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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1927

Page

3

Social and Personal notes from Sunday dinner guests

A long list of visitors and residents attend Apple Blossom Festival gatherings in Winchester. Among those mentioned are Mr. and Mrs. H Ritter Lyn Carroll Kathaleen and Eisie Cadwallader of Berryville. J H Robertson and guests from New York. Mrs. Krebs of Philadelphia. many other relatives and friends from Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Martinsburg Harpers Ferry Cumberland Staunton and beyond. Local hosts include Mrs. F T McFaden and Mrs. J W Shane with numerous kin and festival attendees in Winchester and Stephens City Maryland and Virginia locations.

Lohr Clevenger En Gertrude Louise Clevenger Winchester George Hy, Miller George ’R. Miller Red Bud Simon Lin Stephenson Murray A. MacDonald New York J. and H. Goodwin, Ltd Harry K. Barr Barr Shipping, Corporation J. H. Robertson West Cork Street Robertson J. H. Goodwin F. Lewis Marshall Washington Harry H. Baker Randolph Williams Richmond

Festival Guests Listed for Washington DC and Virginia Attendees

Miss Elisabeth Lewis of Washington DC and Mr James N Frye of Gore VA join Miss Gertrude Schneider as festival guests. Couples and singles from Maryland West Virginia and Virginia attend as guests of local residents including Mr and Mrs Malcolm and Mrs Sherwood Barton MD and Miss Dorothy McCann hostesses with several other named guests and a UVA student guest.

Va Leith Mr. Baldwin Washington Corrie Leith Mindleburg Fred Stryker Dorothy Swimley Hagerstown, Md Homer EB. Guyer J. R.crown Harrisonburg, Va Douglas Barnett East Piccadilly Street Miss Patrick Westernport, Md Fort Loudoun Seminary John Lamb Elisabeth Lewis Washington, D. C James N. Frye Gore, Va Gertrude Schneider Malcolm Sherwood Barton, Md Martha Walker Ann Mary Shade Martinsburg W. Va and —" Brown Betty Wagaman Hagerstown Ann Gilpin Rockville Dorothy McCann Mr. Carroll Tuck Danville, Va University of Virginia Charlottesville Keister Adams

Convict Steals Diamond Ring From Mrs Byrd Recovered in Penitentiary

A diamond ring belonging to Mrs. Richard Evelyn Byrd, mother of Gov Byrd and Commander Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr., stolen from her room in the executive mansion in Richmond is recovered today in the Virginia Penitentiary. The ring and other items were taken by John Jackson, a convict.

Richmond Richard Evelyn Byrd Gov. Byrd Richard B. Evelyn Byrd, Jr Executive Virginia John Jackson

Divorce Suit Opened In Frederick County Virginia Court

Emma L. Hill seeks an absolute divorce from J. M. Lowry Hill on desertion for over three years. The case requires appearance within ten days and weekly notice in the Evening Star Winchester Virginia, with posting at the county courthouse by May 2, 1927.

Circuit Court County OF Frederick Emma L. Hill J. M. Lowry Hill Virginia Evening Star Winchester C. C. Brannon

Convict Transfers After Theft Ring Tied to Inmate

The capitol gang case links thefts to a prisoner who was moved to a road camp today as investigators traced the crimes to him and another convict in the penitentiary.

Capitol Penitentiary Jackson

Blood Stained Pillow Shown In Snyder Murder Trial

In Queens County Court House on April 27 the blood stained pillow used to suffocate Albert Snyder was displayed to the jury. Ruth Snyder and Henry Judd Gray faced the evidence suite including binding towels a neck tie a rope and a chloroform soaked pad. Gray’s confession stated Mrs. Snyder driven by love urged him to kill her husband and described a hypnotic trance during the deed.

Associated Press Queens County Court House N. Y Albert Snyder Snyder Ruth Snyder Henry Judd Gray Yong Abe Gray

Flooded Delta Struggles as Refugees Multiply

The flood pushes 8,000 refugees to levees and 3,000 marooned in lowlands while towns like Calion and Gorham face widening inundation. Red Cross dispatches barges and supplies as Greenville reports improving conditions and rescue fleets move steady.

Red Cross Quachita el Dorado Calion Mississippi Delta Yazoo Rolled Ford Greenville Stringtown Planttaion Mississippi Gorham Ill The Red Cross Relief Agency Memphis

Thrift Rules and Modern Girls Say Ring Beats Phone

A Sarnia Ontario Observer quote urges thrift by keeping yearnings within earnings. A Dayton Ohio Daily News line notes the modern girl values a ring on the finger over a dozen on the phone.

Sarnia Dayton Ohio Daily News

British Business Delegation Sail To Virginia Tour

A twelve member British Chambers of Commerce delegation sails from England to Virginia to tour the state as guests of Virginia officials. Gen Samuel G Waller will serve as the governor's representative in entertaining the visitors with Maj LeRoy Hodges directing Virginia arrangements. The group plans to meet in Washington May 10 11 before proceeding to Virginia with arrival in New York May 6 for a greeting by Gen Waller and the Virginia delegation.

Richmond Gov. Byrd England Association of British Chambers of Commerce Virginia Gilbert C. Wyle United States Chamber of Commerce Virginia Gretings Association Robert B. Dunwoody Federation of British Industries Chamber of Shipping United Kingdom Parteis Washington Ireland Mathew Cassin National University College of Dublin Irish Free State Byrd Samuel G. Waller Front Royal Waller Ninety-first Infantry Virginia National Guard Hampton Roads Hodges Maj LeRoy Hodges Virginia State Chamber of Commerce Gov Virginia Chamber of Commerce Major Hodges

Bird River Duke Wins Luray Puppy Trial Honors

The Page Valley Field Trial Club held its spring puppy trial in Luray on April 26 with Bird River Duke from Bird River Kennels Washington owned by Mrs. Doyle Baltimore taking first. Little Liza Jane owned by E R Colbert Jr Fredericksburg placed second and Whiskaway Brownie owned by Dr George L Long Luray took third. Judges were W G Hundley Callands Va and Mathew Trimble Kensington Md. Officers elected included Leslie D Kline Winchester president and E C Berrey Luray treasurer. Steps to modify rules for open state entries were begun.

W. G. Hundley Callands Mathew Trimble Kensington Leslie D. Kline Winchester George F. Pollock Washington and Luray Joseph Crenshaw Richmond Geo. L

Parade of Blossoms Delights Valley Town

Crowds flood Winchester for the Parade of Blossoms with 6 000 to 7 000 children in white and blossom décor led by the Navy Band. Queen Shenandoah IV to be crowned with a tiara by Hanford MacNider as pageants, concerts, and a ball cap the festival. Visitors arrive from Virginia, Maryland, and beyond as hotels fill and streets bustle through the afternoon.

Valley of Virginia Cameron Street City Hall Navy Band Piccadilly Street Loudoun Cork Braddock Piccadilly Washington Cork Street Kerr Seiser Mandley Hdna Bighmey Handley High School United States Navy Band Charles Benter Kentmere Lawrence D. Tyson Tennessee Hanford MacNider Princess Frederick Mary Elizabeth Smith Fort Loudoun John W. Nail Fair Grounds Winchester Fair Grounds Lieut Benter Acca Temple Shriners Richmond Gold Room George Washington Hotel Shenandoah Winchester Virginia Warrenton Riverton Strasby Frederick Martinsburg Town Philadelphia Baltimore Lynchburg Norfolk

Beveridge Dies Suddenly of Heart Trouble

INDIANAPOLIS April 27 Albert Jeremiah Beveridge statesman orator and author died suddenly of heart disease this morning. He was conscious to the end, died at 64 after a two week illness, and was known as the boy orator in the Senate after election in 1899 and reelection in 1905.

Associated Press Indianapolis Ind Albert ‘Jeremiah Beveridge United States Teaant Beveridge Senate

Beveridge Biography Tied to John Marshall in Winchester Visit

Biographer Beveridge worked on a John Marshall biography while in Virginia and received valued help examining old records from Capt. Robert Y. Conrad, a local attorney, during his Winchester stay.

Beveridge John Marshall The United States Virginia Marshall Winchester Robert Y. Conrad

The Cynical Boarder and Pass the Buck Dinner Incident

The Cynical Boarder notes his landlady grew displeased after serving lamb for dinner and his request to pass the buck. Helium gas has other uses beyond lifting airships and has seen marked success as an anesthetic.

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Apple Harry W. Byron Pee Harry B. Krebs Walter Brebs Marion B. Krebs Helen Hartzell Ceronrrenbes Pa E.clay Krebs Nne F. H. Krebs North Braddock Street Ray Cooper Helen Cooper H. D. Fuller Stephen R. Snodgrass William White Virginia White Billy White May Faulkner John Downing Lillian Talbot Humphrey Guatemala Harry Wardman Belle Biggs James R. Shane H. P. Tucker Lemon Grant Swoke Fred Herbert Dr. Marshall Daisy Miller Broadway Thomas Martin Susie Ridgley Mrs. Martin Mrs. C. EB Glaize ‘Apartments Elizabeth Frisch Baltimore, Md Luther Neff South Cameron Street James H. Price Shriners F. T. McFaden Arthur Dick Cumberland, Md J. W. Benjimap Harpers Ferry Mrs. McFaden E. E. Roberts Radford James W. Eppling Roanoke L. Li. Fansler Effie, Mae. Reeves L. L. Fansler West Lecester Street J. Wilmer Benjamin Greenbrier Military Academy Lewis Dury Robert Chamberlin Sis Katherine Chamberlin Reen Pa Daniel Metz Loudoun Street Emma Lewis Mamie Lewis William Breckenridge Grace E. Miller Russell Miller Shepherds College Shepherdstown W. A. Brooks Richard B. Brown North Loudoun Street Janet Taylor Polly Zimmer Petersburg T. W. Harrison Harry Cook Mount Vernon, N. Y G. F. Norton Garfield Sherer Clifford Bockey Harrisburg W. H. Shryock Mansfield, Ohio Mr. Grove Mansfield Elizabeth Shryock Stephens City Harry Altshull Edna Sherman Leah Pombrantz Frank Lovett C. R. Trussell J. W. Trussell Pittsburgh Athol Mellett Alexandria, Va George Armel Riverton, Va Julian Hodges South Kent Street J. E. Whaley and Son T. W. Grimes Robert Barr Ellen Virginia Barr Worth Keyner Robert Watson Staunton, Va W. E. Huntsberry North P. M. Smith Alfred Hale Corning, N. Y Larry C. Funk J. S. Collins G. L. Hayne Louie Carter Wadesville F. H. Burton New York City Rose Snyder Burton May Lanis Mt. Jackson Laura Robinson Ruth Fleming Hattie Hall Cora Wilson Fairmont C. L. Robinson North Cameron Street John Bears Misses Murnan North Kent Street W. A. Ensminger Lancaster, Pa H. Clay DeGrange A. Hamberger Henry Skudowitz Frederick, Md M. Hamberger South Loudoun Street Sadie Bean Katie Webster Robert Heiser Henry Schneider South Braddock Street Sadie Coleman Charles Town Maggie Wood Huntsberry Mary and Ann Jett Roanoke, Va A. J. Tavenner Alanthus Grove County Adams Sallie Adams Fretcher Stephens Robert Adams Adama R. E. Byrd Circuit Court OF Frederick County Commercial and Savings Bank C. D. Braithwaite Edna M. Braithwaite O. D. Braithwaite O. D Braithwaite J. S. Braithwaite E. W. Braithwaite Commissioner's Office Rouss Avenue Warren Rice Sample Shoe Store Reon Kickley Darling Ana A. J. Beveridge Parle Totle Mealeab Alia Dona Castile
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