Social Calendar and Wedding Notes From Local Churches
Community events fill the week with meetings and rehearsals at United Brethren, Sacred Heart, Grace Lutheran, Braddock Street M E, and other churches. Social activities include Rotary luncheons, Kiwanis gatherings, dancing classes, and a Girls' Association tea. The article also mentions a wedding linking Eleanor Faunteloroy Baker’s circle with the Morgan family, noting education and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
George Washington Hotel
Century Club
Sara West Chew
Shenandoah Valley Academy
United Brethren Church
Grace Lutheran Church
Rotary Club
Stafford Pemberton
Circle No. 9
Braddock Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Girls’ Association
West Piccadilly Street
Circle No
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Eva Miller
East Piccadilly Street
American Legion Post
Geo. Washington Hotel
Miss Caroline Morton Weds Calvert B. Morgan in Alexandria
Miss Caroline Fitzhugh Morton daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William J. Morton married Calvert Brent Morgan at Christ Church Alexandria with the bride escorted by her brother Dr. Charles Bruce Morton. The service featured Calla lilies palms and a lace gown with orange blossom veil. A reception followed at The Rectory before the couple departed for their wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Morton
Mr. Morgan
Alexandria
Caroline Fitzhugh Morton
William Jackson Morton
Calvert Brent Morgan
Christ Church
Charles Bruce Morton
University of Virginia
John Armistead Deming
Baltimore
Dorothy Houghton Hanson
New Rochelle
New York
Katherine Hopkins King
Martha
Wheeler Freeman
Bramwell
W. Va
Ruth Bryant
Leesburg Man Married In Norfolk On Saturday
A Virginia society wedding took place at St Andrew's Episcopal Church Norfolk as Miss Mary Morton Riddle married Mr. John Williams Clemens of Leesburg. The ceremony featured a ivory satin gown, blue chiffon bridesmaids, and a large local and out of town guest list. A later Confederate reunion sponsorship staff in Richmond was announced by General Colvin with both non residential and resident committees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Norfolk
Mary Morton Riddle
Morton Riddle
John Williams Clemens
John R. Clemens
Leesburg
E. Ruffin Jones
Catherine Riddle
Joseph Gillespie
Tazewell
Mary Austin Mann
Richmond
Jane Riddle
Danville
Nancy Peebles
Audrey Chewning
Louise Norsworthy
William E. Lynch
Huntingdon
Fenton Connor
Croomsmen
John Keevan Peebles, Jr
Wilfred Lambert
Williamsburg
Robert Lee Galleher
Leon Lewis
Norwich
Conn
Karl Stoehr
Big Stone Gap
Lois Clemens
General Colvin
Robert Mason Colvin
Harrisonburg
Sons of Confederate Veterans
William Babell Flourney
Lexington
Alice Barksdale Thayer
Lucy Fitzhugh Kurtz
Winchester
Janet Taylor
Julia Frances Farris
Charlottesville
Philip Finnegan
Newport News
Howard Nukols
L. O. Miller
J. Floyd Crutchfield
Katherine E. Hooker
Marion S. Miller
Eleanor L. Lacky
Mrs. Byrd Hosts House Party For Friends
Mrs Richard Evelyn Byrd will entertain a set of guests at her Amherst street home beginning Friday this week. Attending will be Mrs Alexander Barrie of near San Diego California Mrs Hyslop of Philadelphia and Miss Shock of Philadelphia. Winchester society members plan several functions in Mrs Byrd honor and for her guests.
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Byrd
Richard Evelyn Byrd
Amherst Street
Alexander Barrie
San Diego
Cal
Hyslop
Philadelphia
Miss Shock
Winchester Society
Miss Perry Undergoes Major Operation at Memorial
Miss Lillian Perry secretary at the local Red Cross office underwent a major operation yesterday at Memorial Hospital for a glandular condition. Hospital reports today say her condition is satisfactory and hopes are held for her early recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Perry
Lillian Perry
Red Cross Ofice
Memorial Hospital
Claude R. Cammer
Emergency Hospital
Washington
Amherst Street
Cammer
Ruth Eddy Whitacre Bride of Kenzel Whitacre
Mrs Ruth Eddy of Fairmont West Virginia married Kenzel F Whitacre of Whitacre Frederick County son of Walter Whitacre and family The ceremony occurred Saturday April 16 in Oakland Maryland Rev J W Watson officiated The couple will reside at 344 National Ave after May 1 a note on Circle 7 Braddock Street M E Church South meeting April 21 and other society items follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginia Eddy
O. C. Eddy
Fairmont
W. Va
Kenzel F. Whison
Walter Whitacre
Whitacre
Oakland
J. W. Watson
Methodist Episcopal Church of
National Avenue
Frederick County
Farmers and Merchants National Bank and Trust Company
General Ledger
Circle No
Braddock Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
Eva Miller
East Piccadilly Street
Circle
More Complaints Against Taxes In New Revenue Bill
Senate finance committee heard witnesses on taxes in the revenue bill with both sides of the copper tariff debated. A E Petermann of Calumet and Arizona Copper Co urged a five cent import tax to save the industry while Heath Steele of American Metal Co argued the duty would raise unemployment. The panel also considered opposition to an eight percent levy on pipeline oil transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
A. E. Petermann
Calumet
Arizona Copper Company
Heath Steele
American Metal Company of
New York
Filipina girl gains outdoor life after U.S. Philippines purchase
The article notes a change in a Filipina girl's life from no outdoor activity to playing tennis, basketball, golf and croquet under American influence. An inquiry about slippers for black babies prompts a sales reply about equal pricing. A Chinatown saying comments on a dishonest man living with fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Philippines
Woll Predicts A Nullification Of Prohibition
Matthew Woll of the American Federation of Labor told a Senate committee that if national prohibition remains unchanged it could trigger congressional nullification and federal funding for enforcement may end. He supported bills to modify prohibition as other committees weighed beer legislation. Senator Tydings urged a $1.5 million public works plan funded by beer legalization and a 24 cent tax per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matthew Woll
American Federation of Labor
Senate
Congress
Labor
Labor Shell
Tydings
Maryland
Word normalcy misread as new term in Harding campaign
The passage notes that the word normalcy was unfamiliar to readers when President Harding used it during his campaign, leading many to think he coined the term. It reflects how a coined or rare word became associated with a political moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Lie Detector as a Tool for Deception Detection
The lie detector is an instrument designed to show changes in respiration and blood pressure during questioning. Sharp fluctuations in these functions are believed to indicate that the person is telling a falsehood or attempting to deceive.
No Tax Cuts In England As Budget Keeps Burden
London, in a budget speech to the House of Commons, Neville Chamberlain announced there will be no relief for income taxpayers and beer prices will remain unchanged, leaving English taxpayers to bear current burdens for another year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Neville Chamberlain
House of Commons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oon
Ladies’ Aid Society of United Brethren Church
Fred Robinson
North
Loudoun Street
Sanctuary Society of Sacred Heart
St. Catherine’s School
Morgan
Virginia Military Institute
Ustin Herr Morgan
Radford
Eleanor Faunteloroy Baker
W. A. Baker
Baker
South Washington Street
Rapone
Powell
Teachers’ College
State Teachers’ College
John Powell
Wilson Hall
Margaret Byrd
Miss Ruth Eddy
Mr. Kenzel Whitacre
Ruth Nelson
Fairmont Avenue
E. F. Gardner
Capon Bridge
Pittsburgh
Wednesday
Sue Schlack
North Braddock Street
Mary Crisman
Gray Avenue
Grippe
German Smith
G. O. Miller
Washington Street
Louise Brooks
Henry Brooks
Mary Virginia Robinson
Fred. A. Robinson
M. C. Garvin
Western Frederick Bank
Gore
Paul Line
Friends
B. F. Line
Virginia Avenue
Mae Carper
Woodland Avenue
Shenandoah Valley National Bank
The
Associated Press
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Washington Star
Woll
Vivienne Osborne
Screen
Lovett Brothers
N. Main St
Enna Jettick Shoes
Arch Preserver Shoes
Napier
New Zealand
England
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
the Commercial & Savings Bank
Sweitzer
Pure Food Store
Braddock and
Boscawen Streets
People’s Bargain Store
North Main Street
Margaret L. Hodgson
R. M. Swimley
Edna Isenhour
Mer
P. O
Southeastern Commercial College
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