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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1931

Page

3

Miss Frances McFaden Weds Rev. Eugene Witherspoon in Winchester

Miss Frances Talbot McFaden married Rev. Eugene Daniel Witherspoon at Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church in Winchester. Organist Mrs. Henry Weaver played before the ceremony as the bridal party entered to Wagner’s Lohengrin.

Frances McFaden Mr. Witherspoon Winchester Loudoun Street Presbyterian Church Frances Talbot McFaden Eugene Daniel Witherspoon Henry Weaver Front Royal Wagner F. T. McFaden, Jr Jean Stribling Lucille Bland

Bride in Ivory Gown and Rural Bridegroom Married in City Church

The wedding of Miss Breda Godfrey and Mr. Frank William Ritchie was celebrated in the city with a ceremony at a church attended by the bride in an ivory satin gown. The bridegroom’s brother Rev. J W Witherspoon officiated as best man. A reception followed at the home of Dr. and Mrs. F T McFaden. The bride’s traveling costume for the honeymoon included a blue and white crepe dress with a matching coat. Further bridesmaids were announced, including Miss Mary Hyde, and more social events accompanied the nuptials.

Natalie Bocock F. T. McFaden, Jr J. W. Witherspoon Shepherdstown W. Va F. T. McFaden North Braddock Street McFaden J. T. Witherspoon Greensboro N. C Davidson College Union Theological Seminary Richmond Randolph-Macon Woman's College John 8. Scully Mary Hyde Lewis H. Hyde Lela McGuire Hyde Breda Godfrey Frank William Ritchie Star New York Miss Hyde Grand Central School Oldfield School Baltimore Miss Godfrey St. Barnabas’ Church Irvington Fex

Social Calendar for Wednesday Through Friday Events

A compact listing of local religious and community events with times and venues. Activities include choir practice at United Brethren, Christian Endeavor class, a Thursday bridge gathering, Narcissus Show at Confederate Hall, Choral Club, Loyal Workers Bible class, American Legion luncheon, a First Baptist Church chicken supper benefiting Winchester Memorial Hospital, a play at Sacred Heart Church, and a Sunday School program at Ridgeway.

United Brethren Young People Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Frank Gearing Handley Avenue Thursday Bridge Club Hunter H. McGuire Confederate Hall Middleburg Loyal Workers Bible Class Burnt Factory Church Harvey Fishpan American Legion George Washington Hotel First Baptist Church Winchester Memorial Hospital Sacred Heart Church J. W. Schlak Bible Class of Rest Hell Ridgeway

Wedding and social notices from Winchester and vicinity

The page details a church ceremony in Irvington with attendees from Cambridge Rye and Ottawa, a Sacred Heart church comedy on April 24, Mary Baldwin College glee club honors at Charlottesville, and postponed Winchester Presbyterial to May 13 15. It also covers social events, garden club formation, genealogical research, a local art club officer, and Apple Blossom Festival princess selection.

Miss Crawford Victorious Glee Club Elizabeth Gold Crawford Frank B. Crawford Mary Baldwin College Glee Club Charlottesville Virginia Cabell Hall Mary Baldwin Club Winchester Lillian Horton Smith Elizabeth Ravenscroft Smith Ridgeway Strasburg Presbyterian Church Laura Campbell Charles Town W. Va Dorothy Needy Queen’s Court Dorothy Virginia Needy W. H. H. Nedy Hagerstown Washington County

Berwick Couple Wed in January Surprise

Marriage of Bessie May Smith and Earl W. Painter announced after a secret among relatives. They wed January 7 in Middleburg with Rev German G. Snyder officiating. Bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of Coughlin street. groom son of I N Painter of Stephens City Virginia. They reside with the bride’s parents post ceremony.

Berwick Bessie May Smith Earl W. Painter Middleburg German G. Snyder the Reformed Church Harry Smith Coughlin Street Berwick High Deeee Berwick Rl I. N. Painter Stephens City Montgomery Ward and Co Winchester Montgomery Ward and Company

Round Hill 4-H Club Organized and Officers Elected

The Round Hill 4-H Club organized under home demonstration direction on April 20. Officers elected include Margaret Larrick president Hunter Bayliss vice president Orrah Bayliss secretary treasurer Jack Larrick reporter Louise Carper song and cheer leader John W Larrick Jr club leader. Next meeting scheduled for May 16.

Round Hill Margaret Larrick Hunter Bayliss Orrah Bayliss Jack Larrick Louise Carper John W. Larrick

Russell Grove 4-H Club Holds Regular Session

Russell Grove 4-H Club met Thursday April 16 with Miss Far rar presiding. Girls discussed making wearing apparel while boys spoke on poultry and gardening. Adjournment set for the next meeting in May. The Comical Country Cousins presented by J. W. Schlack Bible Class Friday April 24 in Ridgeway hall.

Russell Grove 4-H Club Russell Grove 4-H Miss Farrar J. W. Schlack

Loyal Temperance Legion To Meet Thursday Evening

Loyal Temperance Legion schedules a semi monthly meeting at 7 30 PM on Thursday at 116 North Braddock Street. Members urged to attend and bring funds for the Anna Gordon fund.

Loyal Temperance Legion North Braddock Street Anna Gordon

New South Wales Savings Bank Fails to Open Doors

The Australian bank with deposits of 425 million dollars would not open as a heavy withdrawal continued from the previous day. The New South Wales government had recently defaulted interest on bonds in London, while the federal government sought repayment from the state.

Big Bank Australia Associated Press Anberra New South Wales Savings Bank New South Wales London Commonwealth

Changes To Be Made In P. R. R. Schedule Sunday

Announcement outlines Pennsylvania Railroad timetable changes effective Sunday April 26 with trains north east and west. Details include departures 7 10 am 1 40 pm 4 50 pm and arrivals 8 45 am 11 45 am 11 17 am 7 45 pm plus a May 3 one day excursion from New York region to Winchester with return 4 05 pm.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York Jersey City Newark Elizabeth Trenton N. J Winchester

Mrs Hyde and guest dine with Mrs Randolph in Millwood

Mrs Lewis H. Hyde and her guest Mrs Walter Greacen traveled to Millwood Virginia on Tuesday evening to dine at the home of Mrs B O F Randolph.

Richard E. Byrd Walter Greacen New York City Lewis H. Hyde Greacen Millwood B. O'F. Randolph

Replica Fort Nashborough Erected in Nashville Tennessee

A replica of Fort Nashborough has been built along the Cumberland River at the foot of Church Street in Nashville Tennessee highlighting local historic commemoration.

Fort Nashborough Cumberland River Church Street Nashville, Tenn

Grain Closing Prices in Chicago Forestalls Losses

Extreme weakness on the New York Stock Exchange drove further declines on the Chicago Board of Trade with all options down from yesterday. Closing figures show Wheat May 825, July 6342, September 63% and Corn May 60% July 61% September 61% Oats May 29% July 30% September 301% Rye May 36% July 38% September 39% Mrs W M Morton of Charlotte N C arrives tomorrow to visit her sister Mrs Martha E Tucker on Handley avenue.

New York Stock Exchange Chicago Board of Trade Liverpool W. M. Morton Charlotte, N. C Martha E. Tucker Handley Avenue

Thief Confesses After Police Uncover City Burglary Spree

Police report a pattern of vandalism and theft across multiple homes and vehicles. Russell and Glass had garages entered. a Buick sedan was scratched and a watch taken. Ship confessed to the burglaries and to stealing an automobile overcoat and other items. A hearing is set for tomorrow.

Mr. Russell Mrs. Russell Russell Residence South Washington Street Ship Russell Doctor Glass Raymond Sachs North Stewart Street Chief Hollis

Stolen Cars, Raids, and Arrests Highlight West Virginia Case

A robbery and burglary spree unfolds as three cars vanish in Romney and town. Judge Weems will hear all charges tomorrow morning as police raid a suspect house in the north ern section arresting four on statutory charges. Additional arrests include drunks and a man charged with possessing a still and illegal liquor.

Donald L. Weems West Virginia Romney W. Va E. C. Yost Boyd and Hinks N Tern Ira Sirbaugh Boyd Cline Bowers Roger Ritter John Cain Margaret Madigan Lela Lineburg Arthur Thomas Funk and Starsnider Weems Edward Riffey Joe Butler Hinkins John White Warren Rice Corporation

Court and White the penny as on hi ap pearance bef

A fragment records a courtroom name and a brief note about a penny related matter. It mentions appearance and prior context. The readable bits suggest a legal setting but lack full details.

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