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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1938

Page

2

Festival Stag Luncheon Draws Virginia and East Coast Elite

Executive Committee hosts a noon stag lunch at the Golf Club on the Sea- road tradition. Prominent guests from Virginia and surrounding states attend, with executives from New York Philadelphia and Baltimore among those present. Attendees include A M Allen C T Cooper W C Cooper W H Bosserman Jr Ray Robinson and many more.

Golf Club On the Sea Seney Road Virginia Apple New York Philadelphia Baltimore A. M. Allen C. T. Cooper W. C. Cooper W. H. Bosserman W. H. Bosserman, Jr Ray Robinson J. W. Arthur J. P. Arthur F. A. Read B. B. Dutton W. Nelson Page W. A. Baker W. W. Glass A. M. Pield Sam Preston W. Barmel Herbert Floyd H. D Koontz James Cordon H. T Cook Ralph Pifer M. D. Weaver C. R. White H. B. McCormac Portsmouth H. D. Williamson Dr. C. B. Harlee J. E. Robertson Roland Bean Warner Luttrell L. E. Hill C. W. Yevser Linden Warren French A. L. Peterson G. B. Haltzman W. M. Richards Leon Slavin Lewis Barton Paul Rhodes Frank Markley Martins Ferry Ohio Thornton Bryarly Roy Cather John Chapman Edward Brown New Market Fulmer Bright Richmond Stacy Lloyd Berryville Kendrick Smith John B. Whitehead Lovingston Allen Bond Ralph Dorsey J. B McKee James Miller Thomas Gibson R. E. Ayler T. R. Cather Col. M. S. Battle Herbert Larrick Philip Fowle

Death Takes Geo. R. Theis At Age of 70

George R. Theis, Winchester businessman and longtime Shenandoah County resident, dies at Memorial Hospital at 70 after a monthslong illness with relapses. He had led in Grace Lutheran Church activities and served as manager of Sanitary Laundry. He leaves three wives, siblings, and a grandson, with funeral services planned at Grace Lutheran Church and Masonic rites at the cemetery in New Market.

Geo. R. Theis George R. Theis Winchester New Market Shenandoah County Memorial Hospital Theis Mr. Theis Christian Eleanor Grim Theis Edinburg Winchiester Glaize and Brother Snapp Foundry Grace Lutheran Church Nathan William G. Conway Hedin Edgar A. Rush Carrie McDonald Addie Ashby Morgantown W Va

Brucetown Circuit M E Church Sermon and Meetings

Brucetown Circuit M E Church, South led by Rev. W. O. Talbert holds Welltown service at 10 a.m. and church school at 11 a.m. Crums church school at 10:30 a.m. sermon at 11:30 a.m. Stephenson church school 10 a.m. Young Peoples meeting 7:50 p.m. and sermon at 8 p.m. with special music.

W. O. Talbert Welltown Crums—Church Stephenson Young Peoples Meeting

Rowe Rites To Be Held Tomorrow

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude T. Rowe of the White Hall section will be held tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the residence. The Rev. Harry M. Crim of Strasburg and Rev. Mr. Smallwood will officiate, followed by interment at Mount Hebron Cemetery. Pallbearers are Earl Bailey H P Boyce Ralph Whitmore Morris Snapp Mr. Bidler and Mr. Dailey.

Theis Grace Lutheran Church Norman E. Cooper George W. Stover United Brethren H. J. Wemeldorf Presbyterian Church Winchester Hiram Lodge of Masons Masonic Temple Kerr Avenue New Market Hiram Lodge Harvey F. Carper Harry M. Seabright, Jr O. C. Cassell Herbert W. Harmer Walter H. Bosserman Ernest A. Carper Allen B. Gray Forrest H. Fansler Cecil Bailey Kenneth Rush John M. Seabright Grant T. Seabright Wilbur Jenkins Charles W. Fries E. B. Estes Joseph Wright Milton Coffelt Scott T. Atkinson Gertrude T. Rowe White Hall Harry M. Crim Strasburg Smallwood Mount Hebron Earl Bailey H. P. Boyce Ralph Whitmore Morris Snapp Bidler Dailey

Washington man visits during festival weekend

Mr. James McKennon from Washington Pa arrived to spend the festival weekend with Mr. and Mrs. James P Reardon Jr of White Post. He has visited here before and served as an usher in the hosts wedding almost two years ago.

James McKennon Washington, Pa James P. Reardon, Jr White Post McKennon

Pageant “In Spring Time” Shown At Apple Blossom Festival

The pageant created by Garland R. Quarles and directed by Virginia Boyd Barr was presented this afternoon and will be repeated tomorrow at 10 o clock for those unable to attend. Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival photographers will capture scenes as thousands visit Winchester for the two day celebration.

Garland R. Quarles Handley Schools Virginia Boyd Barr Handley High School Winchester Ronald Wilson Fort Loudoun Susan Knight Admiral Byrd Adelaide Moffett Shenandoah

Premiers Reach Full Agreement After First Day Talks

London April 28 The Foreign Office said Prime Minister Chamberlain and Daladier reached full agreement on all points discussed at the end of day one of a two day Anglo French review of world policy. The talks aim at closer military cooperation to counter Nazi expansion and seek support for Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia and Hungary.

London Foreign Office Chamberlain Preriem Daladier Czechoslovakia Italy Germany Yugoslavia Hungary

Gibbon Freed By Japanese Police

Elwyn Gibbon of Seattle was released from jail in Yokohama after six days of questioning over ties to the Chinese air force. The public prosecutor said he would not prosecute since Gibbon is a foreign citizen and had ceased fighting for China.

Yokohama Wu - Elwyn Gibbon Seattle Washflier Gibbon

Future And Cash Wheat And Other Grain Quotations

Chicago futures closed slightly higher amid a minor setback from a four year low. May contracts showed a reduction in uncompleted orders, with a 1 734 000 bushels curtailment in 24 hours. Prices for wheat corn oats soybeans rye lard bellies and cash grain quotes are provided for May July Sept dates and various delivery months.

Chicago Chicago Cash Grain Baltimore Grain Baltimore Winchester Grain Market

Uncle Sam to Run Departments Economically Next Year

The 1939 regular expenditures are set at 5 389 895 683 dollars, about 300 million less than this year. Relief costs for 1939 are not voted, with total living costs potentially rising due to relief needs. Senate and President Roosevelt have tentatively approved five portions. other bills await final action. House actions trim January estimates and cut Treasury and Post Office outlays by 172.7 million.

House Uncle Sam Senate Roosevelt Budget Bureau War Department Congress Treasury Postoffice

Baltimore and Chicago Livestock Markets Report Quoted Prices

Produce and livestock quotations from Baltimore Chicago and Philadelphia dated April 28 show unchanged poultry rates in Baltimore with mixed color and leg horn prices, cattle and calves ranges, hogs steady with various weight classes, sheep fat lambs and all prices, while Chicago notes a weak hog and lamb day with shifting steer values, and Philadelphia lists egg and butter price levels for the market day.

Baltimore Baltimore Livestock S. Dept. Agri Chicago Livestock Chicago U. S California Philadelphia Produce Philadelphia

Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival Telegram

Festival headquarters received a telegram offering best wishes for the festival. Congratulates Adelaide Moffett and extends greetings to Gwladys Harris, Queen, and chaperone. From the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Committee led by president Frank J. Burns.

Adelaide Moffett Gwladys Harris Annapolis Valley

Wedding Invitations Announcements at Star Job Print

Invitation notices from Star Job Print convey upcoming wedding details and event timings. Names of couple and venue may appear with date expectations, aiming to inform guests discreetly and formally.

Stock Market Report Highlights Mixed Wall Street Cues

New York April 28 stocks closed lower amid sluggish tape and 400000 shares traded. Traders await President's message on monopolies. mixed earnings and dividend cuts cloud outlook while hope for government business cooperation offers modest buoyancy. Selected stocks included Am Can 84 1 4 and General Electric 32 1 2 among others.

New York Wall Street Congress

Mrs. Dailey Dies at Romney in West Virginia

Mrs. Robert W. Dailey a Hampshire county figure dies at 2 o'clock this morning in Romney West Virginia She would have been 93 in August widow of Judge Robert W Dailey she died at her son Dr Robert W Dailey Jr home Survivors include six children and one brother Dr J E Booker Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon in Romney

Romney W. Va Robert Wood Dailey Hampshire County

Keep Cars Off Parade Routes

Chief of Police C. W. Hollis warns parking is banned on the Firemen's parade route tonight and the feature parade route tomorrow afternoon. Cars found parked will be towed at the owner's expense.

C. W. Hollis

Market figures list diverse corporate standings

Kennecott 32 and M Ward 30 lead a list of companies with varying quoters. Natl Dairy 12 and 3-4, Neko ieen Packard 4, Penney JC 60 1-8. Penn R R 15 3-4, Republic Steel 13 1-2, Southern R 7. S O of N J 45 3-8. Texas Corp 36 3-4, Union Pac 59 1-4, U S Steel 43 5-8. Va Car Pact 19 1-4, Western Union 20 3-8, Woolworth 42.

Kennecott M. Ward Natl, Dairy Neko Ieen Packard Penney (Jc Penn. R. R Republic Steel Southern R Texas Corp Union Pac U. S. Steel Va.Car. Pact Western Union Woolworth

Dare-Devil to Crash Flaming Barrier at Apple Blossom Night

Director General Tom Baldridge will host a daring night event after the Rouse Fire Company torchlight Parade at Handley High School. George De Grange will accelerate a stock car to sixty mph to crash a lit gasoline barrier, followed by a large fireworks display.

Tom Baldridge Handley High School Rouse Fire Company George de Grange de Grange

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