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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1930
Page
3
Social and personal items mention Mrs. Isabelle F. Miller as social reporter and indicate mailing toasts and reception details for a specified day. The fragment references time and local readers, with notices about social events and community acknowledgments.
Thousands from across the country visit Virginia for Historic Garden Week. The Garden Club of Virginia restores Strat ford Lees home using proceeds from last year. ten Clarke county estates and two Winchester gardens welcome daylight visitors. Notable sites include George Washington HQ and Maj Gen Morgan home in Winchester.
Miss Frances Adams married Ripley Carter in Hagerstown Maryland in a ceremony officiated by Rev W M Mormont. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs R M Adams of Winchester formerly Stephens City and a Stephens City High School graduate. After a wedding trip to Washington they will reside in Stephens City.
Miss Caroline Polhamus hosts a gathering at Windywold over Easter and Apple Blossom Festival days. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. John H. Poisers and Miss Ethel Poisers of New York City, Miss Ethel Hough, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Snee Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank White of Clairton Pennsylvania. Also present are Mr. and Mrs. George L. Deal of Cumberland Maryland, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stratton and family, Mrs. John J. Bennett of Philadelphia, and Mrs. N. W. Brown, Mrs. E. W. Canning, and Mrs. J. H. Sofield of Jersey City New Jersey.
Marvin Mitchell a 14 year old of Buckton Warren county Virginia was released from Memorial Hospital after weeks of treatment for a bullet wound from unknown corn thieves. Doctors say he is in good shape and should recover well if the embedded bullet causes no further trouble. His mother Mrs Susie Mitchell rushed him to the hospital in the early morning after the shooting. The condition was critical for several days but his strength carried him through.
Clarence Hensell who spent the past week in Winchester attending the Apple Blossom Festival and renewing friendships will return Wednesday morning to Staunton Virginia. He is well known in Winchester for years of service at the Feinberg store on North Loudoun Street and thanked locals for gracious entertainment during his stay.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hockman return from Lynchburg Virginia with daughters Juanita and Jenny Lind Hockman. They hosted visitors Miss Helen West of Roanoke Garnett Pate and Katie Helsbeck of Richmond, all Lynchburg College students. Juanita spent Easter holidays with friends in Norfolk Virginia.
Mr and Mrs M R Anderson and Mrs M E Hiddebrand hosted guests for the Apple Blossom Festival. Their visitors included Mr and Mrs J W Keffer of Strasburg Mr Joseph Keffer of Staunton Mrs Charles Keffer of Washington Dr and Mrs Hunter Barney and son William of Mount Sidney VA and Misses Mary and Dorothy Anderson of Clearbrook.
Local aviator Roy W. Richards injured in an April 5 crash near here is reported to be in good spirits at Memorial Hospital. Doctors note healing progress and improving strength after his evacuation for treatment.
Winchester hostesses held several elegant luncheons for festival guests. Notable entertainments occurred at the homes of Mrs. Thomas W. Harrison, Mrs. Robert T. Barton, Mrs. Hunter H. McGuire, and Mrs. B. B. Dutton as part of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom celebration.
Winchester and Clarke County Garden Club accepts invitation to visit Mrs Boutan’s garden in Baltimore on Wednesday May 7. Members planning to go should contact secretary Mrs James P Reardon to form a complete list for hostess notification.
The Women's Civic League holds a regular monthly meeting at Handley Library at 3 30 PM on May 2. This is the last business session before summer recess and all members are urged to attend as plans for the summer program will be set.
Citizens in Hayfield section are asked to gather at the school house at 8 0 o'clock Thursday evening to organize a local community league. The effort seeks broad citizen participation to support the move.
Mr and Mrs R E Mudd hosted a bridge party on North Cameron Street last Saturday with four tables. Guests included Mr and Mrs E H Burke of Baltimore and Mr and Mrs Ellen of Towson Maryland. High scores went to Miss Miller Wisecarver and Mr Burke.
Miss Edith Thompson of Washington returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs Dudley Lichliter at their Valley Pike residence.
Luther H. Ross and Myrtle Haines of Martinsburg West Virginia received a marriage license in the Corporation Court clerk's office and were later wed by Rev. Norris A. Lineweaver of Market Street Methodist Episcopal Church.
On the Panama Pacific liner Virginia the arriving passengers include Mrs. E Virginia Smith and her daughter Miss Virginia H Smith of Winchester who spent the winter in southern California.
Members of the Old Stone Church Memorial Association plan a benefit dinner and supper on Friday May 9 at Old Stone Church inviting members friends and the general public. Several local residents and visitors are noted as guests or travelers with plans mentioned.
Augusta West Virginia J D Baker and Mrs Julian Patterson stayed with V O Baker near Hayfield during the Apple Blossom Festival. Washington and Lynchburg visitors joined relatives and friends at homes on West Leicester Street South Washington Street and Windyold. Several locals and guests from Morgantown Berryville Winchester Welch Romney Gore enjoyed hospitality during the event.
Wea Madeline County and Miss Hazel Esc Berryville visited Emma Locke last week while S. C. Brooks left for Rich to attend a State Board of Pharmacy meeting. Hershberger visits town from Luray Virginia. Allen and Wine couple joined travel to Winchester for the festival and toured West Virginia and Maryland before returning to Richmond.
Jack Ambrose of this city caught a 14 pound carp while fishing a few years ago in the Shenandoah river opposite Beck's bungalow.
Notice of stockholders meeting to elect directors and transact other business. Date is Thursday April 24, 1930 from 11 a m to 12 m. Chas J Summers cashier.
Public notice that Consumers' Utilities Company seeks Virginia State Corporation Commission approval for rate changes effective June 1 1930. Optional self acting water heater rate with minimum charge 1 50 per month and tiered usage charges. discount 1 cent per hundred cubic feet if paid by the 15th. Filed April 12 1939. Edward C. Goss representative.
Reports to state horticultural societies show serious damage to peach crops across Indiana Illinois and Missouri from January frosts with apples lightly affected or damaged in places. Illinois notes complete peach loss in central areas while Missouri reports 100 percent peach kill and variable apple damage, with some blooms still viable.
A famous physician is cited as discovering a formula for instant relief with Johnson's Anodyne. The ad claims it clears the head and banishes coughing quickly and offers a money back guarantee if no improvement, with Baker's Drug Store as the seller.
Reverend Dr Samuel Parkes Cadman lauds Girl Scouts as the foundation for womanhood and leadership. He argues disciplined, supervised play guides youth, opposes military training in schools, and praises scouting for health, home making, and future vocation guidance.
Special Commissioners under a Frederick County Virginia decree offer four parcels of Harvey Conner land for sale at public auction May 17 in Winchester. Parcels include 35 acres with dwelling, 17.5 acres, 9.75 acres, and 10 acres with an operable lime kiln near Cedar Creek Station, plus related machinery. One-third cash with two yearly installments.
Special commissioners will sell by auction in front of Winchester Virginia County Court House at eleven o'clock for a north side Clifford Street lot with dwelling and improvements. Terms: one third cash. balance in two annual installments with six percent interest. Certificate of Clerk confirms bond in penalty of ten thousand dollars.
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