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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1930
Page
3
The department reports social news and invites mail or telephone notices. Mrs. Isabelle F. Miller will relay messages by telephone between 3 and 4 pm daily. Phone number provided as Mo. 33.
The festival queen’s itinerary in Winchester includes arrival from Richmond, dinners for up to 20 guests, coronation plans, photo sessions at apple orchards, a pageant, tea with Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd, a Courtfield reception, and a formal ball at the George Washington Hotel. The sequence also features a parade, luncheons at Baker home, airport photo ops, and a final University dance escort. The events unfold Wednesday to Saturday with multiple hosts and prominent local figures.
Miss Lois Adell Town of Frederick Maryland arrived by Curtiss Wright plane for Winchester Apple Blossom events. She stayed with Mr and Mrs H Clay DeGrange on South Stewart street during the festival and attended the coronation rehearsal. Also visiting were Elizabeth Loy of Hagerstown Maryland and Mary Virginia Steck, maid of honor, and they were hosted by the DeGranges.
Marriage licenses issued Thursday in the Corporation clerk's office include Guy C. Nidas and Miss Anna Starnes. Nidas resides in Washington D C and is a Chelsea Alabama native and a hairdresser by occupation.
Stanley L. Harbaugh of Lantz Maryland marries Miss Helen F. Har ene of Sabillasville Maryland. The bride is daughter of Frank Har baugh of Sabillasville. The bridegroom is from Deerfield Maryland and a farmer. Ceremony conducted by Rev L A Thomas Grace Lutheran Church.
Mr and Mrs W Fuller and family of Seanemsoen Md stay with Mrs Charles Fuller in her home here. Several visitors arrive from Harrisburg Gettysburg Philadelphia and Johnstown for the festival with plans to return home soon.
Mrs. Sarah Golden and daughter Miss Alice Golden of Newport News Va travel to Washington for a weekend visit after staying with Jack Golden and family. Guests include Mr and Mrs John W Lowe Jr and others from Washington staying with W S Clark on Appherst Street.
Mr John Mills from Washington D C visits his mother Mrs Kate Mills in the city while attending the Apple Blossom Festival. Mills holds a credible position with the District of Columbia government at Rock Creek Park. Mr and Mrs John T Noonan host Mr and Mrs John Lall of Pittsburgh. Mrs Warrick and Mr Harry Trexler of Scranton Pa are here for the Apple Blossom Festival arriving Wednesday and staying till Monday.
Golden Beette bride of Mr Joriak Golden Beette wed April 18 in Frederick Maryland the ceremony led by Rev William Smith of the Methodist Church. The bride is daughter of Mrs Ida Seabright and the late Mr James Seabright. The groom is son of Mrs Emma Slonaker and the late Mr J W D Slonaker and works in farming. Children Parade Wins Governor Plaudits at Apple Blossom Festival with thousands of schoolchildren in festival costumes observed by Governor Pollard and guests from Georgia and Virginia.
Miss Crawford entertains students from Mary Baldwin College and other visitors for the Apple Blossom Festival. Guests include Lillian and Elizabeth Smith Minnie Lee Mahoney Elizabeth Eskridge Caroline Abbott and Miss Thornburg among others with local hosts on South Loudoun Street West Boscawen Street and Amherst Street.
A group from the Southern Railroad including Frank L. Jenkins and W. T. Turner stayed yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ritter on Valley avenue. Guests Mr. and Mrs. Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Doheny of Dennison Ohio were also hosted. Washington's Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Potts visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitacre. New York guests Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich and others left Piccadilly Street to continue their Virginia visit before returning home.
The American liner President Harding collided with the British ship Kirkwood in fog near Heligoland. The Kirkwood sank. all crew were saved except one fireman missing and presumed drowned.
Two weeks after the body of Mary Baker a Navy department clerk was found beside a culvert in Arlington National Cemetery authorities admit no definite clues but remain hopeful of capturing her killer.
The dirigible Graf Zeppelin arrived over Cardington shortly after 5 o clock this evening, as reported from Cardington England. The encounter marked a notable early evening event during its UK flight path.
Epworth League will air a fortieth anniversary program from radio station WISV 9 to 10 pm. Miss Mary leads the Epworth Male Quartet with selections by league members from Charles Town Front Royal and Millville. Rev P R Diehl offers prayer. Various musical numbers and talks follow including addresses by Mrs Mary Collins and Miss Louise Steele.
The State Corporation Commission issued a permanent injunction restraining the F. H Smith Company, Inc. of Virginia and the F. H. Smith Company of Washington, D. C. from further sale of stocks in Virginia.
Georgetown Kentucky April 26 The Georgetown College chapel building was destroyed by fire with losses near 350000 dollars. Faculty and 350 students attending chapel escaped after saving a few valuable books and paintings kept in the building.
The State Department released a statement by General Ho Ying-Ching that Communist brigands threatening American missionaries at Kanchow would be promptly exterminated. The message was dated April 26 and attributed to the Chinese Nationalist commander.
Hope for the safety of 16 crew members aboard the freight er Thames burned in Long Island Sound Thursday night faded as the danger lessened. Ten crewmen were saved and hailed for their survival.
Reports indicate several people died when two small boats capsized during the disaster. Additional victims are believed trapped aboard the vessel after a fire broke out.
Betty Compson files a divorce complaint in Los Angeles against James Cruze alleging mental cruelty. The film actress accuses the motion picture director of cruelty as the grounds for dissolution.
As conscription expands and volunteer numbers swell, the once prominent General Coxey recedes from public view while authorities mobilize nationwide drafts and payrolls. The public remains curious about his status amid growing military service Officer authority and labor movement ties.
Under a Winchester Virginia court decree the trustee will auction a parcel on the north side of Clifford Street in Winchester with dwelling and improvements. Terms: one third cash sale day, two thirds in two equal annual installments at six percent interest. Certificate of clerk confirms bond and surety.
Trustee will sell at 12 o clock noon in front of House in Winchester Virginia a 107 acre farm owned and occupied by Miss Fannie E. Smithey located one mile past Clearbrook near the railroad and turnpike. Terms: one third cash day of sale, balance in two annual installments secured by two bonds and a deed of trust with insurance on buildings. Auctioneers Duvall and Dufin.
A fragment notes the new sister is expected to reflect an average age similar to what it was a decade ago. The text hints at youth and continuity but lacks concrete details or names to anchor a fuller report.
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