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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1930

Page

3

Mrs Conrad to Stay in Baltimore Through June

Mrs. Robert Conrad and daughter Miss Bobby Conrad remain at 100 West University Parkway in Baltimore and will return to Winchester Virginia in early June. A recent dinner at Mount Vernon Club hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Virgil M Hillyer Mr and Mrs Blount Mason Mr and Mrs Bayard Turnbull Mr and Mrs Francis Beirne Mr and Mrs Bruce Wylie and Mr Raphael Semmes.

Robert Conrad Bobby Conrad West University Parkway Winchester Conrad Mount Vernon Club Virgil] M. Hillyer S. Blount Mason Bayard Turnbull Francis F. Beirne Bruce Wylie Raphael Semmes Baltimore Sun

Butler Hosts Bridge Party At North Street Home

Mrs Chaunce Butler entertained a number of friends at a bridge gathering held at her North Street home. Four tables played with prizes awarded to Mrs L C Hollar first and Mrs Maynard Wisecarver consolation. Refreshments echoed the house decor as the evening concluded.

Chaence Butler North L. C. Hollar Maynard Wiscence Butler J. S. Griffith Harry W. Butler Miles Orndorff

Maryland student Baldwin elected to Negma Omicron honor

Richard W. Baldwin returns to the University of Maryland College Park as an engineering student. He has visited grandparents near Winchester and was recently elected and initiated into Negma Omicron at the university.

Richard W. Baldwin University of Maryland At College Park College of Engineering William L. Wierman Winchester Baldwin Negma Omicron

Local People Attend Brunswick Easter Dance

Local residents attended the midnight Easter ball held at Brunswerk Maryland early this morning. The event was directed by Charles Shewbridge with Sue Schlack and Earl Grim of this city as sponsors at Jordan Springs Hotel near Stephenson tonight. The Sponsellor Orchestra, highly recommended, was engaged to provide music.

Brunswerk Charles Shewbridge Sue Schlack Earl Grim Jordan Springs Hotel Stephenson Sponsellor

Mrs Gilpin Plans Colorado Visit With Companions

Mrs. Henry B. Gilpin leaves Tuesday for Colorado to visit her son. She will be joined by Miss Ethel Knight of Baltimore and will stay at the Authers Hotel in Colorado Springs during the trip.

Mr. Dunlap Wins Trip to Cuban Capitol

Mr. Arthur Durlap, local representative of Reliance Life Insurance, won a company contest awarding a ten day trip. He departed Saturday for a tour titled Tor W West Fla en Fg RR FG to TRAE, heading to the Cuban capital.

Dunlap Cuban Arthur Durlap Reliance Life Insurance Company Tor TRAE

Judge Williams Returns From Richmond Court

Judge Philip Williams of the Circuit and Corporation courts returned to his Richmond office after spending nearly two weeks there. He was resignated by Governor Pollard to preside over sessions of the Law and Equity Court whose judgeship was created by the death of Judge mmmp.

Judge Williams Richmond Philip Williams Circuit and Corporation Courts Pollard Law and Equity Court Mmmp

Musical At Mrs Russell's To Aid Stratford Hall Fund

A post Apple Blossom Festival benefit musical will feature prominent musicians at Mrs Russell's South Stewart Street residence to support the Stratford Hall Restoration fund now being raised in Virginia and nearby states. Local treasurer Miss Lily H. Baker reports ongoing subscription and an anonymous $25 gift plus $10 from Mr. and Mrs. Roszel.

Stratford Hall Fund Erry K. Russell South Stewart Street Stratford Hall Restoration Virginia Lily H. Baker B. M. Roszel

Farm Accident Near Stephens City Injures Monroe Conner

Mr. Monroe Conner of near Stephens City suffered a arm fracture while crank ing a tractor this morning. He was working on a farm when the mishap occurred and is receiving treatment.

Monroe Conner Near Stephens Cit

Hinkle Family Moves from Strasburg to Winchester

Mr and Mrs Claude Hinkle relocate from Strasburg to Gray Avenue Winchester. Hinkle plans to take a position soon in Baltimore area. Father John A Hinkle of Kansas City runs the Hinkle Furniture Store in town.

Claude Hinkle Strasburg Gray Avenue Winchester Hinkle Baltimore John A. Hinkle

Eastchester sisters visit during Easter holidays

Misses Kathryn and a Dudley from White Plains spent Easter at their father W. L. Dudley’s home on South Saukerns street and left today to resume school duties at Scarsdale. Mrs. Nettie Boyd of Clifton Forge is visiting Miss Mah lon Jackson on East Germany street.

Kathryn A Dudley White Plains W. L. Dudley South Saukerns Street Scarsdale Nettie Boyd Clifton Forge Mahlon Jackson East Germany Street

Local visitors aboard car tour dine with city hostess

Mr and Mrs Gates and their daughter Miss Gates of Johnstown NY were luncheon guests yesterday of Mrs R nf Barton on Sou Washington street after a motor trip through Virginia. Miss Virginia Hynson spent the weekend with Miss Augusta Bettis at Boyce.

Mrs. Gates Miss Gates Johnstown N.Y Virginia R. Nf Barton Sou Washington Street Virginia Hynson Augusta Bettis Boyce

Notable visitors and guests at local homes this week

East Orange residents Mr and Mrs Homer W Dudley and their daughter Margaret Jean arrive by motor and will stay with Rev W Cameron. Mr and Mrs Montgomery Atwater of Montana depart Washington after visiting Mr and Mrs Melvin Green. Mr and Mrs Meredith Myers of Allentown arrive to stay with H R Myers and family during the Apple Blossom Festival. Mrs George B Reynolds is at the Dodge Hotel in Washington. Mrs Claude Hinson and Pauline Hinson have been guests of Mrs L Bet and Mrs A P Montague. Montague is mother of Mrs Clark Cooper.

Homer W. Dudley Margaret Jean Dudley East Orange N. J Uth Cameron Montgomery Atwater Montana Melvin Green South Washington Street Washington Mrs. Green Meredith Myers Allentown H. R. Myers Dock Street George B. Reynolds Dodge Hotel

Easter visits bring Roanoke guests to local families

Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stine of this city hosted Easter guests, the hatter's mother Mrs. M. A. Shelton, in Roanoke, Va. They were joined by Mrs. A. B. Puckett and son Master A. B. Puckett Jr. of Roanoke, who will visit Stines this week. Also visiting were Mr. E. Maurice Grim of Baltimore, staying with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. Frank Grim, at 126 East Cork Street.

D. W. Stine Hatter M. A. Shelton Roanoke A. B. Puckett A. B. Puckett, Jr Mrs. Stine E. Maurice Grim Baltimore Mrs. C. Frank Grim East Cork Street Luther Vance Cumberland, Md Lynchburg Winchester James Vance East Cecil Street Mr. Vance

Weekend Visitors and Guests Across Town

A series of social visits and arrivals fills the weekend in the city. Philadelphia guests include Mr. and Mrs. M A Belchic and daughter Jean with Mr Theodore Nemetz, plus Mr and Mrs Linden Sumption and children arriving Wednesday. Harrisburg visitors Miss Dora White and Miss Mattie Eskridge stay for a week. Others from Lynchburg and Gates pause at local homes, while Miss Alma Martin of Emmittsburg and Miss Ruth Sampsell visit relatives here. Little Miss Helen Hatcher returns from Washington with family.

M. A. Belchic Jean Belchic Theodore Nemetz Philadelphia Dora White Mattie Eskridge Harrisburg Earl Massey Mrs Linden Sumption

Mrs Kern and Campbell Family Visit Staten Island Home

Mrs Elizabeth Kern and her grandsons Master Joseph and Teo Campbell of Staten Island New York visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Smithhoi on West Clifford Street. Capt Joseph E Campbell now in Washington spent the weekend here with his sons.

Richard Welch Richard Ogle Welch Annapolis Elizabeth Kern Joseph and Teo Campbell Staten Island N. Y Cc. S. Sm West Clifford Josph. E. Campbell Washington

Social Roundup of Local Visit Reasons and Relocations

The column lists several visitors and residents in Winchester including Mr. and Mrs. Louis Loveman and sons from New York City, Mrs. David Amback and daughter Isabelle, Mr. Kater returning from Chicago, Confederate veteran William M. Strader, Mrs. Joseph Hipple of Baltimore, Mrs. A. O. Ward Capon Bridge, Sree O Nil Ward Romney, Miss Mollie Lindamood, Miss Juanita Riley, Miss Jenny Lind Hockman of Lynchburg College, and Luther Vance from Cumberland. notes arrivals, visits, and potential residence changes.

Louis Loveman Charles and Joseph Loveman New York City David Amback Isabelle Amback. Amback Juanita Riley Jenny Lind Hockman Lynchburg College

Apple Blossom Circus to honor schools and railroad ties

Brunswick and Knoxville high schools join with St Francis to stage a grand Apple Blossom Circus with a crowd of acts from heralds to sword swallowers. Baltimore and Ohio Railroad backing includes transport, costumes, and shop-made gear under R C Davis supervision. Jean Brady leads Knoxville arrangements.

High School St. Francis School Apple Blossom Circus Apple Blossom Apple Blossom Orchestra Garden of Blossoms Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Brunswick Baltimore and Ohio Terminal R. C. Davis Winchester Margaret Talbott Stevens Gertrude Cross Baltimore Jean Brady Knoxville

Wm M Snapp Dies At Memorial Hospital

William Marshall Snapp of near Middletown died at Memorial Hospital after three weeks of complications. He was 73, born December 23, 1856. Survived by brothers C L Snapp P F Snapp J D Snapp M L Snapp B L Snapp and sisters Miss Bina F Snapp one unnamed sister.

William Marshall Snapp Middletown Memorial Hospital John. W Margaret C. Snapp C. L. Snapp P. F. Snapp J. D. Snap

Berryville Personal and Social News Highlights

Berryville social items describe travels and duties of locals and visitors. Rose MacDonald leaves for Richmond for a State Board meeting. garden club delegates from Winchester and Clarke County prepare for the Virginia Garden Club annual meeting in Richmond. Easter sunrise services on the Rosemont porch feature Epworth League members with Bishop Byrd in attendance.

Epworth League Rosemont Harry F. Byrd Blue Ridge Mountains Washington Williams Adkins Exide Battery Company Ralph Richardson Richardson J. D. Richardson Frances Wolfe R. J. Lewis Alice Gold Baltimore Robert Balyen Nancy Baylen Rochester N. Y Florence Sheperd C. H. Iden Mayo Clinic Minn Frank Tappan Iden D. N. Griffing Lexington Miss J. M. Hamrick Chicago J. D. Griffing Mary Suhling Lynchburg A. Cummins Caryswood Shenandoah River Ella Collins Ruth Collins Stuart Collins Philadelphia

Thieves Steal 20000 Cigarettes From Warehouse

About 20000 cigarettes valued at 400 to 500 dollars were stolen last night from T. J. Cower and Sons wholesale warehouse on East Piccadilly Street. Entry was gained by removing a pane from a door. Police believe thieves planned to take 40000 more but fled when alerted.

T. J. Cower and Sons East Piccadilly Street

Funeral services for Kernstown farmer Snapp held in relief

Snapp of Kernstown and Mrs J S Crabill of Winchester are noted. The longtime farmer retired recently. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Tuesday at his brother M L Snapp's home in Relief, with Rev P R Diehl and Rev J B Hupman officiating. Interment follows at Mount Hebron Cemetery beside his wife who died 27 years ago. Nephews will be pallbearers.

Athletics and Giants Dominate Opening Week Standings

The Philadelphia Athletics and New York Giants each went undefeated as the season began, with Detroit Boston and Pittsburgh close behind in the American and National Leagues. The Red Sox and Tigers posted strong hitting and runs as Yankees faltered, while the Cardinals Pirates led NL with decisive margins and robust offense. Columbia defeats Navy in a tight varsity rowing opener. In the Pacific Coast League, managers list dampened spitball usage, led by Frank Shellenback of Hollywood with 26 victories. Ray Keating and Al Gould follow with Sacramento credentials.

Philadelphia Athletics New York Giants Detroit Tigers Boston Red Sox Athletics Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Giants Detroit Boston Red Sox Yankees Tigers Cardinals Pirates Columbia Navy Lions Severn Annapolis Massachusetts Institute of Technology Los Angeles Cal Harry A. Williams Frank Shellenback Hollywood Ray Keating al Gould Sacramento Keating Gould

Woodward Picks Races For His Crack Steeds

William Woodward vice chairman of the Jockey Club and Belair stud owner selects races for his thouroughbreds led by Kentucky Derby favorite Gallant Fox. Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons trains the runners while Woodward reserves the start spots and his silks appear on most winners from 1929.

New York William Woodward The Jockey Club Gallant Fox Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons Belair Stud We Ene Woodward

Washington and Lee Fresh Upset Oak Ridge 4 to 2

The undefeated Washington and Lee freshmen beat Oak Ridge Military Institute 4 to 2 to complete a two game sweep. Despite five hits and four errors by W and L, a decisive fourth inning produced all four runs aided by two Oak Ridge hit batters and an error.

W. and Oak Ridge Washington and Lee Oak Ridge Military Institute North Carolina Little Generals

Festival Queen Great Splendor to be Guest in City

The royal party will stay in the city as guests of Mr and Mrs W A Baker at their South Washington home. On Thursday afternoon Mrs R E Byrd hosts tea for the queen and court on Amherst Street. That evening Mr and Mrs Harry C Stouffer host a reception at Courtfield in southwest Winchester. Friday at 11 o clock the royal party will be photo issued.

Long Island City N. Y Joseph Hipple Baltimore Taylor Ritter East Cork Street Page W.A. Baker South Washington Street R. E. Byrd Amherst Street Harry C. Stouffer

Shenandoah Valley Academy royal gala plans outlined

Graphed by photographers and movie newsreel men at a nearby orchard in full bloom. At 1145 on Friday Queen Shenandoah VII and her court will lunch with Miss Ann Brooks Kern on Fairmont Avenue. The royal ball to open the Shenandoah Valley Academy functions with the Queen and court as guests of honor.

Shenandoah VII Ann Brooks Kern Fairmont Avenue Shenandoah Valley Academy

Mr. Fiddler Dies in Clarke County

Marshall Fiddler aged 76 a Clarke county farmer died at home between Berryville and Wadesville after a long illness. He is survived by his widow two sons Berkley and Noble and a daughter Mrs Viola Myers all of Clarke county. Funeral services set for 11 o clock Wednesday at the Methodist Episcopal Church South Brucetown with burial in the church graveyard.

Marshall Fiddler Clarke County Berryville Wadesville Mr Fiddler Berkley and Noble Fiddler Viola Myers Methodist Episcopal Church South Brucetown

Easter Service At Centenary Reformed Church

Large crowds attend Easter morning service at Centenary Reformed Church at 11 o clock. Rev Dr S L Flickinger delivers an Easter sermon and administers Holy Communion. Out of town visitors from Pennsylvania noted amid simple floral decorations. The service crowns a Lent series.

Centenary Reformed Church S. L. Flickinger Pennsylvania

Testimony Before Judiciary Committee Compared to Chinese Prayers

A Philadelphia Bulletin note says testimony before the judiciary committee by wets and drys will have about the same impact on future events as prayers written in Chinese and scattered to the winds.

Judiciary Committee Philadelphia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kathleen Norris Clarence M. Busch Via Swarm Reed Norris Busch Theodore Tiller, Jr Louis George Burger Pattie Irene Harris Hugh C. Singleton Presbyterian Church North Braddock Street Hugh Cutler Singleton F. T. McFaden Singleton Stewart Green Cleveland Ohio Grand Master of Masons McFaden Betsy Patterson Baltimore Sunday Sun Bill Streett Bill Lettice Mrs. Butler Mr. Baldwin Hovenslen Huntsberry Claude Hinson Pauline Hinson L. Bettis A. P. Montague Lynchburg, Va Washington Inn Samuel W. Johnston Coleman Frances Berkeley Messrs John Fisher Raymond Kerlin Astr ~Oliday E. L. Smith Gates, N. C L. R. Smith Alma Martin Emmittsberg, Md John Palmer Ruth Sampsell Rev W. H. Sampsell National Avenue Mr. Wilbur Riley Woodstock Helen Hatcher Ada S. Hatao William M. Strader Millwood A. O. Ward Capon Bridge Sree O'Nile Ward Romney W. Va Jacob Bowman Mollie Lindamood Lebanon Church Julian Lillis Western Union Telegraph Company Michael Lillis South Braddock Street Wm. M. Snapp Star Wm. M. Scholl Scholl Stauntog W. T. Hottle Winchester Flour & Feed Corland Valley Keeler and Ueck SHELL Dodd Super Boscawen and Amherst Sts Mr. Fiddler Margaret L. Hodgson RT. Jones & CO S. Main St George Washington
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