasized other issues guiding the return of the Republican administration.

Associated Press Washington Herbert Hoover Republican Party Willie W. Caldwell Roanoke Republican National Committee Old Dominion United States Hoover

Late Mrs Hoover Laid Away Under Mound of Blossoms

The funeral for Mrs. Charles Hoover was held at 3 pm at the family home 422 South Cameron Street with Rev J Luther Neff officiating. Interment followed in Mount Hebron Cemetery. pallbearers included L Nicklin Diffenderfer J Madison Spurr Floyd Haines H C We B Sartelle and Harry H Wis.

Charles Hoover Mount Hebron Lord Tennyson L. Nicklin Diffenderfer J. Madison Spurr Floyd Haines We B. Sartelle Harry H. Wis Hoover

Ira Giffin Dies Sud­denly in Capon Bridge

Ira Giffin a prominent Capon Bridge West Virginia automobile businessman died suddenly at his home early this morning at about 45. He had risen to dress when he was stricken and died before medical aid arrived. He was known in Winchester and had other business interests in the area.

Ira Giffin Capon Bridge W. Va Winchester

Albin Democrats Plan Campaign Rally At Bryarly School

A spirited meeting of the Democratic Committee of Albin at chairman Hunter R. Hughes residence outlined a bright political outlook. The group decided to hold a Democratic rally at Bryarly school house on Friday October 12 with details to be announced later.

Democratic Committee of Albin Hunter R. Hughes Page Maury John Snyder Hawkins Dan Greenwalt Earl Benner Guy Smith Judge Tavenner James Spence Bryarly School House

British Officers Killed as Pirates Seize Chinese Steamer

Pirates capture the British steamer Anking with 1 400 aboard near Bias Bay porting to Kongkong. The Chinese quartermaster is killed and two British officers of the vessel are murdered during the hijacking. Wireless dispatch confirms arrival at Kongkong later that day.

Associated Press Hlongkong Chinese Navigation Company Anking Honghai Bay Bias Bay Sel Kongkong

State Commission Plans Park Lands Purchase

The State Conservation and Development Commission meets at Skyland today to begin acquiring park lands county by county. Members include Chairman Carson and Vice-chair Wortham, with attendees Sinclair Brown and Senators Holliday Bast Doughty among others. Inspectors will travel on horseback due to rugged terrain as talks aim at definite land purchases.

State Conservation and Development Commission Skyland Sinclair Brown Holliday, Bast and Doughty Hollis Rinehart William FE. Carson Riverton Coleman Wortham Richmond Junius P. Fishburne Roanoke E. Griffith Dodson Norfolk Rufus G. Roberts Culpeper Thomas L. Farrar Charlottesville Lee Long Dante Elmer C. Flippen

Honors Paid to Leading Farmer Hugh Hoover

Hugh Hoover of Stephens City died at 5 30 this morning after five weeks of illness. Born February 20, 1849 he was a lifelong farmer and bachelor. he leaves a sister Mrs John Huber and many relatives. Funeral at his home Monday 3 PM conducted by Rev Lambert and Rev Snyder Allemony, interment Mount Hebron Winchester. Pallbearers named P E Lineburg W W McLeod Times Yeakley Ralph Mowery A W Goggette Mack Carbaugh.

Hugh Hoover Stephens City Mr. Hoover John H. and Adaline Krider Hoover Scott A. Affleck P. E. Lineburg W. McLeod Times Yeakley Ralph Mowery A. W. Goggette Mack Carbaugh

Colored Man Loses Property in Fire at Whetzel Farm

The home of Edward Kremer near Clearbrook was destroyed by fire last night. The blaze started in the kitchen. items on the lower floor were saved while the second story burned. No insurance was carried and the cause remains unknown.

Edward Kremer Whetzel Clearbrook

Harvest Home at Reformed Church Celebrates Centenary

Reformed Church marks its centenary with special Harvest Home services tomorrow. Morning address by Rev. Dr. S. N. Muckinger on Harvest Thanksgivings at 11 o clock. Evening program at 7 30 with Harvest Analogies. Public invited.

Centenary Reformed Church S. N. Muckinger

Local Man to Make Parachute Jump at Bowles Field

Roy W. Richards announced that a well known local man will perform his first parachute jump Sunday at Bowles Field. If his parachute opens spectators may learn his identity and inspect the silk. Bowles Field is run by Shenandoah Flying Service offering rides over Winchester.

Roy W. Richards Bowles Field Shenandoah Flying Service, Inc Winchester

Wanted Keefer Pears Pack House Ad

An old classified line advertises Keefer pears from Butler's Packing House with a contact phone for WINCISISTER STEAM LAUNDRY stating they come back clean.

Wincisister Steam Laundry

Parachute Jumps Sunday at Bowles Field

Parachute jumps are scheduled for Sunday at Bowles Field. Event details appear in the notice dated September 28, listing location and timing for the public display.

Rites Planned for Dr. Carlton D. Harris in Baltimore

Funeral services set for 11 a m Tuesday at Memorial Methodist Episcopal South Baltimore for Dr Carlton D Harris editor of the Southern Methodist who died yesterday at Maryland General Hospital He will lie in state at 572 West University Parkway with ministers Rev Dr F J Prettyman Rev Dr Thomas J Lambert Rev Dr J Howard Wells and Rev Dr B of Washington to conduct services Harris born in 1864 in Wardensville W Va was a longtime editor and church leader also active in the Baltimore Federation of Churches and Ministerial Union He taught evolution and wrote Through Palestine Tent and Donkey.

Carlton D. Harris Timore Southern Methodist Memorial Methodist Episcopal South Baltimore Davris Harris Maryland General Hospital West University Parkway F. J. Prettyman Wilson’ Memorial Church Thomas J. Lambert J. Howard Wells Southern Methodist Wilson Memorial Church University Parkway Charles Street Per Wison Memorial Church Baltimore Federation Margle General Hospital David Harris Bor Wardensville W. Ve Methodist Episcopal Church South Dolph Macon College Tennessee Palestine Middletown Dr. Harris

Political Speakers Over Radio Tonight

Tonight political speakers on the radio include Secretary of Labor James J. Davis on WJZ and 23 stations at 8:30 p.m. EST. Governor Alfred E. Smith speaks from Milwaukee on WJZ and NBC network from 4:00 to 11:00 p.m. EST.

Associated Press New York Labor James J. Davis WJZ Alfred F. Smith Milwaukee National Broadcasting Company

Speaking Itinerary Of Democrats For Frederick County

Announcement lists Democratic speaking dates in Frederick County. Oct 2 at 7 30 p m Mount Mary School House Fawcetts Gap speakers T R Cather and B P Harrison. Oct 4 at 7 30 p m Stephens City speaker R Gray Williams. Oct 6 at 7 30 p m Middletown speaker M Walton of Woodstock and T R Cather.

Severa Frederick County Mt.ary School House Fawcetts Gap T. R. Cather B.P. Harrison Stephens City R. Gray Williams Middletown Walton Woodstock

Women Wanted for Full Time Canning Plant Jobs

Classified notice seeking women for full time employment at the National Fruit Product Company canning plant. Apply with form and details as instructed in this notice.

Company. Inc

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