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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal items welcome by mail or email to the department. The social reporter Mrs Isabsile P Milles will receive news between 3 and 4 am for that day.
Mirsima Day events in New York highlighted Stratford preservation efforts led by Mrs. Winthrop Cowdin and Mrs. Charles D. Lanier. Virginia groups backed a Stratford garden initiative as Stratford Week featured Lee family portraits and historical exhibits at Lucy Martinez galleries. Deep Run Hunt Club gathering drew numerous horse lovers from Virginia and beyond for a Curles Neck Farm meet with attendees from Edgehill to Aiken and Greenewood.
Loudoun Post No. 34 proposes a pamphlet edition of Colonel Roszel's banquet address. Harry Breckenridge, post commander, presented the resolution on behalf of Gen. William Mitchell. The plan aims to distribute the Roszel address to Virginia posts.
The Spotswood Garden Club of Harrisonburg will sponsor a spring flowers exhibit in the city on Friday May 16. During Historic Garden Week April 28 to May 3 gardens at Court Manor and Stone Lodge will be open to visitors. Delegates were chosen for the Garden Club of Virginia meeting in Richmond. Mrs Davis spoke on Wild Flowers In Virginia.
Mr and Mrs Holmes Lewis hosted a Tuesday evening surprise party for their son Em matt Lewis. Attendees included Pauline Howdyshell Virginia Reddish Virginia Clarke Clara Miller Dora Braithwaite Oleate Robinson Odelle Bean Thomas Bennett Denzil Frank Robinson Lawrence John Miller and Mr and Mrs J Aean Reverend Sewell J Goode of Romney West Virginia pastors evangelistic meetings in the Church of Christ Romney speaker Charles E McVay Winchester leads singing large crowds attend meetings ongoing through Easter Sunday night.
Members of the Virginia delegation to the National Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a state dinner at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Hotel Hamilton in Washington. Fort Loudoun Chapter from Winchester was represented by Mrs. Katherine Glass Greene, the state librarian, Mrs. Samuel D. O Neal, and Mrs. William B. Davis.
Word from Reliance Warren County reports Mrs Richardson wife of Rev H Eugene Richardson United Brethren Church has a very precarious condition with scant hope of recovery. She became ill from an artery rupture in the brain after a brief improvement and relapse. The couple lived in Winchester years ago when the Rev Richardson led the local United Brethren Church.
Easter Monday night April 21 at Hill Top House Harpers Ferry hosts a benefit dance for Friendship Fire Company. It marks the season start with ample provisions for a large crowd and souvenirs and fan makers to brighten the event.
Doctor and Mrs. Robert W. Johnson Jr. will entertain at the Supper Club Saturday night in honor of guests Mr. and Mrs. Ewart Johnston of Boyce Virginia who will attend the Grand National Steeplechase. Other guests include Mr. and Mrs. Beverley Ober Mr. and Mrs. Idrell W Iglehart Judge and Mrs. William C. Coleman and J Hampton Ober.
Colorful photos attract praise in Barr's Studio show windows featuring Miss Sue Pollard and Princess Winchester. Miss Taylor returns from Arizona to Winchester for vacation as the school closes March 28. Social events include a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Miller, a bridge party hosted by Mrs. Cline, and multiple visits by local residents.
A New York jury found Olga Dide Edwards former stage dancer guilty of extortion against Nathan L. Amster millionaire traction magnate. Edwards claimed Amster willingly fathered her six year old son Lee after a 13 year acquaintance. Attorney Murray said the case aimed to break a trust Amster had settled for Edwards and the boy.
The Senate naval affairs sub committee heard Williams and navy officials and found navy planes compare extremely favorably with other nations. It notes a misunderstanding on both sides and justifies transferring the officer to sea duty despite Williams testifying he resigned to speed private experimentation.
The finance committee asks city and nearby residents to fund the Apple Blossom Festival. Many have contributed, but thousands of dollars remain needed to ensure the event this spring. Send subscriptions to Clifford D. Grim, treasurer, Winchester.
J. W. Ward cashier swears the balance sheet presents the bank’s financial condition as of March 27 1930 at Gore Frederick County Virginia. It lists assets including loans cash and due from banks and bonds and securities with total assets shown. The statement is a sworn summary of the bank’s condition at year end.
New York April 17 curious cross currents of prices marked todays stock market as pre holiday readjustments affected speculative accounts. Morning selling pressed rail and copper shares while afternoon strength led by farm implement and merchandising stocks. Trading was moderate and call money moved at 3 to 4 percent due to ample supply.
Washington April 17 The Daughters of the American Revolution approved a resolution opposing commitments that would limit liberty and affect international arts. Reports from national defense chairwoman Mrs. William Sherman Walker highlighted campaigns against pessimism atheism and communism. Mrs. Walker cited former President Coolidge on army and navy cutbacks. Voting for vice president proceeded with candidate Mrs. Theodore J Hoover, sister in law of President Hoover.
Notice of stockholders meeting of the Union Bank of Winchester on Thursday April 24 1930 from 11 am to 12 pm for election of directors and other business. Chas J Summers cashier.
Chicago police and businessmen confront greater crime as gangs mobilize for liquor control amid a deadly drive by a pay car. A spraying of bullets on the South Side killed driver Joseph Blew, a long-known criminal figure, amid wider gang consolidations and payoffs in the liquor trade.
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