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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1929

Page

3

Judge's Daughter Named Festival Princess in Shenandoah

Richmond judge William A. Moncure's daughter Margaret G Moncure is named princess for the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival. Senator Walter Holladay appoints the Richmond resident for this district. Isobel Ferguson of St Catherine's School is the other princess. The Apple Blossom Festival runs two days near May 1 with parades, floats, music, fireworks, and a grand ball. Also reports the marriage of Miss Dorothy Stewart to Harrison Musgrave Jr in Martinsburg with attendants and a reception.

Richmond Times-Dispatch Walter Holladay Margaret G. Moncure William A. Moncure Richmond Shenandoah Winchester Virginia Saxon W. Holt Newport News Isobel Ferguson St. Catherine’s School

Girls Athletic Association Dance In George Washington Hotel

The Girls Athletic Association hosts its Easter week dance in the gold room of the George Washington Hotel with music by the West Virginians of Martineburg led by Jack Schill. Sign up with Miss Margaret Kelchner at Mr. Lynch's Rouse avenue office.

Girls Athletic Association Girls’ Athletic Association Gold Room George Washington Hotel West Virginians Martineburg Jack Schill Winchester Margaret Kelchner

Miss Jillian Hillyard Weds Jean Hofmeister in Baltimore

The Baltimore ceremony last Friday March 29 united Miss Jillian Martha Hillyard daughter of Mr and Mrs Gardner B Hillyard formerly of Winchester now of Baltimore with Mr Jean Hofmeister of Baltimore. Rev Richard W Wicks officiated at Calvary Church. The bride a 1923 Handley High School and Maryland Institute alumna, served as Handlian art editor. Hofmeister a history professor and soccer and tennis coach at Baltimore City College is son of Mrs Mitchell Hilpert and the late William Hofmeister. They will reside in Baltimore.

Hazel Campbell Calvin Ebert Grim Winchester Stephens City Shenpandoah County Hazel Irene Campbell Leonard Schneider O. D. Lambert Methodist Episcopal Church South E. R. Campbell Valley Local Telephone Company Grim T. A. Grim Winchester Cold Storage Company Jillian Martha Hillyard Gardner B. Hillyard Baltimore Jean Hofmeister Richard W. Wicks Calvary Church Handley High School Handlian Maryland Institute Hofmeister Baltimore City College Mitchell Hilpert William Hofmeister

Sargeant and Gardner MARRY in Whitacre and Good

Announcement reports the marriage of Edgar Sargeant of Whitacre Virginia to Jessie Gardner of Good West Virginia. The ceremony occurred Thursday March 8 and was conducted by Rev John H Parlett of the United Brethren Church. Bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs Fred Gardner. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs William Sargeant and works in farming.

Edgar Sargeant Whitacre Jessie Gardner Good W. Va John H. Parlett United Brethren Church Fred Gardner William Sargeant

Local Family Hosts Easter Dinner at Stephens City

Mr and Mrs Benjamin Massie hosted a Sunday dinner at their Stephens City home. Guests included Mrs Martin Wisecarver from Winchester and several Massie relatives with friends Carl Hicks Howard Massie Mildred Grove Kathryn Grove William Oneal Ottie Dorsey and Garland Dorsey.

Benjamin Massie Stephens City Martin Wisecarver Winchester Marie Massie Mildred Grove Kathryn Grove Carl Hicks Howard Massie William O’neal Frank Massie Carl Martin Ottie Dorsey Garland

Easter Dawn Service At Rosemont In Berryville

An Easter dawn service of remarkable beauty was held last Sunday at Rosemont the home of Mrs. William Morgan Smith in Berryville. The event, under the Epworth League of the Berryville Methodist Church South, featured Miss Evelyn Wilt as president with Mrs. Smith playing piano and leading singing assisted by Rev. Mr. Butsler the church pastor.

Rosemont William Morgan Smith Berryville Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Evelyn Wilt

Church Dramatic Club Presents Two Days To Get Married

The St Andrew s Dramatic Club of Waynesboro Pennsylvania visits Winchester to perform a three act comedy in the Hall of the Church of the Sacred Heart at Loudoun and Cecil Streets. The show starts at 8 15 PM and will feature a good orchestra.

Church Dramatic Club St. Andrew’s Dramatic Club Waynesboro Winchester Church of the Sacred Heart Loudoun Cecil Streets

Woodbine Community League to Meet Friday Evening

The Woodbine Community League holds its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 PM on Friday April 5 in the Woodbine schoolhouse. Principal speaker Prof B F Line will discuss his extensive educational work in eastern West Virginia and Frederick county Virginia. The public is cordially invited.

Woodbine Community League Woodbine B .F. Line West Virginia Frederick County Winchester Evening Star Winchester State of Virginia Frederick R.S. Fansier H. J °. Byrd H. F. Byrd Winchester Va H. FE. Byrd R. S Fansler SP More Selerecy Colert K. Bolling Byrd Fanster

Mrs. Baker Leaves With Daughter For New Elmira Home

Mrs. Baker and her young daughter depart for Elmira New York to join Mr J Harmon Baker who has accepted a position at the Marie Twain Hotel The Bakers are connected to the former Miss Hilda Jackson daughter of Mrs Edwards Jackson of South Cameron Street. The Bakers spent the weekend here prior to leaving.

J. Harmon Baker Hotel Jack Elmira N. Y Baker Hilda Jackson Edwards. Jackson South Cameron Street

Knights Templars To Elect Officers In Winchester Meeting

Local Knights Templars prepare for annual visit by James H. Price and ELD Hotchkiss of Richmond. Officers will be elected at the meeting, with refreshments to follow. Also noted are travel updates for Dr. John Knight and relatives, and visits by Prof. and Mrs. A. M. Jarman and Miss Mary McCue.

Knights Templars James H. Price Eld. Hotchkiss Richmond Winchester Commandery Wright Templar John Knight Philadelphia Ti. B. Mitchell Knight, Jr

Petleys Set for Europe Trip and Markets

Mr. and Mrs. George Petley depart for Williamsport Pennsylvania to visit Mrs Petley’s parents while Mr Petley travels to Europe visiting principal paper markets in Great Britain and the continent with plans to return to Winchester in early June.

George Petley Williamsport

Fierce Fighting Near Naco As Rebels Press Federal Lines

Rebels attack south of Naco Sonora as General Fausto Topete closes in on the federal garrison. Cavalry and infantry clash with 75 federals engaging brave rebels. Air raids and machine gun fire echo across the border while reports of casualties remain unconfirmed. Local concerns rise over border tensions and American safety amid explosive frontline activity.

Associated Press Naco Sonora United States Fausto ‘Topete Fausto Topete Mexico City Jimenez Calles Chiluahua City Almazion Escobar Almazan Arizona el Paso Morrow House of Morgan Washington Nae Tunit Verhearp Air Corps Frank &. Cocell William, Lassiter Eighth Corps Fort Semonston NATO Air Corps

Incursion near Naco prompts cautious U S response

Gen Lastiter delayed reporting the Naco incident to Secretary Good. War officials warn that repeated illegal incursions risk retaliation and aircraft crossing the international line could be shot down. Montie Green returns to the University of Virginia after Easter break.

San Antonio Arizona City Lastiter Naco Good War Department Ieaders

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